Statement of Hillary Rodham Clinton PRESS RELEASE

[rodeodance]

1/14/2008
Statement of Hillary Rodham Clinton

"Over this past week, there has been a lot of discussion and back and forth - much of which I know does not reflect what is in our hearts.

"And at this moment, I believe we must seek common ground.

"Our party and our nation is bigger than this. Our party has been on the front line of every civil rights movement, women's rights movement, workers' rights movement, and other movements for justice in America.

"We differ on a lot of things. And it is critical to have the right kind of discussion on where we stand. But when it comes to civil rights and our commitment to diversity, when it comes to our heroes - President John F. Kennedy and Dr. King - Senator Obama and I are on the same side.

"And in that spirit, let's come together, because I want more than anything else to ensure that our family stays together on the front lines of the struggle to expand rights for all Americans."

[ruggerson]

1. how divisive

:)

[Yael]

10. Can you pound out a quick email to Charlie Rangel (D-NY)?

I think he may have missed a memo.

[tekisui]

2. Good for her. Whatever has been said, by whomever, it is time we move on.

Hopefully, this is a sign that they will keep things civil, especially in the debate.

Oh, and Hillary, keep Bill's mouth shut. His help shouldn't be needed any longer. He only hurts your cause.

[Thrill]

3. Of course only after Obama took the high road

[durrrty libby]

4. No,he let the distortions stew awhile before saying anything. Nothing

high about that road

[tularetom]

5. Obama could give lessons in slickness to slick willie

The Obama campaign has completely outfoxed the Clinton's on this one. I don't mean that as a value judgment or to imply that Obama would make a better president than Clinton. But for all her highly touted experience and with somebody as savvy as Bill advising her she should have seen this coming.

Perhaps Obama isn't the babe in the woods they have portrayed him as.

[still_one]

8. and what does this have to do with Iraq, healthcare, the economy, etc. /nt

[calteacherguy]

6. She sure uses the "heart" word a lot ever since NH.

Good statement. I'm glad she's taking Obama's lead on this.

[Occam Bandage]

7. Let's not argue over whose statement was politically motivated. Let's just be done with it.

[ruggerson]

9. agreed

but this will last about two hours until the next media conflagration stirs everything up again.