Real Democrats Don't Question their Leader

[Sufficient Voice]

Vote Hillary!! Don't ask questions.

(Its what the Republicans would do if they had a clear front runner. Why shouldn't we?)

[Redstone]

1. Or use apostrophes correctly.

Redstone

[robinlynne]

2. blegh....... because we're real democrats!

[rwheeler31]

3. Uh uh uh ???????

We are not programed properly. Defect defect please fix us.

[Sufficient Voice]

4. You're chip

made by Microsoft, Apple, Intel, Monstano, GE, and Exxon will be coming up shortly. It will ease your doubts about who to vote for.

[unkachuck]

5. hillary = corporate-power....

....we will not have meaningful solutions to any of our problems until people-power becomes greater than corporate-power....

....corporate power, the root of all evil....hillary, the Dem root of everything corporate....

[Sufficient Voice]

7. Yep you are so right.

although the one good thing I do trust her to do is to pass the employee free choice act. That will really help unions, and take some real power away from corporations. of course any dem would do that. I just hope that helps us organize enough to turns things around. we definatly won't get much help from a clinton presidency.

[mondo joe]

6. Democrats choose their nominee.

Asking questions is part of the process.

But we choose our nominee.

[Sufficient Voice]

9. But when you ask quesitons about Hillary

people treat you like you are not a good Democrat.

[mondo joe]

10. I don't know that you're a Democrat at all.

You've already made you 3rd party push.

But if this is all too harsh for you, perhaps politics just isn't your thing.

[Sufficient Voice]

16. Curious,

My voting record and years of activism would prove otherwise.

[mondo joe]

19. You're an anonymous person on a message board, and DU has seen plenty of

impostors. I can't guess why you'd think our claims are meaningful.

[Sufficient Voice]

21. Good Point.

[CT_Progressive]

8. People love to ignore her ACTUAL voting record. It shatters their ability to bash her.

Hillary Clinton on Abortion
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* Lift ban on stem cell research to cure devastating diseases. (Jun 2007)
* Abortion is a sad, tragic choice to many women. (May 2007)
* Respect Roe v. Wade, but make adoptions easier too. (Nov 2006)
* Alternatives to pro-choice like forced pregnancy in Romania. (Nov 2003)
* Must safeguard constitutional rights, including choice. (Oct 2000)
* Late term abortion only if life or health are at risk. (Oct 2000)
* Remain vigilant on a woman’s right to chose. (Jan 2000)
* Keep abortion safe, legal and rare. (Jan 1999)
* Being pro-choice is not being pro-abortion. (Jan 1999)
* Reach out to teens to reduce teen sex problems. (Jan 1999)
* Supports parental notice & family planning. (Feb 1997)
Voting Record
* Voted liberal line on partial birth & harm to fetus. (Oct 2005)
* Voted YES on expanding research to more embryonic stem cell lines. (Apr 2007)
* Voted NO on notifying parents of minors who get out-of-state abortions. (Jul 2006)
* Voted YES on $100M to reduce teen pregnancy by education & contraceptives. (Mar 2005)
* Voted NO on criminal penalty for harming unborn fetus during other crime. (Mar 2004)
* Voted NO on banning partial birth abortions except for maternal life. (Mar 2003)
* Recommended by EMILY's List of pro-choice women. (Apr 2001)
* Rated 100% by NARAL, indicating a pro-choice voting record. (Dec 2003)
* Expand embryonic stem cell research. (Jun 2004)

Hillary Clinton on Budget & Economy
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* Help people facing foreclosure; don't just bail-out banks. (Aug 2007)
* Balanced budget replaced with rising costs & falling wages. (Jun 2007)
* Last six years were challenging; let's try a new direction. (Oct 2006)
* Co-sponsored bills totaling $502B in spending thru 2005. (Oct 2006)
* Use tax dollars to upgrade infrastructure, not for stadium. (Oct 2000)
* Pay down debt & cut taxes within balanced budget. (Sep 2000)
* Stimulate upstate economy by more local decision-making. (Sep 2000)
* Supports Niagara casino, but prefers job creation strategy. (Sep 2000)
* Protect next generation by paying off national debt. (Aug 2000)
* We have outlived the usefulness of Bretton Woods. (Jun 1999)
* The economy creates consumers but cannot create citizens. (Jun 1999)
* Invest in people instead of “smokestack chasing”. (Feb 1997)
* Voted NO on paying down federal debt by rating programs' effectiveness. (Mar 2007)
* Voted NO on $40B in reduced federal overall spending. (Dec 2005)

Hillary Clinton on Civil Rights
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* Positive about civil unions, with full equality of benefits. (Aug 2007)
* Let states decide gay marriage; they're ahead of feds. (Aug 2007)
* GLBT progress since 2000, when I marched in gay pride parade. (Aug 2007)
* We've come a long way on race, but we have a long way to go. (Jun 2007)
* Developmental thread: tragedy of race must be made right. (Jun 2007)
* Don't ask don't tell was an important transition step. (Jun 2007)
* 2004:defended traditional marriage; 2006:voted for same-sex. (May 2007)
* Pushing for privacy bill of rights. (Jun 2006)
* Gay soldiers need to shoot straight, not be straight. (Nov 2003)
* 1972: Worked with Edelman on school desegregation in South. (Nov 2003)
* Apologize for slavery, but concentrate on civil rights now. (Oct 2000)
* Rebuild trust between police and communities. (Oct 2000)
* End hate crimes and other intolerance. (Sep 2000)
* Gays deserve domestic partnership benefits. (Feb 2000)
* Crack down on sex trafficking of women and girls. (Jan 2000)
* Human rights are women’s rights. (Jan 2000)
* Women’s rights are human rights. (Dec 1999)
* Military service based on conduct, not sexual orientation. (Dec 1999)
* New Yorkers should all just get along. (Dec 1999)
* Don’t punish Brooklyn Museum for Sensation. (Oct 1999)
* Support National Endowment for the Arts. (Feb 1997)
* Sex selection, prostitution & war rape: human rights issues. (Sep 1995)
Voting Record
* Op-ed: Voted no on flag-burning to build centrist credential. (May 2006)
* Voted NO on recommending Constitutional ban on flag desecration. (Jun 2006)
* Voted NO on constitutional ban of same-sex marriage. (Jun 2006)
* Voted YES on adding sexual orientation to definition of hate crimes. (Jun 2002)
* Voted YES on loosening restrictions on cell phone wiretapping. (Oct 2001)
* Rated 60% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)

Hillary Clinton on Corporations
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* Stop bankruptcies to get rid of pension responsibilities. (Aug 2007)
* Enough with corporate welfare; enough with golden parachutes. (Jun 2007)
* Close lobbyists' revolving door; end no-bid contracts. (Jun 2007)
* Corporate lawyer at Rose Law while Bill was Attorney General. (Jun 2007)
* Corporate elite treat working-class America as invisible. (Apr 2007)
* Companies get rewarded with hard-working people left hanging. (Mar 2007)
* Voted YES on repealing tax subsidy for companies which move US jobs offshore. (Mar 2005)
* Voted YES on restricting rules on personal bankruptcy. (Jul 2001)
* Rated 35% by the US COC, indicating a mixed business voting record. (Dec 2003)

Hillary Clinton on Crime
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* Mandatory sentences have been too widely used. (Jun 2007)
* Tap into churches to avoid more Louima & Diallo cases. (Mar 2000)
* Supports “Three Strikes” and more prison. (Aug 1994)
* Voted YES on reinstating $1.15 billion funding for the COPS Program. (Mar 2007)
* More funding and stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Apr 2001)
* Require DNA testing for all federal executions. (Mar 2001)

Hillary Clinton on Drugs
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* Divert non-violent drug offenders away from prison. (Jun 2007)
* Address drug problem with treatment and special drug courts. (Oct 2000)

Hillary Clinton on Education
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* Incentive pay for school wide performance. (Aug 2007)
* Universal pre-kindergarten; and make family the best school. (Aug 2007)
* Total change in No Child Left Behind. (Aug 2007)
* Sent Chelsea to public schools in Arkansas, but not DC. (Jul 2007)
* It takes a village; American village has failed our children. (Jun 2007)
* Establish right to education from pre-school thru college. (Jun 2007)
* Transfer tax cuts from rich & corporations to student aid. (Jun 2006)
* Teacher testing only for new teachers. (Oct 2000)
* Testing only new teachers respects professionalism. (Oct 2000)
* Reforms: teacher corps; more federal funding; modernize. (Sep 2000)
* Buffalo teacher’s strike inappropriate; hope for negotiation. (Sep 2000)
* Opposes merit pay for individual teachers. (Apr 2000)
* Supports merit pay for entire schools. (Apr 2000)
* Scholarships for teachers who go to urban schools. (Mar 2000)
* Increase resources to meet increased standards. (Mar 2000)
* Hold kids to high standards, starting at home. (Jul 1999)
* Address teacher shortage with salary increases. (Jul 1999)
* Teachers need more peer consulting & more recognition. (Jul 1999)
* Social promotion cheats our children. (Jul 1999)
* More after-school; smaller classes. (Jul 1999)
* Read to young kids 20-30 minutes daily. (Jul 1999)
* Entire school staff should focus on school safety. (Jul 1999)
* Metal detectors at school are not much of an intrusion. (Jun 1999)
* Arts education is needed in our schools. (Sep 1998)
* Give kids after-school activities to prevent gangs. (Apr 1998)
* Supports structured inner-city schools, with uniforms. (May 1996)
Arkansas Ed Reform
* AR Reform plan pushed mandatory teacher testing. (Nov 2003)
* Arkansas education: improvement against great odds. (Oct 2000)
* Pushed teacher testing in Arkansas. (Dec 1999)
* AR ed reform: mandate kindergarten, no social promotion. (Dec 1999)
* Passing illiterate students is educational fraud. (Sep 1983)
School Choice
* More teachers, smaller classes, no vouchers. (Oct 2000)
* Vouchers would take money from public schools. (Oct 2000)
* Vouchers drain money from public schools. (Sep 2000)
* Fight with Gore for public schools; no voucher “gimmicks”. (Mar 2000)
* Vouchers will not improve our public schools. (Jul 1999)
* Let’s build up our schools-not tear them down. (Jul 1999)
* Charter schools provide choice within public system. (Jul 1999)
* Charters meet needs of failing public school students. (Aug 1998)
* Vouchers siphon off much-needed resources. (Aug 1998)
* Parents can choose, but support public schools. (Feb 1997)
Voting Record
* Solemn vow never to abandon our public schools. (Jul 1999)
* Voted YES on $52M for "21st century community learning centers". (Oct 2005)
* Voted YES on $5B for grants to local educational agencies. (Oct 2005)
* Voted YES on shifting $11B from corporate tax loopholes to education. (Mar 2005)
* Voted YES on funding smaller classes instead of private tutors. (May 2001)
* Voted YES on funding student testing instead of private tutors. (May 2001)
* Voted YES on spending $448B of tax cut on education & debt reduction. (Apr 2001)
* Rated 82% by the NEA, indicating pro-public education votes. (Dec 2003)

Hillary Clinton on Energy & Oil
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* Invest in alternative energy; jobs that won't be outsourced. (Aug 2007)
* End Big Oil tax break; $50 billion for strategic energy fund. (Jul 2007)
* Agnostic about nuclear power until waste & cost issue solved. (Jul 2007)
* FactCheck: There was no Big Oil tax break under Bush-Cheney. (Jul 2007)
* Energy Independence 2020: $50B for Strategic Energy Fund. (Jun 2007)
* Will make big oil fund alternative energy research. (Feb 2007)
* $50B strategic energy fund from taxing oil companies. (Oct 2006)
* Remove energy dependence on countries who would harm us. (Jun 2006)
* Supports oil reserve release & fund conservation. (Oct 2000)
* Ratify Kyoto; more mass tranist. (Sep 2000)
* Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jun 2007)
* Voted YES on making oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal. (Jun 2007)
* Voted YES on factoring global warming into federal project planning. (May 2007)
* Voted YES on disallowing an oil leasing program in Alaska's ANWR. (Nov 2005)
* Voted YES on $3.1B for emergency oil assistance for hurricane-hit areas. (Oct 2005)
* Voted YES on reducing oil usage by 40% by 2025 (instead of 5%). (Jun 2005)
* Voted YES on banning drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. (Mar 2005)
* Voted NO on Bush Administration Energy Policy. (Jul 2003)
* Voted YES on targeting 100,000 hydrogen-powered vehicles by 2010. (Jun 2003)
* Voted YES on removing consideration of drilling ANWR from budget bill. (Mar 2003)
* Voted NO on drilling ANWR on national security grounds. (Apr 2002)
* Voted NO on terminating CAFE standards within 15 months. (Mar 2002)
* Keep efficient air conditioner rule to conserve energy. (Mar 2004)

Hillary Clinton on Environment
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* Support green-collar job training. (Aug 2007)
* Put someone in charge of Katrina recovery who actually cares. (Aug 2007)
* Overcome almost criminal indifference to Katrina rebuilding. (Jun 2007)
* Stands for clean air and funding the EPA. (Sep 2000)
* Reduce air pollution to improve children’s health. (Jun 1998)
* Voted YES on including oil & gas smokestacks in mercury regulations. (Sep 2005)
* Voted NO on confirming Gale Norton as Secretary of Interior. (Jan 2001)
* Remove PCBs from Hudson River by dredging 200 miles. (Apr 2001)
* Rated 89% by the LCV, indicating pro-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
* EPA must do better on mercury clean-up. (Apr 2004)

Hillary Clinton on Families & Children
Click here for 27 full quotes on Families & Children OR other candidates on Families & Children OR background on Families & Children.

* Support new parents to promote healthy child development. (Sep 2007)
* Struggling families are invisible to Bush administration. (Aug 2007)
* Hillary's "village" criticized as Big Government. (May 2007)
* Leave no child behind; it still takes a village. (Aug 2000)
* Leave politics out of Elian decision. (Apr 2000)
* Caution in treating preschoolers with psychiatric drugs. (Mar 2000)
* Parents’ dedication improves kids’ lives. (Jan 2000)
* Community support is key to valuing families. (Dec 1999)
* Boycott violent media and products. (Aug 1999)
* Send message: It is the job of children to learn. (Jul 1999)
* Society is responsible for alienation that causes violence. (Jun 1999)
* Help “sandwiched” parents care for elderly plus kids. (Jan 1999)
* More funds for after-school programs. (Nov 1998)
* Keep kids busy from 2PM to 8 PM to avoid trouble. (Nov 1998)
* Spend more time with kids to prevent violence. (Apr 1998)
* “It Takes a Village” is about relationships, not geography. (Oct 1996)
* Change what kids see in the media. (Jun 1995)
* Men should be full participants in child-raising. (May 1994)
* No tea and cookies for her, but no insult intended. (Jul 1992)
Child Law
* 1974 article: put abused children into state care. (Nov 2003)
* Governments can’t love child; but it can help families. (Apr 2000)
* Decide Elian’s fate via ongoing INS legal process. (Apr 2000)
* Treat kids as “child citizens” not “minors” under the law. (Dec 1999)
* No dividing line between government vs. parents & children. (Dec 1999)
* Early-warning hotlines for homicidal & suicidal students. (Jul 1999)
* Expand Family and Medical Leave Act. (Aug 1998)
* Rated 0% by the Christian Coalition: an anti-family voting record. (Dec 2003)

Hillary Clinton on Foreign Policy
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* Should not telegraph our adversaries about preconditions. (Aug 2007)
* Our fiscal responsibility undercuts Chinese power over us. (Aug 2007)
* US support & no-fly zone, but UN troops on ground in Darfur. (Jul 2007)
* Arabic and Muslim countries take women leaders seriously. (Jul 2007)
* Diplomacy yes; propaganda no; when meeting enemy leaders. (Jul 2007)
* NATO-enforced no-fly zone to end Darfur genocide. (Jun 2007)
* Supported Palestine in 1998, before Bill officially did. (May 2007)
* Dems believe in fighting terror with cooperation. (Jun 2006)
* Engage in world affairs, including human rights. (Oct 2000)
* Human rights are central to our objectives abroad. (Oct 2000)
* Keep Cuban embargo; pay UN bills. (Oct 2000)
* Smartest strategic choice is peace. (Nov 1999)
* Puerto Rico: Stop using live ammo at Vieques. (Oct 1999)
* Foreign aid spending is only 1%; lead by remaining engaged. (Feb 1997)
* Supports micro-loans to third-world women. (Sep 1995)
* China: criticized authoritarianism with women & children. (Dec 1999)
* Voted YES on enlarging NATO to include Eastern Europe. (May 2002)

Hillary Clinton on Free Trade
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* Export from big agribusiness, but also from small farmers. (Aug 2007)
* Smart, pro-American trade: NAFTA has hurt workers. (Aug 2007)
* No fast-track authority for this president. (Aug 2007)
* Better approach: real trade adjustment assistance. (Aug 2007)
* End tax breaks for outsourcing jobs. (Jun 2007)
* Globalization should not substitute for humanization. (Jun 1999)
* Supports MFN for China, despite concerns over human rights. (Oct 2000)
Voting Record
* Voted against CAFTA despite Bill Clinton's pushing NAFTA. (Oct 2005)
* Voted YES on free trade agreement with Oman. (Jun 2006)
* Voted NO on implementing CAFTA for Central America free-trade. (Jul 2005)
* Voted YES on establishing free trade between US & Singapore. (Jul 2003)
* Voted YES on establishing free trade between the US and Chile. (Jul 2003)
* Voted NO on extending free trade to Andean nations. (May 2002)
* Voted YES on granting normal trade relations status to Vietnam. (Oct 2001)
* Voted YES on removing common goods from national security export rules. (Sep 2001)
* Rated 17% by CATO, indicating a pro-fair trade voting record. (Dec 2002)

Hillary Clinton on Government Reform
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* Move to public election financing, not banning lobbyists. (Aug 2007)
* End no-bid contracts, end revolving door in government. (Aug 2007)
* Create a public service academy, like military academy. (Jun 2007)
* Count Every Vote Act: end voting discrimination by race. (Jun 2007)
* Cut gov't contractors and end privatization of government. (Feb 2007)
* Verified paper ballot for every electronic voting machines. (Nov 2006)
* $5M in New York state "pork barrel" bills thru 2004. (Oct 2006)
* Called for ban on all soft money in 2000 campaign. (Nov 2003)
* Lazio received $1M donation from housing industry. (Oct 2000)
* Can we trust as a senator someone who broke an agreement? (Oct 2000)
* Whitewater investigation ends; Hillary questions $52M spent. (Sep 2000)
* Agrees to soft-money ban if it includes independent ads. (Sep 2000)
* Soft money ban & independent ad ban for Senate campaign. (Feb 2000)
* New Democrat: Government is not the solution to all problems. (Feb 2000)
* Give big states a big slice of federal pie. (Aug 1999)
* We need strong and efficient governments. (Jun 1999)
* Government should help people, not support bureaucracy. (Feb 1997)
* Voted NO on allowing some lobbyist gifts to Congress. (Mar 2006)
* Voted NO on establishing the Senate Office of Public Integrity. (Mar 2006)
* Voted YES on banning "soft money" contributions and restricting issue ads. (Mar 2002)
* Voted NO on require photo ID (not just signature) for voter registration. (Feb 2002)
* Voted YES on banning campaign donations from unions & corporations. (Apr 2001)

Hillary Clinton on Gun Control
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* Background check system could prevent Virginia Tech massacre. (Apr 2007)
* FactCheck: VA Tech shooter not declared a danger to others. (Apr 2007)
* Congress' failure at Littleton response inspired Senate run. (Nov 2003)
* Keep guns away from people who shouldn’t have them. (Sep 2000)
* Limit access to weapons; look for early warning signs. (Sep 2000)
* License and register all handgun sales. (Jun 2000)
* Tough gun control keeps guns out of wrong hands. (Jul 1999)
* Gun control protects our children. (Jul 1999)
* Don’t water down sensible gun control legislation. (Jul 1999)
* Lock up guns; store ammo separately. (Jun 1999)
* Ban kids’ unsupervised access to guns. (Jun 1999)
* Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jul 2005)
* Voted NO on banning lawsuits against gun manufacturers for gun violence. (Mar 2004)

Hillary Clinton on Health Care
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* Outcry if AIDS were leading disease of young whites. (Jun 2007)
* FactCheck: Yes, AIDS is leading disease of young black women. (Jun 2007)
* Lower costs and improve quality and cover everybody. (Jun 2007)
* Electronic medical records save $120 billion in health care. (Jun 2007)
* Insurers must fund prevention without preexisting conditions. (Mar 2007)
* Require electronic medical record for all federal healthcare. (Mar 2007)
* Universal health care coverage by the end of my second term. (Feb 2007)
* I have the expertise to achieve universal healthcare for all. (Feb 2007)
* Increase America's commitment against Global AIDS. (Nov 2006)
* We need a uniquely American solution to health care. (Oct 2006)
* Supply more medical needs of families, & insure all children. (Jun 2006)
* Fought for pediatric rule: new drugs tested for child safety. (Oct 2005)
* Health goal is affordable coverage for all. (Oct 2000)
* Fund teaching hospitals federally because market fails. (Sep 2000)
* Regulate tobacco; fine of $3000 for every underage smoker. (Apr 2000)
* Be prepared with defenses against infectious disease. (Oct 1999)
* Medicare should be strengthened today. (Sep 1999)
* Work toward affordable universal health care. (Jun 1998)
* Smaller steps to progress on health care. (Jan 2000)
1990s Hillarycare
* 1990s plan failed after big pharma & insurance worked on it. (Apr 2007)
* 1990s healthcare reforms laid groundwork for today's reforms. (Mar 2007)
* Still scarred from 1990s reform, but now doing it better. (Feb 2007)
* 1990s reform called "secretive" but had 600 in working group. (Nov 2003)
* Learned lessons on health care; but hasn’t given up goal. (Aug 2000)
Voting Record
* Health care initiatives are her first priority in Senate. (Feb 2001)
* Voted YES on requiring negotiated Rx prices for Medicare part D. (Apr 2007)
* Voted NO on limiting medical liability lawsuits to $250,000. (May 2006)
* Voted YES on expanding enrollment period for Medicare Part D. (Feb 2006)
* Voted YES on increasing Medicaid rebate for producing generics. (Nov 2005)
* Voted YES on negotiating bulk purchases for Medicare prescription drug. (Mar 2005)
* Voted NO on $40 billion per year for limited Medicare prescription drug benefit. (Jun 2003)
* Voted YES on allowing reimportation of Rx drugs from Canada. (Jul 2002)
* Voted YES on allowing patients to sue HMOs & collect punitive damages. (Jun 2001)
* Voted NO on funding GOP version of Medicare prescription drug benefit. (Apr 2001)
* Invest funds to alleviate the nursing shortage. (Apr 2001)
* Let states make bulk Rx purchases, and other innovations. (May 2003)
* Rated 100% by APHA, indicating a pro-public health record. (Dec 2003)
* End government propaganda on Medicare bill. (Mar 2004)

Hillary Clinton on Homeland Security
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* Wants to repeal don't-ask-don't-tell, but not until 2009. (Aug 2007)
* Should have criticized JCC for calling homosexuality immoral. (Aug 2007)
* Opposed to draft, but register women for draft. (Jul 2007)
* Forgive student loans for universal national service. (Jul 2007)
* Administration secrecy shreds the Constitution. (Jun 2007)
* 9/11: Got $20B to rebuild lower Manhattan. (Jun 2007)
* Big disconnect between rhetoric and reality on security. (Apr 2007)
* Fund first responders with extra $1.7 billion. (Mar 2007)
* Change our Secretary of Defense: he's not credible. (Oct 2006)
* Consistently supported tough anti-terrorism measures. (Oct 2005)
* I despise terrorism and the nihilism it represents. (Nov 2003)
* Supports funding research on missile defense. (Oct 2000)
* Nixon should have been impeached for bombing Cambodia. (Dec 1999)
* A safe world needs the nuclear test ban treaty. (Sep 1999)
* Voted YES on implementing the 9/11 Commission report. (Mar 2007)
* Voted YES on preserving habeus corpus for Guantanamo detainees. (Sep 2006)
* Voted YES on requiring CIA reports on detainees & interrogation methods. (Sep 2006)
* Voted YES on reauthorizing the PATRIOT Act. (Mar 2006)
* Voted NO on extending the PATRIOT Act's wiretap provision. (Dec 2005)
* Voted YES on restricting business with entities linked to terrorism. (Jul 2005)
* Voted YES on restoring $565M for states' and ports' first responders. (Mar 2005)
* Federalize aviation security. (Nov 2001)
* Rated 100% by SANE, indicating a pro-peace voting record. (Dec 2003)

Hillary Clinton on Immigration
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* Opposes illegal immigration, but doesn't vote to follow up. (Jun 2007)
* Making English official imperils crises needing translators. (Jun 2007)
* Comprehensive reform to get 12 million out of shadows. (Apr 2007)
* Voted YES on comprehensive immigration reform. (Jun 2007)
* Voted NO on declaring English as the official language of the US government. (Jun 2007)
* Voted YES on eliminating the "Y" nonimmigrant guestworker program. (May 2007)
* Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
* Voted YES on establishing a Guest Worker program. (May 2006)
* Voted YES on allowing illegal aliens to participate in Social Security. (May 2006)
* Voted YES on giving Guest Workers a path to citizenship. (May 2006)

Hillary Clinton on Jobs
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* No salary increase for Congress until minimum wage increased. (Jul 2007)
* Would accept minimum wage as president. (Jul 2007)
* Stand up for unions; organize for fair wages. (Jun 2007)
* Get tough with China and bring jobs back home. (Feb 2007)
* Minimum wage should be tied to congressional salaries. (Jun 2006)
* The working poor deserve a living wage. (Oct 1999)
* America can afford to raise the minimum wage. (Sep 1999)
* Voted YES on restricting employer interference in union organizing. (Jun 2007)
* Voted YES on increasing minimum wage to $7.25. (Feb 2007)
* Voted YES on raising the minimum wage to $7.25 rather than $6.25. (Mar 2005)
* Voted NO on repealing Clinton's ergonomic rules on repetitive stress. (Mar 2001)
* Protect overtime pay protections. (Jun 2003)
* Rated 85% by the AFL-CIO, indicating a pro-union voting record. (Dec 2003)

Hillary Clinton on Principles & Values
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* Rove is obsessed with me because I take them on & beat them. (Aug 2007)
* Owes opportunity for presidency to generations of women. (Aug 2007)
* Bring your brooms & vacuum cleaners; we got to clean up DC. (Aug 2007)
* If you want a winner to take on right wing, I'm your girl. (Aug 2007)
* After 35 years of experience, ready to lead on day one. (Jul 2007)
* I consider myself a modern American progressive. (Jul 2007)
* Maybe, finally, break that hardest of all glass ceilings. (Jul 2007)
* New progressive vision for the 21st century. (Jun 2007)
* Secret "20-Year Project" with Bill to revolutionize Dems. (Jun 2007)
* 1986: Attacked for accepting state fee with Bill as governor. (Jun 2007)
* 1998: "Conspiracy" infuriated Starr; resonated with public. (Jun 2007)
* A mind conservative and a heart liberal. (Jun 2007)
* Critics call it "extreme makeover" but admit its success. (May 2007)
* Reaches out to conservatives but voting record is liberal. (May 2007)
* Prefers role as knowledgeable expert to role of visionary. (May 2007)
* At her core, Hillary is an idealistic activist. (May 2007)
* Replay of "2 for price of 1" has big pluses & big minuses. (May 2007)
* Biggest mistakes: mishandling healthcare; believing in WMDs. (Apr 2007)
* HILLPAC donated to 30 Senate & Governor candidates. (Nov 2006)
* HILLPAC focus: electing Congressional Democratic majority. (Nov 2006)
* Running for re-election with no promise to serve a full term. (Oct 2006)
* Fined $35,000 for under-reporting expenses in 2000. (Oct 2006)
* Opposed numerous Bush cabinet & court appointees. (Oct 2006)
* Poll: support among women 13% higher than among men. (May 2006)
* Early frontrunner based on name recognition and money. (Apr 2006)
* House of Representatives has been run like a plantation. (Jan 2006)
* Campaigning on strong coalition of women & minorities. (Oct 2005)
* Supported teacher tests & China women despite unpopularity. (Oct 2000)
* Get New York a fair share of budget surplus & Medicaid. (Oct 2000)
* New Yorkers are diverse, big dreamers. (Oct 2000)
* Support minimum wage & more teachers, in Senate or out. (May 2000)
* New Democrat: individual responsibility and community. (Apr 2000)
* New to the neighborhood, but not new to NY issues. (Feb 2000)
* End divisional politics. (Feb 2000)
* “Vast right wing conspiracy”. (Dec 1999)
* Humanness goes beyond acquisitiveness. (May 1969)
* Decried 1980s materialism & excesses of corporate America. (Dec 1999)

[Sufficient Voice]

11. Overwhelmed with Information

Wow, not a single vote you listed looked bad. Oh she must be wonderful. I could never question you, or Leader. Praise Leader.

[CT_Progressive]

12. Sorry, but your post simply lacked credibility.

http://ontheissues.org/Hillary_Clinton.htm

Check for yourself.

[Sufficient Voice]

17. Nope

my post was about the lack of discussion. By not stating the pros and cons and trying to overwhelm me, you only proved my point. I also talk about the positives of Hil when appropriate. Read all the comments.

[CT_Progressive]

20. How is posting her ACTUAL voting record "overwhelming" ?

I read the whole thing - took all of 5 minutes.

You can read, right?

[Sufficient Voice]

25. Because you left out a lot of the nuances of those votes

anyone can spin a bunch of votes. And a lot of votes that weren't so flattering.

[CT_Progressive]

26. www.ontheissues.org isn't "me".

Find your own information and post it if you don't like my source.

[cali]

27. ok, that's really bullshit.

you're being dishonest by characterizing that post as an attempt to overwhelm you, and it certainly didn't prove your point.

[Sufficient Voice]

28. That post was a really long reply to a very short statement.

And wasn't what the statement was about. Anyway my points are lost on you. That is fine.

[mondo joe]

29. If voting records overwhelm you, you're not going to make a compelling case

regarding political candidates.

[CT_Progressive]

30. Actually it was in direct reply to your statement.

You basically said "Hillary has been anointed and isn't worthy of being the frontrunner, because some mystical, magical "Leader" figure has annointed her."

I then pointed out that MAYBE she is ahead because when polled, people like her due to her ACTUAL VOTING RECORD.

Which you have ignored as "overwhelming".

[mondo joe]

13. Don't pretend your snarky insults are just innocent questions.

[cali]

14. do you realize how mindless you sound?

and I'm not a hillary supporter. As a mtter of fact, I've criticized her plenty and not, generally, been met with the reception you claim all who critcize her, meet with. And I've defended her plenty against mindless bullshit.

[Sufficient Voice]

18. You think there isn't an attempt to by her supports to silence dissent?

[mondo joe]

22. Dissent? DU is overwhelmingly NOT pro-Clinton. Take a look at any poll.

Calling names isn't dissent, by the way.

[HCE SuiGeneris]

23. This

"sentence" is incoherent.

[cali]

24. As Joe points out, there are far more anti-Hillary people than

Hillary supporters here. How could a fairly small minority have any hope of silencing dissent? And bitching about attacks on Hillary is hardly an attempt to silence anyone. It's simply part of the vigorous and sometimes riotous dialogue here.

[RaleighNCDUer]

33. What an incredible amount of absolute bullshit

to have all those things listed with the "Click here for full quote..." but not have any links. What is the source of these lists? Her campaign site?

[mondo joe]

34. It's from www.ontheissues.org

Not BS at all.

[RaleighNCDUer]

35. And so who the fuck are they?

How did they decide which quotes to list, which votes to list? Why should I not be skeptical about them?

I just wasted 20 minutes at that site, and found nothing that indicates just who they are or what their agenda is. And don't tell me they have no agenda. Everyone has an agenda.

[mondo joe]

37. Take a fucking look if you want to know.

http://www.ontheissues.org/about.htm

Our mission is to provide non-partisan information for voters in the Presidential election, so that votes can be based on issues rather than on personalities and popularity.

We get our information daily from newspapers, speeches, press releases, and the Internet -- it is a labor-intensive process that requires countless volunteer hours.

http://www.ontheissues.org/about.htm#Staff

OnTheIssues.org Staff
Dr. Naomi Lichtenberg, President & CEO
MA Columbia University, PhD Indiana University
Jesse Gordon, content manager & technical manager
MPP Harvard University
Cathy D. Wanzo, content editor, Senate races
MPA Harvard University
Dr. Catherine A. Womack, content editor, Vice Presidential races
MA, Univ. of S.C.; PhD, MIT
Paul Hrabal, VoteMatch manager
Proprietor of GoVote.com
Jan Innes, graphic designer
Matthew Handlemam & Vlad Koval, technical staff
Volunteer Staff
Jeff Rushing, GOP candidates
Alan K. Jansen, Libertarian Party candidates
Dr. Travis Kidd, Constitution Party candidates
Paul Wilson, Natural Law Party candidates
Tony Santini, Green Party candidates
Rob Jones, Technical coding
Ram Lau, debate and convention coverage
Georgia Tech
Bill Cooke, political books
BA Boston University, currently at U. Wisconsin-Madison


Press clippings at http://www.ontheissues.org/about.htm#Press

Awards at http://www.ontheissues.org/about.htm#Awards

[RaleighNCDUer]

39. That tells me nothing.

A lot of crap from the 2000 election, a little from 2004, all presented as if it was current. I don't know these people, and I don't know their agenda. Am I to believe the 12 citations by Hillary on Business are ALL she's had to say about business in her career? And what, pray, does business say about her? No mention of her being funded by the health insurance lobby and Rupert Murdoch - great progressives there.

A lot of sound bites with no context.

[Prisoner_Number_Six]

15. I question that premise.

:shrug:

[earthlover]

31. Are we Democrats or Good Germans?

I'm sorry, but the OP is just about the most mind-numbing arguement I have read in awhile.

Who says Hillary is the front runner? According to the polls, about half of the voters haven't even begun to pay attention to the race. Front runner among whom?

Can a front runner stumble? At this point in 03, the race was between Dean and Clark. Kerry was hocking his house. Making a desperation gasp to do well in Iowa. Not even campaigning in New Hampshire. Couldn't afford it. Actually, this description was even later in the race than Nov 1st!

So who says Hillary is the front runner? Don't the voters get to decide who is the front runner any more?

"Don't ask questions". You gotta be kidding, huh? Where would the American Revolution be if nobody asked questions? Democracy is dead dead DEAD if people stop asking questions.

If you don't want to ask questions, I feel embarrassed for you. It certainly is not something to brag about!

Why shouldn't we vote for Hillary and stop asking questions?... After all, the Republicans don't ask questions....

Well...for one thing....we didn't ask the right questions about Kerry. We did not, even though it was public record, anticipate the swiftboat charges about Kerry about his medals. Maybe if we nominated someone like Wes Clark in 04 we would have won. But Kerry became the inevitable nominee....and we didn't ask questions.

We have plenty of time to ask all kinds of questions about our potential nominees. The more questions, the better! If we have a candidate who cannot take the challenge of questions, we have a weak candidate and we should reject that candidate on that basis!

Bring on the questions! It. Is. Called. A. Campaign.

[nadinbrzezinski]

32. Sig Heil??????????????

Sorry, but no... I'd rather belong to a party that still allows questions

[HooptieWagon]

36. Sieg Heillary!!!!

The proper way to address the fascist
branch of the Democratic party...

[maine_raptor]

38. Real Americans ALWAYS Question their Leader.

That's about as flag waving, mom, apple pie, baseball, and the like as you can get. If you don't get that, then you don't get America.

EOD