Hillary: "I cannot support Bush's proposed escalation of war in Iraq."

[IndianaGreen]

now breaking on MSNBC

On edit: Joe Scarborough read a breaking news story in which Hillary announces her opposition to Bush's plan to escalate the war.

On second edit (changed thread title): Hillary's actual quote

"I cannot support Bush's proposed escalation of war in Iraq."

[The Magistrate]

1. Of Course, Ma'am

Did anyone seriously think she would support it?

"Can't nobody here play this game?"

[IndianaGreen]

3. I thought she might remain joined at the hip with Lieberman

As Gomer Pyle would say: "Surprise, surprise, surprise!"

[The Magistrate]

8. Then Bear The Poor Guess In Mind In Future Analysis, Old Friend

Sen. Clinton is very good at the work, and has simply played this by the numbers: do not speak against something until it is oficial and on the record, so there is no chance of a wrong-foot in partial knowledge only.

Lieberman is simply a fool and sold-out shill....

[pnwmom]

12. Her voting record is far more progressive than Lieberman's.

They've never been "joined at the hip."

www.progressivepunch.com

You can compare their voting records at the link above.

[AtomicKitten]

16. of course it is

but those willing to hate her "just cuz" aren't willing to look at evident contrary to their preconceived idea of what she's about

[LittleClarkie]

22. I pledge that if she gets the nomination she will get the "Kerry treatment"

in that I will give her a good hard look see. Who know, it might turn out to work as well with her as it did with the good Senator. God knows half of what I know about her is likely RW inspired, just as half of what I knew about Gore at one time was equally RW inspired. Or Kennedy for that matter. Some parts of my brain still need "de-sheepling"

[AtomicKitten]

24. no doubt

She already got the "Clinton treatment" and in the final analysis the "Clinton treatment" and the "Kerry treatment" are one in the same - compliments of the GOP Wrecking Machine. We would have our heads in the sand to think anyone we put up in 2008 will not be treated the same. That's for damn sure.

[LittleClarkie]

26. Well, I didn't mean that sort of treatment

I was referring to my own version of the "Kerry treatment". But you're right, she or anyone we nominate will likely get swiftboated. And hopefully those on our side will support whoever is nominated, at least in that regard.

[roody]

34. I don't hate her. In fact, I am sure I would like her.

My support hinges on one vote, IRAQ WAR. Or one attitude, humble plea for forgiveness for voting wrong. She will not receive my support.

[Le Taz Hot]

23. I'm sorry, but these are

not actions of a leader. She had no ETHICAL reason to wait to announce. She did so for only two reasons: 1) waiting for the bloviating beltway boys to give their approval after they put their fingers to the wind and 2) it gave her the spotlight.

Politically smart? Maybe. Ethically honest. Never.

[caligirl]

2. why did she wait this long to say what we all knew, hell durbin isn't running

in '08 and he spoke immediatly after the speech for 5 minutes.

[Tandalayo_Scheisskopf]

5. Simple:

She had to get her nails done before she could stick her finger in the air, to see which way the winds were blowing.

[caligirl]

11. LOL so true, and why I am not crazy about her.

[pnwmom]

13. Sexist answer.

[roody]

35. Female feminist laughing hard.

[pnwmom]

14. She actually had stated her opposition last week.

[oasis]

19. Great timing for the spotlight. Hill created "breaking news" by announcing later.

She avoided being lumped in with the rest of the "anti-escalation" gang.

[paulk]

25. maybe because the Democratic leadership chose Durbin

to be the Democratic rebuttal?

Ya think?

[TayTay]

4. Excellent. After Brownback, Voinovich, Smith and others

did, it was safe to come out against the troop surge. Nice to hear her statement. Sad that it came after all those Republicans weighed in in opposition first.

Will she join with Sen. Kennedy to put a binding resolution on the floor of the Senate to stop this madness?

[wisteria]

17. Now, you know that is asking to much. She might have to show leadership

and make a decision that she would have to defend later on in her run.

[paulk]

28. did you honestly think she would support this surge?

and do you really honestly believe she waited until several Republicans came out against it to make it "safe"?

[Morgana LaFey]

6. A PR Stunt -- how "cute"

She just waited so as to be part of the news cycle. Cheap trick. And too obvious.

[IndianaGreen]

7. It does increase the likelihood of Congressional action against the war

Lieberman is the only holdout. How about Salazar?

[paulk]

27. he's opposed to troop increase

no link, but it was on local radio this morning (denver).

[IndianaGreen]

30. Salazar against thesurge, and so is Senator Nelson

Looks like Bush lost the support of the conservative Democrats, and with Brownback against the surge, Bush's support among evangelicals may be in peril.

Lieberman is an independent!

[AtomicKitten]

15. She is no more or less political than any other of the

politicians in Congress that are simultaneously running for president.

[pnwmom]

20. And if a politician isn't political s/he isn't likely to win.

I'm only interested in candidates who are willing to play to win.

[mtnsnake]

18. brilliant

[Rebellious Republican]

9. She must have detected a slight breeze blowing in that direction...

[SaveElmer]

10. Hardly a surprise...nt

[SOS]

21. Is she a compass or a weathervane?

Feels like the latter.

[Major Hogwash]

29. She's a lightning rod.

For criticism - from both the left and the right.

[AtomicKitten]

31. You mean like changing one's mind

after voting 'yes' on the IWR but only when the polls indicate it's safe to do so?

[Tellurian]

32. if you read the responses concurrently..

They sound like "Desperate Housewives" all living on Wisteria Ln..

cackle, peck, peck...

[AtomicKitten]

33. I just get damn sick and tired

of people hurling nasty epithets toward one politician that could very easily be applied to others.

This selective jihad/mercy crap gets on my last nerve.