http://www.breitbart.com/news/2006/02/08/D8FL4DNO6.html

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"Sen. Clinton Urges Democrats to Speak Up Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton on Wednesday accused Republicans of "playing the fear card" of terrorism to win elections and said Democrats cannot keep quiet if they want to win in November. The New York Democrat, facing re-election this year and considered a potential White House candidate in 2008, said Republicans won the past two elections on the issue of national security and "they're doing it to us again." She said a speech by presidential adviser Karl Rove two weeks ago showed the GOP election message is: "All we've got is fear and we're going to keep playing the fear card." In that speech, Rove suggested Republicans can prevail in 2006 by showing Democrats had undermined terrorism-fighting efforts by questioning Bush's authority to allow wiretapping without getting court approval first. Clinton said a convention of United Auto Workers that Democrats should not be afraid to question Bush's handling of the war. "I take a back seat to nobody when it comes to fighting terrorism and standing up for national homeland security," she said. Referring to fugitive al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden, Clinton said, "You cannot explain to me why we have not captured or killed the tallest man in Afghanistan." She added, "Since when has it been part of American patriotism to keep our mouths shut?" White House spokesman Ken Lisaius responded: "It sounds like from reports that the political season is certainly starting early for some." President Bush, he said, wants to address rising health costs, energy costs and the war in Iraq in a bipartisan way "and keep the political bomb-throwing to a minimum." Clinton also said the Bush administration was allowing U.S. manufacturing to wither away and that the only way for workers to protect those jobs was by electing Democrats. She was cheered by the auto workers, a few of whom shouted, "Hillary for president." The bulk of her 30-minute speech focused on economic issues and the troubled U.S. auto industry, which is losing market share to foreign manufacturers and bracing for tens of thousands of layoffs. Clinton said the administration has not done enough to keep America globally competitive. She urged a new long-term effort by the government and private oil companies to fund research and development, particularly in energy-saving technologies. Speaking to an enthusiastic Democratic crowd that increasingly sees jobs moving overseas, Clinton said Thailand should not be granted access to the U.S. auto market. The U.S. is in negotiations with Thailand on a trade pact that might eliminate or reduce a 25 percent tariff on trucks made there."

I know she's a hawk and all, but I have to admit that I like this.

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"In that speech, Rove suggested Republicans can prevail in 2006 by showing Democrats had undermined terrorism-fighting efforts by questioning Bush's authority to allow wiretapping without getting court approval first."

This issue is dead in the water.

After (R) Rep. Wilson's call for a full review of the program, and (R) Rep. Sensenbrenner's pointed 51-question letter, the Republicans won't have a leg to stand on by trying to portray this as a left-perpetuated scandal. Today, the White House released a huge amount of classified material to the House Intelligence Committee. Only after 50 days of completely stonewalling, of course.

But now, as usual, they're acting as if this was always the plan.

Point is, the war over national security may rage on, but the wiretap issue is not going to be a welcoming battlefield for most Republicans.

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"White House spokesman Ken Lisaius responded: "It sounds like from reports that the political season is certainly starting early for some.""

He would certainly know, I guess. When isn't the White House in campaign mode?

The whole reason the NSA wiretap issue is still news is because the administration made the political decision to use the issue to remind voters of 9/11 and terrorism. Surely, you can remember the awkward show they put on at NSA headquarters.

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"President Bush, he said, wants to address rising health costs, energy costs and the war in Iraq in a bipartisan way "and keep the political bomb-throwing to a minimum.""

Hearing Bush say he wants to act in a bipartisan manner is like hearing salisburyboy say he wants to work together with the Jews.

A bipartisan energy policy? After Cheney's task force? Somebody needs to wake the president up.

How can he attempt to portray Democrats as weak on terrorism, while acknowledging the War in Iraq as part of the WOT, and then seek their advice and support on his Iraq proposals?

[Edited on February 8, 2006 at 8:51 PM. Reason : ...]

2/8/2006 8:29:37 PM

bush just wants to act in a metaphorical bipartisan manner
he didnt mean it litteraly

2/8/2006 8:39:47 PM

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"Referring to fugitive al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden, Clinton said, "You cannot explain to me why we have not captured or killed the tallest man in Afghanistan." "

Because contrary to popular belief we don't particularly care for leveling whole countries?

2/8/2006 8:41:15 PM

I was unaware that there was only one way to find him...

2/8/2006 8:48:46 PM

did she say anything about what the democrats have in the way of plans to alleviate these problems she talked about?

2/8/2006 8:52:44 PM

they dont have one

2/8/2006 8:54:00 PM

oh so this is nothing new .


move along.

nothing to see here folks.

2/8/2006 8:54:54 PM

http://www.democrats.org/agenda.html

Time to stop playing stupid, fellas.

2/8/2006 8:56:27 PM

they sure as hell make it hard to find anything of substance.

The basic "agenda" bullet points are the same as what you'd find from the republicans.

But when you go to find more information its just attacks on bush instead of actual ideas on how to fix problems.

And you'd think that they'd want to gain support for their plans by explaining them on national tv.

Instead of hiding them on their website.

2/8/2006 9:05:06 PM

they play the bush card like republicans play the fear card
the only difference is the fear card trumps the bush card every time

2/8/2006 9:17:29 PM

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"bush just wants to act in a metaphorical bipartisan manner he didnt mean it litteraly"

2/8/2006 9:21:51 PM

the attention span timeout of the average american has now passed.

all posts below this will remain unread and thus fail completely to help the democrats position.

2/8/2006 9:24:06 PM

[Edited on February 8, 2006 at 10:27 PM. Reason : nevermind, you're right ^]

2/8/2006 10:26:14 PM

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"Sen. Clinton Urges Democrats to Speak Up"

Yes..I whole-heartily agree. By all means...keep talking. The Dems have got to run her for prez... Clinton/Sheehan in '08

Stop pussy-footing around and let your democratic message spread over the land.

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"I know she's a hawk and all"

A hawk? I wouldn't say the politically-crafted facelift on her military stand has quite taken hold yet. She is working hard on it though.

2/8/2006 10:34:46 PM

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"they play the bush card like republicans play the fear card the only difference is the fear card trumps the bush card every time "

2/9/2006 8:17:53 AM

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"In an effort to get the "dirty money out of politics," the Democratic National Committee will ask the U.S. Supreme Court this month to allow states to limit how much is spent on campaigns. "

http://www.democrats.org/a/2006/02/taking_the_lead.php

STATES' RIGHTS! AWESOME!

2/13/2006 1:36:35 PM