I know it all depends on how it's spun by the media, but aren't Hillary supporters concerned?

Dawgs

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Sat Aug-04-07 09:48 PM
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I know it all depends on how it's spun by the media, but aren't Hillary supporters concerned?

Hillary, 'Yes, I will continue to take money from lobbyists'.

I just don't see how anyone who's not a lobbyist or Hillary supporter could agree with this. Lobbyists are perserved, justly or otherwise, as being more scrupulous than the worst lawyers.

Here's the video--> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5njRbQIJt_s

I support Obama, and it would make me sick if I saw him say something like this.

Hillary, who wants to be seen as NOT part of the establishment, has just admitted to doing the one thing that makes you look more inside than anything.

So, can any Hillary supporters tell me if they're concerned about this 'gaffe'?

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rodeodance

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Sat Aug-04-07 09:50 PM
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1. The American Nurses Assoc LOBBIES for improved patient/nurse ratio--NOT

all lobbyists are BAD.

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Dawgs

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Sat Aug-04-07 09:56 PM
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2. I never said they were bad. My wife is a state lobbyist.

Edited on Sat Aug-04-07 09:58 PM by Dawgs

Unfortunately, most people don't understand this. It's all about perception, and I don't think this will come across very well.

Do you disagree with that?

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Clintonista2

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Sun Aug-05-07 01:28 AM
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9. Bingo! NT.

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illinoisprogressive

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Sat Aug-04-07 10:07 PM
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3. the media pundsters are working feverishly all night to cover this one up

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creeksneakers2

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Sat Aug-04-07 10:42 PM
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4. She didn't handle the question well the first time

But I do accept that candidates have to take money from rich people until an alternative comes along. I agree with Hillary that not all lobbyists are bad. I also think that enemies can sometimes be friends. Its what a politician does for money, not where they get it from that concerns me.

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jmp

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Sat Aug-04-07 11:58 PM
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5. Until the practice is outlawed ...

Edited on Sat Aug-04-07 11:58 PM by jmp

It would be foolish and naive not to. The GOP candidate sure as hell will.

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Forkboy

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Sun Aug-05-07 12:00 AM
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6. I doubt it will play well.

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calteacherguy

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Sun Aug-05-07 12:10 AM
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7. Not a Hillary supporter, but it's not a "gaffe"

One thing about Hillary is she does not back down...on this or anything else. It reminds me of her refusal go along with Edwards in apologizing for her war vote.

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AtomicKitten

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Sun Aug-05-07 12:13 AM
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8. Well, nobody can say she's lying.

so, there's that

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goodgd_yall

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Sun Aug-05-07 02:22 AM
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10. I don't have a favorite candidate yet

But I thought Clinton was correct. Whether it plays badly depends on how informed the public is about lobbyists. I've been listening to the tirade and spin against lobbyists for years and I don't get it. It's one thing to attack particular lobbyists, but to condemn the whole lot seems---ahem---naive and irresponsible.

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Alamom

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Sun Aug-05-07 06:28 AM
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11. She's honest about it. My concern lies with the ones who are not ...nm

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