American Gangster, Part 2

In a column published today (November 17), Robert Novak reported this gem:

“Agents of Sen. Hillary Clinton are spreading the word in Democratic circles that she has scandalous information about her principal opponent for the party's presidential nomination, Sen. Barack Obama, but has decided not to use it. The nature of the alleged scandal was not disclosed.”

Further:  "“This word-of-mouth among Democrats makes Obama look vulnerable and Clinton look prudent. … Experienced Democratic political operatives believe Clinton wants to avoid a repetition of 2004, when attacks on each other by presidential candidates Howard Dean and Richard Gephardt were mutually destructive and facilitated John Kerry's nomination.”

Sure she does.

Later in the day, Obama called her bluff.  He took the unusual step of issuing a direct, signed statement:  “During our debate in Las Vegas on Thursday, we heard Sen. Clinton rail against the politics of ‘throwing mud.’ At the very same time, in Washington, Robert Novak was publishing a column in which he reported the following: ‘Agents of Sen. Hillary Clinton are spreading the word in Democratic circles that she has scandalous information about her principal opponent for the party's presidential nomination, Sen. Barack Obama...’ ”

He went on: “The item did not identify these ‘agents,’ nor did it reveal the nature of the charge. It was devoid of facts, but heavy on innuendo and insinuation of the sort to which we've become all too accustomed in our politics these past two decades. If the purpose of this shameless item was to daunt or discourage me or supporters of our campaign from challenging and changing the politics of Washington, it will fail. In fact, it will only serve to steel our resolve. But in the interest of our party, and her own reputation, Sen. Clinton should either make public any and all information referred to in the item, or concede the truth: that there is none.”

Howard Wolfson, Clinton's campaign communications director, said she has "no idea" what the item is about. (Of course not!)  In a totally transparent example of pure projection, Wolfson added:  "This is how Republicans work."

Actually, this is how the Clinton Ladies Intervention Team works.  Just ask the Governor of New York.

Comments

[J. Pierpont Finch]

The SHRILL, HAUGHTY, PEAR-SHAPED BATTLEAX SHREW is up to her dirty tricks again to smear OBAMA-NATION. What else is new?

Think the blackmail fodder in FBI Files on hundreds of congressmen turning up in the White House residence quarters, The White House Travel Office firings, Vince Foster's suspiscious death, the sleezy Larry Flynnt the smear of Speaker Livingston and others, Ron Brown' suspiscious "flight crash" in Jugoslavia, Buddist Temple money donations collected by VP Gore, Hsu's chinese laundered campaign contributions, the departing from office pardons of shady criminals and terrorists, the childish wrecking of the white house offices .... This is THEIR PATTERN and this is what we will get if she is stupidy voted into the highest office in our land. And remember, 5 out of 5 middle east terrorists see a Hillary victory as their victory ticket in their genocidal goal of pushing Israel into the sea.

Can our nation survive another 4-8 years of such corruption? Doubt it!

[FK]

You are quoting Robert Novak as a reliable source???? After what he did to Valerie Plame Wilson?

[SteveOk]

I believe Robert Novak when he says the Clinton campaign is spreading this rumor about Obama, and it wouldn't surprise me. These people are more than happy to use slime peddlers like Larry Flynt to do their bidding. They invented "mud" and "slime" so why would they be afraid to use it.

[FK]

So now the Democrats control Larry Flynt?

And invented "mud" and "slime"?

Ever hear of Richard Nixon, Steveok? Ever hear of Karl Rove? Ever hear of Roger Ailes?

[SteveOk]

Hillary does have socialist views, did you hear her say she would take the profits of the oil companies and form a government agency to oversee the redistribution of those profits? That's right out of the socialist's playbook, it's called a planned economy. Her health insurance plan back in 1993 was right out of the socialist playbook also and her current plan is more of the same. She will increase taxes and increase the size of the nanny state and increase government regulations as much as she can. She is the polar opposite of a free market capitalist and is also repudiating free trade (NAFTA) that her husband supported. As a leftist she will also reduce America's sovereinty by giving more power to international agencies that will not have American interests as a goal. Yes she is a socialist like other European welfare state politicians. A Hillary Clinton Presidency will mean more taxes, more government regulation (less freedoms), more sovereignty turned over to international bodies, and a retreat from free market capitalism and free trade. It will also mean less border security and amnesty for millions of illegal aliens including immediate driver's licenses and visas.

[FK]

Call it whatever you want. Our health care insurance situation is a nightmare. I'm willing to try something else than what we have. Relying on the corporations for our health is not working. I'd be willing to give Clinton's plan a try.

[cal1968]

Obama wrote to the wrong person. He should have sent the message to that slimy propagandarist, Novak, and demanded that he name names.

Typical Republican tactic. Insinuate. Then duck under the radar and let the flack hit others.

[FK]

Agreed. Novak is a worm.

[cal1968]

Lower than the navel in a worm's belly.

[DavidK101]

Does a worm have a navel?
We could ask Charlie. All he would have to do is look down when he is in the bathtub next month.

[cal1968]

Even if it was there, he wouldn't see it.

[DavidK101]

Ain't that the truth, now.

[DavidK101]

You are a true blue loony Finchy. What foods do you eat?
Please tell me so I can avoid them.

[charlie]

Wow!! The polecats (polecat) are having a party!!
Hope you didn't forget to invite the skunks and the weasels too!!

And, these are the same creeps who whine about being called names. Talk about lovlives!!!

[DavidK101]

Gee, you're right Charlie. I apologize. It was an oversight. We meant to invite the skunks and weasels.
You are invited.

[J. Pierpont Finch]

Hay DavidK,

I eat the following:

- Bran Buds or Oatmeal - both with sliced banana & silk
- Salad with Salza dressing and a slice of whole wheat toast.
- Organic Chicken broiled, Organic Salmon broiled, or turkey with mixed veggies (brocholi, colli flower, carrots, spinach, and kidney beans).

I suggest that you avoid the above foods so as to avoid the health I have achieved.

[cal1968]

OK Finchy, that's for your pecker. What's for your brain?