Another tear or two from Hillary Clinton

There's been another emotional moment for Hillary Clinton on the campaign trail, again coming on the eve of an incredibly crucial day in her quest for the Democratic presidential nomination.

But, unlike the case in New Hampshire exactly four weeks ago, this latest incident was sparked by a simple trip down memory lane -- rather than a voter's question about the rigors of campaigning. So its effect likely will be nil, especially since -- again, unlike the New Hampshire moment -- it's not getting incessant play on cable television.

Clinton gave warning that today's event in New Haven, Conn., might get to her. The Times' Peter Nicholas was there, and he reports she cautioned that she felt "nostalgic" as she arrived for the gathering at the Yale Child Study Center. That was where, as the Associated Press reports, she first got involved in children's issues while a student at Yale Law School (where she also met husband Bill Clinton).

As the AP story goes on to relate, she was introduced by a longtime friend, Penn Rhodeen, who recalled ...

her showing up on his doorstep in purple bell-bottoms. As he aptly put it: "It was so 1972."

It was during Rhodeen's remarks that Clinton wiped a few tears from her eyes, which she took note of when it was her turn to speak: "I said I would not tear up. Already we're not exactly on that path."

Here's a clip (though her new misty-eyed moment is not captured).

-- Don Frederick

Comments

[sjl]

Some tear. God will you media ever quite?
I wonder how many Americans are going to want this in the White House

http://www.taylormarsh.com/archives_view.php?id=26944

http://www.taylormarsh.com/archives_view.php?id=26944
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sN1qZMBE9Gc

I have had it with the obama team believing they are entitled to the Presidency and after their free ride from the media their playing the race card and smearing Hillary through rightwing tactics. I would vote McCain over obama anyday of the week. Sorry I can't condone what I have seen, read, heard coming from the obama camp, media, leftwing crackheads, and the rightwing crackheads. You people make me sick.

[Cagey]

Actually, the Boston Globe story on HRC's Yale appearance says, don't believe the people who say she "cried" again. Not true.

Hmmmmm ..... you guys!

[Penny Warren]

I live in New Hampshire, but lived most of my life in Southern California. On the night of the New Hampshire primary when Obama lost to Clinton by a narrow margin, it was a shock, especially because the polls said it would be otherwise. Did Hillary's tearing up make a difference? Later she admitted that it could have helped sway the women's vote her way. That night a D.C. attorney staying with us while working on the Obama campaign, came home and we discussed it. He said this, "Remember, she can only do that ONCE." Well, guess what? Here we go again! And again it's just before - not A primary - but many primaries! She's good! I just hope the people voting tomorrow don't fall for it, as they did here in New Hampshire. I hope people send her a message telling her that it doesn't work twice. I am sure the fact that Barack Obama has closed in on her has her very nervous, but gee whiz, kids, let's not let this actress pull the wool over anybody else's eyes! Give me a break! .

[Peter Brown]

It is easy to win campaigns in America these days. Just tear up and they will come vote for you ....

[A concerned american]

I was voting for Obama until Oprah got involved.

Oprah, Now I think of obama like the beetles or a rock club. The young like him like a rock star.

A rock start could not run the country. So my vote goes with a real change person, a person who represents class and quality.

Hillary is a person who doesn’t have to use Oprah to sell herself.

Opera is so un-American she makes me sick too. Recently she had an entire show on Lexus. A car not made in the US and the only thing green about it is US money going to Japan.

I lost all respect for the MEGA advertiser of foreign goods.

G

[shirlin]

Yes, a nostalgic moment from her past with an image of Hillary as a good public servant. But please remember that she spent ONE year doing such work and the next FIFTEEN years in a corporate law firm. Where are her corporate colleagues? Check the Clintons' current bank accounts and off-shore business dealings. More image manipulation--spin and distortions-- is not what our country needs to turn the page. It is more of the status quo of Bush-Clinton-Bush--and do we need Clinton again to "clean up" after the second Bush, who got in to clean up after Bill's lies under oath? It isn't just the tears for on-camera prime time, it's the lies on her public record that are so horribly characteristic of the Clinton campaign. As a feminist, I do not want Hillary as our first woman president.

[Julia, Pasadena, CA]

I did my Ph.D. work at the Yale Child Study Center and I remember her visiting as first lady. The faculty kept discussing how her work at the center was very minimal and she was not at all remarkable as a student. They remember Bill was noteworthy, but she was just average.

Its interesting that she didn't get any Yale faculty to speak about her. The people she worked with are still there, but like most professors they are probably voting for Obama.

I hope the voting public doesn't fall for these crocodile tears. It may have worked once, but surely it won't work again.

[Will Roberts]

Well it seems that we may have reached a turning point in the Democratic campaign last night. Senators Hillary Clinton and Barrack Obama turned to each other and the Democratic Party instead of turning up their noses at each other.

At one point, I thought the two candidates were going to high five, which is better than the high sign. Maybe it was due in part that the debate was held in Hollywood, California. Maybe it was because it is just down to two candidates and there is no longer anyone to separate them from an all out brawl. Or maybe they finally realized that they are not the only party and that the republicans are the ones they should have been going after in the first place. Either way, things seemed to have gone swimmingly this time around.

Now I don't know about you folks, but in the beginning of the debate, I was a little nervous about the fact that they were both seated so close to each other. I half expected to see some fencing; you know similar to what you would see in an ultimate fighting event. After all, it was Hollywood home of the lights, camera and action city! What was different about tinsel town last night is that all the stars seemed to be out, in one room, acting civil, which proves you can have the Hollywood untouchables in one room, even if it is not about them. I did see something that slightly bothered me that I have never really thought of until this debate. It was a moment when everyone seemed to be agreeing on some point to do with President Bush. By the way, want a neat party trick? If you want to unify a large group of people, just talk about President Bush-- that always seems to do it. Ok sorry, back to my point!

So all were agreeing on something and applauding something of one of the candidates and, as the thunderous applause broke out; and, at the moment they cut to a shot of Ugly Betty star clapping, she was wearing a Hillary button. There is one issue, OTHER than the fact that they call the program UGLY Betty, but that I will deal with later.

The fact that they reinforced candidate creditability with a star on camera and a support button seems wrong to me. Endorsements drive every know product and certainly drive Hollywood itself. But let's make it clear that what a Hollywood star does on their off-screen LIFE and the their on-screen LIFE is normally and, sometimes, drastically different. To sway folks to vote for a candidate of change based on an actors who spend their lives changing into something different each day is just not right. Any decision to make a choice based purely on what something looks like without checking into it and how it works, is like buying a used car that has a new paint job and shinny rims. Looks great but does it run? You won't know 'till you kick the tires and take it for a test drive. As much as our candidates look for folks to endorse them, the folks we should consider as credible should be the folks in the areas we feel are important to the issues; and, unless they are being nominated for a SAG award, let’s leave Hollywood out of this one. Well now, enough of all of that.

I want to pass by you folks an epiphany I had the other day. I was at the Obama rally here is Phoenix, AZ. I could go on and on about this whole experience, but I will wait and give it its own full, blank piece of paper at a later date. All I will tell you is, if you ever wanted to get the sensation of walking on water, this was the event for you. The thousands of folks there were energized to be there and, when Obama walked out, we all became electrified. By the end, we were enlightened. We could have lit the city for the next 10 years … But, here is what I noticed: Of the thousands of folks that were there to see Obama, I am guessing that 50% were 30 – 70 years old, the other 50% were young folks, kids, teens, 20s; and, they were all fired up to meet this man. The man of change. Here is what dawned on me, where as Gorge Bush and all the rest of the politicians ON BOTH SIDES have turned the American voters off from voting, ("My vote does not matter.")

Obama has reached down to the young folks, gotten them to become present, and COUNTED for. If we elect this candidate, we not only gain a qualified president, but a unified country. For the past 20 so years, we have become victims of our government. Sitting on the sidelines hoping, or losing hope, that things would work out-- and they have not.

If Obama becomes president, we will usher in a new generation of interactive voters. The children are our future; and, if we don't elect him, I fear we will lose even more of the heart of our country, not just the young at heart, THE YOUNG will lose their heart for our country. I really do wish that Hillary had the younger audience as well, but she does not. They say that we all work to be better than our parents. But, what they don't tell us is that it is our job as the parent to set our kids on that path.

The last Democratic debate was exciting to see these two fine candidates agree on at least one thing, and that was that whichever way voters went, the party would follow what the PEOPLE of the United States want! If you think that the Super Bowl is a great ticket event, hang on to your playbooks, Patriots! Wait and see if it does not wind up being: Clinton and Obama OR Obama and Client.

Not just the dream team . . . THE TEAM!

[Sarah]

I am tired of this ripping apart of Hillary Clinton from no other than Obama supporters. I am so disgusted with Obama supporters more than anyone else in this field, and as a result, I have lost much respect for Mr. Obama himself. There is always a consequence for playing the high road, of hope and optimisim; your political maneuvers come out worse and more disheartening, like his recent pamphlets against Hillary's universal healthcare plan or continuing to say she is the "politics of the past" and "divisive," as if these are not negative comments. Then to be so dog-eyed with a Kennedy endorsement that reeks of insider, Democratic establishment. Anything to win! Don't get me wrong, I know Hillay and all the other candidates play the same game. But I can have change and experience. I can have BOTH. As one Congresswoman hailed in California, whom supports Mrs. Clinton: "I have hope, I need HELP!"

[blkjazz]

Funny how she only tears up when the polls show her going down. Hillary just as fake as they come. I wonder how many tears she shed for the folks she hurt while working for the coporate law defense Rose Law Firm.

[Vote On Paper]

Clinton faced a question about electability in a union hall in St. Louis. A supporter asked what she would do to ensure that Democrats don't "shoot ourselves in our own foot this time."

"This is going to be open season once again, and we need to nominate somebody with the experience and the fortitude and know-how to take what they send our way and send it right back," Clinton replied.

THIS IS EXACTLY WHY I will NEVER vote for Clinton!
All Mrs. Clinton can do is fire back negatives.

Refreshingly, Mr. Obama rises above this sort of knee-jerk reaction so that solutions can be found for everyone - not just Democrats.
We're not just hiring a non-Bush, we're electing a diplomat - an ambassador for America to the rest of the world.
Mr. Obama represents a dignified head of state that Mrs. Clinton could never hope to match.

It is inconceivable to me that ANYONE can be undecided when the choice is so plain.

[Nan]

Doesn't anyone realize that Hillary Clinton is 50 years old?

Why is this significant? She's menopausal! Tears are only part of what she will demonstrate over the next several years if elected president.

Do we truly want a leader that suffers from mood swings, depression, memory lapses, irritability, sleep disturbances, and diffiiculty in concentrating?

The ramifications could be deadly.

[tj]

The media needs to not cover this. This woman and her husband have been the most manipulative people in the world for far too long. Let's go ahead and let them retire in NEw York or Arkansas or Florida or wherever they are "from" now. Anywhere but the white house please. PLEASE.

That said maybe Hillary should look into a career in Hollywood. The day before a primary again!?!?!?!?!?

[Heather]

It's interesting to me that none of you have really talked about the issues. It's sad that we will have a generation of young voters that have grabbed onto a idealistic celebrity approach to politics that really at its core has no real substance. You talked about her emotions on the campaign trail and not the substance of her campaign. Personally, I find it sexist. I am in my 20s and was raised to be knowledgeable on political matters. I've done my research and know the issues. Words won't clean up this country by a naive idealistic approach, we need a realistic hard working candidate and her name is Hillary Clinton.

[Paulie D]

Looks like more woody woodpecker tears to me!

[Peter G.]

Alligator tears!!!
Hillary would do anything to get elected. Don't be fooled. She played the same card in New Hampshire and now she is playing it again. On top of that we don't need a weak teary eyed president.

[G.G.]

"Actually, the Boston Globe story on HRC's Yale appearance says, don't believe the people who say she "cried" again. Not true.

Hmmmmm ..... you guys!"

Baloney. British papers are showing photos from Yale, same yellow suit etc, where her eyes are welled up with tears. Serves Clinton supporters, including U.S. media, to hide those photos away and say "Not true!".

http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/article-23435561-details/Dejected+Hillary+sheds+a+tear+as+Obama+surges+ahead/article.do

[Richard Fassler]

I had a dream the other night
When everything was still.
I dreamt of Madame President
And her playboy husband, Bill.

The country was in disarray--
An atmosphere of hate.
Republicans fought Democrats
In every single state.

"How can this be?" moaned Hillary.
"We really should be one!"
"It's all YOUR fault!" said First Guy Bill.
"I'm having too much fun!"

"He's right!" said Fang, the First Pit Bull.
"I hope that you'll confess:
Iraq, health care, the economy...
You've created quite a mess."

"And your nominees are terrible,
A very poor selection.
The only thing you want to do
Is win the next election!"

Hearing all these horrid words,
The Prez began to cry.
"It worked well in New Hampshire--
It's worth another try!"

I woke up shaking, frightened.
"Oh no! What can I do?"
Then I knew it was a dream.
"Thank God it wasn't true!"

I'm voting for Obama.
And I really think YOU should.
'Cause Clinton in the White House
Will make George Bush look good.

[Rocky N. Roll]

Nan, Hillary's 60 years old -- not 50...

[Rocky N. Roll]

Nan said, "Doesn't anyone realize that Hillary Clinton is 50 years old?"

I'm pretty sure Hillary's 60 years old -- not 50...

[Optimist]

She has ALOT of nerve trying that STRATEGIC cry again. Unbelievable.

Hillary said that she will garnish your wages even if you do not agree with her version of the UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE plan....

I'm cool...No thanks

Obama emphasis is on affordable and option....you guys better wise up.

OBAMA 08

[Marian]

How many sexist comments, including the article, around here. Can it be that the U.S. is so backward culturally that an accomplished woman running for president should be eviscerated and mocked for a human emotion? Please acknowledge misogeny before hitting your keyboard.
-Marian

[observer]

She voted to authorize the use of force in Iraq without reading the National Intelligence Estimate on the subject, a vote which has been called the most important vote sine the Gulf of Tonkin resolution that led us headlong into Vietnam. She didn't even read the NIE, people!!! How is she going to make good decisions without looking into the facts of the matter first? She has a track record, alright, she has a track record of reckless disregard for the truth, and a failure to exercise due diligence in carrying out her duties as a Senator. Her failure to read the NIE reminds me of another important government document that one of our leaders failed to read, with disastrous consequences, PDB titled "Bin Ladin Determined to Strike in US".

[Jamie]

I am so tired of only hearing the negative reporting of Hillary Clinton. Obama has been givena free ride by the media and the Republicans -- what is up with that? Let's do our due diligence and not simply elect the next pop star. Our country is in deep economic trouble and we are getting more reportig on Brittany than that. I agree that alot of credibility was lost when Oprah stepped in. I was on the fence awhile ago but the Paul Krugman health care article in the NY Times put me solidly for Hillary. This time please let's elect some substance rather than one more uniter like Bush claimed to be.

[tellmesomethingnew]

To the Obama supporters --

Before you all let your biases get the better of you, please read the following articles that disclose Mr. Obama's stance(s) on the nuclear issue, gun control and just plain helping people keep their jobs.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/03/us/politics/03exelon.html

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-galesburg_obama_webfeb01,0,4286527.story

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080202/ap_on_el_pr/obama

This doesn't sound like the actions of a man who supposedly will lead us to change. It sounds like the actions of a man who will lead us to more of the same.

So, let's talk issues. Mr. Obama should really stop running his ad that says he is for universal health care because it just isn't so. Paul Krugman relays new analysis done by Jonathan Gruber, a leading health care economist from MIT which reveals that Obama's health care plan will cover 23 million of those currently uninsured, $4,400 per insured person. Clinton's plan with mandates would cover every uninsured at a cost of $2,700 per person.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/04/opinion/04krugman.html

Sit back and contemplate all these. If it sounds too good to be true... then it probably is too good to be true.