When Pres. Obama did the Fox-less Full Ginsburg last week, his toughest moment came when George Stephanopoulos cited Merriam Webster to suggest that PBO's proposal to force people to buy health insurance amounts to a "tax."Some were surprised that Stephanopoulos would put a Dem president on the spot that way. But appearing on today's Fox News Watch, Jim Pinkerton posited an intriguing provenance for the tough question—none other than . . . Hillary Clinton [video after the break].
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JAMES PINKERTON: Karl Rove made a good point in the [Wall Street] Journal this week. He said if you're going to go on all these shows, have something to say. Otherwise, you have George Stephanopoulos pulling out a dictionary and saying "define tax." That was pretty good. That shows, in case you ever wondered that there's still a pipeline between Hillary Clinton and Stephanopoulos, there was your proof.
The panel reacted with mirth, but contacted by this NewsBuster, Pinkerton made clear he meant his comment in earnest, citing a recent WaPo article containing this [emphasis added]:
Clinton arrived at the department with a large and loyal staff collectively known as Hillaryland. At times, it fits uncomfortably within the State Department establishment, which views the influx as a jobs program for her campaign acolytes. Some close aides still privately harbor hopes she will run again for president.
Readers will also recall that in the presidential debate he moderated, Steph subjected candidate Obama to tough questioning that brought down the ire of his supporters.
In any case, Pinkerton's suggestion should make for an interesting moment next time Hillary and PBO get together . . .
—Mark Finkelstein is a NewsBusters contributing editor and host of Right Angle. Contact him at mark@gunhill.net.
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Could it be
September 26, 2009 - 15:01 ET by jdlybrandSo could HRC now be participating in "a vast right-wing conspiracy"?
"What a revoltin' development this is!"
Chester Riley
If Hilliary had been the
September 27, 2009 - 17:14 ET by notonmywatchIf Hilliary had been the president we would have had all the same stuff, and probably more subtley & successfully. Am a bohkc arab thinks he's so great, he's thinks he can force whatever crud down people's throats & they'll shout for more.
It's like world war 2. The last thing the allies wanted was Hitler dead. Having such a crazy narcissist in charge of Germany was their main advantage.
I wouldn't want to say such things though without reminding that it's the left who will kill Obama. You can be sure of that.
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A deft question like that
September 26, 2009 - 15:04 ET by Chris NormanA deft question like that didn't come out of the blue. Not after Stephanopoulos spent the preceding two years building Obama up. Why now? If he can come up with such a on-the-mark question now, why couldn't he do it before? Why didn't he do it before?
The "Mainstream" Media: By liberals. For liberals.
hornswaggler
September 27, 2009 - 13:53 ET by Jerry MackPerhaps he realizes that he and a growing number of voters were hornswaggled! To have any credibility, he must admit that he is one of the hornswagglers.
Love her-hate her
September 26, 2009 - 15:37 ET by Mitch NJShe was honest on the question of mandates when she ran against Acorn Obama during the primaries. She said mandates were necessary for the plan to work while he said they were burdensome on folks and he was against them.
He lied. Now he claims his thinking has evolved and he is for mandates.
A teachable moment: next time you get caught in a lie tell the accuser your thinking has evolved.
The dummies will believe it.
The Clinton/Obama wrassling
September 26, 2009 - 17:07 ET by celatorThe Clinton/Obama wrassling contest may be heating up.
Obama's people (not him, he is basically tactically clueless) whipped the Clintons.
That's a mmm mmm mmm.
In addition he keeps mailing her to outposts in the middle of nowhere to dance the coochimumga.
Another mmm mmm mmm.
Obama has named special synchophants to areas of the world to "fix" them. No Clintons allowed, thank you.
Another mmm mmm mmm.
In one of life's cool ironies, Clinton leaves the State Department prison Obama's sentenced her to, and she comes back to teach him a lesson or two about insider politics.
And all the little toys fall off the shelf.
No citizen's right to life, liberty, pursuit of happiness, or property is safe as long as Obama is President of the United States.
God knows Hillary would
September 26, 2009 - 19:00 ET by HockeyKidGod knows Hillary would love to see Uhbama defeated by a Clinton in the primaries in 2012. With Uhbama racking up the taxes left and right, he's an easy target.
BTW, here's my take on Barack "Tax-n-Tax" Obama, in the style of the ever-popular (for reasons unknown) Che shirt:
http://tinyurl.com/y...
"Beauty is only skin deep, but liberal's to the bone." - me
LLLLLLLLLLLLLLLET'S GET READY TO RUMBLLLLLLLLLLLLLLE...
September 26, 2009 - 21:01 ET by danybhoyI get the idea that the Clinton's don't have too much love for the Obama's. Bill was'nt exactly thrilled being slimed as a racist during the campaign, & I don't think the Clinton's forgot about that, or really forgave it either. That & Hillary does'nt seem to have much of a platform as Sec.Of State, she is being sent off to a corner, & does'nt seem to like that too much. She may bite back, maybe in a primary challenge if Obama continues to stink the joint out.
"...How blind can you be, don't you see...
...that the gambler lost all he does not have..."
Nightwish
danybhoy!
September 26, 2009 - 21:02 ET by candanceRitalin. Seriously.
CANDANCE...
September 26, 2009 - 21:29 ET by danybhoyIt's an old Michael Buffer reference...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvufFwdqMzg
...I don't think I need ritalin.
"...How blind can you be, don't you see...
...that the gambler lost all he does not have..."
Nightwish
It will be interesting to
September 26, 2009 - 21:39 ET by Scuba DudeIt will be interesting to see how the rest of the Dems react if Hillary breaks ranks and challenges LOTUS. Have a battle that will both of them battered and bruised. And I hope and pray that both of them would lose in 2012. LOTUS in 9 short months has proven to be the WORST President in our history. Also I want the Clintons completely out of power. They serve no one but themselves.
The Obama Administration: THE most fiscally irresponsible Administration EVER
Well...
September 26, 2009 - 22:54 ET by Georgia GirlI'd just really love to be a fly on the wall when Hillary and Bill converse in private about Obama. The whole thing is just awkward and odd.
Dude
September 27, 2009 - 00:32 ET by DoktorFrankenI imagine Hillary would have to resign the SoS job if she was challenging Hussein. Could anyone ever think that they could work together under those circumstances? And with campaigns starting so early she'd be without a federal salary whilst campaigning for over A YEAR! I don't see THAT particular situation coming to fruition.
Of course, I've been wrong before.
Personally, Dok, I think
September 27, 2009 - 07:09 ET by Indiana JoePersonally, Dok, I think her SecState salary is a part of the family income that the Clintons could survive without. Bill still commands pretty high speaking fees, I'm fairly certain.
I mean, when have they ever been short of funds? The house they bought for her Senate run was obviously beyond their means, yet they bought it, no? Just one example....
"Four legs good... two legs better!" - George Orwell
Pass up free money?
September 27, 2009 - 13:19 ET by DoktorFrankenI don't think you thoroughly understand the Clintons.
;-)
Hey Doc, It is easy to
September 27, 2009 - 13:59 ET by Scuba DudeHey Doc,
It is easy to imagine Hillary resigning her post and starting a campaign against the LOTUS. The Clintons care about only one thing and that is power. And as far as funds go, you did see the tax returns her and Bill provided when she was nominated for SoS didn't you? These grifters are loaded now. And of course you still have people that are infatuated with these con artists and will donate and do anything for them. Plus I am sure she learned a trick or two from LOTUS in getting funds and not reporting where they came from.
The Obama Administration: THE most fiscally irresponsible Administration EVER
Okay - Ya caught me . . . .
September 27, 2009 - 15:56 ET by DoktorFranken. . . . You caught the Doktor Tater (so I watched Ron White this weekend).
I concede that the lust for power might easily overcome the need for a free (no work involved) salary with Hillary. But she's gonna need more than a coupla thousand to fix that face before her campaign.
JMHO, you understand.
After being shunted into a
September 27, 2009 - 07:05 ET by Indiana JoeAfter being shunted into a meaningless SecState position, I truly believe Hillary is planning to challenge BHO for the nom in 2012. It's going to be her last chance to escape the shadow of two men, her husband and Obama, her last grab at the brass ring.
Maybe it's just wishful thinking, but I would truly LOVE to see that!
"Four legs good... two legs better!" - George Orwell