Clinton’s High-Priced Political Consultants

My Son is Active Duty Military, lets bring our Sons and Daughters Home from Iraq, Vote Obama March 4th!

Radmanaustin; Your right things would be different she would have us, still in the poor house 4 years from now!

If Hillary is elected President, then the us deficit will be part of the guiness books. US will be borrowing money from North korea, Iran, China, Mali, Kenya, Liberia and Lybia. A lady who cannot manage her campaign will not be able to manage the US economy or her own governement, period.

If Obama wasn’t such a puppet (like Bush) I might vote for him. But I want change, real change. Someone who will stand up to the establishment, not bow to them.

“I’m sure if Hillary had control over the US budget things would be different.”
Like what? Deli-trays for all? Hillary can’t manage her own campaign – more money and responsibilities will enhance her ability?

I find it ironic that so many of you think Obama will do better with the economy than Hillary can. What do you think Obama is going to do about unemployment, social security and the deficit? Obama is not Superman, and as soon as he gets in office and screws up most of you will turn your backs on him just like you’ve done every other president. Obama is not a saviour people!

And we’re supposed to trust her to run things better in the White House? One of the important things about being president is surrounding yourself with a high caliber of people who are responsible on all levels. Hillary has certainly not done that within her campaign and she has continuously mismanaged funds,but… um…we’re supposed to assume she’ll do fine with our country? Also, on a personal side note, Mark Penn gives me the creeps every time he opens his mouth or I read something by him.

This was a good article, as it brought up something I haven’t read elsewhere. (too many stories are repeats) It does seem telling that Clinton seems to be spending her money unwisely. Just compare the expense for top strategist for the two campaigns, Clinton has spent $10 million dollars for the services of her top strategist’s firm, while Obama has only spent $1.2 million dollars, according to this story. That is a huge difference. Obama knows how to get his moneysworth during his campaign bodes well for how he will decide to spend our tax dollars as our president. As an aside, I just read a very detailed, researched blog comparing the legislative successes of Clinton and Obama in an article at dailykos.com by someone called Grassroots Mom. She very throughly read through all the legislation each candidate has put forward, introduced and passed at the Library of Congress Website. Obama’s quality of legislation, the number of important co-sponsors he got from both sides of the aisle and success in passing his bills was very impressive, while Hillary’s was not. Why can’t the media report on this information, it is all public, all easily accessible on Library of Congress’s website? Are there a shortage of true journalists? Thanks to Grassroots Mom, whoever she is, for taking the two hours to research and list the bills each candidate passed. The list is further evidence that Obama is the much better candidate.

Obviously Economics 101 wasn’t Hillary’s best subject. Wonder what her plan is to straighten out her own financial affairs before tackling the national budget. Perhaps she intends to pop in on the Senate floor for a moment, and add some more earmarks for her defense industry and pharmaceutical backers in exchange for more donations.

Lydia: I saw that too. And I was astonished. Here is a woman who’s whole campaign is how she has “35 yrs” experiance…yet in those 35 yrs what has she done? The few yers that Obama was in the Senate he did a laundry list of legislative bills. What that says to me is, even tho this man may lack experiance, he has done what Hillary was cleary incapable of. ANd I for one would feel alot more comfrtable with him in the WH.

Glad too see her spending her money wisely. I don’t want to know what she’s going to do with my tax money if she gets in office.

Have no fear folks, once she is back in the White House, she can shore up her financial mismanagement by renting out the Lincoln Bedroom.

How about Obamas spending habits. You have just proven how irrelevant abc news is.

Hillary had my vote, but this trend is alarming. She needs to have some real quick restraint if she is going to hang on to my vote. Unfortunately with Hillary, it seems to always be about the money. Is there any truth to this whole Peter Paul VS Hillary? Comments?

It’s none of your business how much she’s spending on her OWN campaign…. Of course, Barry Hussein Obama doesn’t have to spend that much because he’s getting FREE good press every single day!!!

It is really simple, Obama inspires people, mainly the people that are in touch with technology and they donate to his campaign via the internet. The people voting for Clinton are out of touch with technology. The time has come where the baby boomers no longer control this country. Obama gets his message out and doesn’t need to use the TV. Clinton has no choice, her supports only have dial up.

Mark – It isn’t that “The people voting for Clinton are out of touch with technology,” it’s that the Clinton base is uneducated, and can’t use technology. Obama wins with those with an education.

Hillary’s true side is slowly emerging-someone who can’t spend money quick enough. And we are supposed to trust her with the Presidency. Go home Hillary!

Clintons are investing for a huge harvest. They may even try to buy some super delegates. Even though Clintons are now the symbol of fail. Over spending is a not a good thing for anybody in this world. Think do we need a overspending business people to rule us or a common man to work for us. I hate rulers and Clintons. I honour the person who thinks about us and work for us. So, I decided myself away from Clintons and to stay with OBAMA – who always work for people.

If Obama/Osama’s supporters spent as much time working for his campaign as they did filling every single blog in the blogosphere with their sexist, misinformed, belligerent rants, maybe he would have some original words, much less IDEAS.

Let’s see here. Hillary is spending more than she earns. Hillary pays $7500 for a drama coach. Hillary NEEDS a drama coach to help “find her voice” and her so called “35″ years of experience. (should it really take someone that long to “find their voice”?). Hillary is the most despised member of Congress (yet she claims to be THE uniter). Hillary has been quoted as saying “I will demonize anyone who gets in my way” (does that sound like a head statesman/person to you?). Hillary has accused Obama of using other peoples quotes but also states the she may have used other peoples quotes too). Hillary is worth a reported $34-40 million dollars, this after being a self-proclaimed “public servant” for 35 years. (do you know anyone else who is a public servant that makes more than $50K/year?). Hillary REFUSES to release her tax returns UNTIL AFTER the election. (if she is not hiding anything, why not release them now?) Hillary’s closest friend and advisor for many years has been quoted as saying “Hillary lies with such ease”, Hillary accused Obama of taking money from Rezko, but SHE also took money from Rezko. Hillary has said she will be ready to lead from day one. (with what actual experience?) Hillary, Hillary, Hillary, when will this chirade end? It’s hard to believe there are people foolish enough to vote for the single worst politician (and person) in American politics. Shame on the people who voted for this disaster of a person.

The whole thrust of this article is biased for Obama. Well, ABC, I don’t want another inexperienced person in the Oval Office. Obama’s smooth talk does not lure me at all. He’s still a neophyte who thinks he is ready for the White House…that is too big a chance to take on a novice.

Victor, and what has Obama done??? As Spiegel (you know Spiegel?) recently put it, “The future Obama is promising seems foggy and indistinct. He wants to change the rules of engagement in politics, but he neglects to explain how and in what direction. He wants to write a new page in the history books, but what handwriting does he plan to use to make his entry? He wants to drive out lobbyists, but if he does, who will champion the interests of union members, war veterans and chemical corporations? He wants to negotiate with the world’s dictators, but to what end, exactly?. She [Hillary] uses language to explain, while Obama uses rhetoric to intoxicate. She tells voters what she is bringing to the table. He tells them what they can become. If Clinton is a solid stock, Obama is an option. If she’s a secure investment, he is speculation”

Barbara, Like so many Obama supporters your words are so emotional yet void of truth. There is something very wrong when people make so many hateful statements that have absolutely no backing. I used to think that all this was coming from the Obama camp but I’v been listening to him and I don’t hear it. Maybe its the media I thought, but no, I don’t hear it there either. So it must be coming from somewhere inside of you and if you’re carrying all that hate inside of you, you should get some help and find out what it’s really all about. Good Luck.

“Clinton raised $13.9 million and had to float herself a $5 million loan; she spent $27.7 million.”…A prelude to BUDGET DEFICIT, written all over the wall!..In: $13.9M + $5M = $18.9M…Out: ($27.7M)…Balance sheet:($8.8M)…
Elect this woman to the White House, and we will see 1 Euro = US$10.00!!!

You all are incorrigble. People log on to the internet everday, log on to blogs without comment and enjoy you tearing yourselfs down!
Hillary Clinton strategised and did not foresee her self running this long for the ticket considering what the polls showed last year. This explains the dilemma she has found herself in, it was not born out of bad judgement. She is as capable as anyone else to lead a nation! Just as Obama has been fortunate to have to ordinary Americans supporting him, that is his competitive advantage, the people. Both campaigns had good teams but one of the teams did not see a day beyond super tuesday. Respect people who are willing to face public scrutiny because of selflessness towards leading your country. Your franchise is your vote. Cast it when expected of you and don’t become a monger for change or distortion of character! Respect your candidates.

Who would be so dumb to give the Clinton’s a penny. Not a wise investment. If Hillary is president we will see our troops serve under a UN commanding general. Taxes will go through the roof! And she will push for nationalized health care, which is a proven joke in other countries.

Universal Healthcare is wonderful in England, and it’s worked fantasticly, instead of burdening the public with costly medical bills, insurance companies join in a coalition and thus are able to manage the high costs more effectively. Universal Heathcare that covers every American, will be one of are most astonishing acomplisments to date.

Can we afford any of this spending anymore. Maybe if the government lived within its means, and the candidates led by example, the American people might start living within their means too. Does everyone “need” the material goods that they buy with their overextended credit cards every month. We send our money to China, and with it our jobs, our gas money goes to terrorists in the Middle East who want to bomb us into oblivion. We will hang ourselves yet with our own rope as Kruschev predicted in the 1960′s.

I trust Hillary Clinton to lead this country with strength, compassion, and intelligence. She will be an even better President than Bill Clinton, who gave us eight years of prosperity despite the fact Newt Gingrich and His Jolly Band was in Congress. Well this time there is a new generation of Republicans, people that Hillary Clinton has worked with and earned their respect. So I just sent more money to her campaign so that she can have as many ads as Obama has. But I urge any of you in TX, PA, OH to attend one of Hillary Clinton’s Town Halls. I’ve heard Barak and he delivers good speeches but I prefer the person who stands on my level, listens to me, talks to me, and shares ideas and passion. Good leaders inspire with words, Great leaders are inspired by those they lead.

NS – I am surprised you think that this is a story in support of Obama and that’s all.
I think this is a legitimate issue. For both candidates, their campaigns are the largest operations they’ve ever run, and it is a telling point who is running theirs efficiently, or not.

This says nothing except wake up people!Obama has Oprah and her supporters buying the presidency. I for one will be voting for McCain if Obama wins. Our country cannot afford to take chances on long winded speeches.

Obama has the most number of people donating to him in history. He doesn’t need to setup some fraudulent campaign group because his donors has not reached their donation limit like Hilary’s donors has.

I’ll bet Obama spent more than Hillary last month, and THAT is not reported……in fact, I read where in the last batch of primaries (Wisconsin, Hawaii, etc.), he OUTSPENT Hillary 4 to 1……NOW THAT’S A LOT OF MONEY TO SPEND TO TRY TO CONVINCE PEOPLE YOUR CAMPAIGN IS NOT A DELUSION !!!!!! I guess it IS true, that in America, a person literally can BUY the Presidency, like obama is……
Everybody be sure and tell your young sons and daughters that it is a waste of time to work and build experience in politics to run for President of the United States…….all it REALLY takes is: a couple of years’ head start, friends with money, lobbiests’ with money, and a really “pretty face” and a good speech……nothing else matters—and hasn’t in the last 2 elections, either—–w. bush was elected!

‘HILLARY CLINTON’S 35 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE BS: The first 15 years she spent in “public service” she worked for the biggest law firm in Little Rock, Arkansas. Her goal then: make as much money as possible, ethics be damned. Almost forgot her stint working in Goldwater’s campaign for president. Then there was White Water, Travelgate Vincent Foster, et al. Then there was her job working at Wal-Mart where she did an outstanding job of fighting off the workers attempts to organize a union for collective bargaining. And what a disaster her health plan was. When she took the DC Bar exam she failed twice. By then, she was fighting against the “Vast right-wing conspiracy.” Stole items from the White House and later gave them back – only because she was caught. The most extensive experience this woman has is serving tea to foreign dignitaries. Claimed to be a New Yorker so she could run for the senate. She has a reputation of being the queen of earmarks and recently secured a 1.5 million dollar earmark awarded to a Harlem minister who endorsed her candidacy for President. She also has accepted more corporate donations than any of the Republican candidates.
Voted to authorize Iraq war; voted to give Bush power to go to war against Iran and voted for NAFTA. AND: Do you want an ex-con for a Co-President?’
Randle Bate
Randle,
THAT is exactly what I have been trying to tell people all this time. Also, don’t forget that she did the same thing during her Senate campaign. She went through money like it was water and it ticked off alot of her supporters. People seem to forget Whitewater and Travelgate and the fact that she ran off with almost everything from the White House but the kitchen sink……claiming she “didn’t know” she couldn’t take those things. I for one will NOT vote for someone who has such blatant disregard for other people’s money (funny how she has no problem saving her own). She will bleed us dry with spending. I also find it suspicious that she will not release her tax returns. This is NOT about hating Hillary, this is about real issues. I want a President I can trust and I don’t trust her as far as I can throw her.

Hmmm the truth – best of luck. Who knows, maybe your contribution tomorrow will be the one that makes the difference.

no tom, it will be a ANOTHER colossal mistake if we DON’T elect Obama!

She might be a decent candidate, though too polarizing for me, but her campaign has been run about as poorly as the Bush administration. Constant bungling, mismanagement of resources, and poor prioritizing. I don’t really want her to manage the economy if she has messed up her campaign finances this badly.

Mom First –”My Son is Active Duty Military, lets bring our Sons and Daughters Home from Iraq, Vote Obama March 4th!” — if Obama is elected, expect your son to be home within the first year.. and he should get to stay home for at least another year.. before Obama sends him to Darfur… I mean, You are aware that Obama supports American intervention in the African genocide that is ongoing in Darfur.. Don’t you???

Just wait and see,if she will win Texas and Ohio, they will run to her…
They know they can trust her.

Blogger: I am voting Obama!
Hillary follower: OMG, you are dividing the party! Obama has never done anything for anyone at anytime! You are being played by the Republicans for voting ‘empty suit’! if Obama wins the nomination I am voting McCain!
Neener neener.

Hillary follower: Did I mention that I will hold my breath until the delegates from Florida and Michigan are seated?
Cuz I will.

jenny — ” it will be a ANOTHER colossal mistake if we DON’T elect Obama!” — really, please tell me what exactly that he stands for?? I mean, I am aware that he has used the words hope and change about ten thousand times, but what exactly is his plan? does anyone know?? words – though they can be powerful in the emotion they incite, are cheap if they have no substance behind them.. Are you sure there is substance with Obama??

Angela –”I feel like DNC robed disenfranchised us, because some idiots moved the primary.
Why voters should pay for that.” — Lets see, Hillary defied the DNC and left her name on the ballot even though Obama took his name off.. She affectively ran unopposed in the election and now wants that unfair advantage to count so she can have all those delegates… Does this seem honest and upstanding to you??

I am sorry but givemeabreak has no idea what is he talking about.
I voted in Miami, Fl, everyone was on the ballot, and Obama came second and Edwards third.
Inform yourself before you talk.
On top of that, I saw his adds on TV and only he run adds. Which was against rules.
I simply can’t trust Obama after that.

Angela, prior to lunging against the restraints of your Hawking hoveround in an effort to post what your fingers raced ahead of your thoughts to type, it would be wise to actually read the post you are responding to. I clearly stated that Florida had a full ballot.
The DNC cleared the national ads. They are the keepers of the rules. No foul. You may or may mot trust Obama, but it is disingenuous to cite that as a reason.
In Michigan neither Obama or Edwards were on the ballot. (The only reason they remained on the Florida ballot was that lead times did not allow time for removal)

Her mismanaged funds during this important campaign is a clear sign that she isn’t being real with the ole mighty dollar. The last excuse I want to here from her is that they didn’t plan for a longer campaign season. Give up the excuses, when you begin your campaign for President 2+ years before the actual Nov. primary anyone with any sense knows to budget, allocate so many dollars for each month. Her problems aren’t because of bad luck, part of her problems are because she is paying 3 people to campaign for her and all their expenses and not getting the right kind of return on that hopeful investment. I feel sorry for her but at the same time she isn’t setting a good example for women everywhere that wanted to admire her and support her on many fronts. That admiration is now gone, long gone unfortunately. I don’t think she is as detailed oriented about leadership and management as she would like us to believe.
Vendors that catered her events in Vegas and NY hadn’t been paid at the end of Feb. and they are small businesses, mom and pop places. The only reason they finally got paid this week is because one filed in small claims court and the other went straight to the TV station to complain.

ONLY SENATOR CLINTON is capable of bring our troops home quickly and safely

When Obama wins the nomination, there will be a huge groundswell of smart people who will decide to run for congress and try to unseat the “same old folks” who are in office now – democrat and republican. Just watch…

only proves that obama is bought and paid for already. He will act in the best interest of big money not the average american worker.

I’ve read all the comments of the folks who are Hillary supporters. I agree that most of the media reports are biased either for Hillary or against her. Likewise, they are either for Barack or against him. I’m a Barack supporter, but a lover of ABC News. I’ve found that Jake Tapper likes Hillary and George Stephanopolus doesn’t. At least, that’s how it looks. I usually get the “best” information from CNN because I find they are probably supporting Barack based on the way they report and analyze everything. That being said, this is probably the FIRST and ONLY unbiased article I have read to date. It is based on real numbers and based on numbers the public would be interested in knowing. I have always believed that the way a person spends their own money is the way they would spend your money. Just think about it. If you were died and had small children, but left a trust for your small children to access until they were adults, would you make the trustee Hillary or Barack? I think that is a fair question. What you want to ultimately make sure of is that your kids had everything they needed through college and hopefully into adulthood. What if all the money was gone by the 10th grade? Obviously, you wouldn’t be alive to know or have feelings on it. But as the saying goes, you’d be “turing over in your grave!” I’m a woman and I liked Hillary for many years. Now, I’m less sympathetic and empathetic to her candidacy. After all, she is the candidate with the silver spoon. She touts her public life record, but she has always had money. Her appreciation for having it and keeping it just aren’t like mine, I’m learning. She always seems to lack focus when she is losing. Instead of building herself and the campaign up, she engages in ad hominem politics. The conduct has the appearance of desperation. The fact is, American voters are SMART PEOPLE. There are enough media outlets both for and against her who will tell the unflattering stories of her opponent. When she does it, it hurts not only her campaign, but it makes the undecided Americans…decide…against her. Barack has spoken negatively of her, but he does it on the issues that are a part of the campaign, like the war in Iraq. We WANT to know how the politics are different. We don’t care that there was a missed opportunity for a 19th debate in Wisconsin. That ad, in and of itself, was a waste of money. I am not trying to change anyone’s mind. I know that Hillary’s staunch supporters will continue to support her. Likewise, Barack’s will to. But what will the folks who are undecided do?

Careful what you ask (vote) for. Remember the retroactive tax INCREASE Bill gave us? “I’ve worked harder these last two weeks than I’ve ever worked in my life, and I can’t give you that tax cut I promised.” Vote for change and you may get it…..CHANGE is all you’ll have left.

Obama has won it now, so it’s time for us Obama supporters to back off and be gracious. We want all the current Hillary supporters coming out to vote in November! It’s about winning classy.

I’m seriously disappointed in the manner with which Hillary handles her campaign.That is not what I expected of 35yrs of experience she got. She could afford to pay $10m to a consultant but could not buy ads in Wiscousin(the state that supposed to go in her favor.)The demographics favored her but she lost. I can’t forgive her for spending my money unwisely. I worked very hard for it. I hope her campaign will account for every penny spent. This is a seriously ugly situation. I hope she lost to a more financed and better organized campaign. I wouldn’t have voted for her if I knew she would mismanage a small economy like her campaign. I don’t trust her to handle a bigger economy like my country. She seriously messed up.

It may be too much to ask but what are the figures from the Obama campaign. Oh, that’s right, we’re not talking balanced reporting…..

Listen Americans, what do you want? something new or something old, been there done that… do you know how many judgements the clinton’s have had aganist them. and you are right, if she can’t manage her own campaigne how in the world do you exspect her to manage you money, and yes it will be same as .when things don’t go the way she says there gona go, she’ll say we americans dont understand politics it is in our best intrest. this time forks you better be sure, because this country can not take another 4 years, of well we had to clean up after bush, and if you put the clintons back in the whitehouse, thats exactly what your gone to get. we will not servive it. I dont know if any of you are unemployed, or you live pay check to pay check, or simply dont have a income at all. since bush has taken woman with children age 3 and up off public asst. crime has almost tripled read the news. hillary jest wants to prove she’s the best and she thinks american’s still see black verse white, and not gray. due your research dont be fooled by her tears. I was a supporter, until someone told me to do my research. if this country means that much to you. do you research see what both canidates voted on, and hillary wants us to all py for health insurance the same way we pay for auto insurance matatory. can you aford it if your not working. people dont take my word for it. please research, and be sure. I’m tried of living like this, and I want our troops to come home now, not 6 months not 3 months, but now… really people why do we vote at all if deligates pick the president. if that happens this time I want everyone regardless of who you support dem or repub, go outside on front of your home the very next morning at 9am est, and protest. let them know this is our counrty not thiers, and we are going to take it back. be strong this country belongs to us, not the rich politicians.

The article states what Obama spent pretty clearly.
It is obvious that Hillbots can’t count or read.
Seriously, I don’t know that Obama is a great candidate, but Hillary is a HORRIBLE one. Her past, her narcissistic husband, her spending habits, her ego, her screeching metallic voice, her lying and passive aggressive insinuation…
And her fans! Seriously you all sound just like the people who loved Bush!

What about the $11,000 Hillary spent on pizza……..LOL

I CANNOT REMEMBER ANY MORE INEPT STRATEGISTS AS HILLARY’S IN THE LAST 40 YEARS I AM FOLLOWING SUCH CAMPAIGNS. Now that I hear he got paid for last month $ 266,000, I would, if I were the media, look a bit more inside this!….
By the way: I know that this is not reliable info,but there is a Poll taken
by “Decision Analysts” just before the debate and more important, alleged internal polls done by Hillary’s campaign AFTER the debate, showing that in Texas, OBAMA HAS ALREADY AN ADVANTAGE OF APPROX> 10%, increasing daily…..
This would explain that a few hours after the soft stance she tried to convey in the debate, which she was spreading in her adds, suddenly, in another reversal of strategy probably
advised by WOLFSON, she attacked OBAMA not only harder than ever, but now hysterically, using as excuse flyers which were already released before the debate and only stating the same as OBAMA he did there.
ARE THIS AGAIN NEW “STRATEGY” THE SWAN SONG, AFTER REALIZING THAT THE END IS COMING ?
TOM

Where is the Hillary – Peter Paul story in the media?