Hillary Hands Obama his new campaign ad at YearlyKos

[JaJae]

Hillary was debating about even going to YearlyKos, then was going to make an appearance, but have someone else speak for her. Finally she decided to go by herself. She was afraid of the response from the Kos crowd because they are not forgiving of her vote to into Iraq... at.. all. They hold her to the same standards they hold the GOP for their votes for going into Iraq. She is widely disliked in the liberal blogosphere and she was probably terrified of the audience.

So she ended up going and giving her speech. Broke the ice with a few jokes like "right-wing conspiracy" when her microphone wasn't working. But then she starting talking about lobbying. And quite frankly started talking candidly, probably more candidly than she should have. She started saying this that got the Obama campaign giddy with glee.

“I have been saying that based on my 35 years of fighting for what I believe in, I don’t think anybody will think I will be influenced [by lobbyist contributions].”

And here the boos broke out.

“I have been waiting [for that],” Clinton said with a smile. “It gives me a real sense of reality in being here. I have a good idea about bringing about change. I wish it were as simple as doing this or that. I will take money from lobbyists, because some represent real Americans like nurses and social workers, and they represent businesses that employ a lot of people. And I ask you to look at my record. I do want to be the president for everybody.”

Obama smart as a whip responded with:

[Her lobbyist comment] seemed to solidify the perception of Clinton as a Washington establishment figure in a year when Democrats are eager for change… Her words drew jeers from the audience and invited sharp responses from Edwards and Obama.

“They are not spending that just because they are contributing to the public interest,” Obama said of the health care lobby, a sarcastic rejoinder to Clinton that brought the crowd of about 1,000 bloggers and liberal activists to their feet…

Obama’s advisers … were jubilant, joking with reporters about how quickly they would be able to turn her words into a television ad.

“I can’t say I’ve ever heard a more fulsome defense of lobbyists before,” deadpanned Obama’s main adviser, David Axelrod. “It certainly stood out.”

Very nice soundbit there Hillary, good job. Way to win over the netroots

[motivez]

It's interesting though, because she's correct.. and you need money, LOTS of money, to actually be able to compete.. especially with Republican candidates.

[SoFlaJDM]

Originally Posted by motivez

It's interesting though, because she's correct.. and you need money, LOTS of money, to actually be able to compete.. especially with Republican candidates.

surely the republicans aren't getting money from lobbyists... they are moral

[Simius]

Every one knows you need money to get shit done. But saying you'll only take money from the right groups still makes you look like a sell out. I guess she should have lied and said all lobbyists suck then taken the money anyway just like every one else does.

This is why candidates lie and are so disingenuous. Everyone complains that politicians are two faced, but it seems theses same people will throw you to the wolves if you aren't.