Comments on: Hillary Clinton – Once More, with Feeling

By: leslie ungar

leslie ungar — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 18:23:50 +0000

We want our candidates to be human, although waht we ask of them is superhuman. So, be superhuman, work 20 hours a day in public (many of us work longhours but not under public scrutiny) be away from home for months, examine and re-examine everything you say, because every one else will, and then, please just be human.
could we recognize and prioritize “human” anymore? was Rudy human when he cleaned the streets of both crime and humanity, or is he human now when he laughs about his eyesight?
is huckabee human when he tosses one liners to the media, or human when he says he has a degree he does not actually have?
I think this human quality is over-rated. give me someone who understand our form of government, who understands that there are three equal branches and the president just can’t do what he or she wants to do. give me someone who understands that as incredible a speaker as MLK was, words alone would not have made the civil rights act happen.give me someone who understands that while washington is broken is a catchy phrase, it is not true.
washington is working the way washington was designed to work, slowly, with at least two branches of government working together. give me someone who is human enough to tell us that truth.

By: Betsy Muller

Betsy Muller — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 20:18:16 +0000

I’m not sure Hillary is my political choice, but I do think that by departing from the script and speaking from the heart that very powerful communication took place. It wasn’t so much the tears as it was a sharing of truth from a place of vulnerability. Only the strongest leaders can let their guard down for that sort of vulnerable power. It is a risk I hope more will take so we can know our candidates as true human beings.

By: Jean Murray

Jean Murray — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 18:37:06 +0000

I’m always a little skeptical about displays of emotion from candidates, especially ones just before a big vote. If Hillary were going to show emotion, why didn’t she do it when her husband’s sexual romp with Monica whatshername became public?
Did Hillary cry when she did her “stand by your man” speech before Bill’s first presidential victory?
The thing with crying is that it only works once.

By: Thursday

Thursday — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 14:38:25 +0000

I’m amazed by how big a deal a little emotion can be. You expect political campaigns to be about spending money and debates and kissing babies — not about whether Mrs. Clinton is under a bit of stress. I’m sure Margaret Thatcher never had to tear up to get the British government to do what she wanted.

By: Hillary Clinton’s Rebranding Effort Works as She Takes the New Hampshire Primary

Wed, 09 Jan 2008 16:11:17 +0000

[...] herself together each day to go out and face the rigours of the campaign,” to which Hillary responded with tears in her eyes [...]

By: Ron

Ron — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 15:06:15 +0000

I felt that the “near tears” moment showed a side of Mrs. Hillary Clinton that one rarely sees in her political life. Her emotional display was a heartfelt response and showed a sincere desire to not only serve our country but make it a better place to live. I believe that this helped lead her to a last minute victory in New Hampshire.

By: Rockford

Rockford — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 14:39:03 +0000

Obama is hardly authentic. There is something vaguely unsettling about how perfectly he fits the description of a perfect Democratic candidate. Besides, anyone that garners Oprah’s evangelistic support will not get my vote.

I’m throwing my hat in the ring for Senator Clinton.