Perhaps she’s crying over the incompetence of her campaign
posted at 1:33 am on February 10, 2008 by Michelle
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Yeah, yeah, Hillary’s eye spigot is dripping again.
Reader Ryan wants us not to get distracted from one of the real reasons Hillary Clinton should be crying tonight–the loss of today’s three Democrat presidential contests in Louisiana, Washington, and Nebraska to Barack Obama. Ryan’s conclusion: It’s the incompetence, stupid.
I’m sure you’ve seen this excuse-making from the Clinton campaign:
Tonight there are contests in three states that the Obama campaign has long predicted they would win by large margins. According to a spreadsheet that was obtained by Bloomberg News, the Obama campaign predicted big victories in Washington State, Nebraska and Louisiana.
The Obama campaign has dramatically outspent our campaign in these three states, saturating the airwaves with 30 and 60 second ads. The Obama campaign has spent $300,000 more in Louisiana on television ads, $190,000 more in Nebraska and $175,000 more in Washington…
Let’s put this in perspective:
During Clinton’s 2006 Senate race, several high-ranking aides voiced concerns about loose financial controls over such things as office supplies and advertising. The current campaign appears to be run more frugally, with headquarters in Virginia rather than on K Street. But the campaign’s latest reports still show unusual expenditures, such as nearly $500,000 last year for parking costs. A review of both campaigns’ financial filings show they aggressively spent money last year. Both spent more than $80 million before heading into the January primary season, including similar amounts on travel and events. Obama spent more on television advertising and field staff. Clinton spent nearly $4 million on political and media consultants; Obama spent about $1.4 million.So, they’re saying that they would have performed better in those states if they hadn’t blown $500K on parking. (how on earth did they manage to spend that much on parking anyways?) Is Brownie running their budget?
Just imagine if they weren’t dumping millions into the black hole that is Mark Penn. They might be able to open offices and hire staff in states like Virginia and Washington. But I’m sure Mark Penn is worth every penny.
While the Hill camp whines, Obama’s already busy raising a new round of funds based on today’s showing.
Yes, he can.
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Si, se, pueda!
Rode Werk on February 10, 2008 at 1:42 AM
“During Clinton’s 2006 Senate race, several high-ranking aides voiced concerns about loose financial controls over such things as office supplies…”
Oh great, the same kinds of schmucks at your office who think that the answer to a downturn in profits on the last quarterly statement is a lock on the supply closet and an afternoon spent redrafting the mission statement are in charge of stopping the Obamessiah.
If I were Hillary, I’d be friggin’ crying too.
Deety on February 10, 2008 at 1:43 AM
Obama is just an easier, blanker canvas to project their changing delusions upon.
Hillary actualy IS something.
Barrack is ANYTHING.
Rev. Sillyputty man.
Capt. Amorphous.
Dr. Hopeful.
Mr. Yes!
ZZZZzz.
profitsbeard on February 10, 2008 at 1:46 AM
NONE OF THIS MATTERS BECAUSE THE DELEGATES FROM FLORIDA AND MICHIGAN WILL BE ALLOWED TO VOTE AT THE CONVENTION. MR. DEAN AND THE CLINTON MACHINE WILL SAY IT’S FOR THE “GOOD OF THE PARTY” NOT TO HAVE A BROKERED CONVENTION AND THOSE DELEGATES WILL PUT HER OVER THE TOP. WATCH AND SEE.
/yelling.
SouthernGent on February 10, 2008 at 1:52 AM
And if she is elected and we have an economic downturn, does that mean we all get our closets locked?
Deety on February 10, 2008 at 1:43 AM
91Veteran on February 10, 2008 at 1:52 AM
SECOND LOOK AT CAPTION CONTEST!!!
Don’t caption here, caption there, just to be clear.
Vinnie on February 10, 2008 at 1:54 AM
And if she is elected and we have an economic downturn, does that mean we all get our closets locked?
Fixed.
91Veteran on February 10, 2008 at 1:55 AM
Yeah, and I’m about to shed a tear of boredom with her doing this yet again. Every tyrant out there ruling their country with an iron fist is salivating at the chance to deal with her.
Rick on February 10, 2008 at 2:03 AM
Good grief. Let’s hope that by the time they reach the DNC their supporters will be bankrupt. Perhaps they should hire more media consultants.
Pax americana on February 10, 2008 at 2:04 AM
91Veteran on February 10, 2008 at 1:52 AM
Not only that but you’ll have to pay for your paper-clips too.
And don’t you doubt that she won’t be hovering over your shoulder and counting EVERY SINGLE ONE.
BTW have you finished with that mission statement? It’s very important to what we do here.
Deety on February 10, 2008 at 2:04 AM
… and the next president of the United States.
paul006 on February 10, 2008 at 2:05 AM
We need to finish the vision statement before we can begin the mission statement.
Your Brother John on February 10, 2008 at 2:09 AM
Best, truest comment of the day.
Skidd on February 10, 2008 at 2:13 AM
Hillary cries because she cares so deeply. That’s something I want in a president - care, deeply. You can tell in the tracks of her tears how much more deeply she cares than Obama, who could never care as deeply as Hillary, or the evil Republicans, who of course do not care at all. Cry America a river, Hillary.
Halley on February 10, 2008 at 2:22 AM
I wonder what you’d get if you counted Hillary’s polls against her crying jags.
p0s3r on February 10, 2008 at 2:39 AM
plotted Hillary’s polls against her crying jags…
p0s3r on February 10, 2008 at 2:40 AM
I’m not voting for anyone who cries more often than my 4-months-pregnant wife. Could you imagine her trying to negotiate with the Arabs living as refugees in Israel (Palestine is not a state, nor a people), when they start spilling their sob story?
Spc Steve on February 10, 2008 at 2:43 AM
Hillary reminds me of that Blank Check kid who got a million bucks and blew it in a week. I mean, how on earth can you possibly run through 90 million dollars in less than a year?
amkun on February 10, 2008 at 3:16 AM
Gold.
hillbillyjim on February 10, 2008 at 3:20 AM
$500,000 on parking?? Anyone familiar w/ “No Pay Item” when bidding on construction jobs? For those that aren’t it’s an item that doesnt have a line in the bid tab. So the contractor has to work it in by adding that cost to another item. It’s why a hammer can “cost” $600.00. I wonder what kind of “No Pay Item” type expenses the Clinton campaign is hiding under “Parking Fees”??
chasdal on February 10, 2008 at 4:08 AM
grass roots phenomenon
mattyj86 on February 10, 2008 at 4:40 AM
NONE OF THIS MATTERS BECAUSE THE DELEGATES FROM FLORIDA AND
You have hit the nail on the head SG. Add to that all the so called “super delegates” that Dean and McCauliffe are buying up and the outcome has already been determined.
We are the ones who should be crying as these crooked basTURDS get away with murder. OOPS! - well, maybe as a last resort if the delegate buying doesn’t work out.
As most of us have known from the start, these people will do ANYTHING to accomplish their goal - get the witch nominated and elected.
OBX Pete on February 10, 2008 at 4:40 AM
The way I see it is I don’t think we even need to attack HRC anymore, its clear Obama is on his way to the WH. If fact, any GOP attacks could only help her at this point. Its funny, I almost feel like some of us are actually pushing for him? Please call me mistaken.
etan on February 10, 2008 at 4:57 AM
I don’t think you are mistaken. I think it is the ‘anybody but Hillary’ thing happening. Personally, I want these Clinton people to get beaten once and for all in hopes that they will just fade away and disappear. If the democrats are going to win the election, and I feel certain that they will, I just don’t think the country can survive for four (or eight) more years with these people in the White House. Of course, this is just my personal opinion, for what it is worth.
OBX Pete on February 10, 2008 at 5:46 AM
Thanks for the honest assessment. I’m curious to see how many other readers share your preference of Obama over HRC?
etan on February 10, 2008 at 6:00 AM
When she cried in NH last month, a lot of us said she wouldn’t be dumb enough to pull that stunt again. We were wrong.
Hillary didn’t cry over 9/11 or Katrina or the Oklahoma City bombing. She shed no tears over Monica, Gennifer or any other ‘bimbo eruption’.
But the floodgates open when her political ambitions are on the ropes. What a piece of work that woman is.
Cindy Sheehan introduced Hillary to some other mothers who had lost sons in Iraq. According to Sheehan, Hillary’s eyes remained dry throughout.
Of course, at that time she was Ms Inevitability.
infidel65 on February 10, 2008 at 6:14 AM
Yeah, I’m sure the tearing up routine will work wonders on Ahmadinnerjacket.
E L Frederick (Sniper One) on February 10, 2008 at 6:51 AM
Hush money for the interns that have been keeping Bill busy.
Pablo on February 10, 2008 at 7:02 AM
Maybe Hillary is not too concerned with primary elections, her campaign may have confidence that all the super delegates will fall in line at the convention.
Zorro on February 10, 2008 at 7:12 AM
$500,000.00 on parking?
Isn’t this the same candidate who said that the way to fix social security is to start responsible spending in Congress? Let’s forget for a moment that we know she’s an outright pandering liar, and simply ask where she’s been for the past 6yrs? Congress? And…she’s gonna influence spending in Congress as a President-not as a senator?
$500,000.00
wow. She coulda bought a hammer from the Pentagon at that price.
scottm on February 10, 2008 at 7:35 AM
McCain-Feingold got the money out of politics and put it into parking.
Again, too true. Obama does represent hope… you hope that once he’s actually elected he’ll do what you want him to. Whatever that may be.
saint kansas on February 10, 2008 at 7:56 AM
Not mistaken at all.
TOPV on February 10, 2008 at 8:14 AM
Exactly. ME tyrants will be able to point and say “See? This is why Islam and Sharia are so much better than Western ideals. We don’t allow unstable women in positions of power”.
BowHuntingTexas on February 10, 2008 at 8:15 AM
So someone who can’t even control a campaign wants to run the entire country?
imshocked on February 10, 2008 at 8:22 AM
They do have a problem. If they give those delegates to Hillary, it will piss off the Messiah backers so bad, they’ll probably sit out the general. The donks will be split worse than the GOP. Should be fun to watch.
a capella on February 10, 2008 at 9:18 AM
I told that weeping willow not to cry cry cry. JRCash
custer on February 10, 2008 at 9:28 AM
The issue of Florida and Michigan could rip the Dhims apart. If these two states are eventually counted contrary to the prior agreement between the Clinton and Obama forces and against the will of Obama, he could make life more of a living hell for the Billary than he is now.
JonRoss on February 10, 2008 at 9:30 AM
In essence, Obama would be penalized for living up to the agreement to keep his name off the ballot, and Hillary would be rewarded for reneging on her promise. Then there is also the superdelegate issue. I hope it stays close right up till the donk convention. It is the only thing, that might save us.
a capella on February 10, 2008 at 9:46 AM
It matters not . . . the fix is in and Hillary will win regardless of what the voters want.
rplat on February 10, 2008 at 9:53 AM
Come on now. Nobody spends 500k on parking. It’s money under the table. But, for who and what?
boomer on February 10, 2008 at 10:04 AM
Better that Chelsea were the candidate. Less of a sob sister, and for experience she has the same eight years in the White House.
petefrt on February 10, 2008 at 10:06 AM
Dunno. When Donna Brazile, Ophra, the Black Congressional Caucus, Hollywood actors, and all the other high profile black folks start really playing the racial card for real, it’s going to have an impact. The pump is already primed, thanks to Clenis in SC. If nothing else, it should widen the divide between black and Hispanic base voters. The Dems don’t want to deal with that at the convention.
a capella on February 10, 2008 at 10:08 AM
I think the Clinton campaign will bring out all they have over the next couple of weeks. I do not see how Hillary can sit back, and allow Obama to continue with his surge. If they have any dirt on Obama, you can expect to see it soon. I love the divide this is causing within the democrat party. I think you will have some dissatisfied voters on the left whoever the nominee is.
chief on February 10, 2008 at 10:09 AM
Yeah, his fundraising strength just keeps building and hers is going down. She’ll have to make a move, but it’s hard because of the racial thing.
a capella on February 10, 2008 at 10:12 AM
Future president Obama
AbaddonsReign on February 10, 2008 at 10:14 AM
If it comes down to McCain v. Obama, I think Obama has the edge. Thing is, as a people Americans are optimistic and want leaders that can justify our optimism. Obama will frame the choice between him and McCain as a choice between hope and fear, with him being hope and McCain being fear. That’s not a hard sell at this point. The only way for McCain to overcome this is for him to beat Obama in all the presidential debates. Problem is that I don’t see McCain winning even one debate against Obama.
So if Obama beats Hillary for the nomination, I think he’s won it all.
NorthernCross on February 10, 2008 at 10:16 AM
Bingo.
Zorro on February 10, 2008 at 10:16 AM
I see in our headlines section, the “Little Miss Sunshine” hit piece on her was done by a black author. The race card wasn’t played, but y’all know what motivated the article. Identity politics is gonna bite Hillary in her butt before this is all over, and it will hopefully screw up some of the donk power structure.
a capella on February 10, 2008 at 10:23 AM
And, it won’t be by a small margin. He’ll have an energized, optimistic base vs what we all see in the GOP. Landslide with some long coat tails.
a capella on February 10, 2008 at 10:26 AM
If Hillary gets it, they may very well have a lot of disgruntled black folks. I just don’t know if that will be enough to make a difference, but it will help.
a capella on February 10, 2008 at 10:27 AM
Great point!
TheBigOldDog on February 10, 2008 at 10:33 AM
I just heard from a very reliable source that right before the Democrat convention, Obama will walk on the water and cure a few lepers. So all this fretting is pointless, the election is already decided.
Halley on February 10, 2008 at 10:34 AM
Bush was right this morning on FNS when he said we should let McCain go after the moderates. The support for Obama is mainly due to HRC’s negatives and that could only help Republicans unless we try to force McCain too far right. A solid conservative veep should be enough to solidify our base. Do we really want to force McCain to pick between the evangelicals (they would love to see Huck on the ticket) over us? If anything, hate the game, not the player.
myamphibian on February 10, 2008 at 10:35 AM
So would hillary take a VP slot?
bnelson44 on February 10, 2008 at 10:36 AM
To spend $500K in parking, you’d have to pay for the DAILY work-week parking of 96 people at $20/day.
Here’s the math: 96 people x $20 X 260 days = $499K
TheBigOldDog on February 10, 2008 at 10:40 AM
I hope Obama wins and endorses Sheehan against Pelosi in her election too. Ha ha!
lorien1973 on February 10, 2008 at 10:41 AM
I don’t see Obama offering his VP slot to “the past”.
JayHaw Phrenzie on February 10, 2008 at 10:41 AM
Maybe….but who would be dumb enough to offer the spot to her?
“Accidents” happen A LOT to folks that hang with Hill and Bill…knowwhaddamean?
Talon on February 10, 2008 at 10:41 AM
For those who haven’t read it yet, this is Obama’s Foreign Affairs article that lays out his position on the war.
bnelson44 on February 10, 2008 at 10:44 AM
He may need to to unite the party.
bnelson44 on February 10, 2008 at 10:44 AM
Obama would make a terrible President, but still- seeing Hillary cry after losing feeds my soul.
Hollowpoint on February 10, 2008 at 10:50 AM
No one hates McCain. Some of us don’t trust him. He could help himself a lot if he would talk more about getting rid of the pork, He has a good record in that regard. I just don’t see how a president can have a major impact when both parties feast on it, and he needs the support to get anything done. He could at least outline some specific plans in that regard..
a capella on February 10, 2008 at 10:50 AM
Looks like the media isn’t running with the Hillary tears story this time. I haven’t heard CNN, Fox News or MSNBC even mention a word about it this morning. Of course this story broke on what has morphed into the ClintonSympathyReport over at Drudge.
olympian2008 on February 10, 2008 at 10:59 AM
They’re hiding Bill’s campain expenses.
Bill to escort, “Park your butt on the bed darlin’”
And there you have it …. Parking Expenses!
fogw on February 10, 2008 at 10:59 AM
You are absolutely right. The main thing I heard in his CPAC speech was a promise to veto any bill with a single earmark in it. I will be right there with you making sure he keeps that promise.
myamphibian on February 10, 2008 at 11:01 AM
MORE ON Democrats and superdelegates.
bnelson44 on February 10, 2008 at 11:04 AM
Hmmm…
“To gain credibility in this effort, we must make clear that we seek no permanent bases in Iraq. We should leave behind only a minimal over-the-horizon military force in the region to protect American personnel and facilities, continue training Iraqi security forces, and root out al Qaeda.”
How does he plan on having “only a minimal over-the-horizon military force in the region” with “no permanent bases in Iraq”? And what’s going to be his administration’s response to calls from the Islamic world to curb criticism of Islam? Does Obama understand that the bigger threat of Islamism might be cultural rather than military? For that matter, do any of the current candidates understand this?
NorthernCross on February 10, 2008 at 11:11 AM
That is another area that makes me uneasy about McCain. He has been adamant about his military service record as a means to gain the military vote, but he hasn’t laid out any kind of a long range plan for addressing the non-military aspect. Will he continue with the Bush “Religion of Peace” tripe? Foreign aid to countries supporting Muslim terrorism? Aid to Fatah? He is emphasizing the military aspect to cash in votes, which I guess is how the game is played, but it does leave a void. What is he going to do about cleaning up the CIA and State Dept?
a capella on February 10, 2008 at 11:26 AM
Southern Gent, I sincerely hope you are correct that they will count the MI and FL delegates. Obama is a nightmare. His followers seem to think he is their personal savior. It scares the hell out of me. Or it scares the hell into me.
a capella, so McCain makes you uneasy. Obama should do much, much more than that on this issue.
funky chicken on February 10, 2008 at 11:31 AM
I don’t know, a capella. I guess I don’t HATE McCain as you wrote, I just don’t think he’s a Republican, I think he’s a democrap RINO, I don’t think he would make a great President, and finally I really don’t think he’s going to do a 180 on tax cuts, he was against them, immigration, he is for illegal immigration, campaign finance reform or Guantanamo, he’s for closing it and bringing all those dog-asses into the states. I realize Barracko & the Hildebeast are worse. Unless somebody else pops up or something else happens, I’m leaning towards just leaving the Presidents box on the ballot empty, but voting mostly Republican on the rest of the offices. I just don’t trust McCain and now especially with Georgie endosing him. Doubtless he had no choice, of course, to push the Repub candidate. I just don’t see McCain becoming Mr. Wonderful. A ‘tiger does not change it’s spots’, as they say.
countywolf on February 10, 2008 at 11:39 AM
http://obamamessiah.blogspot.com/
“… A LIGHT WILL SHINE THROUGH THAT WINDOW, A BEAM OF LIGHT WILL COME DOWN UPON YOU, YOU WILL EXPERIENCE AN EPIPHANY … AND YOU WILL SUDDENLY REALIZE THAT YOU MUST GO TO THE POLLS AND VOTE FOR OBAMA” - BARACK OBAMA IN SOUTH CAROLINA. JANUARY 2008.
OK, so the quote is Dowdified. Still, frightening. The whole site collects crazy pictures of Obama supporters celebrating their own private rapture. It’s dangerous.
funky chicken on February 10, 2008 at 11:43 AM
Poor Democrats…Caught between a Barack and a Head Case
JetBoy on February 10, 2008 at 11:45 AM
funky chicken on February 10, 2008 at 11:46 AM
But, if one keeps throwing the Obama bloody shirt up in the air continually as the reason to support McCain, it just exacerbates the malaise. Battered women don’t get help till they realize doing more of the same doesn’t work long term. I realize you are coming at this thing from a different angle than some of us, but I also have more faith in Congress critters’ sense of political survival, when it comes to Obama’s rhetoric. Maybe I am more cynical, but I suspect politicians value re-election more than participating in a Jim Jones event.
a capella on February 10, 2008 at 11:48 AM
a capella. And election for POTUS is a choice between 2 candidates. You choose the one who would be best for the country. You are going to get to choose between Obama and McCain.
The differences are stark, and the choice should be clear. That’s not a bloody shirt, that’s just reality.
If you vote against McCain, you help elect Obama. No emotion, no spin, just straight up fact.
funky chicken on February 10, 2008 at 11:50 AM
Michelle is on triple duty this weekend.
Who’s ever heard of the Clintons excusing their failures, nah, they never blame anyone else for their own faults.
Speakup on February 10, 2008 at 11:54 AM
In 2004 I waited in line for 3 hours to vote for GW Bush, even though I was already pissed off at him for not vetoing the increasingly pork-laden bills that congress was shoveling through. He could have told his GOP-controlled congress, and Ted Stevens and Trent Lott in particular to cut that shit out, but he didn’t do it.
But the election was close. If I sat out in protest, I could have helped elect John F’n Kerry for my husband’s Commander in Chief.
No brainer, just like this time.
I’m not picking a soulmate, I’m picking the best of the 2 choices offered to me.
funky chicken on February 10, 2008 at 11:54 AM
Do you think all campaign promises come true?
a capella on February 10, 2008 at 11:55 AM
Oh, and Bush’s first big state visit as president? Welcoming Vicente Fox of Mexico. It was right before 9/11. People don’t remember that Bush had a hard-on for amnesty from the beginning of his term in 2001.
I hated that about him too…..but again, versus John Kerry? Not even close.
So Bush was a committed amnestia before McCain’s first big try in 2005. But as opposed as I am to amnesty, really, still a no-brainer.
funky chicken on February 10, 2008 at 11:58 AM
Hey, maybe McCain Kennedy wasn’t amnesty enough for Mr. Gingrich LOL
funky chicken on February 10, 2008 at 12:01 PM
Gingri-liar? Or does only McCain get the scathing nickname treatment?
funky chicken on February 10, 2008 at 12:02 PM
She’s a phony for one thing. She’s only doing what works for her numbers and apparently the tears work. If she wasnt crying when Bill was getting his services from Monica during the last stay in the Whitehouse, well, why is she crying now? Tears of joy? well, was she crying when Bill made it through his heart surgery? Was she crying when she found out his fast food diet caught up to him and he needed surgery? pffft.
eh, tears of phoniness. Apparently there was no writers strike in her campaign. If they find out dying her hair purple will get her the election, well, she’ll do that. Its all about playing the game gang. Do you want her in the Whitehouse with BJ CLinton or not?
johnnyU on February 10, 2008 at 12:22 PM
And these are the people we entrust with our tax dollars?
Geez. How the hell can we think they can manage a gazillion dollar federal budget when they can’t manage the finances of a campaign?
Hmm. That would make a great RNC ad.
BacaDog on February 10, 2008 at 12:24 PM
Oh dear. McCain’s straight “D” is better than Gingrich’s “D-” average.
http://grades.betterimmigration.com/testgrades.php3?District=AZ&VIPID=33
Now, I’m not sure how they give McCain a B on border security……I’m gonna go look some more.
funky chicken on February 10, 2008 at 12:25 PM
POSTED AT 1:33 AM?
??????
Go to bed, Michelle.
whitetop on February 10, 2008 at 12:25 PM
FWIW: http://grades.betterimmigration.com/testgradesoverall.php3?District=AZ&Category=0&Status=Recent&VIPID=33
OK, back on topic now. sorry
funky chicken on February 10, 2008 at 12:27 PM
McCain is much better on lower taxes and decreasing government spending than Obama.
Hillary is crying because she isn’t even “likeable enough”. Obama was giving her a sympathy hug when he said that. The GOP’s best hope is the Dems nominate Hillary so that the country can express how irritating they would find her for 4 years. Unfortunately, the Dems are smarter than that and will probably nominate Obama.
McCain will look old running for Bush’s third term against the charming blank slate of change.
dedalus on February 10, 2008 at 12:36 PM
dedalus, my main hope would be that religious Southern and Catholic dems will be freaked out by the whole Messianic fervor of his campaign and supporters.
I mean, an attractive man promising “peace” and “change” who has rapturous support all over the “world?” Where have I heard of something like that before?
funky chicken on February 10, 2008 at 12:43 PM
No oneNot everybody hates McCain.SomeMost of us don’t trust him.a capella on February 10, 2008 at 10:50 AM
FIXED !!
OBX Pete on February 10, 2008 at 12:44 PM
Maybe “parking” means putting the funds in a Cayman Islands account for later…
landlines on February 10, 2008 at 1:01 PM
Wait a minute. A disabled vet was talking about his struggles and pain. She was genuinely touched by the story.
I’m not a Hillary fan, but for God’s sake, she is human. She also is a co-sponsor of a very important bill in the Senate right now, S. 2400. Other co-sponsors? Jeff Sessions and John McCain. It would keep the Pentagon from coming after guys to make them pay back their enlistment bonuses if they get medically retired due to combat injuries.
And YES, the Pentagon can and does come after these disabled vets to “pay back” their bonuses now.
S. 2400: Wounded Warrior Bonus Equity Act
A bill to amend title 37, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Defense to continue to pay to a member of the Armed Forces who is retired or separated from the Armed Forces due to a combat-related injury certain bonuses that the member was entitled to before the retirement or separation and would continue to be entitled to if the member was not retired or separated, and for other purposes.
http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=s110-2400
Sponsor:
Sen. Jefferson Sessions [R-AL]show cosponsors (18)
Bill Text:
Full Text
Status:
Introduced Dec 3, 2007
Passed Senate [details] Dec 14, 2007
Voted on in House -
Signed by President -
This bill has been passed in the Senate. The bill now goes on to be voted on in the House. Keep in mind that debate may be taking place on a companion bill in the House, rather than on this particular bill. [Last Updated: Jan 27, 2008]
funky chicken on February 10, 2008 at 1:09 PM
chasdal on February 10, 2008 at 4:08 AM
Vacation get-away expeditures = parking fees.
maverick muse on February 10, 2008 at 1:36 PM
Si Barack puede, pero no puede HRC.
Cry me a river, Billary.
Funkay Chickin…the timing on the water works is a little too perfect but thanks for the info on the bill.
Perhaps HRC should drop out and donate the rest of her monies to helping the vets.
Christine on February 10, 2008 at 1:54 PM
“McCain will look old running for Bush’s third term against the charming blank slate of change”.
Yes, and very few Demos or even Indies will vote for someone with an R next to his/her name–under the Bush banner.
Christine on February 10, 2008 at 1:59 PM
Which in longstanding Jawa tradition I shall again win another fatwa…I must be the most fatwa’ed person on the entire interwebs thanks to vinnie… ;)
doriangrey on February 10, 2008 at 2:08 PM
Oh and for god’s sake somebody please tell shillary what America needs is a fricking leader with a fricking backbone, not a bimbo who cries every time she doesn’t get her way.
doriangrey on February 10, 2008 at 2:09 PM
You know, everytime Hill The Shill opens up the waterworks here, I can’t help but wonder that if, in the eyes of America’s enemies, they don’t see this as a sign of weakness. If that is the case and she is elected, this country of ours is in big big trouble, and I don’t mean that as the result of the four years of damage she and Bubba Billy will inflict on us all. Because once our enemies start attacking us, once again on our own home soil, Hill will then have a really good reason to boo-hoo!
pilamaye on February 10, 2008 at 2:11 PM
Depends on how the Islamists want to play it. At first blush, I’m tempted to think that either Obama or Hillary as pres would invite a probing event here at home. OTOH, they may opt to go the extortion route, and use political leverage to gain advantage through nonviolent means. In other words, a promise that if we give in politically, we’re spared the event, similar to the Spanish capitulation. I have no idea how they would respond to McCain, although the fear we would do another Afghanistan type response would probably not prevent them from a probe. They now have other countries to use as training areas, plus the Pakistan mess. In any regard, a presidential change is going to ramp up the odds of another tragedy.
The key for them is to not do something as horrific as Beslan, which would surely bring down our full wrath on them, but rather a carefully calibrated statement of violence that we would accept as business as usual.
a capella on February 10, 2008 at 2:31 PM
So now that their fake “conservative” candidate, Romney, is out of the picture, “real conservatives” are stumping for Obama.
Hiney Von Pewps on February 10, 2008 at 3:05 PM
You’re fairly new here, aren’t you? The technique is not.
a capella on February 10, 2008 at 3:11 PM
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