DECISION 2008: Former Pres. Bill Clinton Stumps for Hillary in SE Ohio
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Posted: 10:20 AM Feb 25, 2008
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From the Associated Press:
PEEBLES, Ohio (AP) - Former President Bill Clinton is scheduled to campaign in Chillicothe, Portsmouth, Athens and Lancaster Monday on behalf of Hillary Rodham Clinton.

Ohio's primary is March 4th, and although the heavy majority of Democratic primary votes will come from Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati and other urban areas -- Ohio's sprawling Appalachian region could be pivotal to Hillary Clinton's hopes of holding off her opponent for the Democratic nomination, Barack Obama.

Some 1.5 million people are scattered across about the region.

The former president also has a planned stop Friday in New Philadelphia, in the region's northeastern portion.

Ohio University political analyst Michael McTeague describes the region's voters as mostly traditionalists.

He says some will have issues with a black candidate and others with a female candidate.
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Posted by: BillB on Mar 1, 2008 at 07:24 AM
To Richard:You don't have to have experience but please tell me about Hillary's experience. [I don't like anyone who is running].
Posted by: Betty on Feb 29, 2008 at 04:12 PM
richard, nice words, but there is no way she can win. She would have to beat Obama badly in Ohio and Texas to win. Doen't look like the polls are showing that right now.
Posted by: richard on Feb 29, 2008 at 07:17 AM
bill and hilary represent true experience and true leadership for the times we live in ...i'm from upper southeastern ohio, along the river near pittsburgh...and hilary received standing room only crowds here and people stood in the freezing temps for hours and were very very pleased to hear what she had to say... if this region holds for her, she will win ohio i'm convinced and this country will experience a true democrat w/ strong experience that will make a genuine difference in all of our lives and in our country's life... and we need to tune out the corporate national media that is saying she does not have a chance...that's brainwashing at its best and we in the southern part of ohio can make them eat those kinds of statements...along w/ all those "expert" pundits who know nothing about the real world of ohioans who actually deeply care about what is happening here in our state and across our nation.. i'm very concerned about Obama's lack of experience and his views.
Posted by: Clancy on Feb 27, 2008 at 05:17 PM
Patricia, the offer still stands. I think you've been put in your place, liar.
Posted by: windy bill on Feb 27, 2008 at 10:17 AM
katieslark sounds like she is really informed on the issues. lol
Posted by: BillB on Feb 27, 2008 at 08:02 AM
To E:It sounds to me like you are saying if Daddy Bush tried to jump off the roof and someone stopped him when Bill got elected he should jump off the roof.
Posted by: ROB on Feb 27, 2008 at 05:06 AM
GO MCCAIN AT LEAST HE FOUGHT ONCE FOR U IN A WAR HE WILL DEFEND U AGAIN TO HAVE FREEDOM HAS ANY OTHER CANIDATE?
Posted by: SHOO on Feb 27, 2008 at 05:05 AM
WE DONT NEED ANOTHER CLINTON IN OFFICE LOOK WHAT THE FIRST ONE DONE TO US LET ALL THE OTHER COUNTRIES MANUFACTURE AND SELL IN OUR COUNTRY LOOK AT ALL THE RECALLS FROM CHINA DO YOU STILL WANT ANOTHER CLINTON ? REMEMBER WHO ALLOWED THIS
Posted by: katieslark on Feb 26, 2008 at 11:06 PM
Go HILLARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We♥ You!!! And Bill Your Awesomee!!!!!!!!Bush STINKS Sorry But true!
Posted by: Clancy on Feb 26, 2008 at 10:54 PM
Patricia, can you post a link to any information of him not saying the pledge? If you find a legitimate source I will place my e-mail address one here and arrange to give you $500. He did not put his hand over his heart during the National Anthem which 3/4 of the people posting here don't do either.
Posted by: Vicky on Feb 26, 2008 at 08:43 PM
I think Hillary will be a fantastic President. She has the solutions to our problems. GO HILLARY! I am with you all the way! We will take back America!
Posted by: E on Feb 26, 2008 at 06:37 PM
People the NAFTA thing was Daddy Bushe's idea the only thing that Bill did was get it signed into law. NAFTA happened to my family and when I blame someone it is DADDY BUSH not Bill. Does anyone really want Obama and Oprah as president and vice president ???? I loved Bill as president and think he was a great president!!! I will love Hillary as president!!! If
Posted by: Rod on Feb 26, 2008 at 06:08 PM
Sorry I guess I should of made it planner for those who are narrow minded enough to block out the truth.She voted for Bush's war and voted for Bush's "lets go into Iran and get those bad guys"invasion.Obama read the proposed bill to invade Iraq to find them WMD's!He convinced Hillary with all her experience they were real!So maybe you should read more besides the Hillary BS.
Posted by: Voter on Feb 26, 2008 at 05:56 PM
Can Bill run again? I'd vote for him in a heartbeat!!! Furthermore, any of the 3 frontrunners (McCain, Clinton, Obama) would have to be an improvement over what we have now.
Posted by: Patricia on Feb 26, 2008 at 05:46 PM
I think to vote for someone just because they are the same race or gender as yourself is ignorant. You better do the research and find out who has the ability to lead this country into a brighter future and better your life in doing so. If you'll go to your local Social Security office and ask for a print out of your earnings for the last 15 years you'll see who was the better president! Like I've said time and time again.... Obama's refusing to say the pledge of aligience to our flag ought to be reason enough not to vote for him.
Posted by: Thinker on Feb 26, 2008 at 04:45 PM
This is for Wilma. Maybe you should think before you act. The young couple you were speaking about are a wonderful asset to our community. They were very helpful getting the rally together. The young woman is expecting and I'm sure her husband was concerned about her since they were there very early and standing on stage over an hour waiting for President Clinton to arrive. I think they were there giving their support and being very respectful to all around them. I wish I could say the same thing about you. Did you even listen to the speech? This is a prime example why we need young people to step up and take over. They are our hope. Maybe next time you should think before you speak.
Posted by: KL on Feb 26, 2008 at 03:08 PM
I agree with you Sue! They need to have ALL states involved in Super Tuesday so everyone will be able to vote for their favorite, not just a select few. At this point there is really no choice. Obama scares me (lack of experience and too much show) and Clinton is married to her biggest liability. This sounds like another Bush/Edwards voting choice. Slim to none.
Posted by: sara sue maier on Feb 26, 2008 at 02:07 PM
hannah and i was excited to hear Hillary cares and will do for the children no child left behind and all issues good for the people to a fresh start.
Posted by: Stan on Feb 26, 2008 at 12:14 PM
Say No, Watch the Michael Moore movie, "Sicko." Your opinion on universal healthcare is all U.S. gov't propaganda. Canadians are happy with the healthcare they get. Their fear is being insured or becoming ill while visiting the U.S. Facts don't lie. Look up some comparative facts. We spend more on healthcare as Americans, but Canadians are more healthy and have a higher life expectancy and a lower infant mortality rate. Of course, if you are in a health care field I understand your stance. You just want to keep making that money while Americans are dying at the hands of greedy insurance companies and HMO's.
Posted by: Anthony G. on Feb 26, 2008 at 11:56 AM
Rod, please don't vote, because your ignorance to the facts is staggering. Hillary did NOT vote for Bush. She did not vote to invade Iran. And please realize, Obama didn't read the national intelligence estimate regarding Iraq...HE COULDN'T. HE WAS ONLY A STATE LEGISLATOR!!! Experience matters! Look what we got with George Bush! GO HILLARY!!!!!
Posted by: Rod on Feb 26, 2008 at 11:30 AM
Hillary's experience is what made her vote twice for Bush #1. invade Iraq #2 invade Iran yes sir real smart thinking-if you're a Bush supporter.Oh yeah in her defense it must be noted her reason for the war vote"I didn't have time to read it all"-Obama did!
Posted by: Brian on Feb 26, 2008 at 11:26 AM
Nobama states he wants change & can give it, but I'm confused about WHAT he is going to change. Vote for Hillary, I think Bill would be a great "First Lady".
Posted by: barack-man on Feb 26, 2008 at 11:23 AM
Can you explain to me, jacksmith, why you think Hillary has experience? She LIVED in the White House for 8 years. If you follow that logic, then we should elect the butler to be President! Look at what the "experience" we have received from the most recent presidents--Bush, Reagan, Bush II, Clinton--the country's a mess! Maybe we need someone with only a little experience and he can really do some change.
Posted by: jacksmith on Feb 26, 2008 at 10:13 AM
YOU MIGHT BE AN IDIOT:-) If you think Barack Obama with little or no experience would be better than Hillary Clinton with 35 years experience.
Posted by: Buck on Feb 26, 2008 at 09:59 AM
Obama talk about "Change and Believe in " Did he explain what they are? Not enough about issues. He just talk about other things and negative on Hillary. I want to know what his issues are. I think he is avoiding to admit that he does not know how to handle America when he became President. Suggest you better to vote Hillary because she is telling you everything about issues. Please listen her hard. Don`t worry about NAFA cuz it was old story. I know she will make peoples happy! Obama can wait other years cuz he is young, He can follow Hillary`s steps in future. Good luck Hillary Go vote Hillary!
Posted by: Paula on Feb 26, 2008 at 08:59 AM
I can't believe our country is considering an inexperienced man who appeared out of the blue two years ago. What is wrong with experience? All job applications require your previous work experience, not how can you change our workplace. I'm honored to help elect Hillary Clinton.
Posted by: Say NO to Socialism on Feb 26, 2008 at 07:45 AM
Hill's idea of health care has been tried in other countries and it DOES NOT WORK!! In Canada, the gov't decides what treatment you need and how soon you will get it. IS that what you want? What she says over and over is the gov't can manage your affairs better than you can. They can manage your money better, they can get you better everything. Personally, I do not want the gov't running my life. Hill can't even run her own campaign so why do you want her to run the US? Also, talk about smear... releasing a photo of Obama to make people think he is a radical Muslim when he is not. Where is the integrity there? As far as economics... the economy is supposed to fluctuate... Bull and Bear Market. Prices we higher in Clinton's era than in Regan's era, which were higher than in Abe Lincoln's time. So get real. At least while we are still somewhat of a democracy, at least we are not paying $20 for a loaf of bread like they do in Russia, where the gov't controls everything.
Posted by: becky rectenwald on Feb 26, 2008 at 07:20 AM
Im 45 yrs old, i was so excited when i became of age to Vote... But all this bashing between these 2 (Obama and Clinton)..really makes me think twice about VOTING...That is sad. I hope how soon all of this bashing one another stops...!!!
Posted by: Sheila on Feb 26, 2008 at 01:21 AM
I believe the next President of the United States will require more than a charismatic speaker who ALWAYS states it's time for a change, but NEVER gives any details concerning the what & how of this change (Barack Obama). Hillary Clinton explains HOW she is going to accomplish her goals for America. We need a leader who has experience and a plan! Go Hillary.....You have my vote. God bless you all.
Posted by: InformedVoter on Feb 26, 2008 at 12:37 AM
Jane, is good to know an Illinoisian watches WSAZ. Hillary has no chance to win. To win, she would have to do more than reverse the tide in Texas and Ohio, where polls show Obama already even or closing fast. She would have to hold off his surge, then establish her own powerful momentum within three or four days. Without a victory of 20 points or more in both states, the delegate math is forbidding. In Pennsylvania, which votes on April 22, the Clinton campaign did not even file full delegate slates. That's how sure they were of putting Obama away on Super Tuesday.
Posted by: Larry on Feb 25, 2008 at 10:50 PM
PAM, you do know that Hillary was large holder of stock in Wal-Mart don't you? She dumped the stock before the campaign got heated.
Posted by: Wilma on Feb 25, 2008 at 09:47 PM
I enjoyed watching the coverage of former President Clinton but it was very distracting to me that the young couple in the back continued to talk. It was obvious there were not there to hear the speech, they possible just wanted to be on television. It's such a shame how younger generations act today. Mr. Clinton certainly deserved more respect than these young people gave him. Maybe people should think before they act like fools!
Posted by: T. on Feb 25, 2008 at 08:31 PM
Dear Hillary Please make sure to have your Own trusted people check your votes at each state nomination.
Posted by: Jane on Feb 25, 2008 at 07:15 PM
Hey, don't think all of Illinois is for the "Big Dream" O.Hussein, Maybe Chicago, but we don't really consider them part of our state. We have financed them for many years. We hear the money sucking sound every April. Besides, Hillary was born in Illinois. Think about how much better you lived when President Clinton was in office and how much you are paying for say, just your groceries now. He also did not initiate nafta. Pres. Reagan began the push for that fiasco, and the legislature at that time was not favorable to the President. He, however accomplished many good things for the middle class populace of America. Please plan on supporting a well experienced, intelligent and patriotic, get it done American---Hillary Clinton. She has the heart for all of us. Not an ego swaggering talker. he will be a puppet on a string. just like Bushy was to Cheney.
Posted by: Bev on Feb 25, 2008 at 06:56 PM
I saw President Clinton at Shawnee and he was great detailing Hillary's programs. She has answers for the problems and has a great health care plan. I thinks she is the only one who will be able to get affordable health insurance for all Americans.
Posted by: Sue on Feb 25, 2008 at 06:47 PM
If Ohio and Texas are so important to the Clinton campain (like if she doesn't win she's out) then why do we in WV even need to vote. By the time we vote will we really have a choise?
Posted by: Jill on Feb 25, 2008 at 06:42 PM
Based on the coverage by WSAZ, you would had thought Hillary paid for air time. Is it not the intent that news be un-bais. I would have liked to here more from other candidates. Hillary dosen't speak for this lady!
Posted by: Gregory on Feb 25, 2008 at 06:37 PM
I am a Shawnee State University Student. I will be campaigning for Hillary Clinton for this Presidential Election of 2008. I feel that she has all the needs to be in Office at the White House. She as been in the White House as the First Lady of the the United States and she will be the First Lady as President.
Posted by: Rod on Feb 25, 2008 at 06:16 PM
NAFTA which Bill signed and said it would be great for USA was introduced by Bush Sr. Hillary is on record in her book as saying"it was one of my husbands greatest achievements" 5 million jobs HE sent south to Mexico.
Posted by: Blake on Feb 25, 2008 at 05:42 PM
today was the first day i have ever been to a presidental rally and i know it wont be my last.....HILARY 08'
Posted by: PAM on Feb 25, 2008 at 04:42 PM
Hillary has nothing to do with what her husband did but she supported her husband, and its the companys who takes its buisness to another country cause of cheap labor and tax breaks they would rather pay shipping cost than the cost of a worker in america, ASK WALMART!!They sold out the american people. GO HILLARY GO
Posted by: Larry on Feb 25, 2008 at 04:23 PM
Enjoyed the coverage on your website, listening to Bill Clinton was inspiring, I now know how I will vote, GO Hillary!
Posted by: Steve on Feb 25, 2008 at 03:18 PM
I have watch Hillery Clinton from being the first lady till now and she did like NAFTA.
Posted by: COALGROVE on Feb 25, 2008 at 02:43 PM
WOW WEEEEEEEEEEEEE AGAIN????
Posted by: Amber on Feb 25, 2008 at 02:24 PM
I saw President Clinton at SSU and he is Amazing!!!
Posted by: rose on Feb 25, 2008 at 01:53 PM
its more important to have a president who will do the "right thing", instead of one who is a people pleaser, who loves aplause after elequently phrased charismatic speeches and who has a nice smile and a gentle wave. If thats what Americans think is REALLY needed, then obama is the man. If they want someone who will stand up and fight for ALL Americans, vote for Hillary.
Posted by: Kim on Feb 25, 2008 at 01:28 PM
Just watched Bill Clinton on your live feed, would have been there but had to work! What an inspiration Bill Clinton is! Hillary is what our country needs to get back on the right track after these last 7 miserable years of Bush!
Posted by: ang on Feb 25, 2008 at 12:52 PM
I saw Bill at the American Legion Post 23. He shook my hand!!! Bill gave a great speech about how good Hillary would be for this country and I agree with him!!
Posted by: Charlie on Feb 25, 2008 at 11:04 AM
I hope Hillary wins I believe she will do good for our country we know how well Bill did to have him back as being under the same roof as our President will do nothing but help return our country back to its rightful owners. We don't know what the other candidates will do but you can bet Hillary's administration will be similar to her husbands.
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