As the saying goes, if a lie is repeated often enough, the public will eventually come to believe it.
One of those lies — repeated again and again by far right political talking heads – is the characterization of Hillary Clinton as a cold, impersonal woman. Unfortunately, many voters have consequently formed that impression of Hillary.
The editor of the Hillary Clinton Quarterly, Frank Marafiote, personally witnessed First Lady Hillary Clinton’s inpromptu visit with a friend in Concord, NH. This was not a campaign event or a scripted media opportunity. In fact, most of the national press corps was not even aware that she had left the New Hampshire State House for a quick walk up North State Street. Frank was one of the few invited to go along.
The following is a link to a recording of an interview Frank did with Boston Public Radio on January 29, 2007, describing what he saw and heard. I think that anyone who listens with an open mind will recognize Hillary’s genuineness and warmth.
Hillary Visits with a Friend in Concord, NH (After saving file, open with Windows Media Player or other mp3 player.)
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Prominent NH GOPer // June 28, 2007 at 3:52 pm
Sorry….there’s been too much water over the dam and Hillary has severe negatives especially here in NH.
Al Gore polls higher than she, not that he’s any less despicable!
Are you trying to tell us that because she went into a store to thank a woman she is somehow special? She HUGGED SOMEONE??? OMG.
I work for Ron Paul as a volunteer and he CALLED me from Texas…
Hillary has done nothing compared to this man… and if you have to go around proving her ‘autheticity’ you’re sunk! LOL
Rake Morgan // June 28, 2007 at 4:18 pm
I appreciate your post, especially since you are so “prominent” and are unwilling to give your real name. My sense is that if you were – let’s say – John Sununu, you would not be posting here, and if you did post, you wouldn’t be so reluctant to sign your real name. So, we’ll take your self-description as a “prominent NH GOPer” with a grain of salt.
In any case. . .
Despite your obvious wishes to the contrary, Hillary will win the primary in New Hampshire and will win the state in the general election. Your candidate, Ron Paul, will do neither. Neither will Al Gore.
Regarding Frank’s interview about Hillary, it is hard for any public figure to act themselves when they are constantly “on” for the public and the media. During this particular visit to New Hampshire, this was as private a moment as Hillary could have with someone who was her friend. Remember, also, that she and her staff deliberately ditched the traditional media to sneak off to see this woman. I think the interview helps people see the real Hillary.