Hillary Clinton's New Gaffe Worst Yet
Hillary Clinton today cited the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy during the 1968 presidential campaign to explain why she was remaining in the race despite long odds.
The implication of the remark, and a furor that erupted within hours, prompted Clinton to later apologize.
Barack Obama's campaign said the remark is "unfortunate." Others were less charitable, saying it shows Clinton needs to "pack in it...she's lost it," in the words of one Democrat consultant.
"We all remember Bobby Kennedy was assassinated in June in California," Clinton told the editorial board of a South Dakota newspaper. " I don't understand it," Clinton added, alluding to the calls for her to quit.
Clinton made the statement after pointing out that her husband didn't lock up the nomination until June of 1992, trying to point out that, by past history, it's not late in the campaign.
But Barack Obama received Secret Service protection one year ago this month, the earliest ever in presidential history, after reports of threats.
Obama campaign spokesman Bill Burton said in a statement that “Senator Clinton's statement before the Argus Leader editorial board was unfortunate and has no place in this campaign."
Clinton's made the comment to the Argus Leader newspaper in Sioux Falls, S.D.
Clinton's campaign has put out a statement in her name, apologizing for the remark."The Kennedys have been much on my mind the last days because of Senator Kennedy and I regret that if my referencing that moment of trauma for our entire nation, and particularly for the Kennedy family was in any way offensive," she said.
The implication of the remark, and a furor that erupted within hours, prompted Clinton to later apologize.
Barack Obama's campaign said the remark is "unfortunate." Others were less charitable, saying it shows Clinton needs to "pack in it...she's lost it," in the words of one Democrat consultant.
"We all remember Bobby Kennedy was assassinated in June in California," Clinton told the editorial board of a South Dakota newspaper. " I don't understand it," Clinton added, alluding to the calls for her to quit.
Clinton made the statement after pointing out that her husband didn't lock up the nomination until June of 1992, trying to point out that, by past history, it's not late in the campaign.
But Barack Obama received Secret Service protection one year ago this month, the earliest ever in presidential history, after reports of threats.
Obama campaign spokesman Bill Burton said in a statement that “Senator Clinton's statement before the Argus Leader editorial board was unfortunate and has no place in this campaign."
Clinton's made the comment to the Argus Leader newspaper in Sioux Falls, S.D.
Clinton's campaign has put out a statement in her name, apologizing for the remark."The Kennedys have been much on my mind the last days because of Senator Kennedy and I regret that if my referencing that moment of trauma for our entire nation, and particularly for the Kennedy family was in any way offensive," she said.
Labels: 2008 Presidential Race, Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton's Gaffes
posted by Mike McCarville @ 4:39 PM
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