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CGP
02-21-2008, 12:25 AM
On myspace someone submitted these suggestions to me for how the think Hillary's campaign needs to be re-directed, modified in order to ensure victory on March 4th. What do you think about these suggestions reproduced below in their entirety?

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12 POINT FIGHTBACK PLAN

(Credits: "Unbreakable" off MySpace! (http://www.myspace.com/hillaryclintonforum))

Hillary we lost the purple states...I want to express my feelings about your campaign. I was disappointed but not surprised. Your biggest obstacle is people not knowing his record, or even who he is, he is a very captivating speaker...(should have been a preacher), I know you can be tough, soft isn't going to get you where we need you. It's time to roll up the sleeves, and get a little dirty. As far as I'm concerned, Obama is hollow, looks good on the outside but empty on the inside. He needs to be tamed, he's wild right now, in order to catch up, you are going to have to put his voting or non-voting out to the public, or his total lack of presence on voting important issues as a senator. Define his character since he won't.

1. You need to change your message of 35 years of experience, the speech is boring and has no hype, your writer must change your message. It needs to be explosive, you need to find your voice again. Take John Edwards' message with his permission of course on economics. There needs to be some flair. If you don't take his message I will bet you Obama will.

2. Hit hard on fair, factual and public issues.

3. The public is watching and listening to everything, Obama has capitalized on this, where you have failed.

4. I can't tell you how many African Americans that have told me they were voting for Obama, and I ask why, followed by this is a "chance to make history with a black President". My reply is, no I AM NOT VOTING FOR OBAMA, I won't be a Tramaobamas supporter. Ater I finished speaking of his voting record on key issues, that person left my house, saying that you had her vote, and how she was so un-informed on the issues.

5. Your gonna have to pullout the stops, what I mean by that is the African American vote, he is capitalizing in that area, just because he is black. He is appealing to the young and older women, why because of the speeches he gives and he has good looks, and his skin is of lighter color, (trust me when I say this I am a black woman), he's like a virus spreading to the unknown victims. You must bring out a well known African American (good looking, male or female) to counter-act his reign, and hype up your campaign.

6. I feel your campaign is lagging, we aren't where we should be until almost voting time, by then it's too late to be effective. Obama speaks of change, unification, does he speak of specific tasks, he does speak of bringing healthcare cost down and gun control which is a conservative view.

7. Texas will be very important, like I have mentioned several times, you need to be running hispanic tv ads. He is taking over the working class, middle class vote.

8. Your promoters need to play more on what Michelle said about being REALLY PROUD. There needs to be a commercial with her saying that, then the add should go on to say about being proud to be an American everyday.

9. You can still pull this out but the sleeves have to comeup and gloves have to come off.

10. I know you can't be everywhere but you must, must spend time personally yourself in the states that are voting in the near future. While you send others off up coming election states. Do you know where Huckabee is headed right now? I will tell you Indiana. I WILL NOT VOTE FOR OBAMA UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IN NOVEMBER.

11. Who is Obama really? They call him something else in Hawaii? We should know who he is from high school all the way upto now. You have 9 losses in a wrong, you're depending on Texas and Ohio to pull you out of this slump, 82% of people polled said they would be happy if Obama won. There're voting on his character and his speeches, his newess, freshness, you need allies that have that Obama appeal, that come out, tv ads, rallies and anywhere else to support you.

12. The country knows who you are. Super Delegates are good, but don't count on them, unless we can deliver a shiney new Hillary, that has regained her voice and a message that is as equally captivating as Obama's. You must fight harder and tougher and pull out all the stops at this point.

To sum all of this up, you need a new message to the people, that will attract their attention. New speech writer. I see no difference in the last one, there is no pizazzz.

You can take punches, now let's see you throw some back. Obama is out of control, like a freight train, he must be stopped now, if we have any hope in Texas and Ohio. Oh how I wish I had direct contact with your campaign manager.

CGP
02-21-2008, 12:52 AM
I think this person has really got it right with her 12 point plan. Seriously, there is so much in there that could just be what is needed to boost Hillary across the line first.

CGP
02-21-2008, 01:01 AM
CONTACT NUMBERS!
(if you want to contact the campaign)

National Headquarters
Hillary Clinton for President
4420 North Fairfax Drive
Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: 703-469-2008
Fax: 703-962-8600


Texas Headquarters
Hillary Clinton for President
701 East Ben White Blvd.
Austin, Texas
Phone: 512-383-0318


Ohio Headquarters
Hillary Clinton for President309 South 4th Street
Columbus, OH 43215
Main:614.221.8600
Fax: 614.221.6982

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Valencia
02-21-2008, 06:52 AM
These are great suggestions. I would like to give couple more.

1. Let's refresh their mind. You are the strongest one of the candidates. This is why the media & the others candidates are against you. I will take advantage of the comments that MO made about "running the WH".
Hillary you know better than noone what is commitment. You do not give up. Commitment is the best quality that a president need. And you are the only one who has it there. You are commited to serve America. Let's do it together. I am so proud of you Hillary

2.He offered everybody in Texas a second Language & driver licences to illegals. Well, about the 2nd languague that is not new, you have the option to learn a second language in High School. Why do not you offer to legalize illegals in US that have a good conduct as one of the first steps to fix the economy. Offer low income Health insurance to illegals that pay taxes. And the opportunity to go to college for illegal students.

3. You need a Hispanic artist to make a TV & Radio commercial with some music, like salsa, Regguetton, Ranchera, Pasito duranguenze, Bachata... The rithm is really important for Hispanics. You can include a messege that stays in their mind. Believe me it works. Because they will be singing & dancing the song all the time. Will be a hit.

Hope this work!!! Go Hillary, Go Hillary, Goooo!!!

Valencia
02-21-2008, 07:19 AM
8. Your promoters need to play more on what Michelle said about being REALLY PROUD. There needs to be a commercial with her saying that, then the add should go on to say about being proud to be an American everyday.

"This is a good one. BUT PLEASE DO NOT MENTION THEIR NAMES NO MORE & DO NOT PUT THE WHOLE PICTURE JUST THE MOUTH & U KNOW LIKE A CLOSE UP" Yes reffer about 911, Katrina,etc,etc,etc. Apparently she forgot about this hard times that really solified our nation. Probably their lack of experience during this king of extreme national emergency situation. Well, I am a lot younger than her. And I remember 911 like it was yesterday. After that happen everybody was helping each other. And that makes me proud of my country all the time.

Instead of her name of his name you can said Like first lady wannabe or president wannabe or something like that.

Valencia
02-21-2008, 07:31 AM
This is a good one too. (lol) Check it out !!!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZTo0iGc_Dw

Valencia
02-21-2008, 07:50 AM
Please do not be negative in comercials.

What I mean is Like one comerccial that you have that say:
( I do not remember exactly but, sound like this)

BO health insurance will cover just...

Hillary won't.

You see how negative.

Will be more positive is you said.

Hillary Universal health insurance will cover everybody.

Obamas won't.
* You will give the negative points to him.

Valencia
02-21-2008, 08:12 AM
Ridiculize him:

I heard one of his speeches where he was more speciffic ( Big Mistake for him) & I was like this guy has no clue what an economy strategy is. This was last week. And since then they touch this in the media just in 3 occassion, just for 1 minute.

You need to give color to this. This matter to everyone. Hispanics, Whites, Blacks, Asians, Elderly, Middle class, Women, Men, etc...

"Obama’s Big-Government Vision
It’s old-fashioned-liberal tax, spend, and regulate.

But his message is pessimism, not hope. And behind the charm and charisma is a big-government bureaucrat who would take us down the wrong economic road."

Check It Out !!!

http://article.nationalreview.com/?q=MGYxYWM4NjkxMjUwMzBhZDAwNTg2NjZmYmU5MWU2ZmQ=

There are other economist that talk about it on the internet. But the media is not using this.

Now, this guy have another articule that some people consider that his reality is a bit distorted.

http://article.nationalreview.com/?q...VhZTFhOWZjZDQ=

UNBREAKABLE
02-21-2008, 09:48 PM
I did contact the Virginia Headquarters today, with my 12 step plan.

UNBREAKABLE
02-21-2008, 09:53 PM
There is no way you can compaign for an elected office and not use negatives. Nicey, nice will only get you so far. At some point the gloves need to come off, and compare we from them and there will be some negatives.

CGP
02-21-2008, 11:52 PM
There is no way you can compaign for an elected office and not use negatives. Nicey, nice will only get you so far. At some point the gloves need to come off, and compare we from them and there will be some negatives.

I agree. Politics is a hard game. The candidate who believes that getting tough does not need to be part of politics is not living in reality. Clinton has a greater willingness and more courage to make the tough calls, to make the statements which need to be said but which may not be that popular - that's a true leader, not someone who just says things to please as many people as possible.

CGP
02-21-2008, 11:53 PM
I did contact the Virginia Headquarters today, with my 12 step plan.

EXCELLENT!

Valencia
02-22-2008, 02:44 AM
There is no way you can compaign for an elected office and not use negatives. Nicey, nice will only get you so far. At some point the gloves need to come off, and compare we from them and there will be some negatives.


I am agree with you. But you should use the negative in your opponent
The one with limitations is him

Like when you are going to said no or will not...use it on him.
Make people think that he is not able to,will not be able to, or he cannot...

Valencia
02-22-2008, 02:48 AM
I did contact the Virginia Headquarters today, with my 12 step plan.

Great !!! I fax some of my ideas & your ideas to Texas. And talked to someone in the office & let them know about this forum.

CGP
02-22-2008, 08:33 PM
Said I wouldn't look at CNN but this article is ok :o

Makes suggestions for what HRC needs to do over the next 10 days in order to claim victory in Texas and Ohio. It's not going to be easy. He raises some good points. I really do wonder how well HRC's campaign team have served her thus far? I guess in the months to come more details about that will emerge.

http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/02/22/roland.martin/index.html

CGP
02-22-2008, 08:33 PM
Great !!! I fax some of my ideas & your ideas to Texas. And talked to someone in the office & let them know about this forum.

GREAT WORK!

CGP
02-29-2008, 08:00 PM
Bumping!

CGP
03-07-2008, 05:50 PM
Bump.

wwendiep
03-11-2008, 10:46 PM
maybe a commercial showing all the feminst adjective he s used .he called it silly when you asked about paper wanting to be president,you got exercised when you were mad about his nafta mailers,now your bambozeling people(i actually think he s bambozeling them making them think he already has the nomination)and maybe your ad should say the media calls my campaign negative,but i m only trying to get him to actually tell the american people why he is ready to solve thier problems, but he never really answers them.he just come back with snide comeback and calls me negative. at this very difficult time in our country people deserve to know you have solutions ... maybe he doesn t have any answers.......so he calls me negative.

Jen the Michigander
03-11-2008, 11:00 PM
I think Hillary should stay on message in PA and let Obama sink his own ship.

CGP
03-11-2008, 11:02 PM
I think Hillary should stay on message in PA and let Obama sink his own ship.

I think you're right. He's doing a good job of that at present. We don't need the dirt on our hands! Let it be on his!

xfiles
03-12-2008, 01:59 AM
Unfortunately, the problem with not going "negative" is that the media is much less likely to cover whatever that is. Negative is really just pointing out your opponent's shortcomings, but the media makes it a DIRTY word. Going "negative" is an important part of the vetting process of your opponent as well as distinguishing yourself from your opponent.

Maybe the campaign should point this out.

Tout Hillary's positive qualities:

Loyalty, hard working, delivers on promises, works across the aisle (unlike Obama who works for the presidential nomination).

Talk about expierience but demonstrate it in a differenty way--ads with children and families she's helped--appearances with flag officers, people she's helped, etc.

Appearances with supporters--maybe find a nice gradma who speaks her piece!

Do an ad with people standing on a map of Hillary Country singing "We are the Ones, the ones who Hillary has....." to the tune of "We are the world".

Do ads with her black supporters and white who say they will never leave her (her congressional and other prominent supporters).

What Hillary has learned that Obama hasn't:

what Hillary Clinton learned from from her failure to reform health care in 1994. She gives three:

1) It's not enough to have a plan, you need to have a political strategy, too.

2) It's imperative that as we go forward we put together a coalition of as many groups who'll be affected -- doctors nurses, hospital administrators, etc -- as possible, and steel them to withstand the incredible blowback we'll get from the drug companies and insurers. In other words, you need a proactive, sympathetic coalition able to create a counterweight to industry forces.

3) I learned a lot about the tactical end of things. I don't have the time in 90 seconds to tell you of all the mistakes I made, but being in the Senate has taught me an enormous amount about how to marry my proposal with the process. This will be my highest domestic priority.
• Obama says he's not going to sacrifice his domestic priorities for deficit


Point out Obama's weaknesses:

Flip flops on issues and statements, speaks about facts not correct (ie Lou Dobbs on immigration--saying Dobbs wants to send them all back, which isn't true!).


From the Washington Post:

1. Special interests In January, the Obama campaign described union contributions to the campaigns of Clinton and John Edwards as "special interest" money. Obama changed his tune as he began gathering his own union endorsements. He now refers respectfully to unions as the representatives of "working people" and says he is "thrilled" by their support.

More:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/02/24/AR2008022402094.html

Obama's rubbing elbows with Rezko, Ayers and other questionable characters--show pics of the slums many low income blacks were living in over which is friend Rezko presided. What did Obama do to help these people.

Flip Flops
No Longer supports Paygo as he once did since his presidential candidacy.

The Dove Becomes a Hawk!

August 1, 2007 (ABC News) - In a strikingly bold speech about terrorism scheduled for this morning, Democratic presidential candidate Illinois Sen. Barack Obama will call not only for a withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq, but a redeployment of troops into Afghanistan and even Pakistan  with or without the permission of Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf.

“I understand that President Musharraf has his own challenges,” Obama will say, according to speech excerpts provided to ABC News by his campaign, “but let me make this clear. There are terrorists holed up in those mountains who murdered 3,000 Americans. They are plotting to strike again. It was a terrible mistake to fail to act when we had a chance to take out an al Qaeda leadership meeting in 2005. If we have actionable intelligence about high-value terrorist targets and President Musharraf won’t act, we will.”

Obama flip flops on public campaing financing.

Feel free to use this information in any way.

I will add more as time goes on....