Hillary’s Tough on Terrorism

[Dracos]

Hillary Clinton will position herself as the Democratic candidate who’s tough on security / terrorism / etc.

Clinton also sought to draw a contrast with some of her Democratic rivals on the issue of terrorism. “Some people may be running who may tell you that we don’t face a real threat from terrorism,” she said. “I am not one of those.”

Chris Cillizza points out that Hillary isn’t ‘just’ positioning herself as a strong potential commander in chief, she’s also courting African-American voters - which isn’t that difficult for her to do considering Bill Clinton’s popularity among black voters.

This historically black university — founded in 1870 by the African Methodist Episcopal Church — was a fitting backdrop for Clinton’s visit, which focused heavily on courting the African American voters considered crucial winning the Palmetto State’s primary next year.
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Much of Clinton’s appeal among black voters is attributed to her husband’s popularity. Even the mention of President Bill Clinton brought a roar from the crowd, and Sen. Clinton repeatedly referenced her husband’s administration during her comments. Asked why she was best qualified to handle the situation in Iraq, Clinton said: “Obviously, during the eight years of Bill’s presidency, I had a front row seat on history to see the difficult decision any commander in chief has to make. I learned both what works and what doesn’t work.”
FULL STORY:
http://www.themoderatevoice.com/

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[Dhalgren]

2. I think she would be as tough on terror as any Republic candidate.

She is saying the right things and has been saying them for years. That "tough on terror" meme is a message to the military-industrial-media complex - they "get it"...

[pocoloco]

3. If bush* don't bomb Iran....

she will!