Clinton Campaign Announces "Voices Across America: A National Town Hall"

[William769]

Press release.

On Monday February 4, 2008, the Clinton campaign will host an unprecedented live webcast town hall with 21 Super Tuesday states participating simultaneously in the conversation by satellite. It will be the first time in presidential campaign history that voters in the Super Tuesday states can have their voices heard in a single national town hall. The event, called "Voices Across America: A National Town Hall" will be simulcast starting at 9 p.m. EST on www.hillaryclinton.com.

"On Super Tuesday, millions of Americans will have an opportunity to have their voices heard in this important election," said Hillary Clinton. "This national town hall will allow all voters to participate in the conversation that I began with the American public a year ago and discuss the issues that matter to them so they can be fully informed when they cast their ballot the following day. From a faltering economy to the many challenges we face abroad, Americans are ready for a president who will deliver the real solutions we need."

The 22 cities where the campaign will host events are Birmingham, AL; Phoenix, AZ; Little Rock, AR; Los Angeles, CA; San Francisco, CA; Denver, CO; Hartford, CT; Wilmington, DE; Athens, GA; Boise, ID; Chicago, IL; Wichita, KS; Boston, MA; St. Paul, MN; Kansas City, MO; Cherry Hill, NJ; Albuquerque, NM; New York, NY; Grand Forks, ND; Tulsa, OK; Knoxville, TN; Salt Lake City, UT.

Hillary Clinton will anchor the town hall in New York, while President Bill Clinton, Chelsea Clinton, and national and local surrogates will serve as hosts at events in the other states. Voters attending the events will be able to ask questions from these satellite events directly to Hillary Clinton in New York. In addition, Clinton will take questions submitted by voters online at www.hillaryclinton.com/townhall.

http://www.hillaryclinton.com/news/release/view/?id=5610

[blm]

1. Oh please - someone from one of those cities...please ask....

Would you consider pledging to open the books on all the events of the last four decades including IranContra, BCCI, and CIA drugrunning operations that have led to the terrorism and war policies we are living with today?

[patrice]

10. Silvarado, the Keating Five, 9/11, Don Seigelman . . . . nt

[neutron]

44. I hope she'll talk about a few of the things she's

worked like a dog for - she doesn't really tout her greatest accomplishments much.
She got a did a tremendous amount for the Nurses - yeah WORKING PEOPLE. Not corporate hacks like
her enemies claim. Also her work for children. She has done so much for so many. You
realize how unglamorous her life must be.

[styersc]

12. Great idea for a history symposium.

But I am looking forward to changing the future. Let us know how that symposium goes.

[blm]

22. Since those events were the base for CURRENT/FUTURE terror issues, why do you think

they should not be discussed as part of the study to STOP terrorism and its spread?

How odd that people are NOT expected to learn about terror issues but should just ACCEPT that they exist without examination.

How odd that a Dem would even think that terrorism and war policy will NOT be part of the candidate's platform and policy positions.

How very odd. Especially from a DU Dem.

[styersc]

30. How odd that a DU Dem would need "books opened" on

Iran/Contra, BCCI, CIA drug running etc. The rest of us are well versed.

[blm]

41. There have been many documents kept from public view on those matters.

Are you of the persuasion that those matters were entirely vetted and all papers brought forth?

Odd - I never saw any evidence that happened. And Robert Parry said it never happened - and I would imagine that he would have kept a vigilant eye more so than you.

[rodeodance]

32. Ted Kennedy took Obama back to 60s, & Obama taking us back to the Reagen 80s-Is that the future

you are talking about???


Seems to me they are stuck back in HISTORY


.........Ted Kennedy took Obama back to 60s (better than Obama taking us back to the Reagen 80s)
Posted by rodeodance




Seems to me they are stuck back in HISTORY

[blm]

42. Are you saying today's terrorism and war policies have no link to what occurred

in those matters?

Can you please share with us YOUR idea about how global terrorism was funded throughout the last oh, let's say, just the last 20 years?

[rodeodance]

49. I said NO such thing--so do not make assumptions.

[blm]

55. You think the 80s are old news - I say the 80s were key to gloibal terrorism and

the books need to be opened so more American CITIZENS can understand the issue and the consequences of the ongoing protection of secrecy and privilege.

You seem to find that an unworthy matter and made a dismissive comment. Why not explain yourself?

[William769]

17. Don't you have about a Month's worth of posts to catch up on?

[blm]

19. You think this is a bad question for a Citizen? Citizens don't WANT open government

in your part of the world, William? Are you certain open government should NOT be considered?

[joshcryer]

54. There's a form on the website where you can ask that question.

And if you're in a Super Tuesday State you can travel to where one of these meetings is being held.

[islandmkl]

2. What? They couldn't get halftime at the SuperBowl?

[Tom Rinaldo]

7. If another candidate did the same thing

There would only be praise here about their using the internet to connect live with voters.

[William769]

14. You hit the nail right on the head.

[rodeodance]

24. BINGO---and lots of the UNITY rhetoric

[rodeodance]

3. WHOW ho. GOOD for HIL

[William769]

5. Life is good!

:hi:

[rodeodance]

8. THANKS---we need good stuff on this board.

[rodeodance]

4. a big REC

[rodeodance]

6. YES, SHE CAN , YES WE CAN , YES SHE CAN, YES WE CAN..........

[zulchzulu]

33. Gawd...why are Hillary supporters stealing Obama chants?

Nothing original to come up with?

:rofl:

[rodeodance]

35. Obams supporters pouched it from farm Union activists---know you history before you spout off!!

[Tom Rinaldo]

36. And the Farm Workers Union endorsed Hillary Clinotn for President n/t

[rodeodance]

38. BRAVO-BRAVO.

[AX10]

9. Good to see this.

I am not suprised to see that some around want to find any reason to attack her.

[William769]

11. So true.

[SixString]

13. Will she listen to those voices? n/t

[rodeodance]

40. will she--YES YES YES YES.

[bdamomma]

15. first question should be will you hold this administration accountable

for their unspeakable crimes.

[styersc]

16. I love this woman and am going to lover has a my president.

[rodeodance]

23. ~~~~~~ALL FIRED-UP FOR THE LADY~~~~~~

[styersc]

27. That ain't no lady- that's our president!!!!!!

[rodeodance]

29. its a term of endearment for me for our NEXT president:-). I get ALL-FIRED-UP AND

think of that song lyric.

[yodermon]

18. Let's ask if she'll prosecute Bushco.

excuse me while i don't hold my breath.

[rodeodance]

31. submit a question --btw--What has, if he has Obama said about your question?

[yodermon]

45. Obama said he Will Not.

Edwards had indicated that at least he might. (sorry I don't have a link for that; I believe I read it recently in passing on DU).

*If* Edwards gets an atty. general appointment, he might have some degree of autonomy to pursue investigations. I have no idea how this might be playing behind the scenes.

And I really want to know Hillary's position on this.

on edit: I posted this question to Hillary:

The Bush administration engaged in massive abuses of power over the past 7 years. There is substantial evidence that it has even violated U.S. Laws. What effort will your administration make to investigate and prosecute these abuses of power, if not outright crimes? And will you make a commitment to *not* pardon any members of the Bush administration should they be indicted?

[rodeodance]

47. Thanks-it really has not been an issue in this campaign which is so sad. Glad you

summited that question.

i will go to site and submit a simliar one.

[Little Star]

20. Bookmarked, Kicked and recommended.

[jasmine621]

21. Will it be simulcast on the networks, Youtube?

I guess I don't understand how this will take place and allow the non-Internet folks have a voice.

[rodeodance]

26. people complain they are not included then when a wonderful opportunity

like this takes place others will complain they are left out (not addressing you )--

seems like the varity approach is a good thing.

[William769]

25. The question I submitted for the National Town Hall meeting.

"What will be your first act as President in restoring our civil liberties that Bush has squandered away?"

[rodeodance]

50. great. I think we should submit that question. I do not know how they select

the questions--but maybe 'quanitity" will be one criteria????

[Beregond2]

28. Town Hall

Could she be any more presumptious? She's only a Senator, for Christ's sake, but she behaves as though she is already president. "A National Town Hall." Good God.

[Cameron27]

34. Good god yourself,

she's a candidate for a national office and it's entirely appropriate.

[rodeodance]

37. me thinks you are Green with envy that Obama did not do this FIRST--go poop on another thread.

[blm]

43. I don't support her but do think it's a great idea if it's really open and not orchestrated.

.

[joshcryer]

53. That's what it is! She'll have more supporters watching her on that day... than any nominee in...

...history. That's insane. That's what internet technology should be used for! Wow

[pdxmom]

39. Great use of the technology. Must say I'm impressed. N/T

[eridani]

46. "Voters" presumably being paid shills to lob softballs

How about "How do you feel about slave labor being used to build a US embassy bigger than the Vatican in the Green Zone while the rest of Baghdad goes without electricity and water?"

[rodeodance]

48. Suggestion--submit your question. --

[eridani]

51. I'll do that, and fully expect to be ignored n/t

[joshcryer]

52. Wow, this is crazy. Obama is toast when this makes the national media. Wow.