Clinton Goes On the Air in Iowa

I think the ad is pretty good (0.00 / 0)

But the risk is that other candidates can say her plans for dealing with these problems are also invisible.

One or more of the other candidates will need to point out that Hillary offers little more than "trust me to handle this stuff."

What is her plan to achieve universal health care? She hasn't offered one, and she just happens to be the leading Democratic recipient of money from the industries that have defeated other attempts to reform the system.

In many other areas, Clinton has offered less detail than several of her rivals. It might not concern me as much if I didn't know that she was getting so much money from people who are clearly not interested in progressive change.

Someone needs to educate caucus-goers about where Hillary's money is coming from. If voters are not aware, they may buy her "trust me to help you out" line.

Invite other Iowa political junkies to join us at Bleeding Heartland.

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by: desmoinesdem @ Tue Aug 14, 2007 at 06:53:27 AM CDT

She can do fluff... (0.00 / 0)

Because no one doubts her ability to navigate policy.  It's not her weakness.  Her weakness is being genuine.  If she continues these ads, that should shore up that number.

It also reaches out to women.  Did you see that ridiculous part where the woman begins to smile because of what Hillary said?  That is classic.  And blatant.  And effective.

It's all about polling.  If her "ready to do the job" numbers go down, or if her numbers on a certain issue go down, they'll switch to an issue-based ad on either that issue, or their strongest issue.  But for now, there's no need to.  Her numbers are strong there.

Expect to see more fluffy ads like this in the future, especially relating to women's issues.  She needs, needs, NEEDS women votes to win.

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by: snipehunter @ Tue Aug 14, 2007 at 17:06:05 PM CDT

My problem with Hillary isn't really with Hillary... (0.00 / 0)

I love Hillary personally.  I always have. 
That being said, I realize that for reasons that I have NEVER understood (I still don't), a lot of people really dislike her (even hate her).  Hillary comes with baggage.  A LOT of baggage.  Her name recognition is her greatest asset as well as her greatest weakness; the same can be said of her husband (who, of course, I also love).  A poll found that 52% of Americans asked said they disliked her.

So here IS the problem:  money can't buy you love.  Money cannot buy HIllary love.  It can't undo the past.  It can't unpack or unload that baggage that has been thrust upon her by the public.  There are not enough advertisements in the world to make that 52% change their mind about her. 

I think we can all list the reasons why she would be a great President.  That is because we are Democrats and we like the Clintons.  But we are not the only people voting in November.  We may not even be a majority of people voting in November. 

She isn't viable.  It hurts me to think that.  It isn't fair necessarily but it is the truth that Dems don't seem to want to admit about the general public and the general election. 

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."  Margaret Mead.

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by: ArmyWife @ Tue Aug 14, 2007 at 19:00:18 PM CDT

I agree, and for this reason (0.00 / 0)

I think she should have recognized reality and not run for president.

She would have an uphill climb to be elected, and even if she won the election, our down-ticket candidates would be savaged in many red and purple states.

It really bothers me that the Clintons are not able to grasp the harm she would do at the top of the ticket.

Rural voters, who decisively swung to the GOP in the 1990s, are just starting to swing back in our direction. That puts many more states into play for Democrats. But no, Hillary needs to move back in the White House, even if it drives rural voters right back to the Republicans.

The GOP is in such disarray now--a campaign against Hillary is just the shot in the arm that they need.

Invite other Iowa political junkies to join us at Bleeding Heartland.

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by: desmoinesdem @ Wed Aug 15, 2007 at 00:37:43 AM CDT

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