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This article is part of the SourceWatch and Congresspedia coverage of Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-N.Y.) and the 2008 presidential election

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Hillary Clinton: U.S. presidential election, 2008

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On domestic policy Health care On foreign policy: war in Iraq Campaign finance Obama's Hopefund Inc. Campaign team and advisers Controversial matters Media (includes debates) Political attacks Democratic Courage HillaryAttacks.com Obama v. Clinton Barack Obama: Reaction to assassination of Benazir Bhutto Threats External articles

Democratic ticket "top tier"

Hillary Clinton John Edwards Barack Obama

Republican ticket Rudy Giuliani Mitt Romney

The following relates to the use and role of media for Hillary Clinton's 2008 presidential campaign.

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Contents 1 Netroots/internet 2 Debates 2.1 April 2007 2.2 July 2007 2.3 August 2007 2.4 October 2007 2.5 November 2007 3 TV ads 4 On / from the media 5 On / from the blogosphere 6 21st Century Progressive agenda 7 Website 8 Campaign song & YouTube 9 Cell phone texting 10 FaceBook 11 Flickr 12 MySpace 13 Contact information 13.1 Email 13.2 Official websites 14 Resources 14.1 References 14.2 External articles 14.3 External resources

Netroots/internet

• areyouready, "Hillary Clinton is the real netroots candidate!" MyDD, October 15, 2007.

Debates

April 2007

• Transcript: "The Democrats’ First 2008 Presidential Debate," New York Times, April 27, 2007.
• Paul West, "Candidates fight for voice, aim at Bush," Baltimore Sun, April 27, 2007.
• Tom Baldwin, "Clinton edges ahead after first Democratic debate," Times Online (UK), April 27, 2007.
• Vaughn Ververs, "Clinton Has Edge Over Obama In Debate," CBS News, April 27, 2007.
• Ewan MacAskill, "Hillary Clinton shines in Democratic candidates' debate," Guardian Unlimited (UK), April 27, 2007.

July 2007

• Scott Helman, "Edwards, Clinton discuss limiting debates," The Boston Globe, July 13, 2007.
• Brock Vergakis, "Dodd knocks Edwards, Clinton for trying to limit debates," Associated Press (The Boston Globe), July 14, 2007.
• Beth Fouhy, "Kucinich angrily reacts to Clinton-Edwards exchange on limiting debate participants," Associated Press (Seattle Times), July 14, 2007.
• Patrick Healy, "Explaining Themselves," The Caucus Blog/New York Times, July 16, 2007.
• Craig Crawford, "Craig Crawford’s Trail Mix: Clinton Just Humoring Edwards on Debate Scheme," Congressional Quarterly (New York Times), July 17, 2007.
• "Edwards agrees to smaller three-way debate. Democratic candidate accepts invitation to face Clinton, Kucinich on MSNBC," Hardball with Chris Matthews/MSNBC, July 17, 2007.
• Michael Roston, "Obama, Gravel tangle on campaign donations in 2008 'YouTube' debate," The Raw Story, July 23, 2007.
• "CNN’s post-debate analysis tackles the tough questions," Think Progress, July 23, 2007.
• Mike Allen, "Politico Playbook: The debate in 5 mins.," The Politico, July 24, 2007.
• Tom Raum, "Obama Debate Comments Set Off Firestorm," Associated Press (Washington Post), July 24, 2007.
• William A. Arkin, "Clinton 1, Obama 0," Washington Post, July 26, 2007.
• Margaret Carlson, "For Clinton, Offstage Debate Was Real Deal," Bloomberg News, July 26, 2007.

August 2007

• John Whitesides, "Clinton, Obama spar at labor union debate," Washington Post, August 7, 2007.
• Roger Simon, "Democrats woo labor but bash each other," The Politico, August 7, 2007.
• Lynn Sweet, "Obama turns to his favorite weapons. When in doubt, blame Washington," Chicago Sun-Times, August 8, 2007.
• Dan Balz, "Obama and Clinton Take the Gloves Off In AFL-CIO Debate. Democratic Hopefuls Court Union Support," Washington Post, August 8, 2007.
• Peter Nicholas, "Rivals swipe at Clinton during debate. As a poll shows the senator with a growing lead, Democratic opponents try to highlight her ties to D.C. culture and lobbyists," Los Angeles Times, August 8, 2007.
• Scarecrow, "What's Wrong with America...?" Firedoglake Blog, August 8, 2007. Includes links to debate videos.
• Pam Spaulding, "Open thread - liveblogging the HRC/LOGO Visible Vote 08 Forum," AMERICAblog, August 9, 2007.
• Pam Spaulding, "Winners and losers at the HRC/LOGO VisibleVote08 forum," AMERICAblog, August 10, 2007.
• Thomas Beaumont, "Clinton in middle of Democrat rivals' crosshairs," The Des Moines Register (USA TODAY), August 19, 2007.
• Russell Goldman, "Dems Come out Swinging on Experience vs. New Vision. Senior Dems Put Obama's Resume in the Spotlight," ABC News, August 19, 2007.

October 2007

• Jeff Zeleny, "The Democratic Target in Tuesday’s Debate," The Caucus Blog/New York Times, October 29, 2007.
• Dan Balz, "Tongues Sharpened for Debate. Target Hillary," Washington Post, October 30, 2007.
• Garance Franke-Ruta, "Some Optics Thoughts"; "Debate Wrap-Up II," TAPPED/The American Prospect, October 30, 2007.
• Howard Kurtz, "Ganging Up," Washington Post, October 31, 2007.
• Susan Milligan, "Edwards, Obama attack Clinton in debate," Boston Globe, October 31, 2007.
• "Media figures note Russert's repeat performance as Clinton's 'opponent' during debate," Media Matters for America, October 31, 2007.
• Taylor Marsh, "Russert Leads The Boys in All Out Clinton Assault," TaylorMarsh.com, October 31, 2007.
• Alegre, "By the Numbers: Russert’s Shameful Night (Updated)," The Daily Kos, October 31, 2007.
• Jay Cost, "A Junkie's Debate...And Nothing More," HorseRaceBlog/RealClearPolitics, October 31, 2007.
• Big Tent Democrat, "The Gotcha Moment?" TalkLeft.com, October 31, 2007.
• Peter Fenn, "Hillary Pillory," pundit's blog/The Hill, October 31, 2007.
• Bob Somerby, "LET’S PLAY TEE-BALL! Welch’s Lost Boys went after the witch, tee-ing it up for their brothers," The Daily Howler, October 31, 2007.
• Greg Sargent, "There's A History Here: Russert Blindsided Hillary With Question About Bill's Affair Back In 2000; Hillary Camp Seethed," Talking Points Memo, November 1, 2007.
• Bob Somerby, "GOOFUS AND GALLANT! Gallant says liberal leaders don’t get it. Goofus feels full-blown contempt," The Daily Howler, November 1, 2007.
• B Merryfield, "Don't let Russert (or NBC) get away with it again," The Daily Kos, November 2, 2007.
• Taylor Marsh, "Are Republicans Really Scared of Hillary Clinton?" The Huffington Post, November 2, 2007.
• Taylor Marsh, "Russert's Biases Are Real," TaylorMarsh.com, November 3, 2007.
• Steve Soto, "The Debate Didn't Matter," The Left Coaster, November 4, 2007.
• eRiposte, "Tim Russert, Clinton and the National Archives," The Left Coaster, November 4, 2007.
• Jamison Foser, "A 'terrible' performance," Media Matters for America, November 9, 2007.

November 2007

• Transcript: CNN LIVE EVENT/SPECIAL: Democratic Debate in Las Vegas, November 15, 2007.
• News release comments and links to full articles posted at HillaryClinton.com.
• Katharine Q. Seelye, "Live-Blogging the Democrats in Vegas," The Caucus Blog/New York Times, November 15, 2007.
• Josh Marshall, Talking Points Memo, November 15, 2007:

• "Dem Debate Live Blog"
• "What Did You Think?"

• Taylor Marsh, TaylorMarsh.com, November 15, 2007:

• "A Very Big Debate"
• "The CNN Pre-Debate Spin"
• "Liveblogging the Democratic Debate"
• "Clinton Comes Back on the Offensive updated"

• John Aravosis, "Dem Debate Live Blog and Open Thread," AMERICAblog, November 15, 2007.
• Joe Sudbay, "Democratic Debate Open Thread—Round II," AMERICAblog, November 15, 2007.
• Ben Smith, The Politico, November 15, 2007:

• "The woman in the asbestos pantsuit"
• "Hillary Pushes Back"
• "Immigration as tricky turf"
• "Now everbody's stumbled on licenses"
• "License tally"
• "Human rights vs. national security"
• "Fun with rapid response"
• "Shrill"
• "Hello!"
• "Hitting Edwards"
• "Selective memory"
• "Applause attack"
• "Immigration transcript"
• "From the comments section: Asbestos pantsuit"
• "Terrorism and the border"
• "An exchange on social security"
• "Bork's shadow"
• "Clinton fights back in Las Vegas"

• David Yepsen, Opinion: "Yepsen's analysis: That's why the lady is a champ," Des Moines Register, November 15, 2007.
• Howard Fineman, "Fireproofed--and Firing Away. Hillary Clinton's 'asbestos' wards off her rivals' flames," Newsweek, November 15, 2007.
• Beth Fouhy, "Democrats Debate in Las Vegas," Associated Press (TIME), November 15, 2007.
• Garance Franke-Ruta, "She's Back," TAPPED, November 15, 2007.
• Marc Ambinder, "Call It A Comeback?" The Atlantic, November 15, 2007.
• Jennifer Skalka, "The All Boys Club of Presidential Politics? By That You Mean ...?" Hotline On Call Blog/National Journal, November 15, 2007.
• Jeff Dinelli, "Open Thread -- Democratic Debate Edition," The Left Coaster, November 15, 2007.
• Digby, "Disclosure" and "Immigration Debate," Hullabaloo, November 15, 2007.
• Roger Simon, "Diamonds and Pearls for Hillary," The Politico, November 16, 2007.
• Mike Allen, "She's Back," The Politico, November 16, 2007.
• Chris Cillizza, "Democratic Debate: Winners and Losers," The Fix Blog/Washington Post, November 16, 2007.
• Jeralyn Merritt, "Final Thoughts: Who Won The Nevada Debate?" Talk Left, November 16, 2007. Includes numerous media (online newspaper) links.
• Scarecrow, "CNN Debates the Democrats," Firedoglake Blog, November 16, 2007.
• Eric Kleefeld, "Election Central Debate Roundup," TPMElectionCentral, November 16, 2007.
• David Kurtz, "Warning: Asbestos-Clad Debate Highlight Reel," Talking Points Memo, November 16, 2007.
• Taylor Marsh, "They Don't Call It Spin for Nothing," TaylorMarsh.com, November 16, 2007.

TV ads

• News Release: "Clinton Campaign to Air First Television Ad in Iowa. Former Governor Vilsack Unveils Ad to Begin Airing Tomorrow," HillaryClinton.com, August 13, 2007.
• Michael Falcone, "Clinton’s First TV Ad," The Caucus Blog/New York Times, August 13, 2007.
• Lynn Sweet, "Clinton's First Iowa Ad: You're Not 'Invisible' to Clinton," The Huffington Post, August 13, 2007.
• Patrick Healy, "White House Criticizes Clinton Ad," The Caucus Blog/New York Times, August 14, 2007.
• Klaus Marre, "White House blasts ‘outrageous’ Clinton ad," The Hill, August 14, 2007.
• Jennifer Jacobs, "Clinton says her ads irk White House," DesMoines Register, August 14, 2007.
• Michael Saul, "Hillary thrilled that Bushies hate TV ad," New York Daily News, August 15, 2007.
• "Health care for 6 million children," HillaryClinton.com, September 17, 2007.
• Ben Smith, "Trapdoor," The Politico, October 19, 2007. Includes video link.

On / from the media

• Jim Rutenberg, "Clinton Finds Way to Play Along With Drudge," New York Times, October 22, 2007. re Matt Drudge/Drudge Report

On / from the blogosphere

• "Tell Bill O'Reilly to Stop Smearing Grassroots Progressives," HillaryClinton.com, July 17, 2007.
• Peter Daou, "Clinton Campaign to O'Reilly: Don't Smear YearlyKos," The Daily Kos, July 18, 2007.
• Blogometer: CLINTON: Blessed Is The Peace Maker," National Journal, July 19, 2007.
• "Politico's Smith charged Clinton 'seems to be breaching' a 'less-aggression' pact with News Corp.," Media Matters for America, July 22, 2007.
• Blogometer: "CLINTON: Kos Hearts Hil," National Journal, July 23, 2007.
• "Clinton campaign tells O’Reilly to stuff it," Democratic Convention or Bust! Blog, July 25, 2007.
• Roger Simon, "Hillary booed (but only twice)," The Politico, August 4, 2007.
• Ben Smith, "Hillary defends lobbyists, opens doors for rivals," The Politico, August 4, 2007.
• Joe Garofoli, "Clinton gains respect at gathering of bloggers. Top Dem candidates debate to win favor of the 'netroots'," San Francisco Chronicle, August 5, 2007.
• Marcella Bombardieri, "Democratic rivals, bloggers meet on real-world turf. 'Netroots' convention is major forum," Boston Globe, August 5, 2007.
• John McCormick and Rick Pearson, "Cheers and boos from bloggers. Democratic candidates banter over Iraq, the influence of lobbyists at boisterous debate in Chicago," Chicago Tribune, August 5, 2007.
• eriposte, "About That 'Politics of Hope' Thing," The Left Coaster, November 3, 2007.

21st Century Progressive agenda

• Fact Sheet, HillaryClinton.com.

Website

• HillaryHub.com (web)

Campaign song & YouTube

• Hillary Clinton, YouTube.
• Song Contest: Final Round, HillaryClinton.com.
• Natasha T. Metzler, "Clinton asks YouTube users for song help," Associated Press (Boston Globe), May 29, 2007.

Cell phone texting

• "Hillary Clinton Texting to Beat Obama," NewsMax, May 14, 2007: "Users who text the word "Join” to 77007 will receive regular updates about the Clinton campaign, which will 'ask for voters' input and offer a feature allowing supporters to surf Hillary’s Web site on their mobile phones,' according to a statement from her campaign."

FaceBook

• Link to FaceBook. Requires login.

Flickr

• Hillary Clinton photos, Flickr.

MySpace

• Hillary Clinton, MySpace.

Contact information

Email

Email: http://www.hillaryclinton.com/help/contact/

Official websites

• Hillary Clinton's Official U.S. Senate website.
• HillaryClinton.com.
• HillPAC.com, Hillary's Leadership PAC.

Resources

References

External articles

External resources

• See Hillary Rodham Clinton presidential campaign, 2008 in the Wikipedia.