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Blogging the Hillary Breakout Session

By Jeralyn, Section Hillary Clinton
Posted on Sat Aug 04, 2007 at 11:48:48 AM EST
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I'm in the front row of a very packed room waiting for Hillary Clinton to arrive. She will speak at a breakout session here at noon.

Only problem for live-blogging is my battery is very low, so I won't be able to update until it's over and I get back to an electrical outlet.

If you're watching a streaming version, feel free to use the comments here to keep everyone updated.

Really big buzz in the room, lots of excitement. The entire Yearly Kos event seems to have come alive today.

More later...

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    Jeralyn Merrit has a question (5.00 / 1) (#16)
    by Big Tent Democrat on Sat Aug 04, 2007 at 12:32:43 PM EST
    Asks about FISA! Yea J!

    Clinton voted against the FISA Amdt (none / 0) (#17)
    by Big Tent Democrat on Sat Aug 04, 2007 at 12:33:12 PM EST


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    President Bush has conducted (none / 0) (#18)
    by Big Tent Democrat on Sat Aug 04, 2007 at 12:34:39 PM EST
    a very dangerouys experiment in extremism says Senator Clinton.

    Great line.

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    I tuned in right around then (none / 0) (#19)
    by andgarden on Sat Aug 04, 2007 at 12:43:16 PM EST
    Hillary says that she doesn't know what the House will do. That seems slightly disingenuous.

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    I thought the breakout sessions (none / 0) (#1)
    by Big Tent Democrat on Sat Aug 04, 2007 at 11:49:55 AM EST
    were after the Forum?

    it's noon (none / 0) (#2)
    by Jeralyn on Sat Aug 04, 2007 at 11:52:18 AM EST
    I think she had scheduling issues

    I also thought (none / 0) (#3)
    by Big Tent Democrat on Sat Aug 04, 2007 at 11:53:31 AM EST
    they were non-press events.

    well, obviously everything I thought is wrong.

    There is a live stream of this as well.

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    Finally (none / 0) (#4)
    by Big Tent Democrat on Sat Aug 04, 2007 at 11:55:46 AM EST
    I think haviong Hillary's breakout session at a different time than and PRIOR to the Forum is a terrible idea.

    This will color the entire forum.

    If she had no time for a breakout, sobeit.

    This strikes me as very unfair and a real mistake by the organizers, friends of mine who I lovem but they have made a mistake imo.

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    Really finally (5.00 / 1) (#5)
    by Big Tent Democrat on Sat Aug 04, 2007 at 11:59:35 AM EST
    After the FISA Debacle, I am pretty disgusted with the Dems and find it hard to believe the bloggers in Chicago can feel enthusiasm today.

    I am sure you are right but I still find it hard to believe.

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    Huge ovation for Hillary and her team (none / 0) (#6)
    by Big Tent Democrat on Sat Aug 04, 2007 at 12:12:44 PM EST


    Hillary (none / 0) (#7)
    by Big Tent Democrat on Sat Aug 04, 2007 at 12:13:32 PM EST
    handing out thanks to her team and to the folks there.

    Acknowledges (none / 0) (#8)
    by Big Tent Democrat on Sat Aug 04, 2007 at 12:16:06 PM EST
    that she has not loved by all but stresses that she is so thankful of the development of a strong progressive blogosphere, wishes it existed 15 years ago, alluding to the problems in the Media during the presidency of her PResident.

    She references the VRWC

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    "admits" she reads blogs (none / 0) (#9)
    by Big Tent Democrat on Sat Aug 04, 2007 at 12:17:43 PM EST
    States that the substance is also important.

    In this 24/7 Media world (none / 0) (#10)
    by Big Tent Democrat on Sat Aug 04, 2007 at 12:18:57 PM EST
    it is important to have folks who share the progressive Dem vision to make sure our side of the story is heard.

    Mentions the Bill O'Reily (none / 0) (#11)
    by Big Tent Democrat on Sat Aug 04, 2007 at 12:20:19 PM EST
    fight - thanks her campaign for standing up for Yearly Kos.

    Still a Cubs fan.

    NEA Person (none / 0) (#12)
    by Big Tent Democrat on Sat Aug 04, 2007 at 12:21:59 PM EST
    asks about NCLB.

    Hillary says - NCLB an unfunded mandate and unfair

    The rest of a long answer (none / 0) (#13)
    by Big Tent Democrat on Sat Aug 04, 2007 at 12:26:52 PM EST
    sounded pretty pat to me but I admit to not being an expert.

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    So far (none / 0) (#14)
    by Big Tent Democrat on Sat Aug 04, 2007 at 12:28:53 PM EST
    there is nothing particularly interesting about this breakout session.

    A typical :meeting voters" type of thing.

    A big fuss about not much imo.


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    MCA and Gitmo (none / 0) (#15)
    by Big Tent Democrat on Sat Aug 04, 2007 at 12:32:03 PM EST
    When will it be rescinded, when will Gitmo be closed.

    Clinton reminds that she voted AGAINST MCA, wants to close Gitmo. Wants to restore habeas corpus.

    Complains that we need 60 votes to do this. Which is true because of the craven behavior of some Dems like Menendez.

    4 pieces of legislation (none / 0) (#20)
    by Big Tent Democrat on Sat Aug 04, 2007 at 12:43:27 PM EST
    Will you work to repeal

    DOMA

    Welfare reform act

    NAFTA

    Telecommunications Act.

    And Don't ask don't tell. She will repeal it.

    DOMA served an important purpose - she was one of the strategists, it was an ttempt to stop an attempt to amend the Constitution, it puts the responisbility in the States. Part 3 needs to be repealed.

    Telecommunications Act of 1996, strange answer - ask Al Gore. She is not an expert on it. Well, she says she will take a hard look. That is better.

    NAFTA - IT has not delivered, we need to have generally, smarter agreements, and have an ongoing evaluation of the impact of trade agreements. We need to find ways to work with our neghbors in the hemisphere and spur grow in the South.

    Welfare reform - it has been a net plus. he problem is Bush has undermined it.

    Last question (none / 0) (#21)
    by Big Tent Democrat on Sat Aug 04, 2007 at 12:47:16 PM EST
    Transit system, Europe has a good one, do you have an vision for improving our system.

    Clinton - Great and timely question on infrastructure - see Minnesota.

    She has a proposal for infrastructure, we have been living on past investments and it is absolutely critical we improve our infrastructure.

    We have a trillion dollars of unment needs. GAO ? gives us failing grade.

    Also virtual infrastructure, we need universal broadband access. This is an economic and security issue.

    Mass transit (none / 0) (#23)
    by Big Tent Democrat on Sat Aug 04, 2007 at 12:49:28 PM EST
    must become a priority.

    Not everywhere is well suited but we have to improve to improve productivity, wasting oil, etc.

    Some conventional discussion on the issue.

    It is expensive and it will take years (speaking of 2nd Ave subway in NYC.)

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    Is she calling for Amtrak to be broken up? (none / 0) (#22)
    by andgarden on Sat Aug 04, 2007 at 12:49:08 PM EST


    I don;t think so (none / 0) (#24)
    by Big Tent Democrat on Sat Aug 04, 2007 at 12:50:02 PM EST
    The reverse.

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    She used the "regional" code word (none / 0) (#27)
    by andgarden on Sat Aug 04, 2007 at 12:54:52 PM EST
    never mind though.

    Yeah, a pretty good performance.

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    Fighting for change (none / 0) (#25)
    by Big Tent Democrat on Sat Aug 04, 2007 at 12:51:17 PM EST
    The key to next election - power and enthusiasm of engaged citizens.

    Typical stuff after that.

    A fine performance overall by Hillary imo.

    Applause (none / 0) (#26)
    by Big Tent Democrat on Sat Aug 04, 2007 at 12:54:16 PM EST
    A successful event for Clinton

    I think I may avoid the diary section of Mydd (5.00 / 1) (#28)
    by Molly Bloom on Sat Aug 04, 2007 at 01:12:12 PM EST
    if your live blogging is accurate (and I assume it is).



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    Thanks BTD (none / 0) (#29)
    by Jeralyn on Sat Aug 04, 2007 at 04:58:05 PM EST
    for the live blogging. I took notes but went right into the Presidential debate forum so I won't get to update until late tonight.  It was fun getting called on to ask a question.  If any of you find a video link to the breakout, let me know.

    I'm headed out to dinner now with non YKos friends  who live in Chicago.  

    Check out the closing remarks tonight...there will be a few surprise guests I hear, some of whom readers will enjoy hearing and watching.

    As for me, I'm really glad I came, but I'm definitely ready to go home.

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