AP Blog: Clinton lends Lamont a big hand

[journalist3072]

AP Blog: Clinton lends Lamont a big hand

NEW YORK — Perhaps the most noteworthy outcome of this morning's meeting between Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton and Connecticut Democrat Ned Lamont was the disclosure that Clinton strategist Howard Wolfson would be joining the Lamont team as an adviser.

Wolfson's move demonstrates the confidence Clinton's team has in her own re-election. Chances are she wouldn't lend her senior strategist to another campaign if she were in any jeopardy.

More importantly, the move is a vivid public demonstration of Clinton's support for Lamont.

Entire article here: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060825/ap_on_el_se/nat_nypolitics_weblog_2

[Smarmie Doofus]

1. Hmmm.... seems to me Ned's done just fine without....

Clinton *or* Wolfson.

[movonne]

2. Is this to shape him into a good DLC man....

[Clark2008]

3. Yep - and he met with Shimon Peres, too.

I really hope his recent meetings with Clinton, Peres, et al are, for him, a way to bridge the gap and meet and learn from these people and not a push by the DLC/AIPAC crowd to threaten him if he doesn't toe their line.

What I'm saying is that I would meet with these people, too, but I wouldn't let them bully me.

[Skidmore]

4. Wonder what payback will be for that "favor"?

Lamont needs to be on his guard and address and serve the people as a populist.

[BeatleBoot]

5. Good News For Lamont - He's a Player...

Joey must be poopin' his pants....

[Clark2008]

6. Hee hee... I like your user name.