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Clinton calls McCain 'mimic' of Bush

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Posted: Oct 05, 2008 at 1203 hrs IST
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Washington, October 5: Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton called Republican presidential candidate John McCain not a maverick but a "mimic" of President George W Bush.

Clinton made the remarks on Saturday at a Human Rights Campaign dinner, where she was filling in for Democratic vice presidential candidate Joe Biden. Barack Obama's running mate canceled his weekend campaign events because his wife's mother is ill.

Clinton spoke by satellite from Los Angeles to a few thousand people who attended the national gay rights group's event.

Clinton said Biden called and asked her to fill in for him because of the family emergency. Rather than sharing her thoughts, she said, "I want to share with you the eloquent remarks that Joe had prepared."

Clinton, who has stepped in as a surrogate for Obama after a hard-fought primary campaign, sought to tie McCain to Bush, saying the Arizona senator offered voters "more of the same."

"He's not a maverick. He's a mimic," she said.

She noted that McCain does not support extending job discrimination and hate-crimes laws to cover sexual orientation and supports the military's policy of discharging anyone who is openly gay.

Clinton said Americans can choose in the November election whether the nation takes steps toward "securing equality and dignity for all Americans, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity."

"Or we can choose four more years of the same failed policies, four more years of the same small-minded governance, four more years that look just like the last eight," she added.

The Obama campaign has repeatedly tried to tie McCain to Bush in voters' minds, an approach Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin portrayed in a debate with Biden on Thursday as looking backward rather than forward.

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Lost respect for Clinton by Sonita on 05 Oct 2008

I used to respect Clinton and sincerely hoped she would be the one that McCain had to beat. But, looking at things the way they are now, I am really worried - not only for Americans, but also for ppl around the world. Does anyone have any idea how drastic things are going to become under Obama? It is a very scary thought to see that colour and not credentials mattered in these elections. Seems everything that he does is right in his holier than thou attitude. He is a disgusting man who will destroy Democracy and bring the downfall of US - Mark my words! My sympathy to average Joes and Janes of US, who will see their lives crumble under this idiot! I am really disappointed in Clinton and Gore. McCain is same as Bush just as much as Clinton is the same as Obama. Joe Biden has a slimy past and is a "YES" Man. Obama has played dirty politics with Clinton and it will not stop here - he is going to sell US to the highest bidder!

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