Clinton as executive

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According to The Politico, just-filed financial reports show that “Hillary Rodham Clinton ended January with $7.6 million in debt—not including the $5 million personal loan she gave to her campaign in the run-up to the critical Super Tuesday elections.” Meanwhile, Barack Obama managed to raise $37 million in January and spend only $31 million. The New York Times characterizes Clinton’s spending as profligate:

Nearly $100,000 went for party platters and groceries before the Iowa caucuses, even though the partying mood evaporated quickly. Rooms at the Bellagio luxury hotel in Las Vegas consumed more than $25,000; the Four Seasons, another $5,000. And top consultants collected about $5 million in January, a month of crucial expenses and tough fund-raising.

Also, the Clinton campaign recently had a top management shake-up. Campaign Manager Patti Solis-Doyle was fired, some say, because she kept from Clinton the true state of the campaign’s finances after the loss in Iowa. And we’ve seen how Bill Clinton has mucked things up as well. The Obama campaign staff, by contrast, has been disciplined and focused.

So, with all that in mind, I’d just like to point out that the only executive experience either of these two candidates has ever had has been running their campaigns. I think this says more about Clinton than Obama, but quite revealing nonetheless.

Feb 22, 2008 | Comments | Tags: , ,

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  1. Posted by brazoscowgirl - 02/26/2008

    This race has amazed me. Romney spent 34 million to become president. Hillary thinks the Bellagio is okay but blame a staff member? I just keep thinking how much this money would feed, cloth and help people in need. It is insane to stay at a luxury hotel and think you are representing the common man.

    My DH works with people that live in Killeen TX, Obama has called every home there. His radio ads are on about every three minutes.

    Way too much money for my taste!

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