Clinton Stands the Heat

Yesterday, November 15, was the Democratic debate in Nevada. Although there were seven Democratic presidential candidates participating in this debate, it seemed like it was everyone against Clinton. A majority of these attacks turned up the heat during the debate. Senator Barack Obama clearly states that Clinton isn't delivering the simple answers to the complicated questions that Americans are seeking. Giving another point, Senator John Edwards critisized Clinton for contradicting herself on her Iraq policy, saying that she thinks we need to end the war in Iraq while also wanting to keep combat troops in Iraq. Edwards also states that she talks about making it a challenge for Bush and other Republicans, and then voting with him. Offended by Edwards' personal attack, Clinton responds, "I don't mind taking hits on my record on issues, but when somebody starts throwing mud, at least we can hope that it's both accurate and not right out of the Republican playbook." She goes on to explain why the other candidates are targeting her. She is ahead, and both her and the other candidates know it. Clinton takes a stand and defends herself by making it known that she will not allow herself to be belittled. Clinton was leading by a good 20 points before the Nevada debate. Will this debate increase her popularity? Do you think she will make it to primaries?