>How did this get pulled from a republican playbook? That suggests that it is a common practice of Republicans to use this maneuver. Can you provide examples? > > >>>>A lot more personal than political. Her positions are not that different than those of Obama. I just can't stand her. And the more she resorts to no-holds-barred dirty politics the more I dislike her. I honestly don't think there is anything she wouldn't say or do to win. >>>> >>> >>>Have you heard about her campaign's robo calls in NC thru the Women's Voices Women Vote 'charity' (Podesta, Maggie Williams, ...)? I heard the story on npr on the way home yesterday. Wasnt pretty. >>> >>>In fact, the deadline to register for the May 6 Democratic presidential primary had already passed. The robocall went to many registered voters who were expecting to vote that day. The call and follow-up mailings left many wondering whether they were registered for the primary or not. >>> >>>This sounds like a classic example of voter suppression — sowing confusion in order to drive down turn-out. The calls seemed to be aimed at African-American communities, places where Illinois Sen. Barack Obama is expected to run well ahead of New York Sen. Hillary Clinton. >>> >>>http://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/5/2/64733/51431/906/507604 >> >>It's disappointing to see them run plays straight from the Republican playbook, isn't it?