She was talking on the Senate floor about the burdensome cost of higher education. She was wearing a rose-colored blazer over a black top. The neckline sat low on her chest and had a subtle V-Shape. The cleavage registered after only a quick glance. No scrunch-faced scrutiny was necessary. There wasn't an unseemly amount of cleavage showing, but there it was. Undeniable.Oh no! An undeniable V-shape. Run for your lives! In response, the Clinton campaign sent forth outraged letters deriding the column:
Would you believe that the Washington Post wrote a 746-word article on Hillary's cleavage? Apparently, it was showing when she gave a speech in the Senate about the skyrocketing cost of higher education. Now, I've seen some off-topic press coverage--but talking about body parts? That is grossly inappropriate.The letter also asked for contributions.
Next up, you guessed it, the Post went back to the trough for more, and media columnists Howard Kurtz and Anne E. Kornblut penned a piece on the call and response, essentially attempting to contextualize and excuse Givhan's initial article. Givhan, we were assured, had also written about Nancy Pelosi's love of scarves, and Dick Cheney's ill-advised, informal parka during an Auschwitz visit. Mind you, she has never directed her reader's attention to a male candidate's erogenous zones, but that's probably just a coincidence:
Politicians often rip the media over what they see as unfavorable coverage, hoping to score points against an unpopular institution. But the cleavage letter is undoubtedly a first in the annals of campaign counterpunching.A whole lot of nothing going on here. Mild cleavage, a mild double-standard, a mild controversy, and some truly half-hearted journalism from Kurtz and Kornblut. Just another day in Washington.
Reader Comments ( Page 1 of 2)
1. Its the ultimate tease. They show a little, then cover up and scowl when somebody notices. What red blooded American male hasn't been caught looking?
746 words about it is about 721 too many, IMHO.
Steve Bonomo at 11:17PM on Jul 27th 2007
2. She should show more, might help her win some votes. Staunch Republicans may never be swayed no matter how much cleavage is put in their faces, but the Independants, now that's something else. A Wonder bra here, a special Victoria Secret somthin somthin there, and next thing you know a few Independant males, and maybe a couple of females, swing on over to the Dem's. It could not hurt anyway, it's got me thinking about it for sure. Show more!
gator at 8:18AM on Jul 28th 2007
3. Comments about Hilarys dress are unwarranted! Lets all go back to Adam and Eve. If the reporters unbuttoned their shirts too the second button, without a tie, bet they are no Charles Atlas.
Bob Fink at 9:56AM on Jul 28th 2007
4. The subject matter printed about Hillary Clinton in this article was in no way worthy of publication, however, the level of DISRESPECT to Mrs. Clinton and the fact that the Washington Post even CONSIDERED printing this trash IS whats really the ultimate subject. This is why Americans don't trust the news organizations to give them the news that's important in their daily lives anymore. They're all just grocery store scandal sheets out for the bucks. I am actually surprised that somewhere in this article they didn't include an "alien" in there somewhere.
Jean at 1:33PM on Jul 28th 2007
5. Hillary no matter what she shows would turn anyone off. Is this why Bill is the way he is loT's of "women" "friends"Is there a marriage or business deal???????She is a scorned woman out to get revenge, only the american citizen has to suffer for it if elected. I don't think this woman could be honest about anything.
Jane at 1:37PM on Jul 28th 2007
6. They are paper weights.
Thomas Green at 1:58PM on Jul 28th 2007
7. It's only humorous, I guess, if the subject of the blog laughs too.
Steve Bonomo at 1:58PM on Jul 28th 2007
8. She should go braless and swaying, in a thin-fabric shirt. i think I would dig it
dan k at 5:29PM on Jul 28th 2007
9. Hillary is THE WORST! Only the young who don't remember the CORRUPTION have an excuse to fall for her disingenuous garbage! The Clintons set a new standard for corruption..................ONLY to have that mark shattered by these IDIOTS now!
nowhere1111 at 6:30PM on Jul 28th 2007
10. BILL clinton was asked by a news commentator whether Hillary actually had breasts. His reply was, "of course!" Are they like grapefruits? No, answered Bill. Are they like oranges? No, answered Bill. Are they like eggs? Yes, said Bill...fried!
Ben Trovato at 9:41AM on Jul 29th 2007
11. Yes, Hillary has breasts but apparently Bill didn't like them as he was always after other females. It is not possible to think of Hillary in a sexual context. Barf.
John Devine at 9:36AM on Jul 29th 2007
12. "BILLIE"BOY SAYS, HOW THE HECK WOULD I KNOW?
I HAVE NOT SEEN THEM SINCE BEFORE COLLEGE.
MEL at 10:35AM on Jul 29th 2007
13. I don't believe the dress she wore that has brought on all of this attention was excessive. Matter of fact it was just a regular cut dress. Why do so many people jump on the smallest things? Let the lady alone and let's just stick to the subjects of interest to the american people. I am not a Dem or Rep, but my vote will be for Hillary, she is the most qualified, has a good manager at her side, and will do a great job for the country. I think it is about time we experience a woman in power. Other countries have woman leaders and are doing very well.
Hugh at 11:14AM on Jul 29th 2007
14. I don't believe the dress she wore that has brought on all of this attention was excessive. Matter of fact it was just a regular cut dress. Why do so many people jump on the smallest things? Let the lady alone and let's just stick to the subjects of interest to the american people. I am not a Dem or Rep, but my vote will be for Hillary, she is the most qualified, has a good manager at her side, and will do a great job for the country. I think it is about time we experience a woman in power. Other countries have woman leaders and are doing very well.
Hugh at 11:14AM on Jul 29th 2007
15. Who cares about Hillary's cleavage, she sure as hell is no MILF, and is a lesbian anyway!
OhSinglGuyColOH at 12:03PM on Jul 29th 2007