Why Is Hillary Laughing So Hard?

Posted by Taylor Marsh at 1:00 PM on September 26, 2007.

This post, written by Taylor Marsh, originally appeared on TaylorMarsh.com

We likely won't see Clinton let loose with her now famous guffaw tonight. The target will be the frontrunner.

Clinton has been solid and steady in each of her debate performances, and her national standing doesn't allow her to be redefined easily in the space of 90 minutes.

"I think it's pretty clear if you've watched the debates so far, she's not going to make many mistakes," Elmendorf said.

"You can't hope she's going to stumble, so you've got to try and tear her down."

Clinton delivered a tour de force political performance on Sunday managing to do all five shows without getting hit or making news, minus her calculated slap at MoveOn.org, which was unnecessary. But there was one thing consistent throughout that was quite different from any of the males running against her. Segue to Clinton's Fox "News" Sunday appearance.

WALLACE: Senator, talk about conservative hit jobs, right-wing conspiracies -- why do you and the president have such a hyper-partisan view of politics?

(LAUGHTER)

H. CLINTON: Well, Chris, if you had walked even a day in our shoes over the last 15 years, I'm sure you'd understand. ... ..

I would have laughed at that question too. I would have also laughed at this one as well.

WALLACE: Senator Clinton, we're going to have to leave it there. We want to thank you so much for joining us today. Don't be a stranger, and please send my best to the president.

(LAUGHTER)

H. CLINTON: I'm sure he'll be happy to hear that, Chris. Thank you.

But there were a lot of giggles in between and beyond Fox "News". Now I'm aware that among people who know Clinton her sense of humor is supposed to be a big part of the package, as is her expansive guffaw. I've got one myself. However, Stewart nails her in his monologue. Clinton's giggle has obviously become a tool for candidate Clinton to use to disarm her critics. But a little dose will do ya.

Tagged as: fox news, election08, hillary clinton, chris wallace

Taylor Marsh is a radio show talk host, national blog reporter and author who’s been a consistent political, social and cultural force on TV and radio for over 15 years.