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Sen. Hillary Clinton has many friends, but also many foes.  Despite being a controversial figure, she has many supporters.


Hillary Clinton stirring passions

by Rebecca Sanchez
Feb 14, 2008


WASHINGTON - Sen. Hillary Clinton stirs more passions in people than the average politician.  It seems people often love her or hate her.

But the New York senator and presidential hopeful receives much support from women.  For some she represents the dream of a first woman president in the Oval Office.

Experts say Clinton is the target of unusual attacks, even for a public person.  Professor Cynthia Harrison from George Washington University says Clinton provokes strong reactions that are often the result of bias against powerful women.