Hillary's Version of Separation of Church and State

The New York Times has an interesting article up on their site this morning, Clinton Preaches, Then Runs, that criticizes Clinton not for delivering a campaign speech at a church, during a service - but for leaving early. It just goes to show how hypocritical Democrats and the media are. If a Republican decided to give a campaign speech anywhere near a church, he or she would be excoriated in and by the media, and by Democrats, on separation of church and state grounds. With a Democrat, it's a blessed and accepted practice.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) -- Hillary Rodham Clinton delivered a campaign sermon Sunday, but didn't stick around to hear the pastor do his preaching.

''We're still at church. We're still going to worship no matter what,'' the Rev. Lee Maxey said as the Democratic presidential candidate, her daughter, Chelsea, and their entourage left Corinthian Baptist Church, the media pack close behind.

Clinton stayed for about 20 minutes and, when she spoke, noted her support for children's rights.

The New York senator also highlighted a chapter in her book, ''It Takes a Village,'' that talks about every child needing a champion. She said most children have someone in that role and she'd like to fulfill it for the whole country.

''I think the American people need a president who is their champion. And I've been running to be that champion -- to get up every single day and do all that I can to make sure I provide the tools that every single American is entitled to receive and make the most out of their own lives,'' Clinton said.

And with that, she hurried out.

The Rev. James Green took a poke at the just-departed Clinton as he began his sermon.

''When I first got here I was a little overwhelmed. All the dignitaries came in,'' he said. ''I thought they were going to stay for service, but they're still campaigning.''

Earlier this year, Democratic candidate Barack Obama also joined the mostly black congregation.

He, too, left early.

Compiled by Nafeesa Syeed.

I've copied the whole article above because something tells me that it's not going to last long on the New York Times website. The Clintonistas won't let it. I can't find it linked from any of the other NYTs pages, nor can I find it anywhere else on the web.