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'Hill Force One' Takes Off

Sudden drops in polls make for bumpy rides, 'flight attendant' Clinton warns press

By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff

Posted Jan 17, 2008 7:49 AM CST

(Newser) – Hillary Clinton played flight attendant yesterday as she inaugurated her new campaign jet,   dubbed "Hill Force One." The candidate traded up to a chartered Boeing 737 from a small jet, and had a little fun with the press corps on board. "I am going to switch off the 'Fasten Your Seat Belt' sign. However, I've learned that things can get awfully bumpy," she quipped into the mike.

"In the event of an unexpected drop in poll numbers, this plane will be diverted to New Hampshire," she added. "We are grateful that you chose the plane with the most experienced candidate. Have a great flight."

Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., left and Nevada State Assemblyman, Ruben Kihuen, talk with reporters in Las Vegas. Clinton has upgraded her campaign plane from a small private jet to a chartered Boeing 737. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., left and Nevada State Assemblyman, Ruben Kihuen, talk with reporters in Las Vegas. Clinton has upgraded her campaign plane from a...   (Associated Press)
In this photo from video, Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y. jokingly welcomes the media aboard Hil Force One as she gives pre-flight instructions on the press plane in Las Vegas enroute to a campaign event in Reno, Nev. Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008.   (AP Photo/Pool, Mark LaGanga)
In this photo from video, Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y. jokingly welcomes the media aboard "Hil Force One" as she gives pre-flight instructions on the press plane...   (Associated Press)
Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., gestures as she apologizes for being late to a campaign stop due to problems with her plane, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2007,in Ankeny, Iowa. She's now chartered a Boeing 737 for her campaign and played flight attendant on 'Hill Force One's'...
Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., gestures as she apologizes for being late to a campaign stop due to problems with her plane, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2007,in Ankeny, Iowa....   (Associated Press)
Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., takes a question during a media availability in Las Vegas, Nev., Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008.  (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., takes a question during a media availability in Las Vegas, Nev., Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)   (Associated Press)
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