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EXCLUSIVE: Obama Rips Bill Clinton Slams as 'Troubling' and Inaccurate
January 20, 2008 4:03 PM
ABC News' Michael James and Tahman Bradley Report: Sen. Barack Obama says he's ready to confront former President Bill Clinton, calling his advocacy on behalf of his wife's presidential campaign, "troubling."
In an exclusive interview with ABC News' Robin Roberts to air Monday on "Good Morning America," Obama, D-Ill., directly engages Bill Clinton on a series of issues.
"You know the former president, who I think all of us have a lot of regard for, has taken his advocacy on behalf of his wife to a level that I think is pretty troubling,” Obama said. “He continues to make statements that are not supported by the facts -- whether it's about my record of opposition to the war in Iraq or our approach to organizing in Las Vegas. This has become a habit, and one of the things that we're gonna have to do is to directly confront Bill Clinton when he's making statements that are not factually accurate."
Obama apparently refers to Clinton’s comment that it was a “fairy tale” that Obama has consistently opposed to the Iraq war from the start, and that Nevada union officials backing Obama were strong-arming members into caucusing for Obama.
The former president took on Obama's Iraq position at a Dartmouth College event days before the New Hampshire primary, saying that it was wrong Obama was able to trumpet superior judgment on Iraq by being opposed to the war from the start.
"Give me a break. This whole thing is the biggest fairy tale I've ever seen," Bill Clinton said.
Clinton was making the case that Obama -- just like Sen. Hillary Clinton -- has voted to fund the war since he's been in office.
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Go Barack! Kick some Clinton boot-ay!
Posted by: go obama! | Jan 20, 2008 4:10:38 PM
Would be an interesting debate. Bill Clinton is playing such an heavy role in this campain you can wonder who is running.
Posted by: Cecile | Jan 20, 2008 4:18:06 PM
republicans are loving bill's performance. hillary can't campaign for herself? wow, completely fair game for the gop this fall.
bill is weakening hillary. don't blame obama; blame bill.
as some pundit said this weekend, if hillary can't control bill during the primary, it's going to be the same thing in the white house. bill is being dishonest and twisting beyond recognition everything obama's words.
obama is doing exactly the right thing by confronting BILL directly. he's the campaigner, the attack dog, the one throwing mud.
hillary benefits from bill's name, wealth, presidency, campaign grassroots and advisers. and now bill is the primary campaigner for her? enough already.
Posted by: ohboy | Jan 20, 2008 4:19:13 PM
Why aren't most of Barack Obama's appearances in the media? Sounds like the media is again coronating Hillary Clinton as the Democratic nominee prematurely.
Posted by: angelus | Jan 20, 2008 4:19:25 PM
Hey Democrats! Ask yourselves this question; why were George Will, Mathew Dawd (campaign strategist for Bush-Cheney) on This Week and Tim Russert and his fellow round table on Meet the Press, doing damage control for Obama this morning? They twisted his loss in Nevada, defended his Ronald Reagan phopah and lack of support from the Spanish community. Don’t turn away people....face it! They’re saving him for later. They are just licking their chops, waiting for the kill. We can not buy their Obama sell. The Republicans, as I have stated in the past, own MSNBC, CNN and others. They control the message that is being put out. They have used the same sell for Obama as they did Bush; type of guy you can have a beer with, a Uniter, optimistic etc. Same pitch different guy. But not because they’re on the side of Democrats; they’re Republicans! Don’t take the Republican bait. Hillary in 2008!
Posted by: irma | Jan 20, 2008 4:25:28 PM
I voted for Bill twice, and now I am just embarressed by the way he has been conducting himself.
Posted by: jkr | Jan 20, 2008 4:25:45 PM
Dear Bill,
We loved Bill Clinton as president.
When you told us you didn't inhale, with that little twinkle in your eye, we believed you and loved you even more.
When you got more than just a twinkle in your eye and a cigar in the -- well, we stuck by you. We rallied against the vast right wing conspiracy and ushered Newt and his fellow reptilians out of office.
Man, the 90s were fun - huh? The Macarena alone... But now we're in a new decade. Web 2.0, YouTube and camera phones; preemptive wars and terrorist attacks. It's a new era. And we've spent 8 years under the thumb of a royal son.
We're ready for change. We have some amazing Presidential Candidates. Edwards, Obama, and of course, the candidate like family to you - Clinton.
I know you want your wife to win. A lot of us want a Democrat in 2008. But you're getting mean Bill. That twinkle in your eye is starting to look more like crazy eye.
You're making accusations that Karl Rove & Co. will eat up and spit back out at us come time for the general election.
You're actually disenfranchising folks this time around, dividing the electorate at a time we need to come together.
And Bill, you're starting to make stuff up. And this time, we're noticing. It's a new era, Bill; everything you say is recorded and broadcast.
So what we're asking, Bill, is that you just shut up.
Just shut up.
Sincerely,
Pretty Much Everyone
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Posted by: Joe | Jan 20, 2008 4:27:47 PM
Obama, you had better know that you are up against "THE" pro spin politician. Bill has told more lies about opponents than that comedian who was the pathological liar on Saturday Night Live. And next time, for goodness sake, put your right hand over your heart when the Star Spangled Banner is played dude!
Posted by: LongT | Jan 20, 2008 4:29:50 PM
Obama is trying to distort the truth again....and doing it in a very dishonest way. People WERE strongarming voters in Nevada on his behalf. Perhaps he wasn't personally out there doing it but it was done in his favor. Obama can't run from that.
Posted by: thesource | Jan 20, 2008 4:30:00 PM
I have become deeply troubled with Bill Clinton's actions and words as of late. Bill and Hillary are literally playing good cop, bad cop. Furthermore, Obama is now running a campaign against not only Hillary but also Bill. You'd almost think that Bill Clinton is running for President again. Well, maybe he is...
Posted by: Timothy | Jan 20, 2008 4:30:13 PM
Obama is trying to act sooooo innocent. I guess it's OK for him to routinely slam especially former President Clinton on his performance while in the WH; most recently, this including his verbal chastisement against Clinton as pretty much being a do-nothing president in terms of coming up with ideas of change and innovations; this in practically the same breath that he was gushing over former President Reagan being a much more innovative leader. Obama is desperate and can't stand the truth. He is a phony and mudslinger and if he should become the nominee, he'll be crushed to the ground by the attack Republican machine. Obama's dirt with federally indicted Tony Rezko is becoming more heated up and watch for Obama's name to surface; it'll be entertaining to see him tap dance around the connection. Revealed today, now he's going to donate some $40k of money received from some of Rezko's operatives that he freely received for his past campaign efforts. So, who's the lying phony now Barack?
Posted by: Terry | Jan 20, 2008 4:30:38 PM
In regards to President Clinton being on the attack. I love it! Obama is getting a free Republican media ride, because they anticipate an easy kill. Democrats need to get this message out and Pres. Clinton is doing it. Good job! Sick ‘em Bill! We’re behind you all the way. You set your standard. What do we care what opponents think? We’re Clinton people! The Clintons weren’t in for eight years by mistake. Nor was their vote ever contested like Bush, who we all know, didn’t win.
Posted by: irma | Jan 20, 2008 4:31:00 PM
I miss Bill and a balanced budget from Internal Energy Plus
Posted by: Thomas C Kern | Jan 20, 2008 4:31:26 PM
It would appear Mr. Obama has something to hide. If people doubt me, just read the comments made by the people in Illinois about his purpose and participation in events that would have benefitted his total base. He was not there! Too busy seeking personal wealth and gain to do his job. I should think he is the greatest divider this country has seen in a long time.
Posted by: sameol | Jan 20, 2008 4:31:53 PM
How come all the reporter are doing damage control for Obama, they are forever down on the Clintons, No one wants to talk about Obama's past, but they don't mind digging up Bill's, kinda a double standard. I have listened to both Hillary and Obama and he never says any thing that amounts to anything, there is no meat in his words, all he ever says is change, ok change is good, but how are you going to do it? what is your plan? your track record on change? I mean really doesn't have much experenice Would you want a first grader teaching in High School?
Posted by: funny | Jan 20, 2008 4:32:41 PM
No matter who wins between Hillary and Obama, there is a divide in the democrat party that will lay them bare for another republican win. The African Americans who have been on the liberal plantation for so long are finally seeing what we on the right have known all along. They are being used.
Posted by: Scott | Jan 20, 2008 4:33:00 PM
Obama is trying to deflect from his Rezko corruption news! Bill will kick his behind back to Chicago.
Posted by: geevill | Jan 20, 2008 4:33:04 PM
Obama is LOSING
Posted by: Ebon Beati | Jan 20, 2008 4:34:40 PM
It's amazing how many people are buying in to the load of crap that Obama is trying to dish out. He is NOT the fair and honest politician that he portrays himself to be. We all know Hillary Clinton is not perfect but at least her dirty laundry is already out there.
Posted by: thesource | Jan 20, 2008 4:34:51 PM
Yeaaaaaaah!
Go Barack! Go!!!
We're sick and tired of shameless smear!
Posted by: Eric from Cambodia | Jan 20, 2008 4:35:27 PM
Obama is being really foolish, Bill Clinton was a great President. Instead he is attacking him, and his presidency...
It will only alienate the core-vote.
Posted by: Jaz | Jan 20, 2008 4:36:21 PM
I think Obama and Edwards should not particpate in any more debates with Hillary, until Bill is and Hillary decided to run as team. Hillary is patehtic. Hillary thought should could skate her way to the democratic nomination based on her husband presidency. When Obama and Edwards won Iowa, she went crying to her husband to help her win in Newhampshire. I don't have any respect for Hillary or Bill for the way they have been conducting themselves against, Obama.
Posted by: JillT | Jan 20, 2008 4:36:29 PM
Bill Clinton can not shut-up. Hillary must have support from her side. Obama has his wife, Edward has his wife, the other candidates have their wives. Obama's wife and Edward's wife are speaking on his behalf but the media outlets are not closely looking at them.
Posted by: suzelee | Jan 20, 2008 4:36:45 PM
Billary is so yesterday. Move on. Obama for Presidnet.
Posted by: AntiRestorationDemocrat | Jan 20, 2008 4:37:23 PM
Obama needs to face the fact that Republicans have been attacking the Clintons since the beginning and they have provided his campaign and followers with all the slick, catchy phrases that bring in the college kids. The fact is, nothing President Clinton has said about Obama is false. Nevertheless, Obama's campaign strategy once again is, talk about how bad the other side is being rather than what he will do. What's wrong Obama, don't have any REAL ideas to pedal?
Posted by: irma | Jan 20, 2008 4:39:36 PM
Go Bill & Hillary. At least we know who they are, when will we learn the truth about Obama? Ambition is not enough will for leadership, experience counts.
Posted by: tim | Jan 20, 2008 4:40:16 PM
Obama will bring more corruption to the white house than it had in the pawt 250 years. Look at the deals he made as soon as he became senator. Then spent his fist year selling his books. Then the next year campigning. Yeah he is a change agent for a good cult following.
Posted by: Ebon Beati | Jan 20, 2008 4:41:32 PM
The media is playing along with the Clintons all the time. Why is this man never challenged on his outright lies? He said he and his daughter witness union officials strongarming people. Everyone thinks its a lie, just like his lie that he opposed the Iraq War.
The media repeats and repeats Clinton tactics bringing up minor drug use by Obama as an adolescent but they will NEVER compare and contrast whatever thats supposed to mean with Bill Clinton having sex with Monica Lewinsky in the Oval Office as a 50 year old. Any normal person would have brought up the known Clinton scandals and put Shaheen, Penn, Kerrey, et al on the hook to say what bothered them so much about Obama when they could support Clinton?
Posted by: KateC. | Jan 20, 2008 4:42:15 PM
Obama needs to talk issues instead of empty rhetoric. This is simply a reflection that he has no experience to be President of the U.S. of America. He is out of his league. I suggest he spend 8 more years in the Senate and establish a voting record that democrats can support. Rather than Bill Clinton challenging Obama, why doesn't the press/media step up and challenge his statements. After all, he is running for President.
Posted by: benvictor | Jan 20, 2008 4:43:54 PM
Of course Obama did this in front of a black woman (Robin Roberts). He is desperately playing his entire deck of race cards. Making Bill and Hillary Clinton the victim of his pathetic attacks at least will let Hillary kick his ass sideways on Feb 5.
Posted by: geevill | Jan 20, 2008 4:44:11 PM
Why should any of this surprise anyone, I can't remember anything factual and correct coming from a Clinton.
Posted by: Patriot2008 | Jan 20, 2008 4:44:47 PM
Obama is to immature. Maybe you want a just out of school to do brain surgery on you.
Posted by: Ebon Beati | Jan 20, 2008 4:45:45 PM
WOW WOW WOW. Hot off the press. Chicago Sun Times today and Obama mentioned in the Federal indictment of Lobbyist Rezko. All politocains from the Clintons to the Edwards and the Obamas are corrupt. But, then you should not claim that you are clean. If you want someone clean vote for Ron Paul. I expect that all politicians are corrupt, but, based on my needs I will vote Hillary.
Posted by: VPNNathan | Jan 20, 2008 4:46:13 PM
Bill Clinton balanced the budget, generated a federal surplus, increased the number of jobs, and Wall Street loved him as well. The Republicans under Bush squandered that surplus, created a phony war that is bleeding us to the tune of soon to be trillion dollars, killed/maimed thousands of Amercian soldiers, outsources jobs, lost control of the borders and brought on 'recession'. I like Obama;s hope message but right now, we need experience. You know, whenever I interviewed for a job, the first question they always asked of me was what sort of experience do you have and not what my message of hope was or how many people liked me. Experience versus kumbaya. I vote Hillary now and for Obama in 8 years! ;))
Posted by: rap | Jan 20, 2008 4:47:39 PM
I just read some of the garbage some of you Obama haters are throwing out. I heard clips of Obama's conversation/interview, What I didn't hear was the question. Also I heard Obama say that Regan brought ideas. What is Obama trying to do, bring about ideas to bring about change. Haters never stop hating, and haters never will get the facts straight, because their minds and hearts are blind to the truth.
Posted by: LaRhonda | Jan 20, 2008 4:48:28 PM
I have voted for Clinton in the past. However, I am disappointed to say that based on his behavior during this campaign I am embarrassed to have not seen thorugh his garbage. I truly believe he has no ethical compass and is a poor excuse for a human being.
The great thing about this election is to have learned that the phrase "that's just politics" no longer applies. We have never seen a candidate before Obama who has tried to do it the right way. The candidates don't differ much on the issues; consider integrity when making your decision.
Posted by: Dylan | Jan 20, 2008 4:49:16 PM
Say what you want about the Clintons: They will clean up the MESS again behind this Bush until the American people get too prosperious and decide to hire another Bush!
Posted by: Delva Satchwell | Jan 20, 2008 4:49:37 PM
Obama's supporters show their lack of experience and knowledge of politics in their defense strategies for Obama. They call everyone else names and give no reasons to support Obama other than he is "Change" and that Hillary, a woman who will make history with her nomination, as "so yesterday". Don't be naive! The Republicans are behind the perceived Obama wave. We know...they hate the Clintons for a reason; The Clintons will beat them!
Posted by: irma | Jan 20, 2008 4:49:47 PM
I think Bill really needs to start acting like a former President and less like an attack dog. He looks small and petty and if Hillary can't win on her own, she shouldn't be President.
Posted by: Tom | Jan 20, 2008 4:49:56 PM
The Democrats are about to pull steaming defeat from the jaws of victory again. Consider for a moment the republican race has chrystalized down into a two horse race --- John McCain and Mitt Romney. Neither candidate interests the evangelical segment of the republican party, in fact both are generally disliked by the this groups, McCain for undercutting blessed Bush and Romney for daring to be Mormon. There is only one name that will mobilize those people to vote for either candidate --- Hillary Clinton.
Additionally both candidates do well with moderates, while Hillary Clinton only polls well with the long-time Dem faithful and has the highest negative rating in the race.
This is a recipe for disaster. Obama on the otherhand is the darling of independents and the disenfranchised. If he beats Hillary the democratcic base falls in line behind him to give him the Dems 30% and a large portion of the independent vote ---say 20%. Now figuring that the evangelicals (say 10%)stay home or run their own candidate, the republicans are at best going to get 30% republican + 15% Indy. That is how you win vs. the republicans.
How can I say all of this? I am a regular voting, anti-Iraq war moderate with a strong liberal lean who probably will vote republican if Hillary is the Democratic candidate.
Posted by: Tobi | Jan 20, 2008 4:50:17 PM
The Clintons are brilliant! They figured out the media love affair with Obama. They relized that if Hillary calls Obama out on the his lack of expeeince, the media makes her a racist. So why not have Bill be the bad guy calling out Obama on a whole host of issues, so Obama and the media can keep brining up Obamas inexperience insted HRC. Obama will spend tomorrow defending himself against Bill Clinton, while Hillary will talk about the economy, ending the war, etc. The sad thing for the Republicans is that the Clintons are being nice to Obama, they will tear the Republican canidate to shreds. Polotics is war and war is ugly!! After the Democrats have complete control of the goverment, we can talk about change. The Clintons are the only ones who can deliver control.
Posted by: Gordo | Jan 20, 2008 4:50:59 PM
Here goes whiny again.When his wife goes after Hillary its great when Bill stands up for Hillary he whines about how is running against 2 people. He is her husband so what do you want him to do campaign for Obama? Dah!
Posted by: voter az | Jan 20, 2008 4:52:39 PM
Come on folks, this is a campaign not a tea party. And the fact is that Obama's rhetoric does not match the reality. He was a two year US Senator who won because he was running against Alan Keyes. As inspiring as his story is, he has a tremendous sense of entitlement that people (MSM, et al) are encouraging based on very little evidence. This is politics, and yes we need a skilled, seasoned politician. Contrary to what is being said about his lofty goals and integrity, Obama is indeed a politician (pandering comments about Reagan, Rezko association and give back of a additional $40,000 in contributions, support from Exelon, etc.) but he is a young and inexperienced one. We don't need a neophyte either in the White House or on the campaign trail.
Posted by: Louise Raymond | Jan 20, 2008 4:53:06 PM
Bill Clinton has made unsubstantiated claims, and attacked Obama for saying the same thing Hillary and he have said about Reagan. When the Clinton campaign was asked to prove voter intimidation in Nevada, they declined. They'll say and do whatever it takes to win, and this is one Democrat who won't vote for them in November.
Posted by: Drew | Jan 20, 2008 4:53:43 PM
It is true Bill Clinton is running for President again! Where has Hillary been while Bill Clinton has been fighting her battles? Ha. Ha. Ha. don't fall for Hillary saying she is the candidate of experience - this is THE biggest Clinton lie ever!!! She has padded the ol' resume! Get your facts straight. She was still in school 35 years ago!
Posted by: beth | Jan 20, 2008 4:53:53 PM
Obama actually has more elected experience than Clinton. Get the facts straight and don;t fall for Clinton lies! Hillary has padded the ol resume!
Posted by: beth | Jan 20, 2008 4:55:39 PM
AWWWWWWWWWW, sore loser. Goes to show your imaturity. Hillary has Bill, so what! You went and got Oprah, but that's ok. Give me a break!!! GO HILLARY!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Marge | Jan 20, 2008 4:56:58 PM
JKR, I love the letter! I almost wish it was a petition so I could sign it ;) There is no way on this green earth that the Clinton's have been entangled in so many legal snafu's and been innocent every single time. It's just not mathmatically probable. The Clinton tactics this campaign have done no justice to the political process. As a registered Independent, I wish Obama would have run as an Independent and distanced himself from the Democratic party this time around.
Posted by: Sally | Jan 20, 2008 4:57:05 PM
Whoa!! Rap. (post 4:47:39)I thought it was Hillary running for President. Are you saying that its really BILL since you listed all his accomplishments? (You forgot NAFTA and all the money and jobs it sent out of the coutry. And you also forgot 9/11--ever read the Commission report that blamed his administration for not doing anything about the errorist actions durng his administration?). But all that aside, if those two (Bill and Hill) win the nomination it will split the party, and your hero Bill will be responsible. Of course a spouse should support his wife/husband. But tirades with red face and fingerpointing are a bit too much. Reign him in Hillary, and if you can't, it says a lot about what your Presidency will be like.
Posted by: ABCforshort | Jan 20, 2008 4:57:08 PM
What a joke! MSNBC a part of the Republican media? Russert trying to help Obama? Did anyone see the Russert hour long interview with Obama where he went after him on ethics and lack of clarity on tough issues pre-Iowa caucus? The Clinton's argue that others are trying to convince us that a Hillary nomination will divide our nation. We don't even have to wait to find out if this is true. Since Obama won in Iowa, the Clinton's have been doing a pretty good job of dividing Democrats. A preview of things to come. I'm tired of this divisiveness. Those Clinton supporters who are accusing Obama of dirty tricks are blinded by their loyalty. Compare how Obama accepted defeat in New Hampshire, calling for a round of applause for Hillary at his own rally. After her loss in Iowa, Bill and Hillary's fangs came out, and she has revealed to me that this isn't about our country, it's about them. I don't understand how she's winning the female vote when her husband is doing all of the work for her. Republicans are in disarray, but if you want to see them unite behind a single candidate, give Hillary the nomination and watch what happens.
Posted by: Jorge | Jan 20, 2008 4:57:11 PM
So many ingnorant Clinton supporters and so little time. I wish you folks would get out there and do a little research. This man, Bill Clinton, lied and perjured himself when he was president. This man cheated on his wife and she hired people to strong arm the women that he cheated on her with to silence them. Do you know why? Do you care why? It wasn't because she loved little Bill, it was because she has planned on running for President for countless years. How dare anyone ruin her reputation! The sad thing is you are all still being Fooled. When will you start thinking for yourselves and stop allowing the media and the wealthy that control our country to make decisions for you. Please start thinking outside of the box...for the sake of this country and this world. I'd also recommend you educate yourself on other candidate's positions.. And btw, the Repubs are not voting for Barack so they can run against him, they are voting for Hillary because they KNOW they can beat her.
Posted by: SESSP | Jan 20, 2008 4:57:59 PM
Bill and Hillary have delivered consistent results for the American people. Obama has delivered nothing but an impossible dream of a cooperative and sunny GOP workingin unity with Democrats.
I'll trust Bill Clinton.
Posted by: Jason Weisberger | Jan 20, 2008 4:58:29 PM
Democrat, if we are looking at a Clinton/Obama ticket, forgets it. Obama has been very disrespectful to the formal President and a formal First Lady. The Republican Party will never let anyone disrespect Barbara Bush, Nancy Reagan, or republican formal First Lady regardless if they disagree with them. I think they would handle it in a more respect manner. If Clinton wins, our voices will not be heard once she gets into the White House because of our actions. We can disagree with the Clinton and support Obama while being respectful to the Bill and Hillary. If I was Hillary, I would not think about considering Obama as VP. You can not disrespect someone then ask for help. We are running around saying the Bill and Hillary Clinton has not done any things for people of color. I would look at Richardson since the Latino is supporting her. Again, in Obama speech today, Obama mentioned Bill’s comments ‘Fairly Tale”. I though we were over this, playing the race card.
Posted by: suzelee | Jan 20, 2008 4:58:37 PM
Hope there is a funiture manufacturer that makes an oval office chair big enough for Bill and Hill to sit in both at the same time.
Posted by: up stae NY | Jan 20, 2008 4:59:27 PM
This gat to do with how desparate Bill and Hillary want to WhiteHouse again. Sincerely, this country new new face and new energy. For the last twenty years, it has been the Clintons or the Bushes. I Americans have a great regard for Bill, but if he continue the lies against Obama, he may lose his creditability. He better play the gave of game an elder state man. He may think he is hurting Obama by the lies and think Americans are stubid, we know the truth. Let see what happen in South Carolina.
Posted by: David | Jan 20, 2008 5:00:18 PM
I can't understand why bill is getting so much tv time, and the other spouses, are rarely heard from, they are on the campaign trail, but they are almost never heard. It seems like there is something wrong with this picture. If she gets the Nod, Republicans you got my vote, so keep it up whatever you and bill are doing to destroy Obama, it's working.
Posted by: Rhonda | Jan 20, 2008 5:00:46 PM
The World is for Obama! Forget the Clintons. The World needs someone with a fresh new approach. The Politics of old just don't cut it!
OBAMA'08
Canada,Europe,Costa Rica, Mexico, Venezuela, Brazil, Africa, Mid East for OBAMA!!!!
Posted by: Cindy | Jan 20, 2008 5:01:06 PM
Dear Bill Clinton,
I'm sure you're aware that one of the last Iraq War Spending Bills had an interesting clause attached to it - the Federal minimum wage increase. Virtually every senator voted for it.
Why Barack doesn't bring up things like that baffles me.
Posted by: Matt Schlichting | Jan 20, 2008 5:01:13 PM
Obama is not the only politician to receive monies from Tony Rezko. There are many politicians from both parties who collected donations from Rezko, including Clinton and the current sitting President.
ILLINOIS FOR OBAMA
Posted by: A J | Jan 20, 2008 5:01:43 PM
concerning this article, it is an interesting chessmatch. Hillary is essentially using Bill as her vice president --- her attck dog. Obama is smart to directly challenge bill (not Hillary) in measured words. It begs the question who is the candidate? If he can obscure Hillary the candidate/the woman with the shadow of lying ex-president Bill Clinton, it magnifies her campaign negatives and removes what we have seen so far --- the public's willingness to overlook "clintonian tactics" because Hillary is fighting an uphill battle as a woman candidate.
Posted by: tobi | Jan 20, 2008 5:01:55 PM
I would have to agree with you Cindy. I am from Canada and we love Obama! My sister in England also loves Obama!
Go Obama go!!!!!
Posted by: Donna | Jan 20, 2008 5:02:50 PM
I'm on the fence this election and was an enthuisastic supporter of Bill Clinton in the past. Bill's behavior this election is one of the major factors that is driving me towards Obama. He needs to put a lid on it and let Hillary and Obama have their campaign moment. It looks pathetic and below his stature as a former President for him to be ranting the way he has.
Posted by: SFNathan | Jan 20, 2008 5:04:32 PM
I bet Obama gets his scrawny ass kicked by Bill Clinton. Obama is just a chisler.
Posted by: Docud bag | Jan 20, 2008 5:04:36 PM
As an undecided democrat, Obama is pushing me towards Clinton! If he thinks Bill is be unfair, wait untill the republicans start the smear campaign. I like Bill involved and if he is involved in Hillary's administration I will vote for her!!
Posted by: commish | Jan 20, 2008 5:05:41 PM
Interestingly foolish of Obama to open the door to what will come back to bite him, his RECORD!
Clinton was accurate stating Obama's actions (actually lack of action) vs. his stump speeches made as an outsider regarding the war!
Obama's record in Nevada when showed one of do as I say and not as I do when crying over the teachers lawsuit over the casino voting, laying blame on the Clinton's, yet not denounce the negative ad campaigns shows the reality of the man!
Posted by: me | Jan 20, 2008 5:06:08 PM
The Clintons truly don't know how to handle Obama! He has nothing to hide. That is why they have sunk so low and have resulted to lies and unfair attacks. They are baffled. I just hope American's can see through this like we Canadians. It is plain and simple. Don't be fools again. Obama truly is your best hope for postive change!
Toronto,Canada for Obama!!!!!
Posted by: Jeffrey | Jan 20, 2008 5:07:48 PM
I wish Bill Clinton would keep his snout out of this election. He had his shot. Let others who might bring fresh blood in for a chance. He played footsie with the corpies and the Republicans and contributed to the busting bubble we have today by letting Wall Street run on a greed rampage. He wasn't as bad as Bush about letting pig-rich Americans rake in windfall profits at the rest of us's expense, but almost. He put poor people out in the street with his failed policies and didn't do much for anyone except help push to balance the budget. That much was good. But he should stay out and keep his darned hands to himself.
Posted by: JL | Jan 20, 2008 5:08:41 PM
I was a huge bill Clinton fan for years and backed him no matter what...BUT I am sick of watching him on the campaign trail, Im sick of watching him act like he knows everything, and I am sick of Hillary sending him out to attack Obama and basically lie while she sits back away from the fray. Ive had it with both of them and would NEVER vote for her now. Shes is running for President NOT him. I will vote for Obama if given the chance..If not I hope her campaign crashes and burns in the general! Signed life long democrat.
Posted by: Scott Diosy | Jan 20, 2008 5:08:50 PM
Pickels started this anyway. Michelle "keep your house in order" Obama and Elizabeth Edwards can swipe at Hillary all they want and in the medias eyes they are supportive wifes. Bill supports his wife and the media makes her out to be weak and him to be crazy. The Obamas can play the race card and no one says anything, Bill Clinton call Obama out for being a phony and the Clintons are racists?
Posted by: Gordo | Jan 20, 2008 5:08:54 PM
Obama or Clinton? Who cares!! Either one is better than the Republican control freaks who are running!
Posted by: Jimmy Jenius | Jan 20, 2008 5:09:34 PM
If Hilary is nominated, I will vote for the GOP candidate in Nov
Posted by: Ed | Jan 20, 2008 5:10:33 PM
Go Obama you just got my vote!!!
Posted by: first time voter | Jan 20, 2008 5:11:25 PM
If Hillary Clinton is elected president and commander-in-chief, let's get real -guess who will be calling the shots.
Posted by: cliff | Jan 20, 2008 5:11:33 PM
This is a sign of Obama's "better" judgement? He challenges the best politician in our time to a straight-up, face-to-face fight?
Obama reminds me of a rookie gun-slinger who calls Marshall Dillon out into the streets of Dodge for a duel. I expect the same result.
Posted by: richard | Jan 20, 2008 5:12:54 PM
Bill Clinton wants to be revered like a former president and head of the democratic party but behaves like a gutter political hack. Therefore, he should be treated like the lying snake he is.
Posted by: Unpresidential Bill Clinton | Jan 20, 2008 5:13:09 PM
I guess a woman isn't ready to become President. At least not this woman. She needs a man, a former President no less, to win and I must assume to be co-president. Too bad really. how does that make all you women out there feel?
Posted by: Led Zappa | Jan 20, 2008 5:13:31 PM
It's getting more and more obvious that the corporate media are backing Obama. Bill Bennett is the latest neocon to stink up the airways with Obamapraise. Even some of us progressives are starting to get wise. The first dirtytrick of the '08 election is to game the nomination of the democrats so we run a young black male against their serious, experienced white man. Anyone but Huckabee would win, and if Huckabee runs against Obama, Bloomberg will probably go for it.
But these guys are so devious they can't lose. Even if Obama doesn't make it, if they can piss off African Americans against the Clintons, they will surpress their turnout in the November election.
Posted by: greg brooklyn NY | Jan 20, 2008 5:13:52 PM
All one has to do is look at the clip. Obama said that Reagan was able to bring about ideas and change. He did not say they were the BEST ideas and the right change. Then Hillary and Bill jump up and say that he is saying that he had the best ideas. SIMPLY NOT TRUE and can be proven by looking at the tapes. YouTube and online videos prove them wrong. It is harder to lie when people can bring up the audio and video of EXACTLY what was said. I am tired of hearing about the economy under Clinton. He went for NAFTA, and it is now causing problems. He planted those seeds! More could have been done against terrorism under Clinton, but he was busy chasing skirts. He should be ashamed to call anything a "fairy tale" after denying having sex with "that woman" and arguing about the meanings of words to cover his lies. If you don't think Obama has addressed the issues, then you haven't gone to his site and done the homework; he clearly has and also has more elected years of experience than Hillary. He is trying to be a gentleman and not knock that down, but the Republicans are just waiting to do so.
Posted by: Lisa Burns | Jan 20, 2008 5:15:23 PM
Democrats don't be foolish. We have an opportunity never seen before in history,to make needed changes in our country rapidly.We have an opportunity to have absolutely the mastermind to make the changes we need become reality (Bill Clinton)to serve for us,as he always has,in addition to his very talented wife. In the evil background you will read articles from those Republicans who hate the Clintons not for their unbelievable accomplishments,but because they are jealous to the point of hatred because they were so embarrassed by Bill. Clintons were a light in the darkness for the middleclass in the 90's.What they did accomplish,which was miraculous,was performed against all odds billions of dollars against them etc. etc. etc. Hillary and Bill and Barack together is a dream come true. Don't fall for articles trying to distort your thinking. They want us to fall for their slant and split us up. A vote for Hillary is a vote for Bill as a team with his wife to accomplish far more vthan she alone or Barack alone could ever achieve. It is normal and positive for a loving husband to do all in his power to help his wife. It is not normal to distort that fact. We all want the most power against the special interests as possible, and Bill as a extremely "humble"team member is our secret weapon as he has always been. History is our proof.
Posted by: frank mattison | Jan 20, 2008 5:15:30 PM
Hillary Clinton was due to return $850,000 in campaign funds bundled through Norman Hsu - who is indicted on defrauding inverstors of $60 million and she was named
Obama's campaign accepted third party donations of $10.0 and is not named in any lawsuit
Neither is great but plse people -- lets be clear here
Bill Clinton negotiated the deal for Magic Johnson and Calvin Butts for land in Harlem -- goes back to 1997 -- and Magic is in SC campaigning for Hillary and today Butts endorses her
The Clintons may have started out with high ideals and no money but figured out real fast -- it's much better with MONEY
WHO MAKES $100,000 IN ONE DAY ON CATTLE FUTURES WITH NO MARKET EXPERIENCE?
Hillary Clinton!
Can we move on --
Posted by: winnie | Jan 20, 2008 5:16:32 PM
Polls show Hillary will win the Democratic nomination. And women, especially those unhappily married to republican control freak husbands, will elect her President (if the election is not hacked again).
Posted by: Jimmy Jenius | Jan 20, 2008 5:17:19 PM
How can anyone be surprised that Bill Clinton lies no matter who it hurts, including his party? He was impeached for lying. Moments with Monica were more important to him than respect for the office, his wife, or anyone else. And HIllary stayed with him, a sign that his being out of control does not bother her that much. What part of dysfunctional power trigger so much amnesia? Here comes more soap opera and still no solutions.
Bush Clinton Bush Cl save us while you can.



