- Chris Hill Meets with North Koreans
- Why Americans Weren't Warned of Mumbai Attacks
- Mukasey Showcases Humor in Recalling Speech Collapse
- Bushes Planning a Move to Dallas
- Senate Dems Won't Reach 60
- Obama Meeting Mystery Solved
- Gates Says His Commitment to Obama is 'Open-Ended'
- Condi Rice Plays for the Queen
- White House Christmas Tree Arrives
- Specter Prepared for 2010 if Opponent is Chris Matthews or Not
- Bush Calls Troops on Thanksgiving
- Bush Calls Indian Prime Minister
- Russian President Gets Red Carpet Treatment From Venezuelan Leader
- Russian President Gets Red Carpet Treatment From Venezuelan Leader
- Bush Bails Out Birds: Pardons Pumpkin and Pecan
- Ballotwatch
- Biden, Joe
- Bush, George W.
- Clinton, Bill
- Clinton, Hillary
- Dodd, Chris
- Edwards, John
- Giuliani, Rudy
- Gravel, Mike
- Huckabee, Mike
- Hunter, Duncan
- Inauguration
- Kucinich, Dennis
- McCain, John
- Obama, Barack
- Palin, Sarah
- Paul, Ron
- Richardson, Bill
- Romney, Mitt
- Tancredo, Tom
- Thompson, Fred
- Veepstakes
- Vote 2008: Democrats
- Vote 2008: Republicans
- Washington
- White House
« Previous | Main | Next »
Bill Clinton: Don't 'Overly Parse' McCain Request to Delay Debate
September 25, 2008 8:26 AM
ABC News' Nitya Venkataraman Reports: Former President Bill Clinton defended Sen. John McCain's request to delay the first presidential debate, saying McCain did it in "good faith" and pushed organizers to reserve time for economy talk during the debate if the Friday plans move forward.
Appearing on Good Morning America Thursday, Clinton told ABC News' Chris Cuomo that McCain's push to postpone the debate would only be a good political move if both candidates agreed. McCain announced on Wednesday that he would "suspend" his presidential campaign to come to Washington to help negotiate a financial bailout bill
"We know he didn't do it because he's afraid because Sen. McCain wanted more debates," Clinton said, adding that he was "encouraged" by the joint statement from McCain and Sen. Barack Obama.
"You can put it off a few days the problem is it's hard to reschedule those things," Clinton said, "I presume he did that in good faith since I know he wanted -- I remember he asked for more debates to go all around the country and so I don't think we ought to overly parse that."
If the debate moves forward as planned for Friday night, Clinton says "they should be able to talk about this some of the debate because it is a security issue."
The former president thought Bush's address Wednesday night on the economic crisis had a "positive reaction".
"I thought it was the clearest statement of why we're in the fix we're in, at least what the nature of it is and why some national action is needed," Clinton said.
He said that both Democrats and Republicans "should move as quickly as they can" on the president's economic rescue plan but that both parties "want to know exactly how this $700 billion is going to be invested..to stabilize the system."
President Bush's bipartisan meeting on the economic crisis will take place at 4pm at the White House, both Obama and McCain will be in attendance.
September 25, 2008 in Clinton, Bill, McCain, John, Obama, Barack, Vote 2008: Democrats, Vote 2008: Republicans, Washington, White House | Permalink | User Comments (1387)
You go Bill. payback is a beetch. little barry wants to call people racist.
Posted by: geevill | Sep 25, 2008 8:47:39 AM
John McCain is showing leadership while Obama follows. John McCain is right to return to Washington while Obama and the news media only think of what they need. Obama will probably flip again like a fish out of water. Yes, no, maybe, it is above my pay grade, go to Mississippi, go to Washington, no to debates, and yes to debates NOW. Obama will say anything to be President.
The only things the news media hounds have are the worthless polls. People look at the polls as something of value. The polls are nothing more than misaligned statistics that have no value. The news media claims a small error margin and that is a lie. In reality, there is a 55% or better error margin.
"There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics" - Benjamin Disraeli.
Satan delights equally in statistics and in quoting scripture - HG Wells
Wharton: The Use - and Misuse - of Statistics: How and Why Numbers Are So Easily Manipulated.
So much for Obama and the polls.
Posted by: Judge | Sep 25, 2008 8:48:07 AM
It's nice to see Clinton being non-partisan on this issue. I personally think we need all hands on deck in the Congress.
Posted by: Sara | Sep 25, 2008 8:48:08 AM
Hee hee hee! Clinton is loving this; now he's observing the Jewish holidays to avoiding shilling for Nobama. Hilarious.
Posted by: Paul | Sep 25, 2008 8:48:24 AM
Clinton wants Obama to lose, pure and simple.
Posted by: Reason | Sep 25, 2008 8:48:37 AM
Bill Clinton continues to show his statesman-like "bipartisianship" 40 days before an historic and very close election. The support of the Clintons has been tepid and perfuntory at best. It will be remembered.
Posted by: Donatella | Sep 25, 2008 8:48:43 AM
No way President Clinton. The is McCain playing games with the ultimate goal of moving the first presidential debate into the vp debate. He is trying to push the vp debate past the oct 15th date regarding main in votes because Palin's approval ratings are dropping, and he is trying to put a stop to this decrease in Palin's ratings from sinking faster in case she flops vs Biden. I hope that America can see through the latest scheme that McCain is rolling out.
Posted by: PA voter | Sep 25, 2008 8:48:58 AM
Come on Bill, just call Obama a big N word and get on with campaigning for McCain. If you think this won't be remembered in 2012 your an idiot.
Posted by: EMJ | Sep 25, 2008 8:48:58 AM
Where is Obama's race card playing surroge John Conyers now?
Posted by: geevill | Sep 25, 2008 8:50:09 AM
Hey Bill, you're still a Democrat right. So I see you're backing McCain so Barack will lose and Hill can run in 2012. Go crawl in a hole.
Posted by: D King | Sep 25, 2008 8:50:28 AM
Clinton…Confess that the economic mess is yours?
Democrat Rep. Barney Frank, chairman of the House of Representatives Financial Services Committee is pushing the financial crisis on President Bush. Democrats blame the crisis largely on the failure of Bush to regulate the financial industry adequately. Where was Barney Frank during the developing financial crisis? He is chairman of the House of Representatives Financial Services Committee. It is apparent that Frank does not know how to communicate with President Bush.
Face it Democrats, the Clinton administration was pushing Fannie and
her brother Freddie Mac to buy more mortgages from low-income
households. The Clinton-era corruption, combined with unprecedented catering to affordable housing lobbyists, resulted in today's nationalization of both Fannie and Freddie, a move that is could cost taxpayers tens of billions of dollars.
In addition, the worst is far from over…. By the time it is, we will all be paying for Clinton's social experiment, one that Obama hopes to trump with a completely new round of meddling in the housing and jobs markets. In fact, the social experiment Obama has planned could dwarf both the Great Society and New Deal in size and scope.
There is a political root cause to this mess that we ignore at our peril. If we blame the wrong culprits, we will learn the wrong lessons. In addition, taxpayers will be on the hook for even larger bailouts down the road.
However, the government-can-do-no-wrong crowd just does not get it. They will not acknowledge the law of unintended consequences from well- meaning, if misguided, acts.
Obama and Democrats on the Hill think even more regulation and more interference in the market will solve the problem their policies helped create. For now, unarmed by the historic record, conventional wisdom is buying into their blame-business-first rhetoric and bigger- government solutions.
While government arguably has a role in helping low-income folks buy a home, Clinton went overboard by strong-arming lenders with tougher and tougher regulations, which only led to lenders taking on hundreds of billions in sub prime bilge.
Market failure? Hardly. Once again, this crisis has government's fingerprints all over it.
So, blame anyone you want. The facts are in the public records for anyone to reference. Should the Democrats win, look forward to the beginning of a greatest economic depression of the United States of America.
Economic Depressions of the United States. 1807 - 1814. 1837 - 1844.
1873 - 1879.1893 - 1898. 1929 - 1941. 2010 - ?.
Posted by: Judge | Sep 25, 2008 8:50:40 AM
Bill Clinton has no credibility, and everyday he opens his smelly mouth, he makes himself look like a bigger fool. Everybody in America knows that John McCain is playing politics with this issue and the polls will reflect it next week. Everybody knows this. Bill Clinton, the most dishonest politician in America, cannot bail McCain on this idiot move.
Posted by: Kevin | Sep 25, 2008 8:51:14 AM
Bottom line: McCain is not on ONE single committee that decides the fate of the bailout. Nor do the committees meet at 8/9 pm on Friday night when the debates happen.
Posted by: Daniel | Sep 25, 2008 8:53:11 AM
it is clear to me that bill clinton sees obama for what he is, just a bunch of talk. regardless of party, bill clinton knows that mccain is made of substance and wants improvement. i was not a bill clinton supporter, but i have alot of respect for these recent comments regarding mccain. bill clinton obviously sees the need for congress to take action and is in full support of mccain's efforts.
Posted by: pete from florida | Sep 25, 2008 8:53:16 AM
Love ya Bill
People who remember the good economic times of the Clinton years would be well worth thinking that the Democratic party is hijacked by the move on, left wing, pelosi, reed, Obama, Axelrod crowd. They will only bring disaster to this country.
Posted by: Zig, | Sep 25, 2008 8:53:17 AM
John McCain is right. Fire Chairman Cox, head of the SEC.
I have bought and sold stocks since 1965. I shorted stocks from time to time, covered the stock and never were there any concerns with the market. Then, naked shorts and hedge funds came along and the market was for the big boys. The naked short selling destroyed some companies by driving the stock to essentially no value. A stock needs investors that trust the company and its stock. No one can trust a company when the stock drops and finally sells for 10 cent in the pink sheets.
There are companies that went bust and the naked shorts never did cover the stock. The hedge funds walked away with profits. Ex-hedge fund manager Jim Cramer of thestreet.com told the story of hedge funds. He never admitted to doing any wrong, but as he said, a hedge fund manger could drive a stock to nothing.
Chairman Cox knew of the naked shorts, but did not give much concern to the practice of selling a stock you did not own and did not cover. The big boys ignore the three-day rule. Chairmen Cox is a do nothing chairman that only has concerns for the hedge funds and the money he can earn.
Now, the hedge funds managers are crying fowl. How can we make money by trying to predict the market? Well, that is how it is ever since the beginning of Wall Street under a Buttonwood Tree.
John McCain had nothing to do with this financial crisis. Look to Chairman Cox, hedge fund managers and President Clinton‘s regulation for lenders. That is where you will find the root of the problem of today’s financial crisis.
Posted by: Judge | Sep 25, 2008 8:53:24 AM
Bill Clinton has no credibility? Well at least he won the "Bubba" vote twice. The votes Hillary won in the primaries. PUMA!
Posted by: geevill | Sep 25, 2008 8:54:17 AM
I voted for Bill Clinton twice and it sickens me to see his face on tv now. The republicans were dead on about him. He is an arrogant, egotistical, selfish, self destructive MANIAC!
We are watching Bill and this will never be forgotten. Your legacy is toast.
Posted by: tmill | Sep 25, 2008 8:54:20 AM
Why not just have the entire debate be about economics?
Of course, the debates probably won't matter much since about 80% of the electorate makes up their minds as soon as they see the little "R" or "D" on the ballot. Everybody starts with their preconceived notions of what's right and never budge off that position no matter what the evidence shows (because they never look for that evidence).
Posted by: Bill | Sep 25, 2008 8:55:06 AM
EVERY time I come to this site there is such an obvious slant by ABC showing they want Mccain, not Obama. Just scroll back uo and look at the story titles on the left of your screen. See the one that says Laura Bush said Palin is a quick study? Actually the more important statement Laura Bush made was that Palin does not have enough foriegn policy experience. That is what the real headline should be but ABC News, barely hidden in their support of McCain turns the story around. ABC News you are about as fair and balanced as Fox news.
Posted by: EMJ | Sep 25, 2008 8:55:06 AM
I admire him for defending McCain on this. But how different would his tone be if Hill was the nominee?
Posted by: Blu State | Sep 25, 2008 8:55:06 AM
Empty Suit Obama will forget all the stuff he memorized. That is why he wants the debate to move on.
Liberals & Liberals Media are telling McCain is playing politics.
Country First. McCain is not afraid of this kid Obama, In fact He asked him to come for 10 townhall meeting.
Obama Said, I will debate anywhere anytime, but nothing happend.
Posted by: adam | Sep 25, 2008 8:55:13 AM
Bill Clintion is saying the right things. As a former President he knows what needs to be said and when to say it. McCain is putting the people of his state and our country first. Unlike our Senator from Illinois who is out there raising money
Posted by: Randy | Sep 25, 2008 8:55:21 AM
Reason: Of course the Clinto's want Obama to lose and I don't blame them. I want him to lose and even get out of the senate someday. Let him go back to his house on the southside of Chicago where he belongs. McCain did the right thing. Obama doesn't care about this country and never did. He is as anti-american as can be. This generation of fools better wake up. We are in a very bad crisis and Obama is only thinking of himself. He doesn't deserve to be president of this country. World leaders would be telling him what to do.
Posted by: Mariann Pepitone | Sep 25, 2008 8:55:49 AM
How soon before the far left lunatic liberals start calling Clinton a traitor to their party? That only will show you they're more interested in winning the presidency at all costs then fixing problems now.
Posted by: Tony | Sep 25, 2008 8:56:17 AM
Lol America is doomed, even with this bail out you will see the crisis get worse in november. Obama will win and nothing will change because the real change has to come from the culture and the baby boomers have to allow the new generation to take hold and define Americas future. Bailing the establishment does nothing for anyone. I say let it fall let the chips fall where they, at least the world will no longer face a personal depression a spiritual bankruptcy maybe we will get that great war so the character that lies dormant in all of us shiines through. Viva la revolucion!
Posted by: David Vida | Sep 25, 2008 8:57:29 AM
Just like the polls show, McCain is associated with action/leadership and Obama talks alot and does little . Even when Obama has time to make a deliberate decision, he screws it up....e.g. not picking Hillary as VP. What happens when Hussain has to make a snap national security decision? There is no second chance on those type of issues....oops, they just nuked NY, maybe I was wrong to pander the Iranians.
Why should Bill help B Hussain Obama? The Clintons would rather Hillary run in 4 years than have to wait for 8. The Clintons are political animals and will not do something that is not in their own best interest.
McCain in 08, Palin in 12 and 16!
Posted by: Joel | Sep 25, 2008 8:57:38 AM
Bill Clinton continues to demonstrate why former Presidents should stay out of the fray of current elections.
And people, McCain and Obama returning to Washington as sitting Senators makes ZERO difference until they are required for a final vote. Neither of them are on the Senate Committees who are charged with crafting the legislation to move the Administration's plan from an idea into law, so neither of them will have an active seat at the negotiating table. McCain's ploy is just that - a ploy to distract people and call attention to himself and whatever maverick or leader or reformer image he wants to portray. Frankly it is a sad attempt at leadership.
Posted by: JB | Sep 25, 2008 8:57:39 AM
Bill....you are a disgrace to the Dem Pary. You need stand up as a Dem and stop defending McCain...Or become a Rep...
Posted by: newvoter | Sep 25, 2008 8:57:46 AM
Everyone does NOT know this. I know that Obama is playing politics with this while Sen. McCain is DOING HIS JOB as elected Senator rather than shirking his responsibilities like NObama does all the time. McCain shows some leadership and NObama supporters knee-jerk to the farthest left wing conspiracy theory. Here's a tip - drop the tin-foil hats and maybe use your brains.
Posted by: Cameron | Sep 25, 2008 8:58:00 AM
Bill is still angry that his wife will not bring him back to the Whitehouse.He wanted Hillary to be "President" so that "psychologically" he could clean himself from the semen he left behind in the supply room.
Posted by: e | Sep 25, 2008 8:58:20 AM
The Obama supporters posting here are bitter, bitter, bitter.
Posted by: Carl | Sep 25, 2008 8:58:22 AM
Everyone knows McCain will wipe the floor with Obama in a debate - McCain proposed 11 other debates and Obama said no to every one.
McCain focusing on the financial meltdown shows leadership - Obama wants to make it all about him.
Posted by: DK | Sep 25, 2008 8:58:28 AM
Personally, I think it's a good idea for them both to get back to work. That's what we're paying them for!
Posted by: doc | Sep 25, 2008 8:58:37 AM
McCain doesn't understand the Economy!
What is he going to Washington to do?
Pressure bust pipes, and the pressure is busting the McCain campaign.
Posted by: r-dub | Sep 25, 2008 8:58:39 AM
Hey Kevin, I'm a well educated, lip stick mom, and I certainly don't know that "McCain is playing politics". From where I'm sitting it looks like McCain is trying to do his job. The one he is currently getting paid for. The one where he has a responsibility to represent those who elected him. Obama on the other hand just wants to carry on with his Presidential candidacy. So you tell me, which one is doing "politics as usual"? The guy who wants to do his job, or the guy who wants to "politic" for a promotion...
Posted by: Frustrated | Sep 25, 2008 8:58:41 AM
It might be political but this is also the most pressing issue that the US has had in years. John McCain is correct in getting back to DC to fix this issue while Nobama sits with his hands under his ass. You really think Obama can fix this economy by raising taxes....kiss you money goodbye if he wins. Tax and Spend, Tax and Spend.....even the top economists say his economic plan will be disasterous for America. Tax cut for 90% of america my butt....read the fine print liberals. The US is not a Socialist Country, if you want that, why dont you move to Russia and see how you like it.
Posted by: The real Kevin | Sep 25, 2008 8:59:19 AM
adam: Obama can debate anytime anywhere but he is a loser on debates. He lost every one of them including the interview at the forum. He wants the public to think he is smarter than McCain. That's a laugh in itself. And I also heard that the 9 points added to his percentage is a bogus. The telephone calls were to blacks not whites and it was stated on Rush's program yesterday. I had a feeling that his percentage didn't go up. They are running neck to neck in the National polls. The networks are all for Obama but they are going to get fooled in this election.
Posted by: Mariann Pepitone | Sep 25, 2008 8:59:56 AM
Joel....OMG you want Palin in? OMG...
She is a witch hunting, radical, power crazy soocer mom!!!
Get a life....She definately hasn't gotten the female vote.
Posted by: formerhillary | Sep 25, 2008 9:00:07 AM
Clinton is as transparent as they come. The media should ask him about his duplicity in our current crisis by signing the Republican bill to deregulate the banking industry. Also, it's clear he is aiming for Hillary '12
Posted by: Liz | Sep 25, 2008 9:00:47 AM
The only person playing politics here is Obambi who wants to flitter around the country pontificating about hope and change instead of actually effecting it.
Obambi was also floating around the country marketing his book in 2005-2006 when Congress needed leadership to get Fannie Mae regulation through.
The guy doesn't want to actually work, he just want to make speeches.
Posted by: JAZ | Sep 25, 2008 9:00:48 AM
The Clintons better be careful because 18 million votes are not enough to win the election in 2012.
We all know its Hillary's fault that Obama isnt winning as big as he should with her fake sexism BS and trying to re-write the rules on FL and MI...If Obama loses the CLINTONS ARE DONE.
They are nothing without us.
Posted by: Becky | Sep 25, 2008 9:00:50 AM
Um guys, the red thing is moving towards the green thing, and I think the green thing is us. Best ditch politics for some reval quick. Or can BO do anything but?
Posted by: NoBamanik | Sep 25, 2008 9:00:53 AM
Marianne....said:
The networks are all for Obama.
Have you watched Fox lately?
Posted by: newkid | Sep 25, 2008 9:01:37 AM
It's so obvious that he wants McCain to win. Who can blame him? This will give his "wife" time to get ready for 2012. After all these years, he's still slick willy!
Posted by: Chris | Sep 25, 2008 9:01:47 AM
Everyone knows McCain is not afraid to debate Obama.
Obama is the one who's been studying like a college kid for the debate. McCain could stay in Washington all day today and tomorrow and then fly down to Mississippi and STILL mop the floor with Obama on foreign policy and national security.
How can you even compare McCain's decision to return to the Senate and DO HIS JOB, while Obama's response is just call me if you need me...
Little did he know that President Bush would call him on it................
Posted by: Lee | Sep 25, 2008 9:01:52 AM
Clinton is one of the most brilliant politicians of our time. The arrogant, whining Obama made a big mistake in calling him a racist, and Obama will now pay the price.
Posted by: tina | Sep 25, 2008 9:02:19 AM
The debate is on pure and simple.McCain's move reminds me of another derailment of 2000 election decision by the supreme court.
Posted by: Nana Egyir | Sep 25, 2008 9:02:29 AM
''These two entities -- Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac -- are not facing any kind of financial crisis,'' said Representative Barney Frank of
Massachusetts, the ranking Democrat on the Financial Services Committee. ''The more people exaggerate these problems, the more pressure there is on these companies, the less we will see in terms of affordable housing.''
NY Times Article - September 11, 2003
Frank was speaking out against a new and stronger form of oversight for Fannie Mae - then headed by Clinton appointee Franklin Raines - who lated resigned in disgrace under an accounting fraud scandal. Democrats fought reform of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac until it was too late - and the voting public will know this before the election.
Posted by: Michigan Jim | Sep 25, 2008 9:03:08 AM
Becky...RIGHT ON. I personally would NEVER vote for either of them again...
Posted by: formerhillary | Sep 25, 2008 9:03:15 AM
After reviewing the many Obama "associations" with radical left-wing people and organizations, it might appear that the current economic crisis is a positive factor in Obama's overall quest to change the US financial system into a more socialist style of government. It's no wonder he won't cooperate.
Posted by: Bob in Tampa | Sep 25, 2008 9:03:31 AM
Gee, some of you Obamaphiles are surprised Bill Clinton isn't coming out guns blazing for Obama?
That's what happens when you call people RACIST and tarnish their years of good works in order to get nominated.
Bunch of clowns, the lot of you.
Posted by: WestPalm2008 | Sep 25, 2008 9:03:34 AM
Mr Bill. , .
Thank you for your support. .
Even though we all know you think that the Dishonorable Borat Husain 0-Bama is a “old style Chicago Thug” ..
WE all no you reasons for coming out for the Honorable Senator John McCain
,,,,,,But.,,,,.,,,,I regress…..
SO at that……Thank you For Supporting One of the Greatest Political In Presidential History.
I was a backer of first of The Honorable Senator Fred D. Thompson we think alike. Next I backed Governor Mitt Romney because we think similarly. Then I excepted the leadership of the Honorable Senator John McCain because of his work Ethic. Now the Senator and I do not have all the same basic view, but at least he has a resume. ..
Now, look The senator knows that the issue before Washington is the number one issue on at least 73 percent of minds of this great country. .
Senetor McCain Said,,,,,”I need to go to Washington to do the job that americans are paying me to do. .
His Majesty Borat Husain 0-Bama feels that his constituants what him to get his votes in order and prepare for the debate of his life……………hmmmmmmMMMMMMMM…….
Who is looking like the one that should be running this great shinning city on the hill we call America. ,,,Libs?
Posted by: derrek michigan | Sep 25, 2008 9:04:29 AM
Bill understands McCain - they are both win at all costs = damn the county. Let's not forget McCain's joke about Bill's daughter being ugly. Threw her under the bus. If not for Bill's help in Hillary's campaign - she might have won. They are both arrogant beyond words.
Posted by: Sue from KC | Sep 25, 2008 9:05:07 AM
How can you even compare McCain's decision to return to the Senate and DO HIS JOB, while Obama's response is just call me if you need me...
======================================
YOU ARE AN IDIOT! NEITHER MCCAIN OR OBAMA ARE ON THE COMMITTEE AND IT HASNT GONE TO THE FULL SENATE YET....YOU NEED TO GO BACK TO CIVICS LESSONS MORON.
WE ALL KNOW THIS IS A POLITICAL STUNT TO SAVE MCCAIN CAMPAIGN...HAVENT YOU LEARNED BY NOW THAT THE TRUTH IS OPPOSITE OF WHAT THEY SAY?
Posted by: TROLL HUNTER | Sep 25, 2008 9:05:12 AM
I'm a conservative...and reading this story makes me squint my eyes and mumble to myself "What're you up to, Bill?"
Posted by: Victor Heck | Sep 25, 2008 9:06:21 AM
Lindsey Graham speaks to Fox that Americans needs this, package to go through. Yet all the Republicans, including McCain, were against the bill. So This means according to Lindsey Graham, The Republicans were wrong? All last week they stalled and said they didn't want the Bailout, now this morning, It was Declared it has to go thru. Curious. But Bush did say the Republicans must get this Bill to Pass. Will McCain listen to Bush? Finally, Bush is telling McCain to make it so. Will Bush in a Dress listen. McCain should have listened to America and Obama to begin with. Thank you Bush( for once, you made someone listen)
Posted by: historyforgotten | Sep 25, 2008 9:06:22 AM
Aw, little Bill is still angry. Poor little, Bill. He has to be a traitor to get anyone to listen to him. Or maybe, he really is a bit racist.
Posted by: Dave | Sep 25, 2008 9:06:44 AM
Michigan...Obama wasn't in the US Senate until 2005. You cannot blame him for this mess............BUT MCCAIN SURE WAS...and he vote FOR de-regulation...
Posted by: thetruth | Sep 25, 2008 9:07:10 AM
This McCain move will turn out to be the most brilliant move in political history.
As a former Hillary supporter, I am now in the McCain camp without hesitation.
We had a scheduled block party last night and our formerly mostly democratic block in Central Florida has turned to mostly republican.
The tide is turning and Obama better think of a clear response soon.
Posted by: Shirley Lobers | Sep 25, 2008 9:07:21 AM
I don't think this was a political move by McCain. He basically feels that getting this bailout completed (and averting a depression) is more important than which candidate gets elected. He could well be right.
Remember that last summer he was the only Republican candidate calling for a troop surge in Iraq. That was not "polically smart" at the time, but he stuck with his convictions.
Posted by: Bob | Sep 25, 2008 9:07:28 AM
I don't think this was a political move by McCain. He basically feels that getting this bailout completed (and averting a depression) is more important than which candidate gets elected. He could well be right.
Remember that last summer he was the only Republican candidate calling for a troop surge in Iraq. That was not "polically smart" at the time, but he stuck with his convictions.
Posted by: Bob | Sep 25, 2008 9:07:30 AM
In a world exclusive The NATIONAL ENQUIRER names GOP VP Candidate Sarah Palin's secret lover!
No less than three members of the man’s family including one by sworn affidavit have claimed that Sarah Palin engaged in an extramarital affair with husband Todd’s former business partner, Brad Hanson.
These sources have named Hanson as Palin’s secret love, and say their affair nearly wrecked both their marriages.
Hanson owned a snowmobile dealership with Palin’s husband Todd, who immediately dissolved the partnership after he heard stories about the affair, which occurred around 1996, according to the sources. At the time, Palin was mayor of Wasilla.
Palin has vehemently denied cheating on her husband, and Hanson insisted to The NATIONAL ENQUIRER that he was never romantically involved with the 44-year-old Republican vice presidential candidate.
However, Hanson family insider, Jim Burdett, has gone on the record and passed a rigorous polygraph test, revealing details of the affair to The NATIONAL ENQUIRER in a world exclusive interview.
Burdett is a former brother-in-law of Hanson’s estranged wife Carolyn's brother, Craig Batton, and still speaks with many family members.
“I’ve known about Brad having had an affair for a long time, but it wasn’t until just recently that I learned his affair was with Sarah Palin,” Burdett told The NATIONAL ENQUIRER.
“Sarah was elected mayor of Wasilla, Brad became a city council member in the nearby town of Palmer, and they started an affair.
“Todd found out about the affair and was so mad he broke up their partnership at the snowmobile dealership,” Burdett claimed.
Another source, who preferred to remain anonymous for fear of repercussions, provided The NATIONAL ENQUIRER with a sworn affidavit attesting to the Palin-Hanson story.
“Todd was away on business a lot and Sarah felt lonely. Brad was a good listener, and Sarah talked to him at length. Eventually, she realized she was falling in love with him,” one insider divulged.
“When Todd got back from one of his trips, Sarah told him that she had begun to have feelings for Brad.”
For the full story and exclusive details of the shocking allegations of Sarah Palin’s affair pick up the latest issue of the NATIONAL ENQUIRER!
Posted by: rightwing | Sep 25, 2008 9:07:33 AM
TROLL HUNTER:
So, in other words, Obama was REALLY saying: "Don't call me, you don't need me, I'm busy trying to get elected"??
Posted by: Lee | Sep 25, 2008 9:07:43 AM
Finally, Mr. Clinton is showing the style and grace that one would expect of a former president.
Posted by: Dan, St. Louis | Sep 25, 2008 9:07:48 AM
I would prefer Obama/McCain to stay out of the main action of the congressional negotiations because of the unique pressures they bring to the situation. I think the joint statement is just about right, and is all they should do.
Clinton has come out with a bunch of pro-McCain statements lately, almost one a day. Now you know why Hillary is not on the ticket -- because she brings the Bill baggage with her. As a Republican/Independent, the more McCain associates with Clinton (this crisis is so big that McCain wants to cancel a Presidential debate BUT NOT an appearance before the Clinton Global Initiative? WTF?) and Bush, the more I think of him as a wolf in sheep's clothing.
Also, I think it is very damaging for McCain to keep taking all these impulsive "game changer" steps. I do not feel that he has a steady hand and I am getting very uncomfortable that his #2 is incapable of holding her own.
Posted by: pegster | Sep 25, 2008 9:08:05 AM
Hey Troll Hunter....Than why did President Bush call them to DC to discuss the crisis. Its not who is on the committee's, Its getting everyone together to fix the problem. Your an idiot!!!!
Posted by: Kevin | Sep 25, 2008 9:08:10 AM
Refreshing in these times for a leader/ex-leader in this country to not be taking this issue and play the blame game or politicize the issue (which it could be done in both directions). Also refreshing for politicians to not simply fall in line with their party - our elected officials, Hillary being one of them, represent the people of their districts/states/etc, NOT their party.
Posted by: ConnorMacManus | Sep 25, 2008 9:08:22 AM
It's time for a revolution!!! We need to vote OUT EVERY member of Congress! Every Senator and every Representative needs to go along with all their lobyists and cronies. This includes all State reps too! Vote them all out of office! Everyone needs to get a real job to see how the rest of us live. We pay their way. Its time to stop sending them our money!
Get a voice. Make some noise. Spread the word. Start a revolution! VOTE THEM ALL OUT!!!! I've never been in politics before now, but I'm running for a state representative seat! I'm tired of these crooks telling us what we needs to do.
Posted by: Chuck | Sep 25, 2008 9:08:40 AM
Victor...this is Bill's subtle way of supporting McCain....
Posted by: formerhillary | Sep 25, 2008 9:08:59 AM
Bill Clinton, like many others, understands the precipice this nations stands on at the moment. As well, he understands only united action by both parties is going to make a difference.
Bill Clinton also knows there is more in the closet regarding the market mess than the American People have been told.
It is not the policy of any one administration that has brought this nation to this spot in time. It is greed and hunger for power by all that has brought this about. Other than the short term cash fixes, there is only ONE thing that can cure the problem. That fix is accountability both corporately and politically.
I want each of you to look at the 1934 Security Exchange Act Section 32, paragraph a. Towards the end of that paragraph is a get out of jail free card for corporate executives. That kind of loophole needs closed forever.
Posted by: American Investors' Bean Counter | Sep 25, 2008 9:09:24 AM
Who cares about the damn debate? what I care the most right now is the economy. if Obama want to debate, let him debate by himself... I think he would like that anyway, self serving politician he is.....
Posted by: Saith | Sep 25, 2008 9:09:31 AM
How long before Barry calls Bill a racist?
Posted by: zaggs | Sep 25, 2008 9:10:43 AM
I'm very impressed with the former President's honesty and fairness in this interview. It is nice to see a few politicians put aside party and just try to save the country from an impending disaster. I was a Hillary voter that was undecided, I am now leaning very much to McCain after his actions yesterday.
Posted by: Rene | Sep 25, 2008 9:10:51 AM
ABC showing they want McCain, not Obama.
Reality...ABC has learned the truth about Obama.
Posted by: Judge | Sep 25, 2008 9:10:58 AM
Yes, the Democrats had better be very careful how they handle this one if they want to maintain their majorities in both houses.
It's only 40 days till the election, the whole country is watching to see what they do.
If they can't stop their fence sitting and get on with solving this problem, they SHOULD all be voted out...........
Posted by: Lee | Sep 25, 2008 9:11:13 AM
PAvoter:That's where your wrong. Palin drew 60,000 people in Lady Lake Florida and she is a drawing card where ever she speaks compared to Obama who lost his celebrity status. The democrats like you are nothing but a bunch of whiners crying all the time. This is the worst congress in history and Nancy Pelosi is the worst housespeaker we ever had. Obama lost every debate he had and lost the interview with the forum. He wants the public to think he is so brilliant but he is one of those sincere liars. Its people like you that fall for his copied speeches on the platform thinking he is so educated when all he says is copy work.
Posted by: Mariann Pepitone | Sep 25, 2008 9:11:17 AM
Chuck...got bless you. I ran for a State seat in 2004 and did pretty well, but ran out of money... Get a BIG bank account before you run....
Posted by: cindyct | Sep 25, 2008 9:11:34 AM
Bill Clinton sounds like the most level headed democrat there is left alive. Yeah, he has a temper when it comes to liberal loons, "truthers", and some of those republicans that still think it is 1996.
While liberals are trying to brag about democrats record on the economy, they often look right past Jimmy Carter (TERRIBLE) and point to Bill Clinton without recognizing the republican leadership of congress and Bill's willingness to be bi-partisan when it counted (NAFTA, social welfare reform, etc.) Obama is no Bill Clinton and he will have Jimmy Carter type "success" not Bill Clinton success.
Posted by: Bill Jenkins | Sep 25, 2008 9:11:49 AM
Bill Clinton is why I was set to vote for Hillary as President. It would have been my first time voting for a democrat for President. I admit my mistake by not voting for Clinton both times when he ran but new he'd win so thought it didn't matter with my vote. I like Hillary in four years. She has good temperament. I will cast my vote for McCain because I don't like Obama or those he surrounds himself with and I don't like all the bad things I hear about Chicago politics and crime rate. If Obama is a leader why is there so much violent crime in Chicago?
Posted by: Dix Handley | Sep 25, 2008 9:11:50 AM
If Obama insists on debating Friday night and there is no deal, Sarah Palin should be sent in McCain's stead to debate Obama. It's appropriate for a VP candidate to stand in for the presidential candidate. I think it's the best solution



