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Bill Clinton: Hillary Never Wanted to be Obama's VP
September 22, 2008 1:37 PM
ABC News' Russell Goldman Reports: Despite saying she would accept the offer to be vice president, Hillary Clinton never really wanted to be Barack Obama's running mate, her husband former President Bill Clinton told ABC's The View.
"Not really, she didn't," Clinton said in response to a question from host Barbara Walters about whether Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y. wanted to join her one-time opponent on the Democratic ticket.
In June, soon after conceding the primary to Obama, Sen. Clinton told New York lawmakers that she would accept the veep slot if it was offered.
"I'm open to it,' she told other New York lawmakers at the time.
President Clinton told The View that had Obama chosen his wife instead of Delaware Sen. Joe Biden it would have been "the best politically," and that his wife would have likely taken the job though she didn't want it.
"It's a very personal decision who should be vice president. I like Sen. Biden a lot. I think he was a good choice. [Hillary Clinton] would have been the best politically at least in the short run because of her enormous support in the country," he said.
President Clinton said Sen. Clinton would have felt duty-bound to accept the offer, but that she enjoys being a senator.
"She said, 'if [Obama] asks, I'll do it, because it's my duty.’ She loves being a senator for New York and has more freedom to develop her positions on the issues and her things," the former president said.
Clinton said he believed sexism played a role in Hillary Clinton’s failed presidential bid and said he understood why people allow aspects of their identity – including race and gender – cloud their judgment when selecting a candidate to vote for.
"There is some [sexism] but a lot it is almost subconscious, that makes it more insidious," he said. "Do I think there was some of it in the election? I do."
Clinton said he believed Obama would win the presidency, but spoke admiringly of Republican contender Arizona Sen. John McCain.
Clinton called Obama a "good man" and "smart candidate," whose chances were shored up by a larger and more diverse party than the Republicans. "I'll be surprised if he doesn't [win.]"
Clinton said McCain was instrumental his administration's normalizing relations with Vietnam and said he had proven his worth to the American people.
"The American people, for good and sufficient reasons, admire him," Clinton said of McCain. "He's given something in life the rest of us can't match."
September 22, 2008 in Clinton, Bill, Clinton, Hillary, McCain, John, Obama, Barack, Vote 2008: Democrats | Permalink | User Comments (474)
Joe Biden is the senator from Delaware, not Rhode Island.
Posted by: David | Sep 22, 2008 1:52:10 PM
I still hope we see the Clintons participating as leaders, but I truly love Joe Biden, who (PLEASE NOTE) is the senator from Delaware NOT Rhode Island (which is not spelled "Rode"). I'm really not the picky type but that is a pretty noticeable blunder.
Posted by: Karenne | Sep 22, 2008 1:52:53 PM
Thanks for the quick fix, ABC. It would be pretty embarrassing to forget which state on of the Vice Presidential candidates was from. Although with the way the press is largely ignoring Sen. Biden, I wouldn't be that surprised.
Posted by: David | Sep 22, 2008 1:54:26 PM
Thanks for the correction.
Posted by: Karenne | Sep 22, 2008 1:54:45 PM
And there you have it ... Bill just endorsed John McCain.
Posted by: Kitty | Sep 22, 2008 1:58:38 PM
Sis
Checkout this add about Hillary Clinton?
There are also some articles about Sarah Palin on the internet that John McCain is trying to keep silent.Also the Republican Party lawyers are filing a lawsuit to keep her record or should I say the lack there of hush hush.
Posted by: Tonita Bell | Sep 22, 2008 1:59:31 PM
I like Clinton and McCain. I will not vote for Obama because of many reasons but the main factor is he has never done anything to prove that he will fight for the people. Look at his senate district that he left in shambles.
If Obama had made actual changes in his time in the senate and was not affiliated with such corrupt and racist people, then I probably would have voted for him.
Posted by: SAm | Sep 22, 2008 2:01:19 PM
Who is Joe Biden ?
Posted by: Chuck | Sep 22, 2008 2:01:28 PM
What? no disprectful attacks from Joy Behar? No comments abou tslavery from Whoopi?
Posted by: geevill | Sep 22, 2008 2:05:25 PM
The FBI is stepping up its investigation into the possibility that a University of Tennessee student hacked into the personal e-mail of Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin.
A person who identified himself as a witness tells 10 News that agents with the FBI served a federal search warrant at the Fort Sanders residence of David Kernell early Sunday morning. Kernell lives in the Commons apartment complex
David Kernell is the son of Mike Kernell, a Democratic state representative from Memphis.
Look like the MSM can't keep this story from breaking
Posted by: geevill | Sep 22, 2008 2:06:51 PM
SAm: what shambles? you must not have vented Obama.
Posted by: beck | Sep 22, 2008 2:09:09 PM
geevil, I'm thinking Behar and Whoopi have had a chance to reflect on their behavior. Nope, that's not it. It's the big D for sure.
Posted by: Kitty | Sep 22, 2008 2:11:54 PM
sounds like Bill Clinton is subotaging the Obama bid for the white house. Pity he gives such back stabs on own party candidate. Although on the surface what he said was true and would have been appropriate post election, politically this is simply not the time and venue to say so. As a politician, he knows better than anyone. He's rocking the democrat boat.
Posted by: charlotte cli | Sep 22, 2008 2:12:07 PM
Of course she didn't. I feel sorry for all the posters and her supporters who said that she did want to be on the ticket. It just goes to show what happens when you go to bat for a viper. I hope people learn their lesson with her.
Posted by: Lisa Again | Sep 22, 2008 2:12:20 PM
Sam,
Obamas accomplishments are well documented.
Get honest on your real reason
Posted by: sure | Sep 22, 2008 2:15:47 PM
I have always believed in Creation.Whoopi Goldberg puts up a heck of an argument for Evolution.
Posted by: Quietone | Sep 22, 2008 2:15:54 PM
"And there you have it ... Bill just endorsed John McCain."
The second time in only days:
http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalradar/2008/09/bill-clinton-pr.html
Looks like a trend? Is Bill playing bad cop so good cop Hillary can run in 2012?
Posted by: NonAffiliated | Sep 22, 2008 2:15:57 PM
Thge plan is Hillary in 2012...i would bet she was offered the VP position but turned it down..With Hillary, it's really all about Hillary..they will not be giving there best to get Obama elected..it's about 2012...geez
Posted by: Quietone | Sep 22, 2008 2:17:55 PM
Bill did NOT enforce McCain, funny how people hear what they want to. By the way, just read and researched McCain's VP pick Palin...seems she charged women for rape kits while mayor. That means if a women was raped, she could not be examined until the victim paid $1000 for it. Alaska's rape cases are 2.5 times the national average, and Palin never did a thing to lower that number...in fact, she fired a guy for going to DC to get money to fight rape. Doesn't sound like something the mother a 5 would do.
Posted by: John | Sep 22, 2008 2:19:23 PM
Why would Bill Clinton go on the View with those pinheads?
Posted by: kathy | Sep 22, 2008 2:20:27 PM
Obama showed very good judgment by not selecting Hillary Clinton for VP. If he had she would be stabbing him in the back right now along with Bill.
I still receive emails from the 'Hillary for President' campaign asking for donations.
If the situation were reversed, Hillary would have been able to trust Obama to get behind her with his full support.
Hillary will never have another chance, even if for some reason she tried to run in 2012. Too many people have seen that the Clintons have thrown Obama under the bus, just as they did to Kerry in 2004. (to make sure 2008 was clear for a Hillary run).
I really believe that they have allowed the country to be pulled into a Republican sinkhole, because of their personal ambitions.
Posted by: Truth Matters | Sep 22, 2008 2:23:10 PM
Probably because Bill and Barbara Walters did it
Posted by: Quietone | Sep 22, 2008 2:23:57 PM
Why the View? It has lots of viewers, predominately women. Bill has something to say, and we might expect he will be showing up a lot more between now and November. Seems he has an agenda...
Posted by: NonAffiliated | Sep 22, 2008 2:24:34 PM
My god! Why aren't those nasty liberal women attacking him as they did John McCain, cry the masses. You'd almost think he wasn't running for the highest office in the nation. You might even think he's not running for anything whatsoever. Twits.
Posted by: TRBoston | Sep 22, 2008 2:24:59 PM
I too hope Obama wins. But if Bill thinks I don't see through his little game, he is a idiot. She likes being a Senator, my as*, she got no other choice. The deck is out of cards, and she is out of luck. She is washed up and so is he. People say he ain't been the same since his heart surgery, she has only "her man" to blame for his problems.
Posted by: SD | Sep 22, 2008 2:25:57 PM
Bill isn't helping Obama cause at all. Eventhough his comments are carefully crafted, a 5th grader can listen and tell he is not a supporter.
Since he insists he has no interest in politics any more, how about if the MSM stops giving him so much air time. McCain doesn't need any help from the DEMs. There are enough racist people in America willing to help him destroy what's left of the United States without the most popular former DEM President's help.
It's likely that Bill isn't a racist, he's just made that Obama got the nod instead of Hillary. Still, it would just be better if he SHUT UP until after Nov. 4th.
Bill needs to help out the people who voted for him and that wasn't John McCain or the Republicans. It was DEMOCRATS. He owes us that...
Posted by: MD | Sep 22, 2008 2:28:41 PM
Bill and Hillary's have no other aganeda but to do what Bill and Hillary need to do to satisfy their own needs and only their own needs..That has been their only agenda..Hillary does nto give a C R A P about the good people of NY or for that matter, the good people of Amereica..It's all about her..If you don't see that, well , you must be deaf , dumb and dumber !!!
Posted by: Quietone | Sep 22, 2008 2:30:05 PM
John - That rape kit news is old, and you are misinformed on top of that. By the way, tens of thousands waited in oppressive heat yesterday to see, and hear Sarah Palin in Florida. I just love how, you and the other obama nuthuggers are so zeroed in on the veepee pick of the Repub ticket. Also,,, you better hope that the real truths about Barcak Obama, or is it Barry Soetero dont come to light soon.
Posted by: Badger | Sep 22, 2008 2:31:02 PM
I'm with you President Clinton, Sen. McCain would make a great president.
I voted for Bill Clinton, Al Gore, Hillary Clinton, but I will not vote Obama.
Posted by: NielPA | Sep 22, 2008 2:37:00 PM
I never wanted her to be VP either. The thing is, Hillary should be the PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE right now. We shouldn't have to wait for 2012, but, if that's what it takes!!
Posted by: Scott | Sep 22, 2008 2:37:05 PM
I do not thing for one second this election hinges on whether or not the Clintons give their blessing to any one candidate. Hillary showed her lack of character during the primary, her willingness to say anything to the get the nod (quite similar to the republicans tactics), and it didn't work. People who are for Obama, did not and do not look to the Clintons for approval. The pick of Sarah Palin as McCain's running mate energized two bases: (1) the republicans, and (2) the Hillary supporters who recognized immediately that Palin was no Hillary, and that Palin represented everything that's anti-women. Obama will win. Thank God, because this country needs Obama. He is the right man for the job right now.
Posted by: Republican Christians for Obama! | Sep 22, 2008 2:37:05 PM
If those Clinton losers even think Hillary has a chance in 2012 if McCain wins, they have another thing coming!
Every democrat for Obama right now, will make absolutely sure she never makes it out of the first contest in Iowa in one piece, let alone win the Democratic primaries!
Bill better get out there and start campaigning his A** off for Obama right now or Hillary might not even be re-elected to the Senate in 2010!!!!
Posted by: Davis | Sep 22, 2008 2:38:21 PM
I have always liked and supported Bill Clinton previously, but he seriously needs to just shut up or start supporting the Democratic party with dignity and effectiveness. If his sour grapes cost the Democrats the election, I will not forgive him, or ever vote for Hillary again as I did in the past. I don't care what his personal relationship is with John McCain, he sold out to the far right and to his party's corrupt interests long ago and is not fit or equipped to lead this country at this important time in history. I have watched the past eight years with horror and disgust, and he should be ashamed for the part he is playing to weaken America's chances for a better outcome in 2008.
Posted by: iamwomaninMI | Sep 22, 2008 2:38:33 PM
I just wished Obama would have offered the VP to Hillary--so she COULD HAVE TURN IT DOWN.
Posted by: NielPA | Sep 22, 2008 2:39:30 PM
have any of you bothered to check these girls out? and there background on education. May shock you that these girls except for a few try to preach that they know whats best. most of them got lucky to get movie or comedy rolls and now they are experts on what I need. I have tried to watch this show and have determined that it is a comedy show. Mainly when that fat mouthed rosie was on it. That alone proves its stupid.
Posted by: Jim Rod | Sep 22, 2008 2:40:00 PM
John,
Since when is the governor of a state responsible for reducing rapes? Criminals will be criminals regardless of who is governor. Blame the rapists for not decreasing the number of rapes, not Palin. In addition, I would like a source for your stats. In addition, Palin did not advocate the 'Born Alive Infant Protection Act' like Obama did. Don't run from the truth.
Posted by: mm | Sep 22, 2008 2:42:38 PM
Clinton wants John McCain to win! All normal Americans do. Yeeehaw!
Obama & team must be seething over this non-endorsement of him.
Hillary Clinton could have stopped her pal Lynn Forester de Rothschild from endorsing McCain and she DIDN'T.
That tells you all you need to know!
Posted by: No Obama | Sep 22, 2008 2:42:45 PM
Joe Biden never wanted to be vice president either. He had previously stated that he had more "power" as a Senator that VP.
He stated numerous time "NO I DO NOT WANT TO BE VP EVER...."
Posted by: susie | Sep 22, 2008 2:43:48 PM
geevil:
Yes, I'm surprised, CNN actually has it on their "Political Ticker" column.
Wonder when ABC will pick up the story?
And let's see how many will make Palin out to be the criminal rather than the hacker.
Posted by: SandyB | Sep 22, 2008 2:44:27 PM
Exactly who's side is Bill Clinton on? Did I just not hear him say it's ok to vote for Mccain/Palin regardless of real issues?
The Clinton are playing the old 1 step forward, 2 steps back trick. Does her majesty lady De Rothschild come to mind. (Please, she’s calling Obama an elitist???)
It's ok Hill/Bill, Obama supporters will wait patiently for 2012. Payback is going to be a real bitch, we promise you.
I cant wait until after the election and Obama tells everyone what's really going on behind the scenes.
Posted by: sue | Sep 22, 2008 2:46:15 PM
I'd been an admirer of John McCain for many years. Unfortunately the maverick has disappeared and the I'll say anything to win McShame is here. How could you support a candidate that puts a woman in the middle of a criminal and ethical investigation on a ticket. If you were hiring a police chief and the candidate had been accused of three rapes, would you tell him not to cooperate and make him the chief during dangerous times in the city. McCain is dangerous. He speaks to soon and rejects and contradicts his own words and records within hours. He is not qualified to lead this country. Palin in Florida in front of 60,000 voters lied every time her unpainted lips parted. Who in their right mind start an administration by shutting down an investigation when she agreed to it? A woman that made rape victims pay for their rape kit. Palin cut finds for the Physically Challenged Olympics. Remember, if you have a disadvanted child you'll have a friend in the white house. With friends like Palin who needs enemies. All the world is again focused on us, millions investigating a married man having sex, voting for the most unqualified drunk in history twice, too dumb to leave Iraq though the few friends we had left, war crimes, destroyed our econmy and now an old senile man, Keating 5 member who no one should listen to on anything that involves the economy, that is often confused, and a pit bull with lip stick. McShame destroyed at least 25 jet planes, graduated fifth from the bottom of a class of 800, cheated on his wife, couldn't stand to look at her because she had a limp, remember hr has a limp, married and lived with Cindy before divorces. You religious rights are stupid. How in the world could you possibly support this shell of an old man because he supports no letting a woman make choices about her body. All the other filth you just what, ignore? Wow??? We not only need Barack, focused, calm, intelligent, listen to all, make informed judgments before shooting from the hip with no ammunition. Rural folks you'd better wake up before your stubborness gets you thrown off of your farm.
Posted by: Honay Rogers | Sep 22, 2008 2:46:45 PM
I taped the show today but heard Bill was good. Can't wait to watch it tonight.
And Anybody who thinks he wants Obama to win is fooling themselves.
Posted by: Brooke | Sep 22, 2008 2:47:00 PM
Bill with no agenda? Bill not a supporter? Who would da thunk? If most of yall do not think Bill and Hill are not racist you are living in another world. They are from the south and know how to play the game and who to use to get their agenda done. Obama doesnt stand a chance now he has dissed Hill and Bill.
McCain/Palin
Posted by: 1repulicanred | Sep 22, 2008 2:47:10 PM
I notice a very big difference in the way Obama and Clinton were treated versus McCain. Anyone else?
Posted by: mm | Sep 22, 2008 2:47:24 PM
To Bill Clinton--Either you want to help OBAMA or you dont. If you don't than keep your mouth shut--in the end you will only hurt Hillarys future aspirations and ruin any chance of a Democratic White House ! It seems you have a short memory--years ago Bush senior trashed you all through the campaign--at the very least help OBAMA fight these garbage mouthed know nothing deceitful Republicans led by John ' I dont have my Depends on McCain ""
Posted by: Dan A | Sep 22, 2008 2:48:48 PM
Honay Rodgers,
Keep trying. You've never been a supporter of McCain. Keep trying. Your liberal scare tactics are not fooling anyone.
Posted by: mm | Sep 22, 2008 2:49:08 PM
Love the way people hear one little thing and that is all they hear. I know it may be hard to understand how one side can compliment the other and not mean it as an endorsement with the stuff that has been said by the candidates, but it can happen. Bill complimenting McCain on the work he has done and his past does not mean he is behind McCain as POTUS.
Posted by: Mack | Sep 22, 2008 2:50:30 PM
Wow Bill, for real?!!! I'm so glad that Obama was smart enough to not pick Hilary. The daggars would have flown from every direction.
Posted by: Seriously121 | Sep 22, 2008 2:52:04 PM
you would have to be deaf, dumb , blind and a liberal not to se the differences in the way the View treated Clinton and Obama compared to McCain...can you imagine what Palin would haveto go through..Whoopi would tar and feather her !!!
Posted by: Quietone | Sep 22, 2008 2:52:24 PM
Thats it. "F" Hill and Bill Clinton. I gave them the benefit of doubt too many times, but this is the last straw.
He said he like them both, but offered praise to Mccain not Obama.
Your an a$$hole Bill. Yes, we will remember in 2012. I'll count the days.
Posted by: laura | Sep 22, 2008 2:52:56 PM
Just in case you missed the memo...Bill is not running for POTUS, and when Obamam was on before it was during the primaries. The women on the view said that when Obama comes on again, they will be the same as they were with McCain. Until then, hold off your judgement.
Posted by: Mack | Sep 22, 2008 2:53:12 PM
Honay Rogers: you really should take that and spew it else where. The only ones who keeps lying is Obama and his handlers. The American people will not be blinded by his socialist teachings and marxist idealoligies for long...
seems you have fallen for them in the best Chicago style political way possible.
Posted by: 1repulicanred | Sep 22, 2008 2:53:21 PM
Opportunist John McCaint DESERTED his partially incapacitated and OLDER wife, ALONG WITH HIS CHILDREN, in order to 'marry up' in to money and uncountable mansions, and 'marry down' into YOUNGER flesh!
The above telling personal history SAYS IT ALL about the lack of character of opportunist McCaint!
Those who would choose such an unprincipled opportunist, McCaint, as their leader deserve all the ills that MUST come with such a boneheaded choice.
Posted by: Patriot | Sep 22, 2008 2:54:01 PM
Joe Biden should be commended for taking one for the team. Plus, he probably figured he could at least keep an eye on Oblahblahblah for the country if elected. We should be thanking Joe for looking out for America. Bill Clinton is to Democrats what John Mccain is to Republicans. They like them when they tow the party line, but God forbid they actually think for themselves on any issue. Bill Clinton doesn't owe BO anything and neither does Hillary. McCain/Palin 08
Posted by: Kitty | Sep 22, 2008 2:54:18 PM
Bill you could hung McCain out to dry over the spectical last week. Insteady you praise him and offer advise it ok to vote for MCain/Palin, because of everything besides issues.
Nice work a-hole. F-U in 2012.
Posted by: mary | Sep 22, 2008 2:55:58 PM
McCain '08, H. Clinton '12!!
Posted by: RH | Sep 22, 2008 2:56:01 PM
Honay,
I love how you call people of faith 'religious rights.' What does that even mean? In addition, I also love how you equate rural voters as republicans, as if there is no such things as city republicans and rural democrats. You're so pathetic. Pure LIES, LIES, HATE and more HATE - like that of a typical Obama maniac liberal. Did you also know that Ron Paige, the former CEO of Freddie Mac, who was relieved of his position for fraud, and had a golden parachute of 100 million, is working for Obama's campaign? Did you also know that Freddie Mac donated millions to Obama? And you wonder why Obama has not come down on Freddie Mac? He has not yet because Freddie Mac OWNS HIM. How's that for intelligence?
Posted by: mm | Sep 22, 2008 2:56:04 PM
Obama needs to explain why he took money from Ayers, the terrorist!
Posted by: Patriot | Sep 22, 2008 2:57:09 PM
I have started recording the View. I have noticed that what they show here one abcnews is a truncated version of what is shown on the show. There have been times when what was on the show had a different context because of the parts that were filled in. Just because they showed a part where Bill was complimenting McCain does not mean he did not spend plenty of time complimenting Obama.
I am going to hold off judgement until I can see what I recorded today.
Posted by: Mack | Sep 22, 2008 2:58:52 PM
WOW I AM STARTING TO LIKE BILL -Clinton said McCain was instrumental his administration's normalizing relations with Vietnam and said he had proven his worth to the American people.
"The American people, for good and sufficient reasons, admire him," Clinton said of McCain. "He's given something in life the rest of us can't match."
Posted by: reddog0216 | Sep 22, 2008 2:59:16 PM
Interesting comments you all have made. I can't wait to get home and watch the show. (I recorded it.) Personally I don't believe either candidate will make a "good" presdient. But then...is there a good one out there anywhere?? All politicians make it sound like they have the power to change the world and they don't have the power to change anything just a lot of empty promises.
Posted by: JinAustin | Sep 22, 2008 2:59:17 PM
Disappointed in President Clinton- he has NOT helped Obama in this election.
This election is so important to us- our feeling is he "turned his back"-on us for very political reasons.
Palin is a gimmick!!!Not qualified.
Woman of the view- soft balled questions to Clinton!
Posted by: DCMata | Sep 22, 2008 2:59:20 PM
On the same day Lehman Brothers went bankrupt, Meryl Lynch was sold for pennies on the dollar to Bank of America. John Thain became CEO of Merrill Lynch in December. Thain's $81 million pay package made him the second highest-earning CEO in the nation this year. Bloomberg News reported that Thain could make another $11 million.
Thain is one of McCain's chief economic advisers. In less than a year the guy took down a BILLION dollars while running the company into a ditch. And McCain is complaining about golden parachutes?????
Posted by: beck | Sep 22, 2008 2:59:47 PM
Badger - if you got something on Obama, you better report it to the CIA, FBI, NSA, Homeland Security or some other investigative agency so you can save us from Barack Hussein Obama becoming our next POTUS. Time is running short, and he has taken a lead in the polls!! So hurry, hurry, push that scare button. Be quick now. As for all those Floridians turning out to see Palin give a speech (gasp) the heat must really be getting to them. Standing in 92 degree heat to listen to an airhead talk about nothing for 25 minutes. Must have been truly intellectually stimulating.
Posted by: geecee | Sep 22, 2008 3:00:11 PM
Are the people on this blog crazy, or are you just reading into bills words. He did not endorse Mcsame at all, he just said that he respected the man. He also stated that he thought Obama was going to win, what else needs to be said. Repubs are so bent on making insane McCain look like he's not missing his marbles, they refuse to see the reality. This guy has no chance in @#$% of winning, so get over it.
Posted by: Latisha Malone | Sep 22, 2008 3:01:28 PM
Why is she an airhead She runs a entire state people who else in the campaign runs anything besides their campaign???
Posted by: reddog0216 | Sep 22, 2008 3:02:46 PM
why are people still amazed when a politician lies?...geez, every politician since the beginning of time has lied. I love it when someone says they are not voting for a candidate because they are a "liar"...look in the mirror for God's sake . We are all liars, including Obama, McCain , Biden and Palin..oh, and we cannot forget GOD's gift to liars...the Clintons .
Posted by: Quietone | Sep 22, 2008 3:03:47 PM
mm-
Honay Rodgers cites facts that you can't seem to handle.
Posted by: ruby | Sep 22, 2008 3:04:56 PM
Trust me folks if you vote for either of the 2 main parties you are commiting suicide for our nation!! Both parties are as corrupt as they come, so how is either one going to help the average tax payer??
Posted by: david | Sep 22, 2008 3:04:56 PM
@ reddog
Are you kidding, this woman couldn't run a hotdog stand. If you've ever been to alaska, where she is from is a small town, everyone knows everyone, it can hardly be considered the size of a country. So please stop helping the pubs pad this womans credentials.
Posted by: Latisha Malone | Sep 22, 2008 3:06:10 PM
I don't admire John McCain. He's no better than Mohammad Atta. He was shot down while attacking and murdering innocent people on their home ground. Then he sat in prison for years. It takes nothing to be a prisoner. You can't escape, you can't kill yourself (he wanted to), you can't kill your captors. Big deal. He doesn't even live with his wife most of the time, conservatives seem to ignore. He's a hypocrite and opportunist with a bad temper. His wife's DAD started him in politics, his own dad shoved him into the military. Viet Nam was wrong, Iraq is wrong, and McCain is wrong. oh, while I'm at it, I wish Bill Clinton would shut the F up...
Posted by: Lane | Sep 22, 2008 3:06:26 PM
interesting that the republicans are socialists now that big business wants a big government handout.
Posted by: mcgreen | Sep 22, 2008 3:07:37 PM
Bill Clinton is so TWO-FACED; he constantly remind Americans why he was impeached! lol
America has an INNUMERABLE number of POWs!
So is this the time to talk up the unprincipled John McCaint-Falin? NO!
Fact is, Bill Clinton has not accepted the fact that he and his wife were bested by a better candidate.
Bill is still campaigning. lol
Posted by: Patriot | Sep 22, 2008 3:08:10 PM
Posted by: Lane | Sep 22, 2008 3:06:26 PM..tell us how you really feel!!!
Posted by: Quietone | Sep 22, 2008 3:08:37 PM
Davis: "
If those Clinton losers even think Hillary has a chance in 2012 if McCain wins, they have another thing coming!
Every democrat for Obama right now, will make absolutely sure she never makes it out of the first contest in Iowa in one piece, let alone win the Democratic primaries!
Bill better get out there and start campaigning his A** off for Obama right now or Hillary might not even be re-elected to the Senate in 2010!!!!"
---
So - under the "change" of an Obama administration, this is what we're to expect? - No free will, no having your own opinion contrary to Obama and his supporters and vindictiveness and revenge if you're not zealous enough in your support of Obama?
Unfortunately, this post is just one of several I've seen through the primaries and beyond: If you're not for Obama, you're a racist, you're going to be sorry, etc.
I don't know about anyone else, but if that's change, it's change I DO NOT believe in.
Posted by: no thanks obama | Sep 22, 2008 3:10:03 PM
and why in the world is he on this godawful show anyway? He was president of the UNITED STATES!? for eight years! why is he sitting down with this nattering twits??? It's humiliating. He has worlds of experience and should be out making a difference, not smelling Hasselbeck's hairspray and smirking at Babs. ARGH
Posted by: Lane | Sep 22, 2008 3:10:06 PM
Sounds like Bill Clinton was classy and professional - while he was positive about Obama and said he thought he would win, he stayed above the political fray and also commended McCain.
It's too bad some of the posters on this blog can't follow his example and stop the personal attacks, the changing of people's names, etc. Seems to me that behavior only hurts the candidate you're supporting - no matter who it is - rather than helping it.
Posted by: traci | Sep 22, 2008 3:12:16 PM
Clinton points out very well, if you watch the little video snippets, that elections are irrational things. I think that is just sad. If there's ever a time to be rational, this election is it. I will vote for the candidate that is the believably rational candidate. I'm sorry, but McCain and Palin do not sound rational. McCain DID sound rational, right up until the britney spears thing, and it's been downhill ever since. Too many "whoops did I just say that?" moments, a few outright falsities (Palin really should stop saying she killed the bridge to nowhere when it was Congress who did it and she just kept the money)too many crazy ideas thrown out whithout actually taking the time to find out if they were true, for instance, if the SEC chairman can actually be fired by the president which he can't. The McCain camp flails about like an angry fish out of water. He resorts to simple attacks that are just that, simple attacks by a simple mind. I just cannot figure out if either McCain or worse his partner are actually rational, thoughtful, sceintific, globally intelligent people or not...and this 21st century Presidency requires a person of intelligence and rational understanding, not just bully wit and blustering blunders.
Posted by: Scotti | Sep 22, 2008 3:12:46 PM
Clinton was on the view because he was trying to pick up Barbara Walters..he read her book and knows she sleeps with married politicians
Posted by: Quietone | Sep 22, 2008 3:13:20 PM
the more obama's lemmings disrespect either Clinton, the more remote the chances becomes of obama winning
Posted by: chris | Sep 22, 2008 3:13:58 PM
Latisha Malone- Yes she ran a small town then the entire state what McCain,obama or biden ran????
Posted by: reddog0216 | Sep 22, 2008 3:14:21 PM
@ Lane
What are you talking about, a lot of political figure come on this show, I believe namely because of Barbara Walters, but it is not as trivial as you make it sound, it is called publicity.
Posted by: Latisha Malone | Sep 22, 2008 3:14:37 PM
While true, the reason people vote for someone may have nothing to do about issues, it's inexcusable that Bill Clinton endorsed that policy.
I wonder how much the Clintons would like MCain if they were running against him? Hill and Bill are full of crap.
I'm going laugh my tail off in 2012 when we are in 3 wars, worse economic shape and Obama offers the same payback.
I cant wait to vote against Clinton. It will be the last time I vote. To hell with us. We suck. I'm embarrased by our country. What a bunch of blind, uncultured, ignorant a-holes we are.
Posted by: sue | Sep 22, 2008 3:15:34 PM
Republiscums are mighty strange...In their world & their AmeriKKa...
" If you grow up in Hawaii, raised by your grandparents, you're "exotic,
different." Grow up in Alaska eating mooseburgers, a quintessential American story.
If your name is Barack, you're a radical, unpatriotic Muslim. If you name your kids Willow, Trig and Track, you're a maverick.
Graduate from Harvard law School and you are unstable. Attend 5 different small colleges before graduating, you're well-grounded.
If you spend 3 years as a brilliant community organizer, become the
first black President of the Harvard Law Review, create a voter registration
drive that registers 150,000 new voters, spend 12 years as a Constitutional
Law professor, spend 8 years as a State Senator representing a



