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December 30, 2007 11:31 AM

Edwards May Find a Role for Bill Clinton if Elected

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Aaron Lewis
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John Edwards
(CBS)
From CBS News' Aaron Lewis:

John Edwards told Bob Schieffer on CBS News "Face The Nation" this morning that he envisions a role for former President Bill Clinton in an Edwards White House.

Edwards called it a "complete fantasy" that President Clinton would not have a role in a Hillary Clinton administration. In fact, said Edwards, he thinks the 42nd president could be a face for America and his own administration around the world.

"I think it's unrealistic to think that President Clinton wouldn't play a major role. You know, as a matter of fact, I think that President Clinton may play some role in my administration in providing help around the world and with leaders around the world," said Edwards.

Edwards was also grilled about his ability to stop 527 groups from acting on his behalf. Asked by Schieffer if he could call up the 527 group run Alliance for a New America by former aide Nick Baldick, Edwards stood his ground saying that any communication one way or another could be construed as coordination, and therefore against the law.

Edwards has publicly called for the group to stop running ads on his behalf, but adds that he has no control over their operatiopns. He was quick to point out on today's show, however, that none of AFNA's ads are negative toward any of the other candidates.

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by lovehillary December 30, 2007 11:54 PM EST
Edwards is going to have President Clinton in HIS administration??? LOL!!!! TOO FUNNY!!!! Sorry John but you will have ANOTHER losing campaign!!

PRESIDENT HILLARY CLINTON - 2008!!!
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by jfnikki December 30, 2007 6:23 PM EST
EDWARDS IS GOING TO LOSE.SENATOR HILLARY CLINTON IS GOING TO WIN.SORRY JOHNNY.
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by oscar19861 December 30, 2007 5:33 PM EST
By being open to Bill Clinton having a role in the White House, Edwards is showing that we can still have the leadership of Bill Clinton without the baggage.

Edwards could enjoy the good-will of most of the American people, while leading the country, while Hillary would be, and already is hated by half the country.

Edwards is the smart choice.
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