Bill Clinton Will Campaign for Obama "Whenever He Asks"
From CBS News' Jamie Farnsworth:
(New York) In his first press conference since releasing a written statement through his spokesperson in support of Barack Obama's candidacy, former President Bill Clinton said he would campaign with his wife's former opponent "whenever he asks."
"We had a good talk and he said he wanted me to campaign with him and I said I was eager to do so," Clinton said at a press conference to announce his foundation's breakthrough on Malaria drug prices.
Clinton pointed out that Sen. Obama is currently gearing up for his overseas trip.
"He is busier than I am on politics anyway," Clinton said. "I just told him whenever he wanted to do it, I was ready, so it is basically on their timetable."
The former president was also asked for his reaction to the Jesse Jackson gaffe, in which the reverend used the N-word during a break in a Fox News TV interview.
"He was big enough to quickly apologize and if all of us lived on live mics then 100 percent of us in this room would be embarrassed from time to time," Clinton said. "He's a good man and he did what he could to make it right."
Clinton added, "I think Senator Obama accepted his apology. I think it's over."
Asked if he would speak at the Democratic Convention in Denver, Clinton said, "I have actually given no thought to it one way or another."
© 2008 CBS Interactive Inc.. All Rights Reserved. (New York) In his first press conference since releasing a written statement through his spokesperson in support of Barack Obama's candidacy, former President Bill Clinton said he would campaign with his wife's former opponent "whenever he asks."
"We had a good talk and he said he wanted me to campaign with him and I said I was eager to do so," Clinton said at a press conference to announce his foundation's breakthrough on Malaria drug prices.
Clinton pointed out that Sen. Obama is currently gearing up for his overseas trip.
"He is busier than I am on politics anyway," Clinton said. "I just told him whenever he wanted to do it, I was ready, so it is basically on their timetable."
The former president was also asked for his reaction to the Jesse Jackson gaffe, in which the reverend used the N-word during a break in a Fox News TV interview.
"He was big enough to quickly apologize and if all of us lived on live mics then 100 percent of us in this room would be embarrassed from time to time," Clinton said. "He's a good man and he did what he could to make it right."
Clinton added, "I think Senator Obama accepted his apology. I think it's over."
Asked if he would speak at the Democratic Convention in Denver, Clinton said, "I have actually given no thought to it one way or another."
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Heh, heh.
The only pol LOWER than Bill Clinton in all measures of human decency is his mate.
Howdy Rowdy-- I''m going off-topic here but I owe you a big thank you.
Your posts about Jesse Jackson use of the n-word gave me a whole new perspective on the issue. I was of the "should NEVER be used" school until I read your comparison of it to our male acquaintances calling us "sweetie", "honey", or "babe". It''s fine for our friends to do it but not for others.
You''re completely right and I thank you for the illuminating perspective.
Good for Bill...put the little bustward on a leash and walk him like a puppy!
Posted by newbie43
Apparently, she''s a big fan of the show. She talks about it a lot. She must have liked the skits that bashed Hillary.
Posted by love234ameri
Boy, I agree. I don''t understand the Rowdywicca person''s post, either. And what does Saturday Night Live have to do with anything??
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Posted by nanc12 at 09:23 PM : Jul 17, 2008
Not understanding the post is not very intelligent either!!!
LMAO!
(snort)
Good for Bill...put the little bustward on a leash and walk him like a puppy!
Posted by RowdyWicca
Posting it again doesn''t make it any more intelligent, my dear friend.
Um, how is Bill Clinton saying he would do whatever Obama wants whenever he wants it an example of putting Obama on a leash?
Posted by nanc12 at 06:11 PM : Jul 17, 2008
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It is a simple inability to perceive the world as it is. It is a common problem to shills like ol'''' witless here.
They remind me of an old human-subject experiment (true story). Subjects were given glasses to wear all day and night. The glasses inverted the world- made it upside down. After 3 days every subject suddenly started seeing the world as if it were right-side up again! The inage reaching their eyes was still upside down, but they could not see it.
The people like ol'''' witless here are wearing upside down glasses and think the world they see a world that is actually right-side up.
(snort)
Good for Bill...put the little bustward on a leash and walk him like a puppy!
Don''''t hold your breath for THIS event! ROFL!
Shall I put it in a Saturday Nite Live skit for youuuuu???