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."
(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."
Posted by seriousinusa said :
"Surely he has more sense than that."
Surely the American People have more sense than to vote for Obama! Please, the man is all hype and no substance. Those who don''t understand, immigration with MCCAIN is finally finishing the borders, first and foremost. Obama will tax you to high heaven
Posted by seriousinusa
"Surely he has more sense than that."
Surely the American People have more sense than to vote for Obama! Please, the man is all hype and no substance. Those who don''t understand, immigration with MCCAIN is finally finishing the borders, first and foremost. Obama will tax you to high heaven
Ariel, you must be as rich as Paris Hilton. Obama''s plan will lower my taxes 3 TIMES as much as McCain''s.
Obama in ''08! America can''t survive another republican president.
Posted by Ariel133 at 04:08 PM : Jul 17, 2008
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At least Bill Clinton gave a d*nm about the average American. All Ariel133 has is typical Republican Propaganda. It won''t work this year. Obama has been very specific about his tax plan. If you make over 250,000 a year, then you will see more taxes. If you are below $250k then your taxes will go down. Period.
But "raise your taxes" has always worked to scare you before. There is no imagination or arguments left for the Repugs, so they trot out the same old lines.
The sad thing is that the average American has been shafted by the Repugs while they reduce taxes on the wealthy are pour money into their pockets.
Wake UP America! These people are NOT ON YOUR SIDE. They talk their propaganda and you''ve been buying it since 1980. These NeorepubliCONS are all about BIG MONEY- the wealthy and their corporations. Profiteers in war and commerce-- and they laughing at you all the way to the bank.
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!
Posted by RowdyWicca
''I just told him whenever he wanted to do it, I was ready, so it is basically on their timetable.''
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.
Lock up the juicy interns and the White House silverware.
McCain:
1. unambiguously called Social Security "an absolute disgrace." This is not a quote taken out of context.
2. top economic policy adviser calls Americans a bunch of "whiners" for being worried about the slumping economy.
3. gets caught in a bizarre denial and flip flop when Iraqi leaders call for a timetable for U.S. withdrawal
4. economic plan to cut the deficit has no details and is simply not believable.
5. deficit plan includes bringing the troops home represents a major Iraq flip-flop. His military rhetoric says "Stay until victory." Can''t have it both ways.
6. campaign misled about economists support. After economists approved his earlier plan, McCain changes it without their approval.
7. makes a joke about killing the Iranian people by selling them cigarettes.
8. denies, flatly, that he ever said that he is not an expert in economics. Are you kidding?
9). distorts his record on veterans benefits in response to a question from Vietnam Veteran, who then proceeds to call McCain out on it.
10.) demonstrates he knows nothing about Afghanistan and Pakistan. Claims "good news" as relationship and war deteriorates.
Credit Max Bergmann for collecting these items
(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???
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!
Posted by RowdyWicca
Posting it again doesn''t make it any more intelligent, my dear friend.
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Posted by nanc12 at 09:23 PM : Jul 17, 2008
Not understanding the post is not very intelligent either!!!
LMAO!
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??
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.
Good for Bill...put the little bustward on a leash and walk him like a puppy!
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.
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by chuckamok
July 18, 2008 7:34 PM PDT
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See all 27 CommentsHeh, heh.
The only pol LOWER than Bill Clinton in all measures of human decency is his mate.