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November 26, 2008 10:32 AM

Clinton For Senate?

A little pre-feast political appetizer appears on the op-ed page of the Washington Post this morning, where authors Karl E. Meyer and Shareen Blair Brysac argue that the best replacement in the U.S. Senate for Hillary Clinton should she, as expected, become Secretary of State would be – her husband, former President Bill Clinton. From the op-ed:
Who in his party could question so historic and dazzling a choice? In a stroke, the appointment would provide Sen. Clinton's indefatigable husband with a fitting day job, serve the interests of a state beset by a meltdown in its most vital economic sector and offer a refreshing reverse twist on a tradition whereby deceased male senators, representatives or governors are succeeded by their widows.
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by idlepugilist November 29, 2008 3:49 AM EST
Comical. Not the suggestion that a President would take a Senator''s position, with full time secret service at his elbow; rather, that anyone would join in bickering about the notion. What a waste of time, and the author knows it.
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by tiredofthebs November 29, 2008 1:35 AM EST
Senator & Secretary of State Clinton. I love how that sounds! And to think ALL OF THE OBAMA SUPPORTERS were stupid enough to believe Hillary''s career was over. Here''s your reality check. TRUE DEMOCRATS know who runs this party.
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by bjcone8559 November 29, 2008 12:51 AM EST
Watch out interns, here comes Bill


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Posted by jedi23231


It''s a dammm shame Dubya was too stupid to score a BJ in the oval office... might have cleared his head some.
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by bjcone8559 November 28, 2008 11:15 PM EST
True, but I think we''''ve all seen enough of the Witch of Wasalia. More is just not necessary.


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Posted by Centerfall94


Personally, I can never get enough of that kind of comedy.
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by centerfall94 November 28, 2008 10:51 PM EST
Please let this happen!!
Then let Palin run in 2012!!

The combination of a ''''Senator Bill Clinton'''' and another massive defeat will surely drive the rabid right insane. It would certainly be fun watching all of them gnaw off their arms.

Posted by nowaymcgoo at 12:13 PM

True, but I think we''ve all seen enough of the Witch of Wasalia. More is just not necessary.
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by cheteunice November 28, 2008 10:36 PM EST
Go home Bill, we don''''t need you in the Senate! or your wife as Sect. of State!!!!!!!!!!!
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by dibs977 November 28, 2008 6:41 PM EST
I LOVE Bill Clinton!
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by donevis-2009 November 28, 2008 6:09 PM EST
What the heck!! Let it happen, things couldn''t get any stranger around the hill anyway. Anyone seen Monica hanging around Bushes office? Might as well get the whole gang involved..
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by saftgek November 28, 2008 5:33 PM EST
On the surface, it would seem a logical move. President Clinton has extensive experience as both governor and president. That, in itself, is a great resume for transitioning to Senator. Clearly, he is more than qualified and would be a great leadership asset to the Senate.

On the other hand, there is an image issue that may suggest the decision to be less than stellar. There are many hard feelings over the sitting Senator Clinton having assumed her role (suggestion of ''carpetbagging''). While these are the ravings of right-wing extremists, they are nonetheless a dark cloud.

Ultimately, it is the decision of the Governor of New York to appoint a replacement to Hillary Clinton''s senate seat. Perhaps we can all stand by and await the Governor''s decision?
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by cheteunice November 28, 2008 4:53 PM EST
Go home Bill, we don''t need you in the Senate! or your wife as Sect. of State!!!!!!!!!!!
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by bjcone8559 November 28, 2008 3:13 PM EST
Please let this happen!!
Then let Palin run in 2012!!

The combination of a ''Senator Bill Clinton'' and another massive defeat will surely drive the rabid right insane. It would certainly be fun watching all of them gnaw off their arms.
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by colt8881 November 28, 2008 2:56 PM EST
Yeah for Bill go for it !
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by saj210 November 28, 2008 11:10 AM EST
I have no problem with Bill Clinton''s popularity, but enough is enough! He has served as President and that is enough!
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by metsobitso November 28, 2008 7:22 AM EST
Bill Clinton could team up with Spitzer in True New York style.
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by summarex November 28, 2008 12:36 AM EST
It wouldn''t surprise me.
I guess he''ll be keeping the seat warm for little Chelsea till she''s old enough take up her mom''s place in the senate.

Nepotic ***!
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by November 27, 2008 11:54 PM EST
I will be shocked if Bill Clinton goes into the Senate. I cannot imagine that he would want Hillary''s seat. The other Dem''s would feel intimidated and threatened so I doubt it will happen.
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by frb01 November 27, 2008 11:50 PM EST
I am a resident of NYS, we have been without a Senator for the past two years, if there is an appointment, the names of Higgins or Gillebrand should be first.
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by huanaco November 27, 2008 10:56 PM EST

GO FOR IT BILL !
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by aaapatrick November 27, 2008 7:46 PM EST
Go Bill
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by stevador39 November 27, 2008 7:10 PM EST
NAFTA and GATT were gifts of Bill ''the shill'' Clinton. These trade agreements were the basis of this financial debacle. Obviously Obama made a deal with the Clintons to put Hilary as head of the State Department and Bill in the Senate. This is not change we want, it is more of the same Republicrats.
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