This just in from the Associated Press (video embedded right):
Former President Clinton shared sandwiches at his office in Harlem with Barack Obama on Thursday and predicted that the Democrat will win the presidential race "pretty handily."...Obama said, "We're putting him to work." Asked if he would be doing more, Clinton said, "I've agreed to do a substantial number of things, whatever I'm asked to do."
Who do you think this is good news for: Obama, McCain, or...Hillary?
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It's good news for Obama
September 11, 2008 - 16:23 ET by ThisnThatIt's good news for Obama only if he has convinced Clinton to go to the dark reaches of Africa for the next 8 weeks; no phones; no interviews; no blackberry; no return.
Otherwise, it's good for at least a couple of points for McCain.
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It's certainly not
September 12, 2008 - 08:13 ET by tomnkiki...good news for McCain and Palin when a Clinton says to their hated opponent, you will "win pretty handily". I suggest that Mac and Sarah watch their backs...fronts...sides.
Good news for whom?
September 11, 2008 - 16:27 ET by BlondeHillary!
Run, Barack, Run......as fast as you can.
Really, Noel....you've got that sense of humor dialed up to supersonic this afternoon.
Those two looked as comfortable with each other as, um....Bill & Hillary. :)
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
Blonde, I love it!
September 11, 2008 - 21:01 ET by goldenthroatBlonde,
Aren't these two morons a pathetic pair of losers? Yeah, right, Bill - you really think you're going to help the ticket? Well, read this and weep, Slickster...
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/6c2f69ce-8031-11dd-99a9-000077b07658.html
Your stinkin' party is heading for the hills right now - and you're going to try to convince the party faithful that you're actually behind the candidacy of the man who refused to name your pant-suited, power-hungry, egotistical wife as his VP running mate?
Who are you trying to kid? Living proof that you are an absolute freakin' hypocrtical phony!
"The sun's not going down, the horizon's moving up!" - Firesign Theatre
Great link, Golden
September 11, 2008 - 21:12 ET by BlondeRun, Barry, Run.....and you too Toto.
All you little dems....take to the hills.
And remember, be nice to John McCain...he's going to be the next CIC.
Great article!
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
Blonde, how about this from the NYT?
September 11, 2008 - 21:52 ET by goldenthroatThis article in the NYT reads like the script from a sitcom!
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/12/us/politics/12obama.html?_r=2&hp=&oref=slogin&pagewanted=print&oref=slogin
Oh, isn't it getting funner watching these poor, pathetic liberals squirm?
"The sun's not going down, the horizon's moving up!" - Firesign Theatre
Looks to me like front page
September 11, 2008 - 22:06 ET by HermanoLooks to me like front page stuff to me - "misleadingly" comments on teaching kindergarteners sex education and "colloquial" quips about pigs a lipstick. I noticed they did not even suggest it was an opinion piece.
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What I would give to be a
September 11, 2008 - 16:27 ET by Clear thinkerWhat I would give to be a fly on the wall for this little meeting. My two cents... Bill will use Obama like a cheap intern.
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That's cold, Clear
September 11, 2008 - 16:39 ET by BlondeFunny, but cold!
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
"Bill will use Obama like a
September 11, 2008 - 18:45 ET by ckc1227"Bill will use Obama like a cheap intern. "
Or to get a cheap intern.
Bill and Obama
September 11, 2008 - 21:51 ET by JudithIf Obama dumps Joe and takes in Hill, then it will be a 3-way presidency with Obama being the water "boy".
Really?
September 11, 2008 - 16:29 ET by MeanderingIf I remember right Clinton is still an adulterer and a pretty mediocre president. The only people who hold him in esteem are Democrats so I really don't know how this is suppose to help Obama. I say its a wash. Too much talk about McCain and especially Palin right now. Nobody cares what Obama is doing or the people who are campaigning for him.
They were campaigning today
September 11, 2008 - 18:43 ET by kgThey were campaigning today I guess in rememberence of 9/11. Bill is saying how Obama is goign to win amnd Obama is patting Clinton on the back saying "you have to listen to the President".
"Forget change, I want improvement!"
Billy and Barry
September 11, 2008 - 16:35 ET by LionKingSharing baloney sandwiches on the campaign trail.
Billy is giving Barry tips on cigar usage.
Burn me twice
September 11, 2008 - 16:38 ET by acumenWho do you think this is good news for: Obama or McCain?
Not sure. However, after seeing how the former horndog-in-chief hurt Hillary's campaign, once again this should cause Americans to question Obama's judgement.
Who is it good news for?
September 11, 2008 - 16:37 ET by MrSnugglesWho is it good news for? Well, this got me thinking about Biden's comments about how Hillary is a "close personal friend". Is it possible that Biden is throwing this election to help out his "close personal friend" Hillary?
Focus on Bill Not Obama?
September 11, 2008 - 16:41 ET by GothampcWhat was the cost to Obama to get Bill on board?
I don't know what Bill can do other than get the media focused on himself rather than Obama. Maybe that's the plan, focus on Bill not Obama.
Obama is probably thinking "Well Al Gore turned his back on Bill's help and lost, so I'll have Bill help me and I'll win."
What a guy, huh?
September 11, 2008 - 16:41 ET by Barker"I've agreed to do a substantial number of things, whatever I'm asked to do." -Bill Clinton
First, how about releasing your library donor list, and then opening the books on your shady uranium deals, and then.......?
That he has to get Bubba to
September 11, 2008 - 16:44 ET by zhombre"Say, Mr. President, this is Barack Obama. Could you help me out? A librarian looking woman from Alaska and an old man are beating up on me."
That he has to get Bubba to save his butt and that Gaffe Rocket Joe blabs Hill would make a better VP makes the Obama look so weak that he might as well impersonate Michael Jackson.
Biggest help is for
September 11, 2008 - 16:46 ET by BuffNBoneBiggest help is for ............the man of two Americas ..........John Edwards.
"Fighters are fun but bombers make policy"
What if... Obama dumps
September 11, 2008 - 16:52 ET by Clear thinkerWhat if...
Obama dumps Biden and Bill becomes his VP pick? Bill could then work behind the scenes, but still very close to Obama, for 4 years setting up his wife to be POTUS in 2012. Crazy? Maybe.
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Ct... I hate to admit it,
September 11, 2008 - 16:58 ET by bigtimerCt...
I hate to admit it, but that scenario has crossed my mind too...than again, you would think Hillary would kill him, let alone all the controversy that would never stop....seems I have read he has been involved with another woman from...hmmmm...where was that...oh yeah...Canada...of course that has slipped off the pages too, kinda like the Edwards scandal...lol.
Seriously though, I did think about it for a few seconds, then thought, nah...even the Clintons aren't that stupid.
Who knows...I love this soap-opera, let alone the comedy value that the dems party has turned into.
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bt, it is a great show, for sure
September 11, 2008 - 19:05 ET by Indiana JoeBut, I think Bill is more likely to sabotage BO. If Obama wins this time, I can't see a scenario where Hillary gets him dumped in '12 as a sitting president. Even if Bill tries to actually help, I think he hurts. Look how much good he did Hillary.
An Obama win pushes Hillary four years back in her quest. I don't think she'll accept that easily.
If I was BO, I'd want to stay as far from the Clintons as I could. And I wouldn't turn my back on them.
"... smells like... victory." - Robert Duvall
Obama may have learned from
September 11, 2008 - 19:16 ET by Clear thinkerObama may have learned from Chicago politics, that you keep your friends close and your enemies closer. Note of clarification: would it be "enemies closer" or in Bills case "enemas closer"? Just askin'.
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"even the Clintons aren't that stupid."
September 12, 2008 - 08:24 ET by tomnkikiThe Clinton's may not be that stupid, but they are that Power-hungry. They believe that only the Clintons should be in control of the country, and only they can do the best job of running it. Hmmm...haven't they heard we don't care for Dicktators in this country? Time to unseat a few of them, including the Obomination.
Bill Clinton for VP
September 11, 2008 - 21:46 ET by ClintACKAck. I was going to point out that he couldn't, since he's constitutionally ineligible to be President. Then I went back and read the amendment in question (the 22nd) and it just says that he's ineligible to be elected President. This would definitely have to go to the Supreme Court. (Just what we need... again.)
He'd never go for being second banana -- but in principle, it's his best shot at being President again.
Worked for Hillary
September 11, 2008 - 17:06 ET by 10ksnookerWhy shouldn't it work for Obama ... err, umm, ahh, uuhhh count the ways.
Lets make a deal
September 11, 2008 - 17:11 ET by Kuso JijiIts good news for Bubba. He is in a total win-win situation.
If he does help Obama to victory, he's lined himself up for something special; that UN Ambassodor job he cherishes and a divorce he so desperately wants.
If Obama loses, he and Hillary go back to the drawing board for one last shot at the presidency. He is still stuck with her, but thats the price you pay when you are drunk for power.
If Obama loses, he and
September 11, 2008 - 19:07 ET by motherbeltIf Obama loses, he and Hillary go back to the drawing board for one
last shot at the presidency.
Yeah, but who gets the top spot??????
Quid pro quo
September 11, 2008 - 17:31 ET by suburbaniteIMHO, it's just like when Barry struck a deal with Bill to get the Clintons' endorsements at the convention. You gotta wonder what Barry is promising the Clintons to get their help with the campaign.
If Barry wins, a buck says that Bill will be an ambassador and Hillary the Attorney General or Secretary of State (if not the VP).
Bill clinton will make out like a bandit!!
September 11, 2008 - 17:31 ET by upcountrywaterThe only reason billy was president for 2 terms is PEROT!
Soo how much will billy make?
enough to get hillery out of her campaign dept?
it's 12 MILLION bucks ?
obamby better NOT ever be alone with bill.
Pork away bill, just talk your mouth off..
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Sneaky
September 11, 2008 - 17:32 ET by LorraineI got an email from my Dad this morning on this. His words: " Something sneaky is going on". I agree.
What though, hmmm. I think it shows how desparate Obama is, having to go back to one of his main enemies for help. And meeting with Bill without Hillary strikes me as pretty sexist. Are they arranging for her to take Biden's place? Then why wasn't she there?
And if Bill starts campaigning for Obama, how is he going to get past all of the negative things he said about him before?
I'm not so sure Bill as VP is all that far-fetched. Both Obama and Clinton are power-hungry, I can see them doing it. I don't know if they could win with it though.
As for McCain, all of the talk is STILL Palin. Palin's kid shipping out, Palin's interview, the pig thing, constant interviews with anyone who knows her in Alaska, etc. Blogs and letters and video, it goes on and on. What can Obama do to draw the attention back to himself? It would have to be pretty radical.
It's sure turned into an interesting campaign season.
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September 11, 2008 - 17:40 ET by MidAmericaI guess obama decided biden wasn't providing enough newsworthy 'foot in mouth' comments and certainly no one does a red faced finger wag better than old bill.
Clinton (Bill) is a terrible choice, as was Biden.
September 11, 2008 - 17:47 ET by JayTeeIs bill gonna bring in more Black votes ?
Is BHO gonna win NY State twice ?
Why ? It's a nothing...Todd Palin might overshadow Bill's Appeal
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Yeah
September 11, 2008 - 17:49 ET by stancoyleBill will stand behind Obama.....way behind him!
Oh please..just got a
September 11, 2008 - 17:56 ET by bigtimerOh please..just got a chance to watch this video...it's not looking good for Obama...looked like stage-craft, with a character that didn't mean a word he said.
Poor Obama....he trying to be a leader there..it is pathetic...so pathetic it is laughable.
If anyone thinks the slack-jawed ex Prez meant anything he said...then I have some beach-front property to sell ya here in Montana...the exuberance, the warmth, the gusto from Bill was just absolutely breath-taking...it would really inspire one to go out and help...
Rah! Rah!
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I am just throwing this out
September 11, 2008 - 18:53 ET by msh1973I am just throwing this out there because I heard it on Hannity today....what if the October surprise is that Biden will step down and Hillary will step in? Why would Biden make that stupid statement yesterday about her being a better choice for Vice President than him? I am just asking....
Hannity's late to the
September 11, 2008 - 19:12 ET by motherbeltHannity's late to the party...he's not the first one to consider that...it was talked about for the rest of the day yesterday.
Frankly, I don't think Biden's capable of purposely working that line into an extemporaneous speech, by any stretch. I think he was just running on, free-associating and free-wheeling, in that motor-mouth way he has.
DROWN BAMBI, DROWN.
September 11, 2008 - 19:04 ET by john5750BILL SHOULDN'T DO A DAMN THING FOR THAT SCUMBAG THIEF WHO SENT HIS THUGS INTO THE CAUCUSES TO STEAL HILLARY'S DELEGATES USING FORCE, THREATS, THEFT, AND FRAUD.
HE SHOULD LET OBAMA DROWN IN HIS OWN CESSPOOL OF SLIME AND FILTHY LIES.
McCAIN-PALIN 2008 and HILLARY-ANYBODY 2012
John... Don't hold back,
September 11, 2008 - 19:19 ET by Clear thinkerJohn...
Don't hold back, tell us how you really feel.
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Wow - the Magic Oreo and P.Billy...
September 11, 2008 - 19:08 ET by cest moi...guess the Obama campaign wants to show dat dey mean bidness.
Wonder if Bill made Barry shine his shoes, or sing a chorus of "Mammy" for him.
This is just too rich
September 11, 2008 - 19:16 ET by Indiana JoeReading the different scenarios being posted here is GREAT. I think all these theories really just prove the main point about all these Dem maneuvers:
Obama has no idea what to do! He's flopping around like a chicken with it's head cut off! Scrambling madly to try to save his "shoo-in" election. His carefully crafted image is being exposed as the hollow statue that it is.
He has the depth of a rain-puddle, and it's showing. More and more, it's showing.
"... smells like... victory." - Robert Duvall
Hussein better be careful
September 11, 2008 - 21:17 ET by cocodrieHussein better be careful getting friendly with the Slick Willie couple. He might end up keeping company with Ron Brown, Vince Foster, and many of their former friends that unexpectedly went to their reward. Being friends with them could be hazzardous to his health.
Good for McCain. Good for
September 11, 2008 - 21:51 ET by ClintACKGood for McCain. Good for Hillary.
Most of all... good for Bill.
You can just imagine the
September 11, 2008 - 22:16 ET by jdhawkYou can just imagine the conversation beyond the news cameras:
clintoon: bambi (aka 57 states) you have REALLY dug yourself quite a hole! <snicker>
bambi: Yea, I know, can you help me? I am obviously going out of my mind with desparation on how to turn this campaign around. Or I wouldn't have come to Harlem to talk to a white guy!
clintoon: Well, maybe I can help - so long a you don't tell billary. Let me see if that little Texan, Ross Perot, is busy? Hello, Ross?
Michelle
September 11, 2008 - 23:35 ET by GlidedonBO better not let Slick Willie be alone with Michelle!
»→ Houston We have a problem
September 12, 2008 - 07:09 ET by Cool ArrowFriends on the Texas coast. GET THE HELL OUTTA THERE!!!
"that was the trip of a lifetime to visit our troops in Kuwait and stop and visit our injured soldiers in Germany" - Sarah Palin
GO AWAY, FAR AWAY
September 12, 2008 - 08:48 ET by MillerTimeWarpI still can't figure out why Billy Boy still hangs around. His wife was not good enough for him and now she's not good enough for the chosen one. Billy reminds me of all those so-called retirees that just won't go away. Aways clinging to others.
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