Bill Clinton Offers Support to Obama

OOOOOOO · #1 (**permalink**) 06-24-2008, 03:41 PM

Just so the Obama-bots here know, terse but succinct BJC statement:

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WASHINGTON (June 24) - Former President Clinton on Tuesday offered to help Barack Obama win the White House, although what work he'll do for his wife's former rival remained uncertain.

The Obama campaign is still smarting over some of Bill Clinton's criticism in the primary race, while the last Democratic president remains a popular political draw. But before the two can work together, they have to speak.

Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton have taken steps to join efforts in the last three weeks — she met with him privately, endorsed his campaign and will campaign with him Friday. But the former Democratic president and the man running to be the next one haven't talked since the campaign ended.

Obama spokesman Bill Burton said the 42nd president came up in a phone call between Obama and Hillary Clinton on Sunday. They talked about how Obama should connect with Bill Clinton in the future, Burton said.

Bill Clinton extended his support to Obama for the first time Tuesday in a one-sentence statement from spokesman Matt McKenna.

"President Clinton is obviously committed to doing whatever he can and is asked to do to ensure Senator Obama is the next president of the United States," McKenna said.

It's not clear what Obama might ask him to do. The campaign wasn't specific when asked.

"A unified Democratic Party is going to be a powerful force for change this year and we're confident President Clinton will play a big role in that," was all Burton would say.

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So he finally issued a statement. What Barack Hussein Obama ought to do is to get both of them to help fundraise right now, and have them BOTH address the DNC in Denver later this summer.

superdude17* · #2 (**permalink**) 06-24-2008, 05:44 PM

Bill hates Obama. Over the weekend at the mayors conference hosted in Miami, he actually dissed Obama: I watched the speech this morning cuz I wasn't tired, and it was another brilliant speech by President Clinton. I think he is one of the best public speakers in the country. He knows his stuff.

Anyways, he made fun of Obama and his possible administration by portraying federal government as not important. He said passing laws is one thing, however it is up to the mayors to implement it. Pretty much he is saying that Obama's legislation means nothing unless it is implemented by the mayors.

He doesn't like Obama, and I don't blame him. He said some very deragatory words about his presidency throughout this campaign.

So this is hogwash.

I don;t think he will be endorsing Obama.

LoneStarProud · #3 (**permalink**) 06-24-2008, 05:53 PM

Billzeebubba is one of those guys that will shake your hand while he's pi$$in down your leg. I will say thought that I can't wait for Bill to campaign for Obama, it'll be a hoot.
Better watch out Michelle.

superdude17* · #4 (**permalink**) 06-24-2008, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by LoneStarProud

Billzeebubba is one of those guys that will shake your hand while he's pi$ down your leg. I will say thought that I can't wait for Bill to campaign for Obama, it'll be a hoot.
Better watch out Michelle.

bill is already working on hillary's revenge in '12.

i would be pissed too if some screwball screwed up my wife's chances at being president.

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