Closing Arguments: The (Bill) Clinton Factor

President Clinton could careless about Obama. He is just doing his duty

Just doing his duty.

I think Bill Clinton is doing his duty to the Democratic party. He hates Obama or extremely dislikes him. He ruined Bill’s chance for a 3rd term in the White House.

I think he is just doing his duty to the Democratic Party. In fact, I think that is exactly what Hillary is doing as well. Unless she has an agenda that will take her to the Supreme Court, with the help of Obama…and Bill is doing what he can do to help her get there.

Bill Clinton most certainly is just trying to make himself and Hillary look good to the Democratic party by campaigning for Obama. Everything he does is just to self-promote.

I’m not quite sure I understand why this question is important.
Either Former Pres. Clinton is sincere or he is not. He is a stong compaigner.
He may well be feeling the sting of he wife’s loss, but we need him to campaign and he will. Do we need to get into his head? I’d rather not.
Ruth Ann Harris
Stillwater, MN

He is just doing his duty to the Democratic party. He has never appeared to me to be very enthused about supporting Obama and I halfway expected him to really buck the party and come out for John McCain. He and McCain have worked a lot together.

I think he is just doing his duty. You haven’t seen the wingbone of his ass prominently displayed at any time during the campaign. Give it a rest – everyone.

Just doing his duty to the DNC. I was a Clintonian but he disappointed me when he called Obama’s views “the biggest fairy tale”. The Clintons behaviours during the primary campaign tarnish Bill’s legacy. When He questioned Obama’s experience, when he, himself wasn’t very experienced when he assumed the Office. I’d vote Obama but would like the Clintons to just go away!

Bill once had his ass kicked pretty good for lying. He tries to be diplomatic but comes across as a man who has learned a lesson, respects himself and demonstrates far more grace to Obama than has been earned by the one. Bill Clinton is a great politician. He, like Hillary, is doing what they promised to do. But deep down, we PUMAs know better.

President is doing his duty for the Demoncratic Party. I would not believe him today after what he said about Obama a few months prior.

I truly believe that BILLARY, both of them, are ONLY doing this for the sake of the Democratic party – they feel that it’s their duty – but ALL of us Americans that see through the dust that the Obama campaign has kicked up, feel certain that both of them will be casting their honest vote for McCain/Palin – if you’re interested in more of my views on things click on these links!
http://www.teamsarah.org/forum/topic/show?id=2330231%3ATopic%3A105245
http://www.teamsarah.org/forum/topic/show?id=2330231%3ATopic%3A48154
God Bless America and have Mercy on our SOULS! Pray to the God that you serve, no matter your religion! Peace, Love & Happiness!

I think every time Hillary and & Bill go out on the stump for “THE ONE” they probably feel like puking. They must do it, tho, because she owes so much $$ from her campaign (remember, she outdid him in the POPULAR vote!) and he supposedly got a “promise” of $$ help from him, plus the DNC wouldn’t help either without them going out for “THE ONE” – - who will be a one-termer, then Hillary can maybe try again. AND Biden? That man’s brain is so scrambled from all the hair plugs and botox – he’s pitiful!!

Bill Clinton has made it clear any number of times that he does not like Obama. Any appearaces he makes with or for Obama is for strictly political reasons.

He’s only doing it because there is something in it for him. How could anyone trust a man that one month talks about how inexperienced he is and names every reason under the sun as to why Obama shouldn’t be president and then does a complete 180 in a matter of months? How can anyone trust a Clinton/Obama at all?

I think Bill remembers what they did in Michigan to Hillary and I to a democrat won’t forget McCain gets my vote.

I think he is doing his duty for the Party.

I really could care less what Bill Clinton does. I only know one thing for sure..I WILL NOT vote for a man who refuses to salute the United States of America flag.

Bill is just doing his duty in the public eye but when he and Hillary get behind that curtain they will be voting for McCain.

oFormer President Clinton is an honorable man with legacies not even a million dollar can buy. He is not a hyprocrite and therefore, onboard the ticket for real. Of course, there were disagreements but unity was the end result. Obama can’t win without the white votes and support of the Clintons. Bill’s presence is welcome news

Just doing his duty.

The way Bill Clinton has behave makes me wonder if he is not jealous of Obama. Just think about it, Obama is young, handsome, brilliant, eloquent, smart and could get any intern that Bill could not longer get. Pitiful Billy C.

What do you expect a “good old Democrat” to do? Of course Clinton is just supportin Obama BECAUSE he really has no choice if he wants to continue with the Democratic party.

What does it matter if the Clinton’s haven’t talked to Bill Richardson? Sounds like he is crying over spilled milk and needs to find something else to make comments on during this election rather than if someone is talking to him or not. Sounds like Mr. Richardson thinks the world is revolving around him. Maybe he needs to do more and help get the vote out in this election rather than trying to be divisive.

Bill Clinton has always enjoyed being in front of the camera and many people still like him. He may back Obama, but I think he is mainly appearing with Obama for the Democratic Party first and foremost.

One has to wonder what happened to the debt accumulated by Hillary Clinton in the primaries. I think the Clintons were expecting Obama to help them.

I was able to hear former President Clinton speak on behalf of Senator Obama this past Saturday in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Up until his speech, I did feel he was just doing his duty on behalf of the Democratic Party. But after hearing him list many reasons for the American people to vote for Senator Obama, I got the feeling he was just as afraid of another four years of the same, as the rest of us gathered there.

It is better to have two plans than one. But who is going to get the shaft? Will it be the companies going under and leaving less jobs for employment or is it bail them out to have more employment?? Here is a hint: prices on recycling has drop aprox 70% within one month , but yet the the cost of the shelf price did not drop at all.
ex:
a pound of ins. copper wire is down to 60 cents to the dollar in which was over $3.00 per pound. Why is the price still outrageous to buy new wire?
We the people did not make this happen the government did.

What difference does it make? The bottom line is that Obama will benefit.

To an idiot named Larry. When did Bill Clinton ever work with John McCain?
Clinton would drop dead before he would ever vote for a Republican.
Do a little more studying before you open your mouth to make stupid remarks.

Former President Clinton is just doing
his duty for the Democratic Party, I
don’t believe he and Hillary will even
vote for Obama, personally, I hope they
don’t.

Bill Clinton is tha realest…he was just in his home state this weekend campaigning in tha heart of a BLEAK people that refuse to move forward and embrace change!!! Why does it even matter if Clinton is really behind Obama…what then? This is just more of tha same Bush-Bull..McCain tha poor sick OLD man has run his campaign the exact same way President Bush has run this country for tha past eight (8)…through fear,lies,untruths, and blatant STUPIDITY!!

Bill Clinton is on board with Obama/Biden. We in KY love the Clinton’s, and they both have been backing them both 110%. It is a good thing Bill is going to Florida.

Hillary Supporter for McCain
Posting this from another Puma….
Just got this email fwd: haven’t been able to keep up w/ posts so I apologize if it’s a duplicate.
‘Twas the night before elections and all through the town
Tempers were flaring, emotions all up and down!
I, in my bathrobe with a cat in my lap
Had cut off the TV, tired of political crap.
When all of a sudden there arose such a noise
I peered out of my window saw Obama and his boys
They had come for my wallet they wanted my pay
To give to the others who had not worked a day!
He snatched up my money and quick as a wink
Jumped back on his bandwagon as I gagged from the stink
He then rallied his henchmen who were pulling his cart
I could tell they were out to tear my country apart!
‘On Fannie, on Freddie, On Biden and Ayers!
On Acorn, On Pelosi’ He screamed at the pairs!
They took off for his cause and as he flew out of sight
I heard him laugh at the nation who wouldn’t stand up and fight!
So I leave you to think on this one final note-
IF YOU DON’T WANT SOCIALISM GET OUT AND VOTE!!!!

I believe Bill is out there for the
Democratic Party only. Since Hillary
will probably run again…he wants to
be present. I do however believe that
Bill will vote for John McCain. I
just don’t believe that Bill approves
of Obama’s terroristic friends, the
Chicago Machine and all the baggage
that comes with the Obamas.

Bill Clinton is one of the most astute political figures in American history. If you have him on your campaign trail that says it all. The question asks one to argue the chicken or the egg theory and is irrelevant. Bill Clinton knows well what the republican majority has done to the economic condition of America. He knows we must change the direction of politics in this country or there will have to be a Civil War to emancipate the working man. Anyone who could support entrusting a republican with power or authority after what they have done is either and idiot or is filthy rich and self serving. The facts are just that simple within this election. Vote Democrat or bend over and kiss your ass goodbye.

Both the Clintons are consumate career politicians; the best in the business. They and any other politician destined to succeed will do what they have to do. If you’re asking who will Bill (and all the Clintons) vote for?….no question, John McCain.

This is an asinine question. Why is it important to get into Clinton’s head? Whether he’s doing it for party loyalty or love of Obama is not important. THE END RESULT IS THE SAME: HE’S DOING IT. So whether it’s for this reason or that, is not only unimportant, but we will never know.

I think right now the relationship is purely for the sake of party loyalty, but who knows? Bill Clinton is no dummy, and as time goes by, he may come to see Obama as a young protege. This is even more likely if Hillary gets her due, a choice spot in the cabinet.
Obama and Clinton could both learn and grow, in fact they could share a pretty dynamic exchange of ideas, if they don’t let their egos get in the way. That’s what I love about Joe Biden. He seems a bit more mellow.

I believe that former President Clinton is there for the Democratic Party. I am not a democrat and it hurt me to watch Hillary at the convention nominating Obama. There is no way he is ready to be president and Clinton knows it. Yep he is just there for the party..

The day the Clintons vote republican is when you will know that America has become communist and the Nazi’s are recording everyone’s ballot….
Stupid people…. when you are democrat you vote democrat…especially after witnessing republicans doing everything in their power trying to make credit slaves out of you for the rest of you life….
Jeeze WAKE UP & SMELL THE CHAOS PEOPLE!!!

Just doing his duty. I don’t think playing the race card on Clinton is something he’s going to forgive and forget for quite sometime. Clinton loves the limelight so I’m sure some of his getting on board is not just being a good Democrat but also somewhat self-serving on his part. I would love to see who Bill casts his vote for though because if it was a vote for McCain it wouldn’t shock me at all.

I think Bill Clintonis campaigning for Obama be cause he wants him to win. This world can’t stand another 4 years of Bush,and that is what McCain will bring.

Ava, well said and I could not agree with you more. McCain/Palin are extensions of the Bush legacy and the stupid trickle down economics..Which spreads the wealth around to the rich folk..and hope that it will trickle down to the middle class.

William Buffet,Colin Powell,Bill Gates. What do these men have in common? They are wise men who love their country.. and who are they supporting for president? Barack Obama! That is good enough for me..I am voting for Obama! Maybe the three formention personalities believes in socialism! What do you think? You so called wise Republican blogger who say that Obama is a socialist. I hope you don’t accept social security or medicare because these are tenets of the socialist doctrine.

When Bill Clinton ran in 92′, he was called all the names that the McCain camp have called Obama. Names like socialist, Communist, Marxist and liberal. Guess what! Bill Clinton balanced two budgets and left us with a surplus. You Republican bloggers..what have George Bush left us with..a deficit and McCain supported him 90% of the time…go figure!

Stanley Even though McCain may have vote with Bush 90% of the time a lot of the bills that went through congress weren’t really earth moving and remember that those bills had to go through congress before they got to Bush.

Bill is merely doing his duty. Anyone who thinks differently is delusional. I lost great respect for Bill and Hillary for the way they ran their campaign.
As a side note: I hold Palin/McCain responsible for inciting the discrimination and racial tension that is growing in this country since Palin has been on the GOP ticket. It was a big mistake choosing the Governor from Alaska.
These past couples of months have been very disheartening to watch the GOP.

The Clinton’s did a lot of damage
to Obama with slander…just like
McCain has. I believed that too many
people were not happy with the
Clintons back then because of that.
And since they/she lost…they felt that it was a good idea to redeem themselves and not be remember for
their lewd behavior. Being remember as
being defeated was bad enough. Besides
that, I believe Hillary felt that she
really needed to help Obama by getting
her women voters to side with Obama in
order to win McCain. The Clintons do
want for the democratic party to win.
If Obama wins, the democratic party wins….So they do want for Obama to win. They do care that he wins. Sure they hurt,for loosing ,but they are trying to do what is best for the
country and they might not agree 100%
with Obama, but they do agree with him
in many issues. They deffinitely don’t
agree with McCain’s. Besides..now that
the Clinton’s are more personaly/closely associated with
Obama…they might see him different from before as a person. Sometimes knowing a person more personaly can
change from dislike to like. Obama is
highly educated, attractive, with a lot of self control, and charisma…who
really has a heart for the middle class.
Hey!Even Jesus who was and is the Son of
God had a lot of racist enemies,because
he was a jew, and he also had enemies out of jelousy because of his fame, and those who did not want anything to do because of his righteouness and because who he claim to be. My point is that there is always going to be those opposing no matter what.

There’s a good reason why Hillary didn’t win. Did anyone REALLY want Bill back in the White House? I admire Bill Clinton but he couldn’t help but be biased towards his own wife. Bill Clinton was a very good, if not great, president, but I could never warm up to Hillary. She seems like a conniving and manipulative power monger who overreaches and always falls short. You have to remember that she is reviled by not only the Republicans, but also some Democrats.
Bill’s gotten over Hillary’s defeat. I’m sure he sees some of himself in Obama and wants to help, but at the same time, Obama is his own man and he’s not going to look at himself as Clinton II or even his protege. Bill’s got a massive ego and really only cares about his own legacy in the eyes of the public. I still admire him and he remains a political force, but the truth is that his time has come and gone. It’s good for Obama to get Clinton’s support and it’s great for the Democrats to unite, but Obama is his own man.

Bill Clinton is all show and full of hot air. He’s preparing the Democrats for HilIary in 2012. I’ll never vote for an individual who shows little or no respect for the US Flag. He’s a disgrace to the nation. The huge crowds that follow Obama remind me of the 3rd Reich. I’ll take John McCain any day.

The Clintons do not want Obama to become president! That would mean that Hillary would’t have a chance for becoming president in the future. He is doing what is expected of him from the Democratic party.

Bill is just doing what will look best for the democratic party. When Hillary runs again in 2012, it will be much easier for her to defeat McCain than a president in her own party. I love the Clintons, but they have to be number one. So I tp believe that when they get behind that curtain they both will vote McCain….as will I!

It’s amazing that so many of you think that Bill Clinton is only doing his duty to the Democratic Party. If that is the case, then how many of you believe that Obama is the right choice for our country? I personally agree with the majority that both Clintons are simply doing their duty but I am voting for McCain. Clinton has been noted as one of our best presidents ever and I think he’s on to something for not supporting Obama wholeheartedly.

What choice does Bill Clinton have in the first place but to make sure that Barak Obama gets elected as the next President? If John McCain were to get elected,both “Bill & Hill’s” hopes & dreams of having things anywhere near the way that they would want them, they could simply kiss good-bye! Possibly, there could be something in this as far as some Sec. of State position, in Obama’s cabinet, or some Supreme Court Nomination for Hillary maybe down the line. But as far as the hopes & dreams for the Clinton’s to return to the White House again, 4 to 8 years from now, those hopes are gone…… Eight years ago, it was John McCain that had the hopes of possibly making it to the Presidency by supporting the man he hated in G.W. Bush……By doing so over all those years, look where it got him! He always likes to refer to himself as a “Maverick”. But as soon as he fell in lock-step with G.W. Bush, years ago, he lost the “Mo-jo” he once had, that people liked…… Eight years from now, I’m sure that Bill & Hillary Clinton aren’t going to be the same people they are now either. (They may not even be alive eight years from now.) And years from now, if Hillary is anything like the way she is now, I just can’t see her being electable as President either. She’s just too Power-hungry & it really turns voters like me off. She started the year believing that the Presidency was already hers for the taking. So, just like John McCain, they really have no choice but to help Obama get elected. A McCain Presidency they would certainly regret!

I don’t see why the neo-cons keep attacking Obama and Clinton and any Democrat they can find. They have destroyed our country and put America into the poor house. At least 6 years the neocons had UNITARY control of both houses of Congress and of the White House. During that time is when most of the conditions were set up for the current economic depression we are sinking into with the dismantling of regulation on big businesses and banks.
The Iraq war has been a huge drain on our economy, sucking up money needed to rrepair infrastructure at home and putting us into debtor status to foreign powers who loaned us the money for Bush to fight the war on credit instead of pay as you go and letting the American people see the sacrifice the country was making for the war. Instead the pain was hidden while Bush’s and the Republicans’ policies were unravelling our economic strength with bad policies and allowing unbridled greed through lack of government regulation. So I don’t see where the neo-cons who support McCain’s same trickle down prescription for failure that Bush and all Republicans have subscribed to, but which have utterly failed…I don’t see how putting more of the same (and McCain’s arguments that he is different have no evidence or substance to back them up…they are pure election year deception designed to fool people who are simpletons into believing that McCain is an economic populist(when in fact he supports more feeding of the rich elites)and doing nothing for the middle and lower income hard-working but neglected Americans.
Where does McCain get any credibility. He just tosses out lies and words, whatever he pleases, but he has no truth or substance behind them.

Love Bill – Hate BO!
Bill is a company man. Why should he be on board for BO? Especially after the way BO slammed him during the primaries with race bating & slamming his record of the presidency! BO makes me sick!

I used to admire the Clintons and respect their recommendations … but, they both know that Obama is an unqualified candidate, who uses the race card against opponents … and, because the Clintons are putting party and personal ambition before country, by supporting Obama, they have lost their credibility. Don’t let Obama turn America into a far left socialistic country. Elect McCain/Palin on November 4th. Regarding Obama’s economic plan …
remember the wise words of Abraham Lincoln
* You cannot help the poor, by destroying the rich.
* You cannot strengthen the weak, by weakening the strong .
* You cannot bring about prosperity, by discouraging thrift.
* You cannot lift the wage earner up, by pulling the wage payer down.
* You cannot further the brotherhood of man, by inciting class hatred.
* You cannot build character and courage, by taking away men’s
initiative and independence.
* You cannot help men permanently, by doing for them what they could
and should, do for themselves.

The Real Palins
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/10/14/151519/61/145/630389

P.S. The Clintons and Obama are on the same party boat, with the same party vote, leading America in the same direction towards socialism. If America joins Bill, Hill, and Obama, we will sink the ship our founding fathers sailed on. And, I don’t believe President Adams would approve.