Chelsea Clinton for Congress? Don’t Bet on It
EmailChelsea Clinton will not run for Congress, her spokesman said, squelching a simmering rumor that the scion of the famous political family will follow in her parents’ footsteps and seek elected office.
“This is 100 percent false. She’s not running for Congress in the 18th District or any other,” spokesman Matt McKenna told New York’s Daily News Wednesday.
The New Rochelle, N.Y., blog “Talk of the Sound” wrote Tuesday that the young Clinton was considering a run to replace Rep. Nita Lowey, D-N.Y., in 2012. Clinton had been “approached by the right people” in the state Democratic Party to consider making a bid for Lowey’s seat, the blog wrote.
Also, Politico hinted earlier this month that Clinton was being considered to replace Lowey, 74, who represents the Westchester, N.Y., town where Bill and Hillary Clinton live.
A spokesman for Lowey denied the rumors and said the congresswoman would seek re-election.
“Nita Lowey is running for re-election,” spokesman Matthew Dennis told ABC News
Chelsea, 31, works for a global financial firm and is known for her charitable work, including fundraising for her father’s Clinton Foundation. She married Marc Mezvinsky, also the child of politicians, at a ceremony in Rhinebeck, N.Y., last year.
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That’s all we need….another Kennedy-esque clan making a perpetual living off the public dole. Just GO AWAY! And take your mom and dad with you!
Posted by: Ex Speaker Nan | October 27, 2011, 11:37 am 11:37 am
That’s right Nan, just like the Bush’s.
Posted by: KJM1968 | October 27, 2011, 11:46 am 11:46 am
All the wrong genes.
Posted by: n'erdowell | October 27, 2011, 12:10 pm 12:10 pm
She’s got a ‘spokesman?’ Well, she’ll be running for SOMETHING. Bet on it…..
Posted by: Sherri | October 27, 2011, 12:20 pm 12:20 pm
Bill Clinton should still be in prison for perjury. The Clintons repeal pf the Glass -Steagal Act in 1993 is a primary cause of today’s economic collapse. They failed to enforce any regulations on Wall St. and banks during their regime. Greenspan and Bush poured gasoline on the Clinton caused economic train wreck. Any mention of the Clinton gang continuing their power dynasty is disgusting.
Posted by: J Vinsanrt | October 27, 2011, 12:29 pm 12:29 pm
I’ve heard the incompetency quotient goes up with the square of inherited genes. Thank goodness Amy didn’t have political ambitions.
Posted by: newcountryman | October 27, 2011, 12:29 pm 12:29 pm
Once brain washed by the DNC always will remain that way.
Posted by: Jim Rod | October 27, 2011, 12:33 pm 12:33 pm
I hope she does run for office.
Posted by: L. Hester | October 27, 2011, 12:36 pm 12:36 pm
oh brother! thats all we need more rich brats running the country that have no clue how! none of them do apparently! how about real folks in congress? try that for a change!
Posted by: greg | October 27, 2011, 12:38 pm 12:38 pm
Clinton for President!
Posted by: Emily | October 27, 2011, 12:46 pm 12:46 pm
Most Americans (legal voters) are sick to death of these political family dynasties. Once is enought, and in some, if not most cases, once was even too much! Family insanity runs deep…it is genetic.
Posted by: Winston | October 27, 2011, 12:47 pm 12:47 pm
Wow, I had no idea the Kenndedy clan got so rich on public money. That’s a new one, Republican Moron!
Posted by: Brian | October 27, 2011, 12:48 pm 12:48 pm
Why was this even a rumor? Thank God it is….
Posted by: oldschool | October 27, 2011, 12:52 pm 12:52 pm
Stay away. ENOUGH!!!!!!!! You and you’re kind are not wanted! Thank your dad for NAFTA and spending all the Social Security money and then patting himself on the back for ending the deficit. You’re dad’s a liar and a cheater.
Posted by: Finn | October 27, 2011, 12:57 pm 12:57 pm
Thank you Lord!
Posted by: Freedom | October 27, 2011, 12:59 pm 12:59 pm
The Kennedy’s got rich thru illegal means during prohibition. Joesph Kennedy was “distributing” massive amounts of Illegal alcohol the whole time. Don’t believe me??? Look it up yourself!
Posted by: John | October 27, 2011, 1:00 pm 1:00 pm
What credentials does this spoiled brat daughter of those two murders have ? WHO KILLED VINCE FOSTER. this country is shot. I’m voting for bernie madoff, he seems to represent all the good qualities of our once great nation. chelsea clinton, how rediculous
Posted by: Rusty Hanes | October 27, 2011, 1:02 pm 1:02 pm
Please go away, stay away. Your parents are cheats, megolomaniacs, and rotten to the core. I feel sorry for you. I think the Glass-Steagall Act, Nafta, Lewinsky, the scandal at the Rose Law Firm by your mother, that’s enough.
Posted by: b. elser | October 27, 2011, 1:12 pm 1:12 pm
I think it is in the best interests of the nation to squash any attempt at another Clinton in office.
Posted by: Spo | October 27, 2011, 1:13 pm 1:13 pm
Why don’t the Bush and Clinton clans go find something else to do ? Maybe they can move to Iran and destroy that country.
Posted by: Dave Curtis | October 27, 2011, 1:19 pm 1:19 pm
She’ll get elected very easy because she married a Jewish guy.
Posted by: Vana Luu | October 27, 2011, 1:27 pm 1:27 pm
Clinton for Prez, Biden for VP again, Jerry Brown for Manager, TRI-FECTA
Posted by: don | October 27, 2011, 1:30 pm 1:30 pm
I think that Chelsea, above all odds, has turned into a terrific young person. But, really, we don’t need any more Clintons in politics.
Posted by: Rick Mazzola | October 27, 2011, 1:31 pm 1:31 pm
Please no more Clintons.
Posted by: skynyrt | October 27, 2011, 1:32 pm 1:32 pm
Good, because that saves us from having to bring up her arrest for pot possession at Stanford when it was illegal, and how the arrest was quashed.
Posted by: Noir | October 27, 2011, 1:35 pm 1:35 pm
You’re lucky – we have a Quayle in Congress from here in AZ
Posted by: stevejg61 | October 27, 2011, 1:37 pm 1:37 pm
I think most Americans are getting sick of the Clinton’s, Kennedys and the rest of the families who have lived an entitled life thanks to the Govt. Bill, Hillary and everyone else is completely out of touch with the average American. I wish they would just go away.
Posted by: NRodge | October 27, 2011, 1:38 pm 1:38 pm
Thank God. The Clintons need to do charity work and stay far away from government.
Posted by: Widow's Son | October 27, 2011, 1:45 pm 1:45 pm
Bill Clinton: I did not have relations with that woman
Hillary Clinton: I am not running for president
Chelsea Clinton: Doesn’t really matter what she says about “not running” The Clinton family has proven, as indisputable facts, that when they say they will NOT do something…that means they WILL do it. Again, this is an undeniable fact backed up by the statements above.
Posted by: Honest Abe | October 27, 2011, 1:50 pm 1:50 pm
Kennedy didn’t accept a salary while in office. I do believe the Clinton plan is to leave the political circus atmosphere since Hillary is leaving as Secretary of State in 2012. Bills foundation has become very prominent in fundraising for global purposes and requires a lot of time.I don’t think Chelsea has any interest. The Bushs still have Jeb to cram down our throats and don’t believe in charitable organizations or giving back.
Posted by: howdymo1 | October 27, 2011, 1:50 pm 1:50 pm
WTF, I knew we wouldd never see the end of these low life cliontons and now this horse faced little clinton is a shoe in for a congressional seat? It’s high time to completely gut this hijacked government and leave nothing left. This is tryanny deluxe and I know people have had enough. These power elties are staring down the barrel of a cannon and they will keep coming. These types are as bold as they come. People, this is what happens when liberal democraps are elected to power, GREAT LIBERAL DEMOCRAP COUNTRY ISN’T IT?????? HOW DO YOU LIKE YOUR LIBERAL DEMOCRAP COUNTRY NOW? OH SURE, THE LIBERAL DEMORAPS DON’T HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH THE NATIONS ECONOMIC COLLAPSE, SURE, NOTHING AT ALL. WE HAVE TO GET RID OF ALL LIBERAL DEMOCRAPS AND TAKE BACK THE COUNTRY AND RETURN IT TO A TRUE REPRESENTATIVE REPUBLIC UNDER THE CONSTITUTION. NO OTHER WAY!
Posted by: yoadrian balboa | October 27, 2011, 1:51 pm 1:51 pm
This is news? Hell, it has been a known fact for the last three or four years, remember when they came out with the story of here working as a Trader for the Big Oil companies, then came the marriage. this is NOT a formal announcement, until after the Elections.
Folks get with it, remember the Wedding and the leaks of the Who’s, Who that attended her wedding and AFTER the Leak they squashed the announcement of the Attendees. Daddy LOVES being in the Spot light, so now will Mommy and Daddy help her, and if Elected whose views are or is she representing, the constituents, Hers or Daddies or Mommies. Remember all the trouble Daddy caused Mommy on the Presidential trail.
Posted by: PrtoudLiberal1947 | October 27, 2011, 2:01 pm 2:01 pm
This is what we really don’t need…..another Clinton! We do need to get the Clinton’s OUT of American politics!
Posted by: Bardman | October 27, 2011, 2:02 pm 2:02 pm
You are some stupid @ss people! The article clearly says that she was NOT considering a run for office, yet you dumb asses still log on here and call her names and tell her to go away. HOW IGNORANT!
Posted by: Jason | October 27, 2011, 2:04 pm 2:04 pm
Her parents are thieves and belong in a prison.
Posted by: flea | October 27, 2011, 2:10 pm 2:10 pm
Whenever a Clinton says something, expect the exact opposite.
Posted by: Doug | October 27, 2011, 2:23 pm 2:23 pm
These “political dynasties” have been mostly bad for the country, and I will be happy to have the Clinton era, come to an end.
Posted by: Rick McDaniel | October 27, 2011, 2:38 pm 2:38 pm
She need to run, away from any mirrors, she might scare herself!
Posted by: Bill Ford | October 27, 2011, 2:42 pm 2:42 pm
I support Rep. Clinton
Posted by: Mark | October 27, 2011, 3:08 pm 3:08 pm
Chelsea can’t even run her own life & her family. No thank you! I dont want her to run 4 congress
Posted by: Todd | October 27, 2011, 3:15 pm 3:15 pm
NO!!!!! The clintons are the poster children for illeagal,crooked people. Followed by the obummers. Deport them all now!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Mark | October 27, 2011, 3:20 pm 3:20 pm
B, b, bb, but… She could have American citizens assasinated like Dad at Waco and Ruby Ridge. She could be able to bomb hundreds of thousands of innocent civilians like Dad did in Belgrade and Serbia. Being a dicatatot is fun, just ask Obama…
Posted by: Choo Hader | October 27, 2011, 3:24 pm 3:24 pm
Why not her run? Her dad cheated on her mom and that was enough to get Hillary in even if she wasn’t even a New York resident. Chelsea would be equally coronated as well.
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Posted by: michellegirlie | October 27, 2011, 3:42 pm 3:42 pm
Just remember the name of the person who wrote this story – Russell Goldman – this is how the rumor crap starts.
Posted by: ruben | October 27, 2011, 3:48 pm 3:48 pm
By far better than being a dirivative trader, I would say!
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Posted by: Dr. Sam | October 27, 2011, 3:57 pm 3:57 pm
To all of you calling this girl horseface and any other Republican name you can think of. I remember when you republicans hit your all time low. It was when you started making jokes about an 8 year old Amy Carter. You are supposed to be adults. And you stoop to that level. I don’t happen to think Bristol is star quality either in the looks department but I have never called her an ugly name.
Posted by: howdymo1 | October 27, 2011, 3:58 pm 3:58 pm
She would win in a landslide. No doubt about it. This woman is charismatic and smart which is precisely why the neo-cons don’t like her and are saying all the nasty things here. She makes her own way in this world and helps with her families charity that influences the entire world in a positive way which in turn is positive for America’s international relationships. By the way, what has anyone in the Bush clan done for the common good since leaving office; NOTHING!
Posted by: dan | October 27, 2011, 4:00 pm 4:00 pm
I got a far better one for you HOW ABOUT ANGELINA JOLIE FOR SENATOR!!!! OR ….EVEN BETTER HOW ABOUT BRAD PITT FOR SENATOR TOO, HOW ABOUT BRANGELINA FOR TWO SENATE SEATS !!!! HOW ABOUT THAT!!!! …….OR….OR…..WAIT A MINUTE………………YES……HOW ABOUT BRANGELINA FOR THE SENATE……AND GEORGE CLOONEY FOR PRESIDENT!!!!! F YEAH!!!! Wow I’m such a genius at this stuff, I should go work for a politician somewhere.
Posted by: Mr. Ed Bean | October 27, 2011, 4:04 pm 4:04 pm
What state is Eric Cantor in? I’d love to see her move to that state and show that mealy mouthed corporate shrill the door.
Posted by: dan | October 27, 2011, 4:05 pm 4:05 pm
Good grief..all she is is the DAUGHTER of two political figures…why in hades would someone approach her to run for freaking congress??? Just what we need..another “Kennedy” dynasty. Thankfully Chelsea has a head on her shoulders. I would imagine she wants to be as far away from the political fiasco as she can get.
Posted by: Lynn | October 27, 2011, 4:06 pm 4:06 pm
Thank God !
Posted by: Kay | October 27, 2011, 4:08 pm 4:08 pm
How about we try to find people who actually have some ideas and might know how to govern and are prepared to actually lead instead of deceive? Dont you think we have enough stars trying to increase their publicity, business people searching for more ways to cheat legally on their tax obligations, and lawyers seeking extra self gratification in there already?
Posted by: Howdy Doody | October 27, 2011, 4:09 pm 4:09 pm
Judging from the posts here, the GOP is truly afraid of her.
Posted by: annette | October 27, 2011, 4:19 pm 4:19 pm
Both of her parents belong in jail.The poor kid can’t help it but she is the product of a couple of real losers.hilary is the brunt of so many jokes and slick Willy is an ageing playboy.But who can blame him.
Posted by: Sam | October 27, 2011, 4:25 pm 4:25 pm
Um… well… like… um… yeah… I would vote for Chelsea (chomp chomp)… y’know…
but… umm… haven’t the Clintons have enough Presidents in office already??
Posted by: Becky Whitman | October 27, 2011, 4:27 pm 4:27 pm
howdymo1, You are correct. It’s not very respectful to remark on Chelsea’s looks. I think that’s wrong. When it comes to politics, it’s obvious that it doesn’t matter. Heck, even in modelling it seems that it doesn’t quite matter anymore.
Posted by: TexBork | October 27, 2011, 4:29 pm 4:29 pm
Holy jumped up jesus !! Another liberal political dynasty is flashing before our eyes. We dont have enough money to support another liberal democrat, not in this lifetime.
Posted by: Dirty Dan | October 27, 2011, 4:31 pm 4:31 pm
HEADLINE: Chelsea Clinton for Congress? Don’t Bet on It. PRETTY MUCH SAYS IT ALL. She wouldn’t have a chance in Hell.
Posted by: Taboo | October 27, 2011, 4:43 pm 4:43 pm
TEXBORK: Isn’t it amazing how some people can only measure their success by how well they can hurt other people? It shows a definite lack of maturity. When they were calling Amy Carter a dog and other names I felt like WOW that’s pretty low to pick on an 8 year old child. But they did. Being a kid in her position is not the easiest thing in the world and that little girl didn’t deserve what they had to dish out.
Posted by: howdymo1 | October 27, 2011, 5:07 pm 5:07 pm
She i testing the political waters. She already got a spokesman. She will definitely run for office some day. No doubt.
Posted by: ken ukpak | October 27, 2011, 5:09 pm 5:09 pm
HAHAHA , WHATS SHE GOT TO SAY , HEY ITS A FREE WORLD AND FREE SPEECH , LET HER SPEAK . MY CHILD PLEASE SPEAK , LETS HEAR WHATS ON YOUR MIND
Posted by: God's child | October 27, 2011, 5:30 pm 5:30 pm
Puhlease! I’m very sick of these people with absolutely no experience whatsoever thinking that they should be able to run for office just because they’re related to someone who has political ties. Especially the freakin’ movie stars. But Clinton should spend years studying the Constitution and American law before she even considers representing this country. Part of the problem is that these so-called government officials do it for them, not for us. What happened to being a public servant for the sole purpose of doing what’s right for this country?
Posted by: Jimpsonseed | October 27, 2011, 7:14 pm 7:14 pm
Please go away and take your parents with you. Hasnt your family been on the public dole long enough? Every penny they ever recieved came from the poor tax payer. Leeches,mosquitoes, and other parasites have more honor…
Posted by: Michael Sizow | October 27, 2011, 7:15 pm 7:15 pm
Chelsea Clinton would be a great Congress woman! She is intelligent and has lots of practical experience in both domestic and foreign affairs working for the Clinton Foundation.
She has lots of business and political contacts that would benefit the citizens of NY. She is probably more qualified than some of the people running for President or already in Congress.
I hope she changes her mind some day. New York could use a person with her talents representing us!
Posted by: Stew | October 27, 2011, 7:18 pm 7:18 pm
Sorry Chelsea,Stupid and Ugly isn’t in this year….
Posted by: robert m. simon | October 29, 2011, 7:14 pm 7:14 pm