October 31, 2007
Posted: October 31st, 2007 09:30 AM ET

CNN's Bill Schneider reports on the three roles Bill Clinton is playing.

WASHINGTON (CNN) - CNN's Bill Schneider reports that as a former president, party cheerleader, and husband of a current presidential candidate, Bill Clinton is playing three roles.

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Ashley   November 7th, 2007 5:52 pm ET

Bill Clinton is one of the worst presidents the United States has ever seen. He ignored threats that warned us about 9/11 and we messed around with women behind his wife's back. And she should not be even given a chance to be President because she is untrustworthy too for doing the same thing he did.

Mi   November 3rd, 2007 10:00 pm ET

Bob New York

I doubt you'll read this but it is my hope that you do. Rather than debate back and forth on an expired blog, I will try to keep my comments short. I also appreciate your conservative insight and wisdom. Furthermore, I appreciate the civil debate minus the hateful rhetoric. Nothing irritates me more than petty name calling from both sides. Though we likely will fundamentally disagree on the political issues of our day, it is my hope that more people (from both sides) can stop the negative bully tactics and empty rhetoric.

It's not about political numbers to me. It is about doing what is right. Not about what people want to hear, but about doing what needs to be done as president. Clearly, in my mind we need a leader who will do what is right. Not one who will do what is politically convenient. Not one who has their own agenda. But one who really has the best interest of all of us at heart.

This was very well stated and the primary reason that Hillary is the wrong choice for president. I don't want her to be nominated, but I also will not vote republican in this election. If she is nominated, I'm not sure what I will do...

I agree supporting the troops is the best thing that we can do in order to keep their spirits high. Respectfully, I will not support the Commander-in-Chief in this failed foreign policy.

Bob New York   November 2nd, 2007 8:19 pm ET

Mike, Cleveland – fiorstly, the source was from the 9/11 report section 4, "Since the missiles headed for Afghanistan had had to cross Pakistan, the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs was sent to meet with Pakistan’s army chief of staff to assure him the missiles were not coming from India." but prior reading shows that they didn't trust all of that government to be stable against the targets and they suspected leaks. Why in the world would they then order the warning of them?
Perhaps when the missiles were in mid air, or just cutting into airspace, or weeks before as they knew it would take place that long in advance. But certainly not in a time frame that would prove able to give warning to make people leave. Put 2 and 2 together here Mike. This report was filed by politicians as well who didn't want to cut their own throats.

Secondly, I don't think that when it comes to credibility, I doubt Buzz Patterson's accounts far less than Clinton's which was the only point I was trying to make. If it comes between believing anyone and a Clinton, the Clinton's have already proved their ability to not just misconstrue but out right lie even in the face of violating the law. After seeing all I have, I don't take anyone anymore on their word, I look at their history then I triple check sources and make up my own mind.

Again as far as Clinton having a much better chance at finding Bin laden, well, he was offered to take Bin Laden from a foreign Government but he refused delivery, stating we didn't want him. That was after a bombing. It doesn't get much easier than that.

Although I most sincerely do appreciate your intelligent comments and our discussion (thank you sir), I still assert that Clinton failed miserably.

It brings me to when he first failed to see that when 18 Soldiers died in Mogadishu and I believe 73 were wounded we left. that was after Bin Ladens first fatwa and public statements that America couldn't stomach war. That we would leave if America's children were paraded in the streets dead. By leaving at any time he gave them the idea that by killing people he could have his way. This I firmly believe to be true.

It's not about political numbers to me. It is about doing what is right. Not about what people want to hear, but about doing what needs to be done as president. Clearly, in my mind we need a leader who will do what is right. Not one who will do what is politically convenient. Not one who has their own agenda. But one who really has the best interest of all of us at heart.

As Christen pointed out, we have troops there now. We need to protect them, help and support them, and most of all not let their daily tremendous sacrifices be for nothing. As we failed to do for those in Mogadishu.

This is our job and our legacy we will leave.

Mike, Cleveland, OH   November 2nd, 2007 2:17 pm ET

Bob New York

I agree with your statements about Hillary causing more gridlock in DC. I'm not voting for her either.

I am unaware of Clinton warning the target area in advance. Do you have
sources on this?

No one knows exactly which documents Sandy Berger took from the Archives.
Nevertheless, that does not negate the fact that Bush was warned 2 months prior to 9/11 by the CIA. In the 9/11 hearings that you are refering to, I think it was John Ashcroft who testified that there wasn't enough information for the Bush Administration. Considering the source, how do we know that Ashcroft wasn't lying to cover for Bush. I'm not making an accusation, but it is possible.

I can always count on conservatives to bring up the perjury/affair when trying to defend or excuse another conservative for doing the same thing.

Lastly, I wasn't the one who changed the dialog. Vince did when he spun this from facts about Clinton and politics as usual to attacking Bush. Which appears to be the favorite way that democrats answer for themselves, point a finger at someone else and say "but see what he did"

You've proven you are your own worst enemy with the above quote. You rail against people for pointing the finger at someone else but then in order to defend Patterson, you bring up Clinton's perjury/affair.

I disagree that Clinton had a "much better chance" to find OBL. Though I do believe that Clinton underestimated the threat that OBL posed in 1994, I think we all did, hindsight is 20/20. Bush however has had nearly his entire presidency to go after OBL but instead focused more on Iraq.

I agree that we need a new direction and electing Hillary is not the right choice. I don't agree that Clinton "failed so miserably" at national security or hunting down OBL. Lets not forget Clinton left office with a 65% approval rating, the highest end-of-presidency rating of any President that came into office after World War II. Will Bush have similar numbers? I think no.

The lying by Patterson, Clinton and other political pundits from both partys do nothing to solve the gridlock in the federal government.

Christen NY   November 2nd, 2007 9:13 am ET

I think that still yet there is another point being missed here. Yes we can hate the Clinton's, yes we can hate Bush, but have any of you stopped to think of what this bickering about the war we are undeniably in is doing to the troops that are fighting for it? Have any of you stopped to think that maybe, just maybe, all this ridiculous arguing is just serving to hurt and confuse the men and women who volunteered to keep us all safe? Be an American and stop complaining about things that are done and over with and instead show some support for those who really need it. Not Clinton, not Bush. The troops.

Bob New York   November 1st, 2007 8:34 pm ET

Mike, Cleveland, OH – I'm not looking for an argument, I'm just saying it's politics as usual with the Clinton's. Nothing will get better, it will just be more of the same if not worse since she is so hated, Congress and the Senate won't be able to do anything while she is in office.

The missiles fired at OBL by Clinton would have been good and maybe even killed him, If Clinton's Administration hadn't contacted the target area in advance to tell everyone the missiles were coming and to get out of harms way. No I didn't forget that.

I also know from the 9/11 hearings that Bush didn't have many documents from the previous administration because they were taken by someone from the archives and stuffed down his pants. Again another Clinton supporter who is already back on the parole and destine to head right back to the white house.

As far as someone spinning to further his own agenda, man Clinton is the king bar none. And lying to the public on Television, please let me refresh your memory to the most famous lie in American history on television, "I did not have sex with that woman" not only on television but under oath. For which Bill lost his license to practice law for his perjury conviction.
Lastly, I wasn't the one who changed the dialog. Vince did when he spun this from facts about Clinton and politics as usual to attacking Bush. Which appears to be the favorite way that democrats answer for themselves, point a finger at someone else and say "but see what he did" This piece wasn't about Bush it was about Bill's 3 roles.

And I will definitely agree that no one has found UBL to this point, but Clinton had a much better chance. Clinton actually refused to take him when he was being delivered on a silver platter stating we didn't want him in 1994 after the first WTC bombing.

We need better than this now in America. We need to secure our Country against terrorists and find a new direction. So lets agree that we need a new direction not the ones that have proved incapable of doing the job.

Bush is done after the next election, he is not in the picture here. So again, the question is should the Clinton's be given a 3rd chance when they failed so miserably to handle this challenge during their last reign? I think no.

Mike, Cleveland, OH   November 1st, 2007 12:24 pm ET

Bob New York

Your source, Buzz Patterson, is a conservative author of two books, "War Crimes: The Left's Campaign to Destroy Our Military and Lose the War on Terror" and "Dereliction of Duty"

So of course he is going to skew the facts and politically spin to further his agenda. Frankly, Bob, those quotes that you mention aren't facts but more political spin and lies from a right wing conservative. Furthermore, Patterson has been known to lie before. He was caught lying to the American public on national TV, when he stated the already debunked claim that Hillary wanted to ban military uniforms in the White House.

Perhaps you forget that Clinton did fire missiles at OBL in the aftermath of the embassy bombings. Maybe you forgot that in the 6 years since 9/11, Bush has still failed to succeed in detaining or capturing OBL. And of course, what about the CIA warning two months before 9/11, while Bush was in office?

Bottom line Bob, you haven't refuted Vince's facts, but instead you've tried to change the dialogue of this ticker into something else. I would try to refute Patterson's 'facts' but it is hard to refute someone who doesn't tell the truth. So rather than point the finger at Clinton or Bush, lets both agree that policies from both administrations have failed to find OBL.

Wayne, Greenville TX   November 1st, 2007 8:29 am ET

Wayne,

Bill Clinton was a good president ONLY because the Gingrich republicans controlled congress at the time and forced the government to get spending under control. When the Gingrich republicans lost their leader, all DC went back into its normal mode of self-centered policy without regard to the nation.

Posted By Mike, Houston, TX : October 31, 2007 12:09 pm

Actually, Mike, spending had gone out of control under 12 years of Reagan-Bush. Never forget that they quadrupled the federal deficit, putting us into debt for years to come.

Bill Clinton started reining in the deficit BEFORE the '94 elections; it was cooperation between Clinton and Gingrich's forces that gave us the surplus that George W. Bush was able to squander as he put us deeply into debt to the Red Chinese in order to fund his illegal war in Iraq.

Bob New York   November 1st, 2007 4:41 am ET

Facts facts facts eh? I see nothing to refute the "fact" that The Clinton Administration did anything to stop a growing threat. Not even in the post about "facts". Here's a fact just so we don't obscure the problem with gas prices and wars that were demanded by senate intelligence. " Clinton's failures to act against bin Laden directly facilitated a decade of terrorist attacks against the U.S. leading up to 9/11. "[W]e could have prevented the bombing of the U.S.S. Cole, we could have prevented 9/11 and we could have prevented the bombings of the embassies in Africa if President Clinton had taken one of these opportunities." Patterson continued, "We had eight chances at least to either nab bin Laden or to kill him." from Col. Robert "Buzz" Patterson, who carried the "nuclear football" during the Clinton years. Enjoy, NO CHARGE!!!

Mike, Cleveland, OH   October 31st, 2007 8:41 pm ET

Phil Chicago, Ill

I agree with your critisism of Hillary 110% and you don't have to sell me to Obama, I'm already supporting him.

Though Bill Clinton had ONE proven marital infidelity, I do think that he did an excellent job running the country. Notice, I'm not using character attacks. Too many people attack candidates on character on not on the issues. That is why our politicians are not respected enough. Everyone knows that most politicians from both parties are corrupt in some way.

rorie   October 31st, 2007 8:11 pm ET

President Clinton,will be giving his advicefrom now on, until the primarys.you can't out wit him or defeat him,his polictical mind,is his art,his world.She has got it made.

Vince, Phoenix AZ   October 31st, 2007 7:27 pm ET

Facts, facts, and more facts... Please get them before you blast an entry full of mis information spoon fed to you by some partisan Group. Does Bill have a character flaw. YES. Was it EXPLOITED as no politician has ever had to deal with. YES. Did his personal failures make him a failure as president NO. His presidency was a success IN SPITE of being dogged and persecuted. AND... his presidency was successful (and this will 'kill' the righties to admit) IN SPITE of the republican Congress he had to deal with. The surplus: Clintons policy was to pay down the debt "as we go". That policy was stopped IMMEDIATELY upon Bush II entering the White House, because it was popular to hate ANYTHING Clinton did (even if it was good for the country... now how stupid is that?!) Gas was $20 a barrel. It is now $94 a barrel! MISSION ACCOMPLISHED, right?!?) Terrorism.. BIN LADEN ATTACKED THE WORLD TRADE CENTER IN '93 BECAUSE WE HAD A BASE IN SAUDI ARABIA FROM THE '91 WAR!!! (look it up!) Clinton KEPT the base there. After the 2001 attack, BUSH II "CLOSED IT" and CUT AND RAN!! (again... look it up and see if we still have a base in Saudi Arabia). AND, Clinton thwarted the VERY REAL millinium bomb plot! He didn't need to tout it, and he didn't need to MAKE UP threats to claim he thwarted... FACTS FACTS FACTS. GET THEM!!!!! THEY ARE FREE!!

nancy,baltimore,md   October 31st, 2007 6:58 pm ET

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Elliott in NC   October 31st, 2007 5:54 pm ET

AHhhh yes....Slick Willey...those Clintons are soooo slick.

john williams san diego, ca.   October 31st, 2007 4:52 pm ET

wayne, wayne...the sanctimony of marriage will survive even with Rudi and the assault of same sexers, but what you condone is the mockery of marriage by bubba with all of his conquests. i'm sure you know the count of all those broken lamps in the whitehouse..

JB Boston MA   October 31st, 2007 4:50 pm ET

Again, pointing out problems with this country currently, doesn't change the fact that Bill Clinton is a sexual predator.

If you knew of 3 women who claimed one of your friends sexually assaulted them, wouldn't you begin to believe the women.

This isn't about adultery, its about a sexual predator. There is a big difference.

Bill Clinton was a pretty good President. Certainly better than George Bush. But as fas as I am aware, being better than George is not the criteria needed. I would hope we would want someone in office that was good, and not a sexual predator. At least I hope we can find someone.

Now, why would a women stick with a guy she knew to be a sexual predator? I am sure it's because she knew something was in it for her. Maybe, possibly the Presidency.

Mike, Cleveland, OH   October 31st, 2007 4:35 pm ET

I'm not a Hillary supporter at this point, frankly I'm voting for Obama. However, Chris from Middletown has been spreading political spin about alleged ties between Hillary and Saul Alinsky. For the record, Hillary was neither a student nor a mentor of Alinsky. I've researched for weeks and I can't find credible (non-partisan) evidence stating that she espouses Alinsky’s views. Hell, I even read all 92 pages of her thesis (which is posted on the internet). Yes she did a thesis on Alinsky and she met him three times. Let’s not forget, she wrote this thesis nearly 40 years ago in college.

Chris, if you are reading this, I'm not being critical of you or your belief that something is amiss. I simply request that you cite your sources so that I can judge for myself.

demwit   October 31st, 2007 4:09 pm ET

6 hrs and only 23 posts on this Clinton ticker subject??
PUUUUWEEE, the stench of CNN's corrupt protectionism is overwhelming on this Hallowed evening...

spinstopper   October 31st, 2007 4:02 pm ET

Bill Clinton left 5 trillion dollars in the USA bank account WHEN HE LEFT office. The only president to do so!
– Flagship, Hartford, CT

Wow! The kool-aid is strong in CT.
But seariously, the actual total US debt was about 6T in 2000 compared to 8T now, our total GDT has grown from 7T to 12T. Those are better financial numbers than most European countries and American households.

Bea, Hoboken, NJ   October 31st, 2007 3:46 pm ET

and the makeup of the congress and senate during the Bill Clinton adminstration…..wait for it….wait for it….wait for it….Republicans….and why did the Republicans win….wait for it….wait for it….wait for it….because of Hillarys failed healthcare plan….she's already at 750 Billion in proposed spending….where do you think this is coming from?? (yep…..she won't say it…I will – raising taxes….) – research your "girl" – look up Saul Alinsky…now….and see what a modern day Marxist looks like…yep…its Hillary

Posted By Chris, Middletown, CT : October 31, 2007 3:07 pm

Chris, you keep harping on Alinsky. Hillary wrote a thesis in college about him, so what? I wrote one once on Napoleon, does that mean that I now plan to invade most of Europe? Also, you have previously stated that he was her teacher and that is not true.

Terry Tacoma, Wa   October 31st, 2007 3:39 pm ET

Does anyone else look at the above picture of Hillary and think "My GOD this woman is fake!"

Chris, Middletown, CT   October 31st, 2007 3:07 pm ET

and the makeup of the congress and senate during the Bill Clinton adminstration.....wait for it....wait for it....wait for it....Republicans....and why did the Republicans win....wait for it....wait for it....wait for it....because of Hillarys failed healthcare plan....she's already at 750 Billion in proposed spending....where do you think this is coming from?? (yep.....she won't say it...I will – raising taxes....) – research your "girl" – look up Saul Alinsky...now....and see what a modern day Marxist looks like...yep...its Hillary

Vijay Malhotra ,Windsor, ON;Canada   October 31st, 2007 2:59 pm ET

Again if the biggest democratic country in the world,INDIA and a host of other countries like Isreal,Britain,Sri-Lanka,Argentina and even high profile muslim country like Pakistan and so forth can ELECT a WOMEN to run the country and major corporations why NOT IN AMERICA..it's THE LEADERSHIP that matter not the POLITICAL or GENDER bias folks..bring down the glass ceiling as they say..

VOTE ONE GET ONE FREE..your chance your call your vote..it matters..take matters in your hands..

restore the AMERICAN PRIDE..of this great nation..it's time..on your side..folks

Colin742   October 31st, 2007 2:47 pm ET

Mike, Houston TX
Under the Competant leadership of Bill Clinton the SPEND and BORROW Republicans were held in check and the deficit was eliminated.
Under the incompetant leadership of Bush, the BORROW and SPEND Republican controlled house, like a buunh of drunken bums, gave TAX CUTS to the richest who interests they serve, looted the Social Security fund and ran up another $2,000,000,000,000 DEBT.

Flagship, Hartford, CT   October 31st, 2007 2:32 pm ET

Bill Clinton left 5 trillion dollars in the USA bank account WHEN HE LEFT office. The only president to do so!
We need these kinds of people in office, not the over-spending debt producing Republicans.
I am a strong fiscal conservative.

Kevin, Fort Worth Texas   October 31st, 2007 2:09 pm ET

Lets see.... "pervert and adulterer" those sound like PERSONAL short comings to me (except for lying to congress).

Lets contrast that to the 700 plus direct violation to the Constitution Of The United States by King George; or how about starting a "war" without figuring out what to do AFTER it was started. Lets not talk about a place called Sudan; or would you rather talk about the huge loss of our young people and their ruined lives that they have offered to give to this Nation and to have it WASTED, on what? A nation of people that can't stand us and would like us to do nothing better than leave (oh yeah! and thanks for the mess).

If Hilary can take it so can I. Bill is no longer in office so those issues are truly between he and "Hil".

You wouldn't want "folks" looking into your bedroom telling you how to run your life, so trying doing the same for others.

I probably won't vote for her either, however this is America (despite King George & Darth) lets elect Hilary (or not) based on her own merit, just like the others.

LET THE PROCESS WORK! It has so far.

K. Lipsey Wi   October 31st, 2007 2:03 pm ET

Bill Clinton will go down in history as one of our better presidents. So he lied about a sexual encounter outside of marriage. Those who led the impeachment trial were doing the same thing at the same time or had already done it prior to the impeachment hearings.
Let us look at the FACTS, Newt Gringrich was doing the same thing at the same time, so was Livingston. Barr, Hyde had extramarital affairs prior to Clinton and had children out of wedlock. Hutchinson was having an affair. Those not in the federal government like Giuliani was having an affair at the same time he was criticizing Clinton and eventually divorced his wife number two and was trying to hide his assets to cheat her out of what was rightfully hers.
I say the pot cannot call the kettle black.
Let us go back to other presidents, FDR, Dwight Eisenhower, and JFK, and it has been reported that LBJ also had an affair. How many of them have taken the vile criticizism that the Clintons have endured?
They have raised a daughter that has been the epitome of good behavior. She was never picked for drinking or abusing drugs.
When Chelsea enrolled in Oxford, on good morning American, it was said, now is she fair game.
Did they think she was to hunted? Did they think she must have hid something?
That was an unfortunate statement and I emailed the person that said it and said she should apologies on good morning America, but no she would not recount the statement

John Bolinas, Toronto, Ontario, Canada   October 31st, 2007 1:58 pm ET

Will Bill in a supporting or major role, Hillary is a formidable and credible President to lead the country. It's like having two Presidents at one time.

Patrick Peavy Plano, TX   October 31st, 2007 1:55 pm ET

I am embarrased to even engage in any online blog discussions of political candidates. Unfortunately it has only become a forum for personal attacks, out right disrespect towards others and their opinions, and inane claims and accusations from all sides from people who are just repeating other generalized opinions that they hear on the television or radio. It goes back to that saying from elementary shcool "You don't have to blow someone else's candle out to make yours burn brighter". Come on people, we aren't locked in a glass jar together with little air to breathe. Contribute something worthwile to the discussions, refrain from personal insults, or stay off these forums. Some of us would like to debate the issues respectfully.

P.S.-Hillary for President 2008 and 2012!

Wayne, Greenville TX   October 31st, 2007 1:54 pm ET

Wayne may have a point about Giulani cheating on two maybe three wives, whereas Bubba probably(?)cheats 364 times a year on his ONE wife

Posted By john williams san diego, ca. : October 31, 2007 11:50 am

Regardless of what may have happened in the past, Bill and Hillary have made their marriage work. As opposed to thrice-married Rudy Giuliani, who where marriage is concerned, seems to follow a "cut-and-run" agenda.

People like Rudy do more to destroy the "sanctity of marriage" than all the same-sex couples in the world – combined.

Vijay Malhotra ,Windsor, ON;Canada   October 31st, 2007 1:36 pm ET

OK folks BTW- if BARBARA-NANCY-and LAURA plus a host of other first ladies can run the show in the back seat-nothing wrong if a FORMER- FORMIDABLE and SUCESSFUL PRESIDENT THAT CAN'T BE RE-REELECTED, graciously RIDE in the BACK SEAT and run the SHOW to correct the course of things that most AMERICANS overwhelmingly disapprove coast to coast and to good extend even leaders in the world community regret the state of affairs this GREAT NATION is-sad as is ?
For that matter even Hillary at her own is capable to do the right and bring the pride back to the mainstream AMERICANS...VOTE ONE GET ONE FREE...restore the AMERICAN DREAM..THE AMERICAN PRIDE-repaint the landscape of mainstream America...It's time for a real leader folks are ready to follow..

AJ, Chicago IL   October 31st, 2007 1:32 pm ET

I'm not a Bill basher but let's be honest. Bill is one of the most likable presidents of recent history. He was politically savy enough to talk with people instead of at them (hint, hint Hillary). Bill Clinton came across as a guy who after hearing your problem would give you a hug, whereas Hillary would give you a solution.
Hillary and Bill are celebrating 32yrs of marriage of which 16yrs were spent with allegations of infidelity by Bill. Give me a break. Clinton did a do a good job as president but many of his accomplishments would not have been possible without a responsible congress of which the Gingrich Republicans had the majority.

r sisk, nevada   October 31st, 2007 1:14 pm ET

When people continually comment on Bill Clinton's adulterous ways, I want to puke. Let it go. How does that affect your well being? When Clinton was President, we had prosperity, strong middle class, affordable gas prices, a healthy standing among our allies and the world. Look where we are at now. Jesus people, open your eyes. We have a jack-ass in the White House that has destroyed everything he's attempted to do besides making rich people richer and awarding his cronies with big unaccountable government contracts.

I'll welcome a Clinton back in the White House over ANY other candidate. Hillary has the know-how and INTELLIGENCE to run this country. She is not attacking her fellow Democrats which I find refreshing.
There is a boat-load of pressing issues to be addressed since NOTHING has been done on the home front these past 7 years besides our liberties being stripped one by one. We need someone to clean up after this dark period of history. HILLARY is the one.

Ron, TX   October 31st, 2007 1:12 pm ET

I feel bad for Bill. He seems like such a nice guy. His wife, on the other hand, wow! He probably got quite an earful from Hillary after her horrible performance last night at the debate, that's for sure!

JB Boston MA   October 31st, 2007 1:12 pm ET

Wayne-

Bill Clinton has been accused of rape and sexual assault. Why would you ever trust someone who pretty much has plead guilty. He settled out of court for $850,000.

Now, I don't care if they are an I, a R or a D. Regardless of who they are, they do not deserve to be in the White House as a Spouse or as the President. They deserve to be in jail.

How can you defend a sexual predator? That is what he is. Or are all of the many women that have accused him of doing these things liars?

Maybe once you question who's telling the truth. But when it has happened as many times as it has, you have to assume this man is guilty.

ANY   October 31st, 2007 1:12 pm ET

wrong link to the Video...

S, Baton Rouge, Louisiana   October 31st, 2007 12:57 pm ET

What makes him a pervert? The fact that he slept with other women in office? There's quite a few more presidents that played that part. Hillary's not my choice for president but I wouldn't attack Bill because of something that happened almost 10 freakin years ago.

jessica,springfield,md   October 31st, 2007 12:49 pm ET

That look and smile comes after being a president. Now can we have some new faces who to come from poor and smile like you in 8yrs from now? Just suggesting.......

Vijay Malhotra ,Windsor, ON;Canada   October 31st, 2007 12:43 pm ET

Democratic way? VOTE ONE get one FREE ?Been there seen it all time to mend the ways and change the landscape of this Great Nation?
Those who do wrong pay the price-Bill Clinton has paid with his fair share of SHAME.
Also Bill Clinton THE PRESIDENT is the only one that took the country to pride itself as AMERICAN and left the country economy strong record surplus in treasurey and effective in international community with WORLD CLASS reputation-currently his services are solicited to mend THE MESS the NATION is in NOW in more than one way?
The country needs a LEADER evryday AMERICANS can relate and feel PROUD again.People need a leader with experience and indepth nkow of how the system runs before they correct and change the course of events and economy?
with NO sitting President or vice-president in the running it's time to go seek the next BEST and most experienced PERSON and choice is clear..you guessed...VOTE ONE GET ONE FREE..been there seen it all folks..we will FIX it.Be discret it matter to the whole world folks...they will be watching...

Bob, Seattle, WA   October 31st, 2007 12:42 pm ET

No problem for Bill. He is quite practiced at the art of switching faces and hats as the moment demands.

Jeanette Mitchell 183 Stephenson Rd. Benson NC 27504   October 31st, 2007 12:28 pm ET

Bill and Hillary are such a nice looking couple. She will be our next president Im sure of that . After all she was in the white house for 8 years, she is no stranger to all this political riff-raff. And I do believe If any one person running for president can turn our country around in the right direction It is Hillary Clinton!.

Angela, Alexandria, VA   October 31st, 2007 12:24 pm ET

Who cares if he was a pervert and adulterer?! At least he LED the country in the right direction. What about all these perverted Republicans?!

LinnieFB, Corona,CA   October 31st, 2007 12:22 pm ET

Hillary and Bill are indeed history, and we need to leave them there! Time for a new direction...time for honest answers and straight-talk. Time for Hillary and Bill to retire from presidential politics. Who wants to go backwards?

Rose Hillrose, Chicago, IL   October 31st, 2007 12:13 pm ET

Hill is doing excellent. She's a true president with excellent ideas to take America no man has gone before.

Goe Bless Hillary.

Mike, Houston, TX   October 31st, 2007 12:09 pm ET

Wayne,

Bill Clinton was a good president ONLY because the Gingrich republicans controlled congress at the time and forced the government to get spending under control. When the Gingrich republicans lost their leader, all DC went back into its normal mode of self-centered policy without regard to the nation.

Chris, Middletown, CT   October 31st, 2007 11:58 am ET

As David Koresch had his Branch Davidians.....Hillary has her supporters....they most likely watched the debate...and didn't see her not answer the questions.....cults are a strange animal....thats why Giuliani will win in 2008....60% of the vote – a social liberal and fiscal conservative....its what we need....bad

john williams san diego, ca.   October 31st, 2007 11:50 am ET

Wayne may have a point about Giulani cheating on two maybe three wives, whereas Bubba probably(?)cheats 364 times a year on his ONE wife

Dr Atomic   October 31st, 2007 11:48 am ET

realist, you need a better name. How about hysteric? Psst, Hillary is hiding under your bed.

Ryan indianapolis   October 31st, 2007 11:43 am ET

Bill is alright, he is shady but what a politician, hillary on the other hand is such a fake, I mean look at the pic. have you seen a more fake person in your life.

summus   October 31st, 2007 11:40 am ET

You guys are right- he is so immoral- almost as immoral as GW who lied to start a war for his own pursuit of glory- how many dead American soldiers now? More than the number of Americans Bin Laden killed on 9/11?

I'll take Clinton immorality any day of the week.

Ian Pittsburgh PA   October 31st, 2007 11:37 am ET

Tom from Albuquerque, you have to be mentally ill. Not only was Bill Clinton an absolute horrible president. Not only was he a traitor, adulterer and freakn' morron but his wife Hillary is even worse. God help us if she is elected president. I think i'll deport myself to some foreign country. This world is being destroyed by friggin libiral democratic morons that can't see past their noses. God help us. I only hope im long gone and dead before anything serious happens.

Wayne, Greenville TX   October 31st, 2007 11:26 am ET

And let's remind CNN again of his fourth and fifth role, repeat adulterer and freaking pervert. Wolves in sheep clothing is what I see..

Posted By therealist : October 31, 2007 11:04 am

But he's only been married once, which is more than we can say about that Republican repeat adulterer (cheated on two wives – maybe three) and freaking pervert (known to cross-dress in public), Rudy Giuliani.

Bill Clinton was a far better president than any of the current crop of Republican candidates could ever HOPE to be.

Shawnie - Grants Pass, OR   October 31st, 2007 11:21 am ET

Not a chance! There is no way they're back in the White House. Politics as usual.

Tom, ALBUQUERQUE, NM   October 31st, 2007 11:03 am ET

Hilary has the best campaign supporter anyone could hope for, the best political maestro in America, Bill. This dynamic duo will ride the crest back to the oval office. These two were destined for the role the have chosen for themselves. They are by far the most nature and urbane political minds on the American stage. WE ARE BLESSED TO BE ALIVE TO WITNESS THIS HISTORY BEING MADE.

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