June 2, 2008
Posted: 02:27 PM ET

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Watch part of Todd Purdum's interview with Wolf Blitzer.

(CNN) – The Vanity Fair journalist who infuriated the Clinton campaign over the weekend with an explosive article that questions former President Bill Clinton's business dealings and behavior since leaving the White House strongly defended his reporting Monday in an interview with CNN.

Todd Purdum, the national editor of Vanity Fair, stood by his article's most controversial assertions in an interview with Wolf Blitzer, including charges that aides to the former president believe his 2004 heart surgery fundamentally altered the 61 year-old's state of mind.

Purdum, a former White House reporter for the New York Times and the husband of former White House Press Secretary Dee Dee Meyers, also defending his claim that some aides grew concerned with rumors Bill Clinton had been "seeing a lot of women on the road."

The lengthy article hits newsstands later this week, though Vanity Fair has posted a copy on its Web site. That prompted a blistering response from Clinton campaign spokesman Jay Carson Sunday night, who called the piece "journalism of personal destruction at its worst."

"A tawdry, anonymous quote-filled attack piece, published in this month’s Vanity Fair magazine regarding former President Bill Clinton repeats many past attacks on him, ignores much prior positive coverage, includes numerous errors, and ultimately breaks no new ground," he added.

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Johnnie T Martin   June 2nd, 2008 4:42 pm ET

If this guy did not bother to name the people that said these things about Bil Clinton Wolf had no business having him on the show. Tha t was the most insulting junk I have heard of seem this primary season. You owe the Clinton's an apology.
Purdum is a liar and should discounted.

Austine I   June 2nd, 2008 4:42 pm ET

Can someone tell the Clintons to stop wasting the money , poor American's have contributed. 7 days canival for meaningless campaign in Purto Rico?.

Lina   June 2nd, 2008 4:42 pm ET

What bothered me most about Bill Clinton's sexual escapades when he was President, were the weird sexual things he did in the Oval Office itself. To me, that was like abusing the flag, and indicated to me that he had no real respect for the office he held or for his country. He used to be very glib and charming, but that is surface stuff. If he had any real self-respect, he would not have done the things he did in the Oval Office. Why could he not have done them anyplace else but there? I wonder what a psychiatrist would make of it, if they were not afraid to speak out about it, as so many people are. Because of Clinton's past behavior, I do not find it hard to believe that he has been behaving irresponsibly again, and if it is true, then I see no reason why a journalist should not report it.

Edie   June 2nd, 2008 4:42 pm ET

I am always amazed at those who are now slamming the Clintons are the very ones that gained so much during the eight years Mr. Clinton was President. Will all those who advanced during those 8 years please stand in line to donate all their worldly goods and monies accumulated during that time to the homeless in Louisiana and to the Food Banks which are losing ground daily?
I didn't think so.

For the Black Eagle   June 2nd, 2008 4:41 pm ET

If Bill sincerely wants to know who's not showing Hillary respect then he should just look in the mirror.
Purdums report confirms my fears about the Clintons:
1. Is it Bill who's plunging Hillarys camp into debt?
2. If Bill and Hillary have failed to show that they can manage a
campaign budget how ever will they handle the US budget?
3. I think Bills motorcade should not only be searched for women
without IDs but also for bags containing seeds of bitterness &
disunity.
BILL LEAVE HILLARY ALONE!

KE   June 2nd, 2008 4:40 pm ET

All the news people and the Obama people's arguments are weak. So how are they going to give Obama a nomination?

Puzzled   June 2nd, 2008 4:40 pm ET

I'm sure Obama will be blamed for this article and he didn't have anything to do with it. I wish the media would really report what is meaningful to the people instead of stuff that will tear someone down. Bill Clinton has probably lost more sense over the years than many people ever had in the first place. I'd still bet on him being able to connect the dots unlike some people I know.

Terrence (Winston Salem, NC)   June 2nd, 2008 4:40 pm ET

People have been saying how negative Obama voters are, but on May 31, the nation watched and saw who the animalistic, hateful people were.

No disrespect, but Clinton's supporters "showed out" at the rules convention. Grown people acting like rabid individuals.

I dare anyone to dispute this fact. CNN post this. It's nothing but the truth.

Obama/Sebelius 08

Marc PDX   June 2nd, 2008 4:39 pm ET

The Clintons are doing their darndest to sully whatever positive view history would have taken of them. Must have been consulting with Jimmy Carter.

J Hurley   June 2nd, 2008 4:39 pm ET

By the looks of Purdums lips, it looks like he might have suffered a slight stroke at some time in the past. Best wishes to him in his recovery from nasty fantasies.

Dilly Wa   June 2nd, 2008 4:38 pm ET

This may be part of the cause. But, basically he has antisocial personality disorder traits such as evelvated self importance, sense of entitlement, promiscuity, tendency to lie, and blaming of others for what is his own doing. His wife has the same problem but cries rather than turn red and angery in public.

Goodluck   June 2nd, 2008 4:38 pm ET

I don't think this is the right time to pick an inexperience candidate for US president. I feel sorry for america if indeed OBAMA will be the next president. MCCain would be a better choice than OBAMA.

rickG   June 2nd, 2008 4:37 pm ET

we get what we deserve

John James   June 2nd, 2008 4:37 pm ET

Why are people attacking the messenger? This is all very reasonable and perfectly fits the Clinton pattern we all know.

I was glad to see the financial ties as the Clintons' recent fortune (even without the missing 2007 tax return) begs for more investigation into library donors, presidential pardons, and Hillary's earmarks.

I only wish he had included Bill's fees as lobbyist for other governments–i.e. $800,000 from Colombia for lobbying for CAFTA. I'm still surprised how the media overlooked it (Obama, of course, just wanted to run on his issues and never brought up ANY dirt, past or present, on the Clintons. Imo, that was too bad.)

Keyon   June 2nd, 2008 4:36 pm ET

This is not the first time. God will deal with him.

Dany   June 2nd, 2008 4:36 pm ET

As to whether this is pertinent to Sen Clinton's campaign, I seem to recall that Geraldine Ferraro went down in part because of her husband's business shenanigans - of course it appeared that was a participant to some degree.

So how much do we need to vet a candidate's spouse?

Will Cindy McCain undergo the same scrutiny?

We'll have to wait and see…

jsmith   June 2nd, 2008 4:36 pm ET

The Democrats had better start listening to Rush - Stories like this have been put out there to make sure the Clinton camp goes away…kind of like the Reverend Right right??? Sure is funny how that guy just kind of disappeared and even up and retired…anyone checked the rivers lately???

steven   June 2nd, 2008 4:35 pm ET

About Time, If Bill Clinton was black this garbage would of surface a long time ago.
The Clintons had it far to easy.

wonder   June 2nd, 2008 4:35 pm ET

Is this suppose to be reporting???? Sounds more like sour apples or jealousy, or maybe gossip monger. Why do supposed reporters like to cause people trouble, I never read his and now I know why, he's really a very dumb person,

jones   June 2nd, 2008 4:34 pm ET

According to the news…Hillary is soon to give up. If that is in fact the case, it won't matter what she says or how she tries to back Obama - I will switch to the Republican's candidate. I don't think Mr. Obama…nor the rest of the party leaders in Washington realize - I don't think they will get many of us. They have not made wise decisions in backing a candidate - unless they don't mind that the Democrats won't be in office until 2010 - when Hillary runs again! I'm actually starting to "listen" and maybe pulling out of Iraq right now would be a mistake - sounds like we're winning. If Mr. Obama gets in office - we'll lose as well.

Marc PDX   June 2nd, 2008 4:32 pm ET

Will Hillary go gracefully? Does it look like it???

Zagazaw   June 2nd, 2008 4:32 pm ET

Last call, the bar will be closed in 15 minutes.

Frosty   June 2nd, 2008 4:32 pm ET

This becomes a big issue should Sen. Clinton be picked as a V.P.

tom   June 2nd, 2008 4:31 pm ET

Come on pple let Bill defend himself, he still can talk. Bill have you done this? Why is your wife's campaign answering for you they did not attack Hillary they attacked Bill. And what does Obama have to do with this?

KE   June 2nd, 2008 4:31 pm ET

America is not strengthening Iran. It's people like Sen. Obama who are sympathizing with Iran is strengtheing Iran. No, to tyrants. No, to terrorists who are terrorizing the world and their childern.

David Newport, OR   June 2nd, 2008 4:31 pm ET

It isn't just the accusations, but how you handle them that defines you as a man. Last week when GW was criticized by his former press chief…the administration ended up finger-pointing and calling names instead of flat out stating these allegations are 100% false. No difference here.

Bob Stephens   June 2nd, 2008 4:30 pm ET

If I was married to the Hildabeast, I would be "seeing alot of women on the road", too. Her conduct in this campaign has convinced me that being around her all the time has got to be an ordeal beyond belief.

larry King Live   June 2nd, 2008 4:29 pm ET

cannot believe the media does not have anything on Obama…the media is bais and totally unfaithful just like most american' s are with they GF'S LOLOLOL……….

barbara   June 2nd, 2008 4:29 pm ET

Like this is BIG news… he was a womanizer in ARK he was just plain discusting as a president, and made a mockery of the Presidential Office, and of course Hillary was oblivious to what he did… and "she stood by her man" … then I wouldn't want her any were near the presidency… she knew, she always knew… but she like him are driven and will do and say anything to get what they want… I just wish she would go away quietly, but we all know this will not happen and I surely hope no one bails her out of the millions she owes… let her and Billy boy pay back the debt. But again we know she will say I will get out of the campaign but Obama needs to help me with my debt. Same old Clinton senario.

Suzanne   June 2nd, 2008 4:29 pm ET

The Clintons, Bush, McCain all the same old tired politics that keep this country mired in corrupted muck. Obama is a refreshing change. If the worse they can throw at Obama is his church fine. I am sure many have tried to find something racist or terrible that Obama has said and done and NOTHING. So they try to judge him by his church. The Clintons lie and are power hungry, McBush McSame McCain is a Warmonger and thinks only in terms of the military so we will always be at war with somebody. The best choice is OBAMA

Cynthia   June 2nd, 2008 4:29 pm ET

We all knew that there were big questions out there about the Clintons and now some of it is coming out.

rickymo   June 2nd, 2008 4:28 pm ET

Where there is smoke there is fire and the Clinton's do have a smokey past. Clinton was a good President but we had 8 years of Bush because of Bill. (regardless of whether he was right or wrong–it was a stupid distraction that played right into his enemies hands). Enough with the Clintons and 4 more years of the same with John Mc Cain. I am ready for a new player!

Phil in KC   June 2nd, 2008 4:26 pm ET

Why are they attacking the Clintons now? The contest is all but over and Hillary lost. There is nothing to be gained by going after Bill now.

jimmy velman   June 2nd, 2008 4:26 pm ET

Vanity Fair is not that popular a magazine now.
persona, attacks against Bill Clinton are nothing but publicity stunts to increase sales of the flagginf magazine. Who cares wbout this unknown author anyway?

kentucky   June 2nd, 2008 4:26 pm ET

not a good way to start his career (he's either green or pathetic). half of hillary's supporters are getting more angered by the minute. they'll look for an alternative to obama. either hillary as an independant or mccain as a last result. that's about half of the democratic party. superdelegates should think long and hard about it. obama only won his homestate because he got all his opponents disqualified. he was the only one on the ticket! this is the NEW washington he preaches about? no thanks.

Anonymous   June 2nd, 2008 4:26 pm ET

This was a fair topic and well researched. Why SHOULDN'T we know about the jet-set "fast lane" preferences of Bill Clinton if he plans to be "First Gentleman"? Clearly, he is unsuited for the role. Plus, he does not seem to have learned from past mistakes at all.

I'm just curious. Did Vanity Fair sit on this story until it couldn't influence the election? The timing makes it seem "yes".

john williams san diego, ca.   June 2nd, 2008 4:25 pm ET

you rock and ride slick willy.

j   June 2nd, 2008 4:25 pm ET

A person who is a heart patient does have a change in behaviour it does not take a doctor to know that. I am sure that Pres Clinton also may have outburst because of the heart surgery. But I wonder if reporters went after Pres Clinton knowing this that he would say things that did not sound right

KE   June 2nd, 2008 4:24 pm ET

Sen. Obama says that America is strengthening Iran. Sen. Obama's policy is upside down and inside out. The whole world should look into what the leaders of Iran are saying and doing and doing to their own childern.

It's about the time good people of Moderate Muslm countires speak up. Good people are made to feel guilty of their freedom and are in the brink of giving up hard fought freedome and the future for their children for a few angry leaders or the regimes that are crook and delusional and dangerous.

who cares about billary   June 2nd, 2008 4:23 pm ET

While people are trying to compare obama's "relationship" with is pastor why aren't you looking at the fact that hillary stayed with her husband even after he disrespected her in the most horrible way. why you ask? because she knew one day she'd be running for president. also barack didn't SLEEP with his pastor hillary lays in the same bed with this man (and even if she doesn't) and sees him day in and day out obama does not see his former pastor everyday but he does face his wife. so if anyone needs to talk about judgement then feel free to do so but understand the two people you are comparing when you do make these comparisons. i find the first choice to be a better one.

OBAMA 08/12 just think: GOOD LIVING FOR EVERYONE!!!!!

58 old white ladies for OBAMA   June 2nd, 2008 4:23 pm ET

O SPEAKING OF TAWDRY!!!.

Diane   June 2nd, 2008 4:22 pm ET

Texican,

You poor disillusioned boy. The war hero McCain who didn't save any lives, but was shot down and captured in a failed mission will be shot down again in another failed mission. If that's the kind of leadership you want, well yahoo! In your dreams. How's that for a kick in the pants.

As for Bill and Hill, they deserve each other.

Sue   June 2nd, 2008 4:21 pm ET

This piece of 'journalism' is full of innuendo and hearsay with no hard evidence. Is anyone really surprized with this piece of trash considering how the press has behaved during the primary? If I were President Clinton, I would sue the pants off this guy and the mag.

Dee Dee should have a sit down with her man and tell him what an idiot he is.

Mary   June 2nd, 2008 4:20 pm ET

Sure, Bill Clinton did see a lot of women on the road. They were there to see him speak and some may have been campaign people. Bet Senator Obama saw a lot of women and maybe even some men in the back rooms while he has been on the road. I heard that he was using street drugs to keep up his energy.
This piece of s who wrote this did it for the money. End of story.
The Obama people are the ones who should be looked at for their behavior.

Venkat   June 2nd, 2008 4:20 pm ET

How long are you going to moderate my comment? It is a simple two lines worth of moderation. Start earning your pay!

steven   June 2nd, 2008 4:18 pm ET

Oh my. Deja Vu. Goodbye Hillary and Co. Just one more day to go.

Tanya, GA   June 2nd, 2008 4:18 pm ET

Why is the "Obama Camp" being blamed for this? I find that strange.

Donna in Sebastopol   June 2nd, 2008 4:17 pm ET

This just shows, once again, how these Clintons consider themselves above the rules for the rest of us. From fuzzy math to dubious semantics about the meaning of "is" - the Clintons really expect us to buy whatever garbage they put forth for why they do what they do.

Friends   June 2nd, 2008 4:17 pm ET

once a cheater always a cheater

steveda - poconos   June 2nd, 2008 4:15 pm ET

The article was a shocker… you mean Bill spins information to make himself look good? Is that where Hillary gets it from? Seems like the Clintons really deserve each other. Fortunately WE THE PEOPLE have grown to know that we do not deserve them.

LoooseyGoosey   June 2nd, 2008 4:15 pm ET

"and ultimately breaks no new ground," he added..

I love that part….

Bitter in Texas   June 2nd, 2008 4:14 pm ET

….haven't read it and will not make a judgement on same until I do. But it's time to bring this primary to an end.

Ralph   June 2nd, 2008 4:14 pm ET

Another IDIOT trying to make some money off the Clintons. Too bad!!

Rick in Oregon   June 2nd, 2008 4:12 pm ET

I read the article and there was not one source that would actually be named. To me it came across as a lot of hearsay and inuendo. Seems to me that someone was just looking to make some more money off the Clinton name.

It's a shame that we accept people treating Bill Clinton this way. My life was much better when he was president. People freak out over this tabloid stuff. Meanwhile we have a president that commits war crimes and takes away our freedoms.

Sick and Tired   June 2nd, 2008 4:11 pm ET

Where is my comment?

HILLARY CAN WIN IN NOVEMBER!!   June 2nd, 2008 4:11 pm ET

WHAT A BUNCH OF BULL!
HOW ABOUT ALL THE HUMANITARIAN TRIPS WITH OLD MAN BUSH TO FOREIGN COUNTRIES!

BILL CLINTON HAS A GIVING HEART!
SHAME ON THE MEDIA, ISN'T IT ENOUGH THAT THEY RUINED IT FOR HILLARY?
YOU ARE ALL A BUNCH OF INGRATES!!!!!

KE   June 2nd, 2008 4:11 pm ET

What the Obama campaign is hiding now? Michelle Obama?

Maggie VT   June 2nd, 2008 4:11 pm ET

Deedee Meyers is a Clinton supporter and has been since Bill Clinton was president. I believe every word of it. Considering the case pending against Bill Clinton. People seem to think the Clinton's have no baggage. Better do some google searching. Doesn't matter, Obama will be blamed for everything that went wrong with the Clinton campaign, probably being blamed for all that money they had to spend

ABDEL   June 2nd, 2008 4:11 pm ET

i read the article at vanity fair site , he qualified bill clinton as a " Big dog is up to his old tricks ", just imagine how it will for the clintons after this campaign….by the way i m a obama guy

Newly Independent in Oregon   June 2nd, 2008 4:10 pm ET

Ok, kids, now that your candidate is about to be the official Dem presidential candidate, you better quit spitting venom at the rest of us and start campaigning for Obamie.

He will need every vote he can get, and he won't be getting mine.

Patrick   June 2nd, 2008 4:09 pm ET

Bill,
Shall I remind you of your visits to Aurora Ontario to play(golf) with Linda Stronach? The town of Aurora remembers your visits…

jengoescrazy   June 2nd, 2008 4:09 pm ET

Bill Clinton is a dog, a male dog.
Hillary is a dog, a female dog.
They do NOT qualify for US Presidential Powers anymore.
They have shamed themselves mercilessly throughout this campaign.
They both need to go quietly, but they will cry for years that it was "taken from them" when all of FL and MI votes didn't go to Hillary.
The cheaters they are just can't stand to lose.
Obama or McCain '08 = AnybodyButClinton!

OBUMMER   June 2nd, 2008 4:08 pm ET

I, along with numerous voters.,will definitely vote for McCain. I have no words to describe the disgust I feel over Senator Clinton's horrible and unfair treatment by much of the media and the Obama campaign with its vicious supporters. Obama's supporters always scream "racism" anytime Obama's suitability for the presidency is questioned, yet have no qualms in poking fun at Senator Clinton.

This priest incident is yet another example of who Obama really is: a hypocrite, a liar, and a racist. He is also extremely arrogant and brings a lot of division. If he gets the nomination, he will surely lose to McCain.

Obama and all of his silly supporters are such cry-babies, always screaming "racism" everytime anyone questions Obama as a suitable candidate for the highest position in the US. This priest is just another example of how Obama is NOT what he presents himself to be. There is NOTHING special about Obama. He is extremely arrogant, inexperienced, he's a racist, a hypocrite and a traitor, and oh yeah, also a sexist. I can only imagine the uproar if it would been MacCain the one to call a female reporter "sweetie" like Obama did. How can I vote for someone that ditched his Pastor/mentor/spiritual adviser/friend just to get more votes??? How can anybody trust such a hypocrite? Although I do not agree with Reverend Wright's views, I feel sorry for him for being so humilitated and discarded by Obama simply to get more votes. It is so apparent that the only reason Obama has gotten this far is because he is black . Obama has gotten almost ALL of the African-American vote. If that is not blatant racism , I don't know what is. His supporters treat him as he were their long-awaited Messiah. And his speeches? Oh please: Blah, Blah, Blah, change, blah blah, change, blah, change, blah, blah BLAH… I am so sick of the word "change"!!!!!!!! Well, Obama supporters, "change" is NOT necessarily a good thing. Obama has the huge potential to "change" this country's dire situation from bad to worse. I, along with MILLIONS of voters do not trust Obama and WILL NOT VOTE FOR HIM.

Lynn   June 2nd, 2008 4:07 pm ET

I called my local book store to ask them to take Dee Dee Myers book back. I wanted a refund. They said I had it too long. I took it out and burned it. Thats what I think of the story.

Deanna , Canada   June 2nd, 2008 4:07 pm ET

Just another maggot looking for 15 Min. of fame.

Bert Convey   June 2nd, 2008 4:06 pm ET

Nice article, Pardum. I look forward to your equally unbiased comments when the Michelle Obama "whitey" tape gets released.

Either way, you and the rest of the Dummocrats are handing the General election to McCain and the Republicans.

Thanks, idiots!!

Pinky   June 2nd, 2008 4:06 pm ET

WHAT GARBAGE! THESE MEN ARE STILL SO JEALOUS OF BILL.
GET A LIFE, PURDUM!

Barbara - 65 yr old white female in NC   June 2nd, 2008 4:05 pm ET

Repukes know more than this little bit. That's why they want to run against the Clintons. he he he he he he he

KE   June 2nd, 2008 4:04 pm ET

Why not write about Sen. Obama's relationship with all the radical anti-America friends and thier crook life? Why not write about Mchelle Obama, she is no saint. But all what the media said about Sen. Obama and his wife Michelle was how great they are…..

Missy, South Carolina   June 2nd, 2008 4:02 pm ET

Hillary should go gracefully please. Yes she wanted to win so she could kick Bill out of her life.

C Spurgeon   June 2nd, 2008 4:02 pm ET

Obama wins and now we lose. Hurrah!

jrzshor   June 2nd, 2008 4:01 pm ET

who doesn't like the clinton's?

C Spurgeon   June 2nd, 2008 4:01 pm ET

Vanity Fair..Go sell you rmagazine to someone else. Just another smut tabloid.

NO-BAMA   June 2nd, 2008 4:01 pm ET

PURDUM WROTE THIS ATTACK-ARTICLE FOR FREE AIR-TIME AND FREE PUBLICITY FOR VANITY FAIR…

…AND CNN IS GIVING IT TO HIM.

WHAT A JOKE.

Brad, Denver CO   June 2nd, 2008 4:00 pm ET

If Hillary had gotten the nomination the GOP would be flooding the media with these kinds of reports and articles all the way to November. The public would be reliving the scandals of the Clinton White House years, to include Whitewater, Filegate, the suicide of Vince Foster, the impeachment, Monica, the China lobbyist campaign event, and Peter Paul fraud case out in California. Clinton supporters have such a short memory (they have forgotten the DNC rules they so hate were written by Clinton supporters, the have forgotten Hillary was to be nominee just 6 short months ago, they have forgotten how she managed to blow her lead). While Obama didn't "vent" the Clinton dirty laundry you know full well Karl Rove and the GOP would have in this election.

Karen in Fla   June 2nd, 2008 4:00 pm ET

I saw this guy interviewed and he tried to defend why all the quotes were anonymous. What a crock. I'm so sick and tired of the press and other groups (read: Obama supporters) doing whatever they can to dig up dirt on the Clintons. I'm starting to look forward to all the dirt that I'm sure will continue to come to light on Obama and his wife. Their idea of change is very very different than mine I'm sure.

I am as disgusted with the way the DNC, the press etc have handled this as I was living through the nightmare "hanging chad" nonsense with Katherine Harris.

We are United   June 2nd, 2008 4:00 pm ET

Now since teh primaries are (almost) over and we will move towards becoming united again……….. these type of comments are not appreciated anymore… plus what is the point that Bill has been seeing lots of women on the road .. so what?????????…

As Chelsea Clinton said: NONE OF UR BUSINESS!!!!!!!!!!!

CB   June 2nd, 2008 4:00 pm ET

CNN - why don't you interview Lt. Gen. Ricardo S. Sanchez whose new book just came out. Title: Wiser in Battle: A Soldier's Story

Its a huge tell all book about the "blunder" in Iraq. This was a GENERAL who speaks out about BUSH.

me   June 2nd, 2008 4:00 pm ET

this stuff is why i don't watch CNN anymore!

Dal CA Republican   June 2nd, 2008 3:59 pm ET

Nothing new on Bill. He was chasing skirt when he was in Whitehouse. His famous quote was "I did not have sex with that woman".
Nothing new he is a habitual offender.

Kelly   June 2nd, 2008 3:59 pm ET

The up-tick in sleazy anti-Clinton articles and biased talking head commentators in the media are so blatantly devoid of substance it's astounding! FDR, JFK, Eisenhower, they all cheated on their wives.
And Obama wouldn't even be in the race if Teddy and the uber liberals of the Democratic Power hadn't crowned him the new JFK.

Wake up, America!

D. Six, Okmulgee, OK   June 2nd, 2008 3:58 pm ET

This is just one more last pitch to derail the Clinton campaign. If you can't destroy them one way, get personal. Is there nothing these guys/gals won't do? How can you live with yourselves for the stench???

JKM   June 2nd, 2008 3:58 pm ET

I heard a long time ago that Bill was fooling around again, and if Hillary got the nomination…the republicans were going to leak it out.

KE   June 2nd, 2008 3:58 pm ET

Why not Michelle Obama and her ranting? What about Sen. Obama's anti-America church? Sen. Obama's relationship with his pastors maybe about "money"?

al   June 2nd, 2008 3:56 pm ET

I cannot wait till Obama says that his Great great grandfather fought with the Confederate army to end slavery! The MSM will eat it up and not say a word. The schmuck known as Obama is a walking talking moron! Someone really should return his college tuition and rescind his crackerjack box law degree.

jay, NM   June 2nd, 2008 3:55 pm ET

Democrat primary is journalists' new Iraq, Obama is their new Scott McClelan, WH press. Clinton should not join this losing ticket, no way.

Jim   June 2nd, 2008 3:55 pm ET

Finally somebody has the guts to tell the truth about Bill Clinton's womanizing….nothing has changed it seems…

trellskig   June 2nd, 2008 3:53 pm ET

But when they were speaking negatively about Michelle Obama it at all fine and good with you? @ Texican. Get your priorities in order and make up your mind. "Turn about is fair play" buddy!

who cares   June 2nd, 2008 3:53 pm ET

anyone who is surprised with that bill- women thing raise your hands..

who cares anyway

these clinton people are behind us.

FIRED UP ! READY TO GO !

Less, Austin Tx   June 2nd, 2008 3:53 pm ET

How could Bill complain about Hillary being treated wrong during her campaign?

I think Bill's past comments on this issue was actually Bill's own conscience reflecting from his own doing and not from the public.

masgap   June 2nd, 2008 3:52 pm ET

Clinton will give her concession speech tom. All i can say is that this
primary contest was weird in nature by itself. It should be revamped.

No causes that don't represent the people entirely.

Winner take all like the GE

Done at one or two dates

and polling should be done away with. It influences too many people.

Hillary is the best candidate that offered ideas, knowledge and hard work. I really can't say I heard anything from OBAMA God bless America and I hope McCain wins.

james   June 2nd, 2008 3:51 pm ET

Finally we might actually have this finished. The nail in the coffin, bury the dead and we can move on.

I would been surprised if Bill had reformed and actually stayed faithful to hillary. So this is not news that he might been palying around again. Just shows how reckless he is.

Be Fair.   June 2nd, 2008 3:50 pm ET

Prudum trying to make good money.

Any such story on Obama won't sell, Clintons are the best bet one can sell story easily.

Did he say how much Clinton donated to charity globally ?
Abuse of Free Media.

Mike   June 2nd, 2008 3:49 pm ET

I have been an independent all my life.This time I was considering voting for Hillary.If she is not the nominee I will vote for McCain.So my wife an 3 sons.Hillary is not perfect.But I would never put the security of this country(my security) in the hands of an idiot with so little common sense like Obama.

Rick from Bowie   June 2nd, 2008 3:48 pm ET

The HRC campaign synopsized:

1) HRC can't count
2) A poor strategist–Puerto Rico can't vote in the general election; Obama knows that but clinton does not.
3) Underestimated her opponent because of hubris and went on to lose 12 straight blow out primaries.
4) Can't manage her campaign finances
5) Is as reprehensible liar of historical proportions
6) should have been DQ'd for staying with bill
7) is a repugnant animal for the Robert Kennedy statement

Sue   June 2nd, 2008 3:47 pm ET

Hillary just said she was going to the convention, Go Hillary, we are with you all the way

TonyNJHC   June 2nd, 2008 3:47 pm ET

Hope I don't sound like an old country doctor, but one must watch one's health and put that before anything else. You have been on the campaign road, defending Hillary from the rakes, and this all takes a toll on one's health if you let it. Try to relax, but that may easily go in one ear and out the other. They say Hillary is doing well in the polls. I just pray that the American people do not get stuck in "the poppy field" like in the Wizard of Oz, and vote the unelectable candidate in as it will ruin this country. Thanks for being our President, a President that left office with a high approval rating and good old black ink. We will still hope for the best. Thanks Bill

Gilbert, Los Angeles   June 2nd, 2008 3:47 pm ET

Obama '08
I have a lot more, TRUST in Obama, than the Clintons.

Hillary has lied to us all.
Bill, was a good President but, lied about Monica.

Clintons need to relax, take it easy. "Retire"

God Bless You Hillary.
Tuesday night it's over for you.

Please accept, Barack OBAMA as the Democrat Nominee.

Kim   June 2nd, 2008 3:46 pm ET

No real proof, why attack Sammy now ….I'm sorry that was Carla's answer.

Mark   June 2nd, 2008 3:46 pm ET

I am an Obama Supporter, however that being stated, the guy who published and wrote this article is SCUM… I was always taught as I grew up to respect people. Our past presidents are to be respected and revered…and I will think nothing less of former president Clinton.

The guy did this country alot of good, and I will always respect and admire him.

Obama 08′
Democrats 08′

ArtC   June 2nd, 2008 3:46 pm ET

What a sleazeball this purdum is. He needed some more time in the spotlight so he chose to throw dirt on Mr. Clinton. This sleazy reporter has no honor and isn't even worthy to call himself a man. He hides behind his words and is trully a coward and disgusting vile person

kim portland, oregon   June 2nd, 2008 3:44 pm ET

this isnt news anymore, hillary is DONE!

MD   June 2nd, 2008 3:44 pm ET

For all of Bill's faults and all of Hillary's lies, both are vastly preferable to Obama's radical left ideology of division, derision and deception.

Michael   June 2nd, 2008 3:43 pm ET

It is amazing every time a Clinton does something tawdry they and there acolytes blame the messenger. Whatever happened to personal responsibility?

Lynn   June 2nd, 2008 3:43 pm ET

One question…. Was your life better under a Clinton administration or a Bush administration? Stop bashing Bill!

Lorna, NY   June 2nd, 2008 3:43 pm ET

I think his wife, Dee Dee Myers is the person who actually wrote the article!

Sharon Minnesota   June 2nd, 2008 3:42 pm ET

Innuendo and second hand rumors. He (Todd Purdum) said it himself, no real proof or facts just a lot of gossip from people who are looking for their 15 minutes of fame.

Bill Clinton is not a stuffy old codger by any means but that doesn't mean he's chasing around or blowing up all the time. Besides, with all the unfounded political attacks they have had to endure throughout the years, against his family from the right and the left, would try the patience of a saint.

Heart surgery causing mind altering behavior?? Make me laugh. This whole article smells a bit like the Obama Chicago political machine running on high octane diesel.

KE   June 2nd, 2008 3:42 pm ET

It's all about timing, isn't it?

I tried to read but I couldn't even finish one sentence.
I wouldn't waste a minite reading thiy type of story. After watching this primary for months now we should know how they twist and turn everything.

I watched inside Irand and RADICAL Islam (not modarate) I see clear difference with other closed country like North Korea for an example. I don't think Sen. Obama understand the difference.

Somehow good people are made to feel guity of theri freedom and are in the brink of giving up their hard fought freedom for a few group of angry people or the regimes that are crook and delusional.

Cold hard facts   June 2nd, 2008 3:42 pm ET

Ok, first of all, im a political analistist and a writer, so i no what im talking about. She says she has the popular vote, if you dont add caucuses and the ones from michigan. Her math makes perfect sence when you dont tell the whole truth. Second of all, he is destroying her in the delegate count and ive done the math and the way its predicted, he could close it up with superdeligates and the ones from the state. third of all, ive read her ideas and what she says she will do WHEN she is president( which is not gonna happen) gas tax: rediculus as in it will cost more than the people will gain. her standing up to china over their nucler plans, is going to cause major concequences. China basically funds our war. we borrow money from them to fund bushes stupid war. That could provoke them into cutting us off and sending us into a 2nd great depression.and finnaly, for all hilary fans, im sorry, but its over and stop holding on to her lies. and to hillary, support obama and not let george bush basically get a 3rd term. by the way, listen to me i know what im saying is true and hard for hillary fans to hear the truth, but read, listen, and vote for obama and under any circumstances, do not vote for mccain just because obama beat hillary, if you guys really are for democrats, dont let our nation be ruined by a older virsion of george bush, that might be worse. ( if thats possible).

Deb   June 2nd, 2008 3:42 pm ET

Take it to floor if you have to Hillary!

We the people have spoken!

And if the Super Delegates are smart and want to win in November with their Lifelong base in place, they will listen to the Will of the people!

If the will of the people is ignored….

I will be registering as a Republican and working the phone banks and donating all my disposable income to see that a qualified candidate is elected to our Highest Office!

Hillary 08

Time time time   June 2nd, 2008 3:41 pm ET

I dont care about Bill, hes not running.

I care about his wife and her vicious and aggressive motives to 'win' this election, not improve the country.

Risky!   June 2nd, 2008 3:41 pm ET

The longer Hillary & Bill Clinton stays in this race, the more they risk of being exposed.

New Cantonite   June 2nd, 2008 3:41 pm ET

As if Hillary has enough time on the campaign trail to "take care" of Bill's needs. Please, I always admired that the man wasn't a eunuch. This kind of stuff should really never be front page news. Personal lives should stay personal.

AJ   June 2nd, 2008 3:41 pm ET

Purdum is a Clinton hater and not at al objective. It would be interesting to see this story investigated and see exactly how accurate it is. I will never read Vanity Fair again.

Sick and tired!   June 2nd, 2008 3:40 pm ET

I'm so sick and tired of all these holier than thou people from every walk of life, and profession who are acting like they perfect. If you are a journalist you should report the truth and be fair and balanced. Quit building yourself, your news organization and position at the expense of another human being. How sickening that "educated" people will stoop to any level. You call yourselves adults? You are behaving like overgrown adolescents! There are many of us that still believe and value truth and know when we read and see trash journalism! Broadcasting and cable news is nothing but a joke. Take away your microphone, airtime and money and you are nothing!! You people abuse your position! No wonder I watch C-Span!

Now let's see if CNN will print my comment!!

Latha   June 2nd, 2008 3:40 pm ET

I am an Obama supporter, and no longer an admirer of the Clintons; however, this type of journalism should not be permitted. It does not benefit the political discourse. And, if it's true that the writer is a conservative, well, then, we know where his intentions lie.

Smith   June 2nd, 2008 3:39 pm ET

The timing of this article is important.

it is important that people be informed (REMINDED)

what sort of values the CLINTONS embody..

do you want these two clowns hanging around

Obama nipping at his heels, tripping him up at every chance?

I don't

Ryan Indianapolis,IN   June 2nd, 2008 3:39 pm ET

The left is just too entertaining…..GW Bush is a man of character and strength and Billy Clinton is a man of utter filth and Lies and yet you would think the complete opposite from them. Bill Clinton when it is all said and done many years from now will go down as a Weak President that let his personal faults greatly hurt america(Not getting BIN LADEN when we couldve cause he was to busy with Monica) and GW will be looked upon as a visionary that helped transend Peace and democracy in the middle east. Democrats really amaze me.

jeff from ohio   June 2nd, 2008 3:38 pm ET

I greatly disrespect Bill Clinton, but articles should not be written based on speculation. But also, I find it absolutely appalling that ANYBODY would show up at a rally, especially females, and listen to him speak since he lied to the American people, his family, and the world. Wow, I guess our standards have dropped significantly. Over the past several months EVERYBODY should have gone to his campain stops and booed him. So much for moral standards in this country.

Ron   June 2nd, 2008 3:37 pm ET

What a shame. Such a looser. Atleast have some respect for someone who has lifted this country up. Take a look at your history before you point your fingers at others. You are the most corrupt man speaking!!!

Lynn   June 2nd, 2008 3:37 pm ET

Give me a break. Who said it. No names. Sounds like to me its all made up to influence the SD.

Lorna, NY   June 2nd, 2008 3:36 pm ET

And this is news? Will this help me fill my gas tank?

New Yorker   June 2nd, 2008 3:36 pm ET

This is so disgusting. Does ANYONE really believe this is a "hit" piece? For goodnes sakes! The Clintons are a sordid bunch- plain and simple.

Shirley, Silicon Valley, CA   June 2nd, 2008 3:36 pm ET

This is not a news.

We all already know Bill Clinton is a dramatic attention getter and huge NEGATIVE BAGGAGE AND LIABILITY to anyone dares to get close to him.

It is Hillary Clinton's MISCALCUATION to use Bill Clinton as her stepping stone in political pursue. Bill Clinton was the first person DISRESPECT Hillary in public by having affairs.

Mildred Herbert   June 2nd, 2008 3:35 pm ET

You Guys need to lay off President Clinton.

Gerri   June 2nd, 2008 3:35 pm ET

Former President Clinton has a lust demon so don't expect anything different. He needs deliverance and that's his only way out. But how can you stay in a relationship like this one. HAVE NOT SEEN ANYTHING YET

Anne Onymous   June 2nd, 2008 3:35 pm ET

That prompted a blistering response from Clinton campaign spokesman Jay Carson Sunday night, who called the piece "journalism of personal destruction at its worst."

Takes one to know one Jay. Your boss, Senator Clinton should know that as well.

Funny how it's only okay when your side does it.

NoMcSame   June 2nd, 2008 3:33 pm ET

Same old Wild Bill.

Capt. Smash, Salt Lake City, Utah   June 2nd, 2008 3:33 pm ET

Who cares about this stuff, what about our troops 4100 are dead and for what?

Susanna   June 2nd, 2008 3:31 pm ET

This has nothing to do with HRC or Obama. This is about a former president, plain and simple, who is interesting in his own right. I have been asking these very questions myself ever since South Carolina. As a teenager, I threw myself wholeheartedly into Clinton's first campaign and it is deeply saddening to watch the man I used to admire so much go down in a pyre of his own making.

Interesting that Bill Clinton's camp is not outright denying any of the allusions to the other women or his friends or the state of his mental well being. They simply point to slim semantic points and try to turn the focus elsewhere. Why does this seem so familiar… oh, right…

Yes, I will be purchasing this issue and reading the article. I'm curious.

independent Voter   June 2nd, 2008 3:31 pm ET

Can't wait to read this clown's tell-all about Obama and his sleazy friends, some "of the cloth," and the rest just plain old vanilla sleaze. And as for Mrs. O, all I can say is you can take the girl out of the south side of Chicago, but……

mike   June 2nd, 2008 3:30 pm ET

Purdum says, "He's clearly very angry at the media, and he's very angry at the way he sees Senator Clinton's campaign has been treated."

Sure he's angry at the media - look at the crap in vanity fair. And HRC never had a fair shot with the way the media fawned all over BHO.

franco   June 2nd, 2008 3:30 pm ET

This Purdum guy is just another "Judas" in national politics, he is no
better than, Mac, the former Pres.Bush press spokesman. Those guys
are lower than "whale dung". They are included within the seats of power and they abuse the privilege by exposing private information, how disgusting can anyone be by that behavior? It seems to me that,
perhaps, Purdum should be editor to Hustler magazine instead of the
"rag" he presently works for. This style of "jounalism" is just another
example of crap that people are attracted to, it's no wonder that the media can manipulate the public as they do.

The biggest mistake the media has made in this primary is backing
the 'pop" candidate, Obama". How could someone with limited time
of experience, no solutions, no credibility, and a "Judas" himself be
considered for the leader of the USA. More media manipulation!!!

Lorenzo Atlanta, Georgia   June 2nd, 2008 3:29 pm ET

I'm an Obama supporter. I think that this should have waited until after a presidential nominee was selected before releasing this story. We all know how Bill Clinton is, thatere is no secret about it. So this is just an attempt to open up an old wound and pour salt in it. I am not impressed and feel for the Clinton family. This story, along with the Vanity Fair magazine should go right where it belongs, in the garbage.

Now with that said, I have one more thing to say…

I'M FIRED UP!!! AND READY TO GO!!!

O-BA-MA! O-BA-MA! O-BA-MA!

YES WE CAN!

vsc   June 2nd, 2008 3:29 pm ET

Bill Clinton denied the first accusation under oath, what would make anyone believe any denial now.
I guess you cannot stop an old dog from performing their old tricks.

White Independent   June 2nd, 2008 3:29 pm ET

What a surprise - not.

Zoe   June 2nd, 2008 3:29 pm ET

Sadly, it is all to apparent that Bill is bombastic, nasty and
out of touch with political reality. To blame a journalist for being a journalist is ridiculous……There is a grace in knowing when to step out of the limelight and the courage to do that.

Perhaps his family can help him move on to the next stage of his life.

Willis, Texas   June 2nd, 2008 3:28 pm ET

A LEOPARD DOES NOT CHANGE IT SPOTS!

FOCUS ON THE MONEY — WHERE DID THEY GET $500 MILLION FOR HIS LIBRARY?

WHERE IS THE DONOR LIST?

HOW DID HE REALLY EARN $109 MILLION?

Laidetea   June 2nd, 2008 3:28 pm ET

You know if Bill had just been a nice husband and gave speech rallies focusing on the issues instead of using the race card and attackin Obama, Vanity Fair wouldn't be giving Bill black eyes on this issue. This is pretty deep stuff Bill. Hillary that some serious baggage girl. You need to take Bill home and clean him up.

Roxanne   June 2nd, 2008 3:28 pm ET

Texanican

What/where on earth did you get that Obama had anything to do with that article. How stupid!! Anything to try to pull him thru the mud…it's ridiculous!
Who knows whos running for President, Bill has been campaigning as hard for Hillary as he did for his own presidency. Considering it's been 3 to 1 for months now…Bill is going to be topic of conversation– if he didn't want the publicity he should have sat down a long time ago

Joyce in Florida   June 2nd, 2008 3:28 pm ET

Who cares what this man says? It doesn't make any difference to me. I still firmly believe that Hillary Clinton SHOULD BE OUR NOMINEE. The Obama campaign and its staffers will do anything to bash Senator Clinton whether or not it is true. That is their nature; just HATE HATE HATE!! And we want a candidate running the country who is full of himself? I THINK NOT!!!!! Wake up people and know that Hillary Clinton is the stronger candidate to beat John McCain. GO HILLARY 08!!!!!!!

Lee Garrett, Overland Park, Ks.   June 2nd, 2008 3:28 pm ET

My God! These political talking/writing hacks just can't seem to find anything really interesting to write about,so, they go after Bill Clinton, an easy target, time after time, after time. This sounds like a very boring article!!

This has all been said years ago. Be creative, come up with something new!!

I thought Dee Dee Myers had better taste!!

Les, Long Beach, CA   June 2nd, 2008 3:27 pm ET

Before people start trashing this guy, it would be really useful for them to actually READ the article. It's extremely detailed and comes off — to me — as showing concern about how Bill has gone downhill since leaving office (healthwise, etc.) and that his 'handler' has done a poor job of keeping him away from slimy, rich hangers-on. The 'charges' are reinforced from multiple sources close to Clinton, and it really isn't a hit piece. It's just something that would have come up BIG TIME if Hillary had actually won the nomination.

In fact, one could counter-charge that the author sat on all this stuff until Hillary clearly had no chance of winning.

Scott, Wichita   June 2nd, 2008 3:27 pm ET

There should be more of these anti-Clinton books out there.

Everyone gets all defensive when we talk about the bad things during Clinton's presidency, but jump on us when we mention a good thing about Bush
Deal with it, you hypocrits

Never Obama - Anti Obama movement   June 2nd, 2008 3:26 pm ET

To those that think we have seen the end of Bill & Hillary - I say think again.

Never Obama - Anti Obama movement   June 2nd, 2008 3:25 pm ET

To those that we have seen the end of Bill & Hillary - I say think again.

Jeremy   June 2nd, 2008 3:25 pm ET

As a fervent Obama supporter, I am disgusted by this attack on Bill Clinton. Both Bill and Hillary should be valued for their incredible contribution to the whole of the American people. I am proud that they are both Democrats.

ron   June 2nd, 2008 3:25 pm ET

I am now an Obama supporter but its not relavent to the country if Bill is having affairs abroad. The troops dieing and families in pain don't care. This is just an example of journalist attacking topics that leterally mean nothing in regards to the policies. LIke the reverent wright/wrong thing. He made ignorant angry comments. Ignorant people pretending like that means it will effect obama's health care policy or Iraq withdrawel plan. Means nothing in regards to the actual issues. We need to have a single honest womanizer playboy president so these types of issues will mean nothing.

Ray jay   June 2nd, 2008 3:25 pm ET

Open heart surgery changes you dramaticly. I had mine in 92 and it took me from mild mannered to short fuse. It just happens that way. Bill, you do react differently now and I know you know it

norma   June 2nd, 2008 3:25 pm ET

You are a mean man to say something like that to another human being. Are you jealous of his personal life because that is what it sounds like loser.

WiccanTexan   June 2nd, 2008 3:24 pm ET

"Bill Clinton is not running for President." You could have fooled me, which is a big part of the problem. Bill's often acted like the candidate rather than the supportive spouse.

Ben   June 2nd, 2008 3:24 pm ET

Sue the guy if his wrong otherwise the truth about Bill is in that article!

Matt in Cleveland   June 2nd, 2008 3:24 pm ET

wow….speechless here

cant believe this guy would write this…accusing Clinton of cheating on his wife (and prez nominee) while he is campaigning for her

just wow

Shouldn't reflect on Hillary   June 2nd, 2008 3:24 pm ET

This shouldn't reflect on Hillary's campaign but let's be fair. Obama two pastors shouldn't either, Hillary has know Bill a lot longer and have been more intimate with him than Obama and his pastors.

So if we throw cold water on Obama for his pastors, we should fill a bucket for Hillary on Bill.

Midge from Ohio   June 2nd, 2008 3:23 pm ET

What have you done for your country Purdum? You are an idiot.

dave   June 2nd, 2008 3:23 pm ET

This guy is a conservative, that will say anything to bring the Democrats down. No facts but speculations.

MJE WPG   June 2nd, 2008 3:23 pm ET

I would like to say that this comes as a surprise but we all new that this would come out sooner or later.
Bills reputation is well documented and nothing he say or does is going to surprise most people with any morals. Something that Bill never has and never will is morals.

KE   June 2nd, 2008 3:22 pm ET

I wouldn't waste a minute reading this type of story. Aftre watching this primary campaign for months now we should know how they twist and turn everything.

American Defender   June 2nd, 2008 3:22 pm ET

This sounds familiar……Hmmmm you reap what you sew?

richard   June 2nd, 2008 3:22 pm ET

i do not aggree with the way president clinton behaved during this primary however its not any ones buisiness how many women he is seeing on the road. please lets be serious .

Enough!   June 2nd, 2008 3:21 pm ET

This guy is a loser who wrote a mean-spirited "hit piece" against Clinton, hoping to gain recognition for jumping on the "Get the Clintons" bandwagon. It is irrelevant to anything other than hate-mongering.

LifeLongDemocrat   June 2nd, 2008 3:21 pm ET

Why do this now? Have you no shame? Anything to make money. Your wife did well under the Clintons so let it rest.

Ron Larson   June 2nd, 2008 3:20 pm ET

He thought he was done with campaigning, anyone that didn't fully expect that she was running after her husband left office is deluded.

HTA, Chicago, IL   June 2nd, 2008 3:20 pm ET

A little torn on this. He's not running for president so his judgement shouldn't come into play. Also, sometimes private things should remain private.

Eric   June 2nd, 2008 3:20 pm ET

I wish everyone would leave President Clinton alone. Nobody is perfect. Those that talk about Bill and Hillary probably have the same issues in their relationship, they just don't get caught. Remember what this family has done for the country, not what they do behind a closed doors.

Jim   June 2nd, 2008 3:20 pm ET

I believe there are two reasons that even when Clinton was winning Ohio and PA the super delegates continued to trickle towards Obama. Although the media never reported it one reason is Bill, and the other is Paul vs Clinton which is going to hit the mainstream media come October. This also might explain why the right has been having a lovefeast with Hillery while trying to take down Obama.

James   June 2nd, 2008 3:19 pm ET

A great article. Looks like the guy did his homework. The Clinton camp did not say anything was false.

Read it Clinton supporters. These are all materials we were going to use against Clinton. Bubba is super duper shaddy and his friends are all over his wife's campaign.

carlos   June 2nd, 2008 3:19 pm ET

this is the price hillary paid to try to get the Presidency…she stay with this womanizer but powerful politician all the way but at the end she lost everything….

JB   June 2nd, 2008 3:18 pm ET

Bill Clinton got lucky. He had a good economy due to the "dot com boom", then repeatedly took repsonsibility for it, and eventually people fell under his spell and believed him.

He got credit for the economy and refused to take responsibility for anything bad (the wagging finger) and blamed it all on a conservatives.

The Clinton's have proved if you keep on saying something, eventually the dumb in the US will believe you. They have done more to ruin politics and this country than anyone ever has. They changed the way people campaign and do business. Now, simply deny and blame others. When has Hillary apologized for anything she has done. It isn't I am sorry it's "I misspoke". Or, the changing of the subject approach.

I hope eventually people see them for what they are. I think it's beginning. Comments like "Even Jesse Jackson could win in SC are opening peoples eyes.

ztormtra   June 2nd, 2008 3:17 pm ET

Yelow Journalism through & through - like the Enquirer.

What other Space Aliens does Vanity Fair have in their closets?

Seminole3232 - Atlanta   June 2nd, 2008 3:17 pm ET

WOW

Bob the FL   June 2nd, 2008 3:16 pm ET

I must say even as an Obama supporter that those accusations are disgusting

Irma in North Carolina   June 2nd, 2008 3:16 pm ET

Sure thing about Willy, he is linning up his women he can bring into the white house. America who wants to go through all that again. Hillary probably dump him any way if she dont win the election. Then Willy you can have all the women you want and nobody will care

Trenton Sims, Los Angeles   June 2nd, 2008 3:16 pm ET

Hope his Foundation on AIDS /HIV makes sure to get Bill Tested.

As bill said in referrence to negative campaigning… "the is a full CONTACT SPORT; so if you can't take the hits, get off the field…"

LMAO hehehehee

maca   June 2nd, 2008 3:16 pm ET

Todd Purdum is a idiot and such loser!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Brian - Trinidad   June 2nd, 2008 3:16 pm ET

Another Obama Cabinet hopeful,trying to earn a spot in the never-to-be Obama Cabinet.Give it a rest people,this will drive more Democrats to McCain than the other way around.

joy   June 2nd, 2008 3:15 pm ET

and is the women a surprize,no
i live in arkansas and there were many when he was governor.
he needs to get hillary out and take her home and retire
maybe they can get their act together

Yasriel   June 2nd, 2008 3:14 pm ET

And they said Obama has baggages…Could we be further from the truth? HRC has lots and lots of baggages.

john   June 2nd, 2008 3:14 pm ET

GET OUT HILLARY.

OBAMA08/12.

Don in Florida   June 2nd, 2008 3:13 pm ET

Yikes!!! This type of information would not be a good thing for Obama should he choose Sen Clinton. Her hubby is radioactive especially since he wont divulge the list of his library donors.

NYDemocrat   June 2nd, 2008 3:13 pm ET

Purdum is right. And we all know the truth regarding Bill Clinton's not-so-presidential character traits. He is disgraceful, arrogant, ruthless enough to arrange to kill anyone that blocks his ways. All journalists who have covered and investigated him for a long time know this. Why should Purdum's article surprise or enrage anyone at this point. As for those who talk about Bill Clinton's legacy…, WHAT LEGACY? He has left the presidency in such a disgrace, after committing in the White House such an unbelievably disgraceful act, many remember Bill Clinton by remembering the stain on the Blue Dress!!! He is a disgraceful to this great country's presidential history.

Nia   June 2nd, 2008 3:13 pm ET

I was wondering if and when this was going to hit the mainstream. I think i will go online and look at the article for myself. I'm sure it isn't anything new. Same book just a different page.

D R   June 2nd, 2008 3:12 pm ET

Typical Clinton behavior. I wouldn't be a bit surprised if it's all true. The most difficult part of it is his inability to man up to his actions. His whole persona, or second self, is made much worse by the lying!

kelly WI   June 2nd, 2008 3:12 pm ET

If they can't supply names or proven facts, it just boils down to fiction.
More disgruntelt ex-employees? Might as well go read the Nat'l Enquire.
The left stream media has lost all crediblilty. They report on gossip but skip facts that might harm Obama. Can't get by with it now days with the internet having expanded as it has. Don't need talking heads to flim flam the people any more.
Obama didn't leave the church. He IS that church. Putting Phleger in there so make that speech just gave Ob an excuse to say he left it because Phleger is a white guy. Who the heck does he think he's fooling.?

Linney   June 2nd, 2008 3:12 pm ET

LIES ! ! !

Mark, Berwyn, PA   June 2nd, 2008 3:12 pm ET

Tawdry, yes. But 100% true. The person at fualt for the 'tawdriness' is Bill Clinton. So, as he would tell us, "If you cannot handle the heat, get out of the kitchen".

G. Penley   June 2nd, 2008 3:12 pm ET

Great! Of course the talk of more womanizing doesn't break any new ground. It's old hat for Bill Clinton–a liar who had sex with a young White House intern in the Oval Office, lied under oath, and was impeached. Why is this lowlife still in the news?

Sissy2004   June 2nd, 2008 3:11 pm ET

My vote goes to Obama but I must say, this is a low attack on Bill Clinton that is not deserved. This is a dead horse and most likely isn't true. WHY now? Some people will do or say anything just to be noticed. Also, I don't think the Clinton family needs or deserves this after campaigning for Hillary and losing. It has been a long battle and I think we should let the Clintons go home in peace. Who cares what Bill did. Let his family have a moment of peace and heal.

Obama 2008