(CNN) - Bill Clinton praised Sarah Palin Wednesday, saying he found the Alaska governor an “appealing person” and her and her family “gutsy, spirited and real.”
“I think that she and her husband and their kids come across gutsy, spirited and real,” he said in an interview to be broadcast Wednesday night. “I have significant disagreements with her about any number of social and economic issues but I find her an appealing person and I think that it’s best to say that Senator McCain looks like he knew what he was doing. He picked somebody who gave him a lot of energy, a lot of support.”
Clinton said Palin’s selection also helped Barack Obama, because it brought more Democratic money and volunteers to his campaign.
Watch: Clinton on Obama, Palin
Watch Larry King’s full interview with Clinton after Pres. Bush's 9pm address
Clinton told reporters in New York Monday he knows why the Alaska governor is attracting massive crowds on the campaign trail.
"I come from Arkansas, I get why she's hot out there," Clinton told reporters in New York, according to the Associated Press. "Why she's doing well."
"People look at her, and they say, 'All those kids. Something that happens in everybody's family I'm glad she loves her daughter and she's not ashamed of her. Glad that girl's going around with her boyfriend. Glad they're going to get married,'" he said.
Referencing Palin's 5-month old child who has Down Syndrome, Clinton also said Monday that voters will think, "I like that little Down syndrome kid — one of them lives down the street, they're wonderful children.”
On Wednesday, the former president fired back at critics who’ve questioned his level of support for Obama, and have called on him to attack John McCain. “Well, if you look at the speech I gave in Denver and the speech Hillary gave, I think it would be hard to question the depth of our feeling and the fact that we gave good reasons for why we were supporting Senator Obama and Senator Biden,” he told King.
“….I think you can argue that [Hillary Clinton] has done more than all other runner-ups have in the Democratic Party in 40 years. We have been quite clear on this. We’re not party-wreckers, and we believe that the country needs to take a different course.
He also said some Democrats were so “enthralled, as all of our strongest supporters are, that they don’t think you’re for them unless you’re dumping on somebody else. I personally think that is not a good strategy to win this election,” he said. “That is, everybody wants Hillary or me or, for that matter, Senator Obama or Senator Biden just to say bad things about Senator McCain or Governor Palin. Those people are already for us.”
Clinton told King he would be hitting the campaign trail for Obama in Florida, to Ohio, to northeast Pennsylvania, and Nevada “at a minimum" in October, “after the Jewish holidays” are over.
"Are you kind of feeling Jewish that you're waiting until after the Jewish holidays?" asked King.
"No. But I think it would be - if we're trying to win in Florida, it may be that - you know, they think that because of who I am and where my political base has traditionally been, they may want me to go sort of hustle up what Lawton Chiles used to call the 'cracker vote' there.
"But Senator Obama also has a big stake in doing well in the Jewish community in Florida, where Hillary did very well and where I did very well. And I just think respecting the holidays is a good thing to do," he said.
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Go Bill you are still number one and I be you would be on your way to Washington like Sen. McCain if you were the nominee to help the Am. people with this bailout.
Obama is a cry baby. WAAAA WAAAA thats not fair. I studied all week for this debate. I know exactly what I am going to say in case they do not let my telepromper in....
What am I going to do now? You mean I might actually have to vote on an issue instead of voting present.? Oh NO!!!!!!!!!!!
GO McCain
" who cares"
Don't bother, stay home. We don't need you. If the tables had been turned and Barack had waited this late to support Hillary, the Dems would have been up in arms.
I think jealousy is so disgusting and low. The Clintons are selfish to the end. Anything that they have done so far has been for Hillary's 2012 campaign. I even think some of the B. Streisand money from her concert went to pay Hillary's debt. Bill was on the David Letterman show and all he talked about was Hillary, Hillary, Hillary. Give me a break.
Moving on...
lol...slick Willy.....just keeps getting greasier.
Why not wait and campaign for him after Halloween? Let's see Halloween is on October 31st and the election is on November 4th. That sounds about right, three days of campaigning for the most selfish man on the planet. He and Hillary make a great pair–selfish to the end.
What jerks.
Obama/Biden 08
Wow.
When will Clinton stop complimenting McCain and Palin?
Snap out of it Bill.
Bill, you may disagree with her policies but you ADMIRE her and her hubby. Don't bother waiting 'til after the Jewish holidays to hit the trail; the Obama camp has not had your full support and still it is doing relatively well thank you!
She comes across as "Real"? Are you serious? Hey Bill you have been drinking wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyy to much Palin flavored Kool-Aid!
Bill is an idiot. He seems taken with yet another p name. Pfor palin and Pfor paula. Both from the backwoods and dark. Although palin in better looking. that not to say paula is not smarter.
Bill you dont have to say negative things about the other side, but you should not act like you are in the can for them.
I am convinced that you have lost what every you once had, stay away.
Aksim, Hill had better keep two eyes on you are the p
Bill and Hillary Clinton – the Democratic Party Gofers – Bill and Hill – the party and Obama need you more then you need them. I'd wait for next year's Jewish Holidays, Bill – tell them you have more important things to do then to help someone like Obama who turned his back on Hillary as soon as he got the chance.
Go Bill Tell this people that mccain is a fraud and liar. amaerican people should open their eyes to see whats going on now and we all pay rent and all this job losses is heading us to homeless shelters
KEEP DOING WHAT YOUR DOING BILL. DONT WORRY ABOUT O.B. HIS FOLLOWERS ARE ALL NAIVE HATERS. MCCAIN IS SHOWNIG COUNTRY FIRST ON ECONOMY .O.B. PUTS HIS CAMPAIGN FIRST. SHOWS WHO REALLY IS A LEADER.OBAMA IS ALL TALK NO ACTION. WHEN IS AMERICA GOING TO REALIZE .HE DID THE SAME THING WHEN KATRINA WANTED HIM THERE EARLIER IN THE RACE. HRC WENT ,BUT HE KEPT CAMPAIGNING. OBAMA IS JUST INTO MAKING HISTORY BEING FIRST BLACK PRESIDENT. HE CARES SO MUCH FOR US HE WONT GO TO WASHINGTON AND VOTE ON THIS ECONOMY ISSUE. HE JUST WANTS TO TALK ABOUT AND MAKE STATEMENTS. THATS NOT ENOUGH TO LEAD A COUNTRY.
Yeah, he's too busy enjoying the Jewish holidays with Lieberman.
Well this juror is still out on Prez Bill but I'm willing to wait and see this interview on tv and Clinton's campaign activities on behalf of Obama. He has a strategy about how to approach it and what not to do. I'm willing to believe he has a valid point.
GET OVER IT BILL YOUR WIFE LOST YES SHE LOST.
Good ol' Bill. Never met a good looking woman he did'nt like. Blah. Blah. Blah.
McCain is runing from the debate and they are trying to keep Palin out of the spot light!!!!!!! P.O.T.U.S. is something that is too serious to put on hold. MCCAIN IS CRAZY AND THIS IS A PLOY TO KEEP HIS FALLING NUMBERS FROM FALLING MORE. SUSPENDING HIS CAMPAIGN WILL NOT MAKE THE 700B PLAN GO ANY SMOOTHER. HE HAS ONE VOTE AS A SENATOR BUT THE PRESINDENT HAS A LOUDER VOICE. Obama needs to keep the pressure on the slick GOP. They are hiding Palin and now they want to hide McCain. The GOP are weak and they are trying to pull a fast one. ELECTING A PRESIDENT IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN A MERE 700 BILLION DOLLARS. DO YOU KNOW HOW MUCH MONEY THIS NATION MAKES AND IS CAPABLE OF MAKING? VOTE FOR OBAMA 08 AND 2012.
I see Obama has made him be nice and yet against issues LOL
I didnt think anyone could break Clinton!!
Please ignore this Garbage.
I think he is praising the Republican running mates way more than his own party. I do agree with him that with the majority of Florida being Jewish and because of the Holiday it would seem appropriate not to campaign.
If Bill is thinking of Hillary in 2002 he needs to be careful how high he praises Sarah Palin and her family. Sarah may be the one running against Hillary if that is the case.
Watch it Bill. Sometimes it's better to have your advisor to remind you where you stand. Or just tell us out flat so we can deal with you instead of playing with our minds trying to read between the lines on what you REALY are saying. Watch it Mr. President!
He is campaigning for a "piece" of Palin.
Waytogo PIMP Prez
But seriously we need a REAL leader...
Obama
mr. president, i know that you have to be very disapointed in the actions of the last 8 years, to see all that you have done for this country go down the drain , the fact that this country was in such great shape , we had a great surplus , everyone was working , everyone loved us , and now we are about to go under, trillions owed. and we are one of the most disliked country, thye thing they had against you where so pettie as to all of the laws broken by this adminastration. ken
Just stalling to support Obama. If he truly supported Obama you would not give the repubs talking points. Imagine him at a rally and he starts saying these kindds of things. Total disaster. I think this guy is not over Hillary losing and really doesn't like Obama.
WE LOVE YA BILL, BUT STOP THE PALIN COMMENTS...TOO RISKY, GET IT?
AND GET OVER THE PRIMARIES. LET THE CHANGE OF THE GUARD HAPPEN
Bill, I am beginning to think that you have a bag of tricks up your sleeve and just think we was beginning to forgive you. I guess the label 'Slick Willie" is appropriate. It appears as though you want McCain/Palin to win, because they would be easier to defaet in 2012 for Hillary's run. Shame on You
I am sick of Clinton's excuses! He is a liar and he has not gotten over his racist remarks. Yes I said it, he made racist remarks during the primary.
He has had every excuse not to work for Obama and now Senator Obama is up 9 points. Who needs Clinton? I always felt he was and is overrated and he carries that smirk (laugh) on his face. He just loves being in the public limelight. It has nothing to do with Senator Obama but everything to do with Bill Clinton.
Et tu Bill!
Obama: Let's solve the crisis and have a debate on the same day
McCain: No way, I can't multi task...my brain hurts...ouch. I'm too old to do all that stuff in one day...its rough on me and my feeble mind. Please, don't make me debate, I can't handle it.
McCain, too retarded to multi-task, too retarded to be president.
Bill is committed to helping Barack win because he doesn't want the good Clinton legacy further ruined by another Republican president.
Whatever, Bill.
PRESIDENT CLINTON MOVES IN HIS OWN WAY AND AT HIS OWN PACE. HE IS RIGHT ABOUT NOT ATTACKING, BECAUSE THE PEOPLE WHO ARE FOR THAT ARE GOING TO VOTE FOR OBAMA ANYWAY. WE HAVE TO DRAW THE INDEPENDENTS AND MODERATE REPUBLICANS AND THEY DON'T WANT TO HEAR ATTACKS. THEY WANT MEAT AND POTATOS.
obama doesn't need you old boy
He wants to bone Sarah ... you can tell.
Too bad she's not a heady person ... pun intended.
Please shut up, Bill. If Obama loses, HRC will run again in four years, so I doubt Bill really cares if his statements help McCain. The question is: where would McCain lead us? And if Palin (heaven forbid) became president, where would her instincts lead us? She's clearly combative and vindictive, believes in hiring her unqualified high school buddies for government jobs and has the same mindset as Bush.
Is this a democrat??
There gose the last bit of respect I had for this clown!
Do I really even need to say it??? Everyone knows why Bill likes Palin.
I am glad that Clinton is respecting the holidays. Hopefully he will squeeze some time in between RH and YK, and not wait until after YK.
GO BILL, I KNOW YOU WILL.
Obama tells his supporters to "get in their faces" if they don't agree with you or want to vote for him.
Wow, this is perhaps the most blatant attempt I've seen on the part of the Clintons.
Bill – here's the thing – saying all these great things won't gain you any points with Palin. She, unlike you, is a faithful spouse.
I am happy that Bill is all for Obama. I think that he is too "wrapped"
up in Palin. I guess it is a man's natural instinct. But, really, this is
about the 95% of America-Our lives. We don't care what Bill thinks
of Palin. It is not the issue that Bill should be talking to the Media (so
much about). Your very honest opinion, yes. But not so much on Palin!
We, Democrats get mad because we need Bill and Hillary, NOW.
Not when Bill gets Palin out of his head. Hillary has been a true
hero of all of the Democrats, her supporters who supported Obama,
and Obama's supporters. God knows, I must admit we need Bill
Clinton NOW. We can't just sit back and not be upset when he appears on the view and says nothing nice about Obama. This
was NATIONAL T.V. Not just a few people at a Rally. We depend
on the Clinton's! We, haven't seen you lately and when you got on
the View, you said nothing to sustain us. The Democrats must win this election, Bill!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I was one that was disappointed with Bill's statements on the View.
Not so much about Palin. Sure, talk about Palin if you want to, but
it was too much about Palin and we kept waiting for Bill to finally
come out for Obama, and he really did not.
Bill Clinton, your party needs every bit of your attention at this time.
We are not rich. We are waiting for some hope and your appearance
on the View did not offer hope to the American People. What you
say and do at this time, affects us and our children's future. I guess
the appearance on the View was not take seriously by you or you
were not aware that "the people" that need you were wishing and
hoping for more to help the Democrats win the race.
You have a friend in McCain. Nothing wrong with
being a friend but that is not what your party wanted to hear that day.
Basically unecessary!
We are fearful that if McCain wins, our country will falter, which has
already gone down as far as I want to see it go. You need to realize
your importance in every word you speak, at this time. We have our
Soldiers, and we want you to be real, real serious about this campaign. It might be hard for you, but you have to do it. Not for you,
for us.
Wow, Bill's having a hard time not being King of the Hill anymore. I wonder why he can't see this makes him appear to be the small envious person.......and gives people pause as to who he use to be.
Get in line Bill after the Pres of Pakistan. Maybe that is why the First Dud is always hanging around...
What happens next?? Then it will be After Halloween??? By then it will be election day and it won't matter any more. Just stay home Bill, Obama seems to be doing ok without you. But please keep your big mouth shut. You keep praising Palin and McCain and someone might get the idea you are trying to help them instead... oh wait...I did hear that the other day didn't I...
Oy Vey.
Slick Willy at his finest.
He was good on the Daily Show last night talking to Jon Stewart, although I noticed he seemed to have hand tremors.
As smooth as they come....
If this is support please go support the other team.
These are the types of things that let us know how far America has NOT come. I am soooo sick of this type of double talk.
If you didn't come to play for YOUR TEAM, the don't suit up!!!
Why can't Bill just say that she is hot and he would like some quality time with her.
bill clinton is being honest. gov. palin relates to hillary's core base. the sexist dnc and obama camp could have picked the WOMAN with over 18 million votes, and this election would have been over. obama picked the MAN with a few thousand votes, bad judgement, lack of experience, empty suit.
I agree. This frustrate democrats so they go donate more money to Barack. No way, no how, no McCain/Palin
Did I miss something, or did Bill Clinton just switch parties?!?
Well if that's the case Bill, EVERYTHING the Republcians said about you in that Oval office GOT to be TRUE............I will never defend your lies and cheating ways again!!!!
Obama you can do BAD by yourself......Bill is AGAINST you WINNING!!!
OBAMA/BIDEN 08
Oh my !!
I can't believe the things Bill said. "I like that little Down syndrome kid — one of them lives down the street, they're wonderful children."
He and McCain should just retire to a remote island somewhere.
Why doesn't he start now ????? The VAST majority of people voting aren't Jewish. They don't have enough of an effect on the ultimate count to worry about anyway so this sounds like more foot dragging by Bill to try to help out HRC for her next bid. I'm extremely disappointed in the Clinton's support for Obama to date.
He sure doesn't seem to have trouble fitting in the talk show appearances.
Thanks, Bill! News flash for you and other Clinton supporters voting for McCain because they want Obama to lose so they can vote for Clinton in 2012: If Obama doesn't get elected this time around then part of the blame belongs to Hillary Clinton and neither Obama nor Clinton will be on the 2012 ticket.
MCCAIN'S CHOICE HELPED OBAMA TREMENDOUSLY!! THEY HAVE RAISED LARGE AMOUNTS OF MONEY. THE OLD MAN IS GETTING SCARED BECAUSE HE DOES NOT HAVE THE INTELLECT TO DEBATE BARACK!!!! HAHA
OBAMA/BIDEN '08
President Clinton is the best. It was never said he played dirty politics except from Obama and his surrogates. Obama should learn from him and Hillary. I wish we could have him or Hillary and great times of the l990's (for most Americans) again. His foundation is saving millions of lives all around the world. His foundation does not look at race. Obama should be ashamed. Obama won't even go do his job in Washington during our crisis. And he wants to be President. First crisis in his administration – he will probably go on vacation.
"WASHINGTON – First lady Laura Bush says Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin lacks sufficient foreign policy experience but is a very quick study."
Bill, if Laura Bush can say this so can you.
Slime, Slime, Slime.... I can't wait till November when this horrible person will finally be purged from the Democrat party!
Just try harder Mr president,we are countin on you to keep your promise of going everything to help elect OBAMA our next president.Godd health and Long life Mr president.God Bless America,God bless President OBAMA
OK – I'm confused. Whose side is he on??
I wouldn't mind if he said that she seems like a nice person. No harm there. And appreciate that he said he had differences of opinion. But to say McCain made a good choice and to compliment as he has is no help to the Democratic party.
That is why Bill and Hill are the best.
They do not confuse politics with the personal.
They do not hate others like Obama and all his supporters do.
Sarah Palin is a great Republican politician- she is a lousy democratic politician.
But as a person- she is awesome and inspiring.
The pompous obama cult will be unable to decipher what Bill Clinton is discussing. They will see it as an attack on the great BO – messiah of their time. Rather, it's HUMAN and REAL comments from Mr. Clinton. Yes, she is personable. And also what Bill Clinton said was that she differs on many social and political opinions of himself and his party. Unfortunately the O-Kids and of course, BO will find it as an attack and resort to their petty school yard mentality of belittlling Palin and now Mr. Clinton. Grow up you idiotic Obama Cult – it is possible to say positive things about your opponent and still STRONGLY disagree.
First it was "after my Clinton Foundation work". Now it is "after the Jewish Holidays" .... wait for the "After the we have got through the economic crisis!" Plausible, Procrastination, Political or Poor Form? Hmmmm .....
This man is appallingly straddling the fence. What’s more, it appears that neither he nor I have any ideal what’s he talking about. Equally important, is he Democrat, is he Republican or has he suffered a nervous breakdown? Despite all of this, one thing is extremely evident, Bill Clinton is a scandalous cutthroat.
Bill, stop being crunchy about your wife not winning and help the DEMS get elected. You have permanently lost the support of alot of African Americans as well as other Dems, shame on you. I guess Monica took a little more than just your juice lmao.
I agree.
Attack Palin on her policies- but these personal attacks just turn more democrats off to the democratic ticket.
That is what is so great about Hillary and Bill Clinton. Neither of them engage in insulting filthy and foul attacks on their opponents.
They are both gracious enough to give credit where credit is due.
The media is helping Obama to trash and demonize a great Republican politician- not on her positions- but on lies about her personal and family life.
Not a good move- although it is the usual MO for Obama.
“Are you kind of feeling Jewish that you’re waiting until after the Jewish holidays?” asked King.
I really despise Larry King. These kind of stupid questions are part of the reason why I can't stand more than 5 minutes of his program. Yes I know he is Jewish, and that fact alone makes this sort of question even more disgusting.
Clinton should have responded with, "Tell me what I should be feeling to know if I'm REALLY feeling Jewish?"
What a stupid old idiot.
Bill,
I love you and Hillary, but you two need to stop campaigning for this fool.
This is Obama's election to win or lose. It is quite pathetic that he leans so heavily on you, especially after the way he treated you. And furthermore, the fact that the junior senator has the arrogance to think, or at best try to dupe the public into believing he is the best qualified to do the job is an insult to my intelligence.
I don't want a rookie to operate on me, and we don't need a rookie to attempt to fix Bush's mess. This is not the hour for on the job training.
Yeah, I'll campaign for Obama after hell freezes over.
If Obama keeps up the relentless personal attacks and insults against fellow Americans he is sure to lose the election this Nov.
I am a democrat that is sick and tired of the way Obama and his campaign keep maligning others who they disagree with and the way they denigrate and deride anyone who does not vote for Obama.
Obama loses more votes than he gains by being vitriolic and divisive.
Okay so this helps Obama , How?
Come on Billy ....get over it ...Hillary lost , now you need to get out there and sing his praises not Palin or MCCain...
Clinton is just staying too neutral to be of much help!
You are one of the best Presidents in US history as far as I know.
What the "H" is Bill doing or talking about or for these days? Oh wait maybe he's giving Palin those compliments because he's looking forward to replacing Monica L. OH MY God!!!!
someone should tell Mr. Clinton this is not a beauty contest. Our country is in deep sh-t and we need qualified leaders. God! her voice alone sounds like some of the girls I met in my daughters cheerleading group.
So silly.
Bill is the best.
Bill knows Obama sucks as the democratic nominee- so he does the best he can to support Obama- encourages voters to vote for the democratic ticket.
He knows he can not in good faith encourage us democrats to vote for the charlatan at the top of the democratic ticket.
Democrats all know that Obama is the WORST nominee we could put forth- that is why so many resort to nasty, hateful attacks- hoping to shame and humiliate people into voting for Obama by implying if they don't that they are racists.
Sarah Palin and family are complete morons....She was the worst pick anyone could of come up with, from abusing her office, to no birth control in her home and sehe wants to run the country?? No thanks! Hillary was wayyyyyyyyy better than that and I never liked Hillary.. Bill you're a big phony,,you're not going to campaign at all, and that's ok too....The economy is going in the toilet, our allies are ganging up against us, we can't afford the war anymore and Bin Laden is going to bankrupt this country...Good luck with Palin, cause she is so 'gorgeous', maybe the soldiers and citizens can hold onto that , when they don't have a house or job!
The Clinton sare still sour grapes .....they act as if they wait to wrecki there own party......come on American ....Obama/Biden 08
FLORIDA IS VETERANS AND SENIOR CITIZENS AND JEWISH
VOTERS WHO STILL SUPPORT JEB BUSH WHO DID WELL FOR FLORIDIANS. COUNT GOVERNOR CRIST IN THERE FOR MCCAIN AND THE GOP WILL TAKE FLORIDA . THERE ARE ALSO THE DISENFRANCHISED VOTERS WHO AT THE LAST MINUTE WERE
"HANDED" OUT THEIR FULL VOTE.. AND THEN THERE WAS MICHIGAN TOO IN THE SAME BOAT . THE DNC AND H. DEAN
CONDESCENDED TO HAND OUT THEIR RIGHTFUL VOTE AT THE LAST MINUTE.
If Bill Clinton fawned over the unqualified and dirty rotten politician, Obama, he would ruin his credibility.
EVERYone knows Obama is a poor choice for the democratic ticket. We installed the half black man with no credentials hoping to make history and counting on the anti-republican sentiment to vote Obama in.
Bill is being as supportive as he can be for a poor candidate such as the inexperienced and sleazy, cheating, lying Obama.
Fortunately, Bill and Hill will not go so far as to deride and demean and belittle other candidates JUST to make a case for Obama.
Obama is getting full support from the media and AAs to that end. But One can NOT force and threaten and insult and mock and demean and intimidate and humiliate people to get them to vote for a candidate they do NOT believe in.
Obama has registered plenty of NEW democratic fans to vote for him in NOV. It is amazing that even so, this race remains so tight.
Maybe it is because Obama is the WORST possible democratic nominee for the job.
Oh Bill. If anyone thinks that Bill Clinton is going to pull the lever for Obama in November they are crazy. Bill Clinton will vote for McCain.
Hillary may be a different story who knows, but Bill doesn't want any Democrat to ever be elected to the office again because they may challenge his legacy. Bill Clinton is displaying a great deal of foolishness and has been doing so ever since Hillary started running. I consider his legacy greatly tarnished.
Sarah, appealing. LIke the leader of Pakistan? Does Hillary know he found her appealing. Watch out Sarah. He'll have you under the table in a minute and then tell us...I DID NOT HAVE SEX WITH THAT WOMAN!!!!!!!!!!!!
He get's why she is doing well. Stupid white women supporting her not knowing that their husband will gladly accompany them to her campaign events. Most men support her because she looks good to their second head. Stupid white women supporting Palin while she is being prostituted by McCain.
Former president Clinton needs to be silenced AGAIN! He has never been the same since his surgery... He has become a very angry, vindictive individual! Everyone knows he is still 'bitter' and only supports our next president Barack Obama in words (and very few at that!)! He has praised McCain and Palin so much you'd think he switched parties!
Hill and Bill.... closet repubs?!
OBAMA/BIDEN '08!
BILL PLEASE STOP...TOO CLOSE TO ......
Just you watch. The Clintons will swing into action when it counts, in the last two weeks before November 4. All part of a clever strategy from the Obama campaign. Independents and swing voters tend to decide at the end.
Too many Americans are self-rightous and judgmental towards others.
Democrats have become hateful, insulting, sexist bigots- they belittle and mock others.
They insult and ridicule and they put down those who they disagree with.
This Obama-inspired vitriol and attacks on other Americans is the biggest reason NOT to vote for Obama.
We will become a nation of haters and the uniter will agitate for more division and antipathy. Look at how ugly all the Obama supporters are acting.
No one should be disrespected like Hillary and Sarah have been- by the loyal fanatics for Obama.
Bill knows that Obama is not the man for the job- so the best he can do is encourage people to vote for Obama because he is the democrat. No other valid reason exists and Bill knows it.
HE'S INSANE
He's insane - i used to love him but now he realy needs to SIT DOWN - he was a horrible backer for his wife and now he's bad for Obama - O MY GAWD!!
Why are you being so congenial Bill? Shouldn't you be supporting Barack a little more forcefully? Telling everyone how nice Sarah Palin is and how smart McCain is for picking her might actually help them. You are a smart man Bill, so I know that is not by accident. Could it be that you actually want McCain to win so that Hillary will have another chance in 4 years???
Off camera Bill Clinton said......" I'd love to stain her dress"
You poor democrats and your pathetic politicians......
John McCain and Sarah "Bill Clinton hit on me" Palin 2008
This guy is such a sleaze and low-life. Face it bill clinton YOU will NEVER reside in the WH again. Get over it. Try all you might but it won't hurt Obama's campaign. The clinton's just can't be trusted. America is so much better off without them.
Coming from Bill, Ahem!
Watch out Sarah! We all know what Bill Clinton tries to do with women he finds "appealing"!
First he was our first "black" president, now he's Jewish?
If Bill Clinton doesn't get his act together and be a strong Obama supporter, it will reflect on Hillary. He needs to be only half as helpful as Hillary's been. Congradulations to Hillary, Bill, get with the program!
Bring back Hillary.
Bill and Hill tell it like it is.
I am tired of people forcing me to vote for Obama.
I will vote as I see fit.
Stop trashing others just to advance Obama.
Bill is right. Enough already with smearing Palin and McCain. Has Obama no positive points to run on? Must he run only on trashing his opponents? Even those in his own party.
BC is so full of it...now its after the holidays...yesterday it was after his global initiative! BS Bill stay at home if you dont want to do it!
Bill she acmited she inhaled, More balls the you
No Obama supporter can simply BE FOR Obama- they all must be ANTI everyone else.
it does not matter who or what or where. Obama= great. Everyone else= evil.
Such simplicity just installs dictators.
Obama sucks. The Nation knows it. So the knock everyone else in order to make Obama look good.
Okay, I have to say it: "With friends like HIM (or rather THEM, Bill and Hill)", Obama needs no enemies. TALK about walking the line and being a politician rather than a campaigner. The fact that he thinks Palin is "appealing" we know that Bill likes the girls, they don't even have to be pretty, so the fact that Sarah looks okay, well, we'll give that over to testosterone, Bill. HOWEVER, waiting to campaign until AFTER the JEWISH holidays? What a stretch to get out of doing anything of significance at any chance he can take! I dare say there are voters of other religious persuasions to whom he might appeal as a campaigner for Sen. Obama. They are so bitter, the both Bill and Hillary. The fact that each gave a speech at the Convention is fine, but one speech does not an enthusiastic endorsement make!
OBAMA/BIDEN '08 & '12 YES WE CAN (and without the Clintons, thank you!)
Looking forward to the interview on Larry King...it sgould be as gutsy, spirited and real!
September 24th, 2008 6:30 pm ET
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Looking forward to the interview on Larry King…it should be as gutsy, spirited and real!
Clinton is supporting??? Whom?
With support like that... as the saying goes.
Now, now, Bill, let's not reinforce that old canard about disproportionate Jewish power...
Thank you, President Clinton!
Looking forward to seeing you in Florida.
Let's do this together!
Obama/Biden '08
whaaaaa??????
Thank you to my favorite president! I wish President Clinton, Senator Clinton, and Chelsea a sweet new year filled with peace!
They are a truly great American family!
Bill after the termoil that came about in the White House when you were president, I don't think that it is wise for you to be commenting on another women's beauty other than your wife!!!
What?? Bill Clinton needs to be out there campaigning for Obama. I do not believe he would be "waiting after the Jewish holidays" if Hillary was the nominee.
Come on, Bill!
why would Bill Clinton campaign for this man. Obama labeled him a racist in front of the whole world. It was an outrageous lie, and now he expects Clinton to campaign for him. My question, Mr Obama, if Bill Clinton is such a racist, why do you want him supporting you, or is it that you will say or do anything to win. What a disgusting person you are! Don't campaign for him Mr. Clinton, tell him to take his racism comments and stick it!
Get a clue Bill–you had some success as President, but you've shot your legacy to crap. Too bad, so sad. Obama will win without you and you'll be shut out of the action.
BILL CLINTON ENDORSE HER WE KNOW YOU HAVE THE HOTS FOR HER.
Many people in the Jewish community are not happy with the anti-Semitic preachings by Palin's pastor.
I sure hoped that Bill would get on board, but it looks as if he will not.... No matter though, obama is doing fine without his "lukewarm" support.
I love this guy lol.
And I have much respect for both he and Hillary.
PUMAs need to follow suit. You aren't punishing Obama or the DNC, you're punishing yourself and your country by voting for McCain-Palin. You're the victims of a cleverly orchestrated political ploy.
BOJO 08
FOR THE CHANGE WE NEED!
President Clinton: To quote Senator Hillary Clinton..."NO McCain, NO Palin..NO WAY...NO HOW." She has it right!
Well, Bill should stick to his schedule, and he is respecting the Jewish faith. Also, he is now spending time to raise money for hurrican disaster victims again along with George Bush. You can only do so much at one time - give him a break! Why does the press spend all their time trying to tear down Bill and Hillary. They are working hard for the American people, and thweir are more people in need right now than Obama. After all, Obama can just call on his pal Oprah. She got him the nomination - now she can campaign for him. Oops! I guess she works too!
Bill country need Clintons in different economics time like this
I love Bill Clinton. I wish I could vote for him again.
And I'll vote for you wife when pigs with lipstick fly. You are irrelevant, Bill. Use any excuse you want – you are still pouting because you can't be co-president for your third term.
Bill you can tell that your heart just isn't in it.
Thank you again Mr. President
Obama will win regardless of Bill's obvious problem with supporting his own party. Sore loser.
Bill- quit being so "diplomatic"– go ahead and the world "She's dumb as a stump". It's not like you're up for election or anything, so you've got nothing to lose. The Republicans already hate you, and the Democrats will love you for finally saying what we're all thinking.
When did the Clintons became Jewish?? As for Obama, I wonder if he's observing Ramadan?
i no longer trust bill clinton he is not looking at sarah palin as a candidate he is looking at her as a pretty woman
Pill and Sarah got together, shared a cigar, abd now he is a big admirer of "that woman."
If Bill Clinton is Campaining for Obama then this election should be Obama's in a Heartbeat. Bill Clinton is a Wise Politian he will be very much needed.
Forget Bill... Obama has made it without his help!!! Bill does not want Obama to win. He doesn't care about the American people, he is only thinking of himself and Hillary!!!
Obama/ Biden '08 and '12 all the way!!!!
Bill...Oh Bill... What happened to you, did you forget which party you support? Tell Hillary 2012 is HER YEAR. Go Obama/Biden 2008, GO Clinton and whoever she wants 2012
Boy do I feel like an idiot! I have been one of Bill Clinton's biggest supporters during and afer his presidency. I have spent 8 years defending him against personal and political attacks concerning his presidency and his legacy as President of the United States. Has he forgotten the vicious way that the Republican party and their propaganda machine treated him, Hillary and Chelsea? Now, I feel like I am being personally betrayed!!! Bill, if you don't want to campaign for Barack Obama; dont! But, at least stop campaigning for McCain and Palin.
Anthony Filer – Long Beach, Califonria
I know what a WITCHY move. If I was pregant, my mom would have shot me death for being a disgrace. Well, let me put it this way, God does not approve of it. It's sad that she's a terrible role model for teenage girls.
Dear redhead (are you sure your not blonde?)
If Obama wins this election how is Hillary going to run in 2012? Against Obama? I don't think so. Stick to your Canadian politics.
From: Former Democrat
Go McCain/Palin 2008 then
Hillary 2012
Oh come on Bill; you know that you are not an enthusiastic supporter of Senator Obama; it is so very obvious that it an extreme struggle for you to even call his name. It would really be GREAT if you would show a little enthusiasm; too bad, you can't. I suggest that you think about Hillary's political future.
When did the Clintons become Jewish?
As a former Clinton supporter, both Bill and Hill, all I can say is, don't bother Bill, we don't need you.
Bill....ok now I'm really confused. What exactly are your motives?
Bubba get your egotistical head out of your rear end!! everytime someone asks him its something else...I'll help him after this or that...either your going to do it or your not! So far he has not been helping at all.
Bill Clinton is Jewish ? I'm confused now. In any event , whatever. Obama does not need Bill Clinton to win the nomination.
either come out for oboma, or go do your charity work. just remember, black america is watching. what kind of support should we give hillary in four years?
I used to be a HUGE supporter of the Clinton's, even during the Monica mess, but I'm so dissapointed in them now. If Obama loses, I'll hold them responsible for a large part of the loss. I would refuse, also, to support them in the next election, if what they have in mind is to try again in 2012. They are not democrats anymore...only surrogates of the republican party.
Bill Clinton will have an excuse not to campaign for Barack Obama all the way up till November 4th. Then, he'll be like "I'm ready to campaign wherever he needs me" and bite his lip.
LOL
Clinton needs to stay on cue and focus on Obama given the fact that he is a womanizer. We don't want to hear about Palin, we want to hear and focus on Obama. GET IT CLINTON!!!
GOSH BILL I DIDNT KNOW YOU WERE SUCH A MENSCH.....
Bill Clinton does not want anyone to be the next president except Bill Clinton. He is not supporting Obama because Obama is not Bill Clinton. Just as he frequently pulled the rug out from under Hillary when she was running in the primary, he cannot be trusted. His ego needs him to be president and no one else.
Billy Boy is still in mourning after the family lost the nomination.
How sad, because he seems not to care that we are about to lose the Nation
To the Republikins lying machine; again.
She is a mile across and one inch deep. She is as shallow a leader as one can get. There is no intellectual substance to her. It that the kind of leadership we want. Personally, I want a leader who is brilliant... not a pitbull in a china shop.
Only 5 comments on this subject? Hmmm...looks like the Democrats apaprently agree with him since only 5 people are posting a commnet. Democrats know by now that Palin is the best thing that ever happened to this country. They're just running scared as usual.
He knows Obama is a charlatan. If BHO is elected as POTUS, the world will soon know it, too.
Don't do it Bill – let Obama dig his own hole. Wait 4 years and campaign for Hillary again – we'll all still be here.
CONGRESS IN RECESS SEPTEMBER 26
VOTE ON ECONOMY PACKAGE: 99-0-1
1 ABSENTEE – BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA.
DUH!!!!!!!
Bill was pretty enthusiastic last night on the Daily Show.
Said how important this election is going to be. Said Obama was going to win.
But, since when is he Jewish?
HILLARY's plan is to turn REPUBLICAN and run in 2012 against Obama!!! She might even pick PA'IN as her running mate... IF McSAME wins in 2008 (which he is not) ... he is going to run only ONE term... Therefore, that puts Hillary, again, the chance to run for president!!!
TO ME – they are not doing enough for Obama. TO ME – the praises for PA'IN and McSAME are a little too much. TO ME – the stage is being set at Obama's expense. TO ME – we do not NEED them and they will NEVER get my vote in the future!!!
OBADEN 2008-2016 – YES WE CAN do this without THEM!!!
Bill Off Camera:
Hey does anyone have her cell number?
There is something I have to tell her...., about the lincoln bedroom..., in private.
Hillary still in new york right? Tell the secret service I'm taking the limo out alone tonight, and hold my calls. "oh yeah..., tell that new pakistani president..., get in line buddy, billy boy is back in the game!"
tsk tsk
the green eyed monster rises again..but it's ok,Bill.
President Clinton,
I was raised in the South and down here we have a saying: If you can't say anything nice, then don't say anything–Please, take those words to heart and not just for Sen. Obama, but for youself as well.
I get that you and your wife are hoping that Obama is not elected and that Hillary can run again in 2012, but be mindful of this fact–Democrats are not stupid and we are well aware of what you are trying to do and you will need us in 2012 as well.
My advice to you is to campaign as hard as you can for Obama and if he is not elected, then all Democrats will know that you and Hillary did all that you could possible do for Sen. Obama and it simply was not to be.
"Strong HRC supporter, now fully behind Obama"
Bill Clinton is doing damage to himself, to Hillary, and to all democrats. I loved Bill Clinton and Hilary, but I will never vote for either of them again. They are sore loosers. Thomas Jefferson said that the test of a democracy's ability to survive is if the people can accept loosing by 1 vote. I am so disappointed in them that I almost regret supporting them so much in the past.
Do it!!! PLEASE DO IT. Do it now. Nothing would hurt Obama more than for you to be out there campaigning for him. Go everywhere! Get out there and DO IT NOW!
CNN doesn't want anyone to remind people that Obama said Bill Clinton is a racist. Why does Obama want Clinton to campaign for him. Is he condoning racism, or is he admitting that he will do or say anything to get elected.
Its not a bad tactic from Bill.
Emphasize with the other side that is leaning but then make the case why they shouldn't be swayed by whats on the outside when it comes to Palin.
The Obama supporters continue to insult Bill Clinton.
You guys never learn.
If I were in his position, I would tell the Obama campaign to take a hike.
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As one who voted for Bill Clinton both times in the past, I don't know what to make of him these days. I agree that he is undermining Senator Obama. He did the same thing to Hillary during the primaries.
Also, I think he misses being in the limelight. Senator Obama is the focus of the DNC these days. That probably bugs him.
At this point, it might be better not to utilize his services at all. There is no telling what he might say.
He should definitely watch what he says about Senator Obama. Just as Hillary had 18 milllion votes supporting her, Senator Obama had the same amount support him if not more now. The Clintons own political future is at stake. There is no way Hillary can get elected without the majority of Senator Obama's supporters backing her. Both Clintons would be wise to keep that in mind.
Listen, yeah, she's pretty, Bill. Now look back up at her face and start campaigning for your own party, please.
Me thinks Mr Clinton is secretly campaigning for McCain and Palin.
Don't you people understand? Bill has the hots for Sarah! Is anyone really surprised?
bill you need to change your name to benedick arnold, traitor!!!!!!!
Slick Willie makes me want to gag. Wonder if he will be talking like that in support of Hillary in four years when she is running in the next presidental primary campaign?
BILLchange your name to benedick arnold you are a traitor!!!!!!!!!
Nice – sounds like Billy has a thingy for Sarah!! He seems to always have an reason why he is not helping his party. Is he with Hilly at all?
Bill is telling the truth about Palin and you jerks just can't admit it!
POOR PITIFUL BILL, HOW PATHETIC YOU ARE!
That's cool Bill, but its your legacy that will look even worse when former President Barack Obama does a better job of enthusiastically helping the next presumptive Democratic President in ways that you fail to do today!
Bill, stop flirting!
Not everybody has to love Your candidate people. The Clintons feel that they were cheated, if anybody on here felt cheated what would you do, sweep off your own doorstep before you go to work on somebody else. When this is over the truth will come out. Bo looked over 18 million votes and refused to ask her to run with him"Could cost the election" How are you going to spin this to the Clinton's if it happens?
Bill and Hillary Clinton aren't fooling anyone. Bill is interviewing everywhere, and nowhere has he been a convincing advocate for Obama. He says, "I think he's going to win," usually just before a commercial, but spends more time talking about how much he likes Sarah Palin. Hillary is out giving this soft support of "we have to have a democrat in the White House. If you suported me, please support Obama..."
No one is asking them to do anything other than what they did through the primaries...FIGHT.
If Obama wins, they will NOT get any credit for it. If he loses, they will certainly get some if not much of the blame.
So sad.
Bill,
Remember this: we want Hillary to be president after Obama, not Palin, That should be clear...
The rest I want to say , you must know...
In case you all have forgotten, Bill Clinton is not running for president. And, p.s., Hillary is not on the ticket either.
He is the former President of the United States. He can say anything he likes. Obama treatment of Bill Clinton was shameful, and Clinton owes Obama ZERO, NOTHING.
Obama's treatment of Hillary clinton has been similarly shabby. She also owes Obama nothing. She has already done more for Obama than any losing candidate in American history. And she still campaigns for obama because she's a good Democrat and a gracious person.
But Bill doesn't have to do anything. He has already done more for Americans as the two-term President than anyone else in the last 30 years!! And, you know, for some reason, he doesn't sit back for insults.
Chris Rock was so Right of Dave L. show.
People have to realize that opposition are people respectful people too. They are not bad, evil or stupid because they do not belong to your paarty. It applies to all.
Have a tolerance, respect for others, for other religions, parties. This is what freedom is about. One cannot dictate his/hers ideas, likings etc.
Stop being so so nasty to the others. So far Obamistas are the most viscous attackers.
Unlike Bill, Obama doesn't need a Ross Perot to split the opposition ticket. It's so true what your campaign once said, and why Obama will win, "It's the economy stupid!"
ugghhhhh
Another thing, since when was Bill Clinton EVER Jewish???
I believe in giving every persn a chance but this lady Sarah Palin isjust not ready to be a leader when she speaks you should not listen to how it sounds but what she means by these inportant things in the election she can not down senator Obama because she doen't(in my opinion) have the right experience to become vice president. Even if she has meet finally a foreign leader that still does not change the fact that she contradicts herself for example when she was in church she said the war was from God but in an interview with Charles Gibson she said she doesnt know with the war is from God or if he approves for the war..... She isnt ready to lead any thing but more down fail thanks but no thanks Gov. Sarah Palin keep that unfinished bridge in Alsaka
You have to love the fact that voters get to vote in private. I think Billy Boy is voting for Sarah...I mean McCain. You know he has a picture of Sarah posted over his bed.
Oh Please! Get over it.
Everything that is being said about Bill Clintonn not eager to help Obama, is true. In my Opinion, he Clinton, feels he should still be President. Black folk need to pull his name from the Black Hall of Fame, cause he nothing but shame.
In case people forget, he gave the same cold shoulders to Al-Gore, and seemed exceedingly happy when Gore didn't win the Presidency. Anyone who is slick enough to keep fooling so many people of how great he or she is, ought to be in love with his or herself.
If Obama loses the election, everyone will blame the Clintons. How foolish and unfair. Don't we remember how well we had it under the Clinton administration?
If Obama loses the election, the people to blame will be Obama himself, along with the team that anointed him, Nancy (jealous of any other woman) Pelosi and Howard (do whatever Pelosi wants) Dean.
Doesn't Bill find every woman appealing? Seriously!
Watching the interview and I've drawn a different conclusion than the previous posts.
I believe Bill Clinton does want Obama to win and he is believable, particularly in his views on what the American people should think about and question themselves on when they go to vote.
Thank you and good luck Bill and Hillary. Hillary I'll be voting for you in 2016, until then
Obama/Biden 08
For that matter, why aren't Nancy Pelosi and Howard Dean out on the campaign trail?
Oh I forgot, Mrs. Pelosi was on vacation in August, and is now trying to "look tough" dealing with a "financial crisis" reminiscent of the good old WMD "urgency" leading up to the war in Iraq , and Howard Dean is...where? And where are all those other surrogates? Don't hear about them on the campaign trail Where's Caroline Kennedy? Oops, I guess she dropped the torch once her symbolic role was finished. Where's John Kerry? Where are all those other superior, I mean, super, delegates?
So we focus on the Clintons, the only Democrats aside from the candidates themselves, willing to spend time on the campaign trail.
President Clinton's remarks, it seems to me, were quite measured and subdued - anticipating and deflecting the inevitable sexist charges the Republican party will bring to any less than glowing coverage of Mrs. Palin (who is herself a sexist, since her religious beliefs insist that she cannot speak without permission of her husband (or husband surrogate) and his respect for the Jewsish holidays is commendable. I don;t remember Senator Obama or Senator Clinton campaigning on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.
Bill Clinton does not owe ANY loyalty to Obama or the Democrats who pretty much did everything they could to screw over his wife and lie about him. I say let ego obama do it himself or go get John Edwards or love lips as his lover calls him.
lpt
And the whining continues! If a former president is voicing concern over Obama by his actions and subcontext, a wise objective voter – like me – will see this for what it is. Only close minded partisans will lay blame on the man, instead of examining their own flawed expectations and opinions. An unexamined life is not worth living.
Bill, if you expect Democrats to nominate Hillary in 2012 should the country be unfortunate enough to have McCain elected this year, you'd better start playing the good Democrat. Some of us have very long memories, and anything other than full-throated support for the Democratic candidate this year and absolute disdain for the GOP ticket is unacceptable. Grow up and stop thinking about yourself for once.