(CNN) – Bill and Hillary Clinton will celebrate the end of the year in the heart of a city just as happy as they are to see the tail end of 2008, joining New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg to watch the crystal ball drop in Times Square tonight.
The former president and the secretary of state-designate share more with the mayor than an adopted hometown: former Clinton communications director Howard Wolfson has signed on to advise Bloomberg during his re-election bid.
Neither Clinton has ever endorsed Bloomberg, who was often a Wolfson target during past election cycles.
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Who cares!!
Ahh...what could have been...
that's good. their new administration is coming along, well ,now. folks are just so glad to see bush gone, that they dont care which one of these two takes over.
I don't care what anybody says, I have always loved the Clintons. They work hard for the people of the USA. They may have their personal problems, but we all have personal problems. Before Obama told mem YES WE CAN! I was on Hillary's bandwagon because I knew she would probably have the same kind of impact her husband did.
I am glad she was named secretary of state. (a much more effective position than VP) And I wish her, the Democratic party, The Republican party, Conservatives and Liberals a Happy New Year.
I don't hate the opposing force, But, I do oppose them.
We may disagree, argue and fight, But this is still ONE NATION!
Let's hope they change their wicked ways. Oh well, here's to hoping.
Senator Hillary Clinton of New York and soon to be Secretary of State and ex-President Bill Clinton.., enjoy the New Year festivities. You 'earned' it.. Mike O'Brien in Butte, Montana
HAS THE MONEY THAT HILLARY OWES DISAPPEAR YET?????????
AMAZING WHAT POWER WILL BRING YOU!!!!!!!!!!!
I wonder how long before Bill gets into trouble?
Happy New Year President Clinton and Secretary of State Clinton, you were a true inspiration in 2008 and I am sure that you will continue to be in 2009, although you were constantly kicked down and degraded as well as branded as racists by the turncoats, you got up dusted yourselves off and continued your good work, the person to whom it matters most knows your heart and your deeds, may he bless you as you move into 2009, for the others that will continue to persicute you he will deal with them in his own way and they will continue to ask why and how not once realizing that Karma is what it is.
The Russians declare that Hamas is now ready for peace.
Apparently they have seen the light.
Well if they are going to spend the evening with Bloomberg, they should influence him to turn down the rhetoric on the Plaxico Burress incident. My gosh Bloomberg, the guy won NY a Superbowl. While they try to coerce him into doing that, i'm sure Bill will like to know how in the world Bloomberg got elected to a 3rd term. I bet Bill would have wanted a 3rd term in the White House rather than handing it over to "The Decider."
crap story again, CNN. Lets talk about real stories rather than gossip.
I think they are a Great couple, he was a Great President (other than NAFTA) and she is going to be a Great SOS...
(I think if he would to do it over again, he would not have done NAFTA)
(That's killing our country) and people in the U.S. are having to lower their life styles, and such. (by making less)
Larry C.
Houston, Texas
Why?
who cares?
I bet Bill is bummed Rudy closed down all the strip clubs and seedy book stores in Times Square... bummer, huh, Bill?
Sorry this is off topic here, but the atheism comments were closed:
First off, I am an atheist. However, I think this lawsuit is a joke designed just to raise awareness and frankly to bust b@lls.
If you do not want to say "So help me God" – just like in a court room – you have the legal right to say "I so affirm" without any religious ties.
Yes, I think religion is stupid. And yes I think people who believe in the bible are idiots. But that does not justify frivilous lawsuits that waste the court's time.
Peace out. Happy New Year.
good news...i like to visit this site...
They are the 2nd most inspiring couple in political history, as far
as I'm concerned... John F. & Jackie were the First...
Larry C.
Houston, Texas
Happy New Year to President Clinton and OUR new GREAT Secretary of State Hillary. Us Americans have great optimism of our future now that we have OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP IN PLACE starting 1-20 09. It is a STEEP HILL TO CLIMB, but unity of GREAT MINDS will overcome ALL.!!! 8 years of OBAMA, followed by 8 years of HILLARY is just what OUR GREAT NATION NEEDS to recover from OUR financial situation and OUR RESPECT around the world GOD BLESS YOU BOTH. LOVE , A HOPEFUL AMERICAN
Sorry Clinton haters. Bill and Hillary aren't going anywhere. For you women haters, she bossy and he plays around. I know this hurts you but live with it.
Love 'em or hate 'em the Clintons are way popular!
I say KUDOS to them!!
Happy New Year!!!
Together, who's paying?
Happy New Year to the two greatest Republican agents that ever lived.Hows that New World Order thing coming along?Just one big happy world money making machine.
I wish Bush could be President for four more years. This Democrat nonsense is ridiculous.
HAPPY NEW YEAR CLINTONS AND EVERYONE ELSE. CAN NOT WAIT TILL SHE IS OUR SOS, THE WHOLE WORLD NEEDS THIS NEW ADMINISTRATION. SHE WILL BE A GREAT PRESIDENT 2016
Lets see the people spew venom at the clintons. Go Hill and Bill
This is off topic but the only place I can post:
Why do we care what a small margin of athiest think...why should we bow down to their demands on removing God from the inauguration?
When God leaves our country our country goes with it.
God is Great.
Happy New Year!
Peace.
Can't wait to see Hillary in action : ) love the Clinton's. Hopefully Chelsea will follow in her parents footsteps.
I'd love to spend New Years Eve in Times Square, looks like it would be a blast!
If we are all really, really lucky Bill will succumb to the eye candy in Times Square and have a life ending heart attack. He is truly one useless sack of southern garbage that the world would be a better place in 2009 without him.
I am glad Hillary is doing this...lets get tthis new year started so we can have her in at State and handle this mess thats going on. Happy New Year Bill and Hillary.
Former Obama Voter December 31st, 2008 4:13 pm ET
I wish Bush could be President for four more years. This Democrat nonsense is ridiculous.
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Former Obama Voter my behind.
how long will new yorkers continue to believe that either clinton cares a flip about them? they are users and have made fools of the people of new york who voted for her thinking she was going to be their senator – all she wanted was a seat from which to run for her failed presidency!!!!! well, you got what you deserved – an empty seat about to be filled by a kennedy (if the furious clintonoids can't stop her because they are in a poiwer struggle since kennedys endorsed obama!!) this time i vote kennedy!!!!
Former Obama Voter has not had enough of war in Iraq, Bin Laden still at large, economy tanked, Bin Laden still at large, Non Shoe Ducking, Bin Laden still at large. Gee, Bush really left a mess like a teenager who threw a party while the parents were on vacation and some of these people make me laugh they will miss him. They must be sadistic.
Hillary, you lost me with your sour grapes during the campaign. I used to admire and respect you. I only hope your ego will stay in check the next few years. You are such a legend in your own mind!!!!!!!!
**Oh well it is 4:21 EST and the Repub moderator may be on.....
SHANE – Your right.....I've predicted this since Obama won the election......It doesn't matter who the republicans put in there to run....
They WILL NOT WIN THE WHITE HOUSE TIL 2020, period....
Obama – 08
Obama – 12
Hillary – 16
P.S. (he will help her win in 2016)
Reason ? She helped Him Win....
Larry C.
Houston, Texas
won't we ever be free of Clintons?
I'm sick to death of both of them.
do you think Hillary realizes what a loud, obnoxious voice she has when she talks? And that smirk on her face, it's disgusting, while Bill "stands by his woman" and smirks too. What a pair, they deserve each other, but I do not think America deserves either of them. I think it's time for them to just retire and enjoy all those millions of dollars they have! Good luck Mr. Obama, in 2009... but please pick better people on your cabinet .
Former Obama Voter December 31st, 2008 4:13 pm ET
I wish Bush could be President for four more years. This Democrat nonsense is ridiculous.
You are FLAT OUT loosing your mind! And you NEVER supported Obama... Quit the BS.... you are not fooling any one, but YOU!
HAPPY NEW YEAR, CLINTONS.... YOU DESERVE IT!
I love them!!!
Well, guess I won't be watching that ball drop tonight, I don't want to see those two hamming it up, as usual, with their fake smiles.!!!!!!!
This is the time to reflect back on 2008. The laughs and cries, the anger and joys. Let's not be negative for the future holds a bright light for all of us. MAY GOD BLESS THE OBAMAS, BIDENS, CLINTONS AND EVERYONE IN THE USA!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
I voted for Hillary not Obama. She lost the election leading me to be Independent. Don't hate her but will not vote for her again if she decides to run again!!!!
Enough of the Clinton's already! He reminds me of Carter, a peanut brain, because she ran the country when he was the president. Have had enough of her to. Thought when she was the senator of New York we would not have to hear about her but there she was in the light all the time.
Since they were from Arkansas, are they ashamed of it since they never did run for anything there? From what I hear, Arkansas was glad when he became President so they would not have him for governor anymore.
HILLARY IS NOT LEAVING BILL ALONE TONIGHT IN NEW YORK CITY. TOO MANY VULTURES.
Imagine that the Clinton's dropping the ball! Now that's funny.
First I think of when I hear Clintons' names are has she paid her debt off yet and why is Bill receiving millions from the middle east ???
Democrats seem to enjoy the daily drama...How about focus on our nations' serious problems, for which are numerous..
Govenor of Illinois is democrat, no more to say...
I wonder if she still has nightsmares about the airport?Bill,how are all those jobs doing that went to China and India,never to return?Still getting some payola for them?
Hillary Clinton stuck to her commitment to rely on public financing and as a consequence we have Mr. Full-of-himself as President. Hillary Clinton was hijacked by the sexist, foul media. No woman should even consider running for President until the media establishes ethical standards that censor sexist, gender-biased, insulting comments. Obama buttocks was kissed by the media and the whole thing stinks.
So what's the big deal, would rather see a celebrity figure than someone in politics, especially the clintons...BIG DEAL.....most are probably tired of hearing about this old couple.....
so the clintons are dropping a deuce in times square – now that newsworthy!
Happy to hear Bill and Hillary Clinton will be dropping the ball in Times Square.
If it were not for the Clintons, politics would be dull.
Go Bill & Hillary! HAPPY NEW YEAR!
I like the Clintons. Could this be a sign of "out-with-the-old, in-with-the-new?" I'm also glad Obama has won and I look forward to some big changes in our government. Good luck with that and a very Happy New Year to all!
PEACE...
Yeah, Bill Clinton was a great President. Sure he was. He was the only Democratic President that was ever impeached. That's terrific. But he only committed perjury! That's not a "big" crime! ha ha. If you commit perjury about "sex", it's not a crime at all!
And Hillary? I'm happy that she was able to dodge those bullets in Bosnia long enough to have Obama kick her butt. No one clenches his or her jaw tighter when they lose. I hope she's a complete failure as Secretary of State, just for the pleasure of seing her jaw clench.
Go Hil and Bill!! The people are still behind you!! Have a safe and Happy New Year!!
Yes, I think religion is stupid. And yes I think people who believe in the bible are idiots.>
Have you ever actually read the Bible? If you have (which I doubt) is it really your opinion that there is nothing of value in it?
Seriously?
They WILL NOT WIN THE WHITE HOUSE TIL 2020, period….<<<
Using all caps doesn't make hare brianed predictions any more important.
Experienced political watchers know it is dangerous to predict 6 months in advance....let alone 12 years. 12 years! Right, Larry. Sure. As if anyone could actually know in 1996 what would be happening in politics now!
Yep, that's one crazy powerful couple right there...
@Larry
Whoa, slow down Larry!! Let's not turned into the Yanks now...calm, and patience is a virtue...for real, is says right here on this paper I got, LOL!!
Ring my bell. More power to the Clintons
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
I cannot wait until 2009. A lot of things that should not have happened, happened. Personally, Bush is just average, but politically he could have been a lot better. I know that Obama will do his job as president best when he is sworn in on day one. What better way to start off the year with the last president that left us with a surplus to drop the ball. Divided we fall, United we stand.
Just a matter of time before we get a woman as president and the one who it should be is Hillary, smart and tough. Go girl!!!
Bill will have his pick of young chicks to flirt with on New Years Eve this year..LOL ...How much lying and cheating does this man have to do before people see him for the bum he is. and Hillary isnt any better. Spends the whole campain slamin' Obama and then kisses up so she can be a Washington big shot again, Bill the same. what a joke they both are. wonder what the next scandle will be to embarras the United States.
I used to be an atheist but I gave it up. No holidays
All I have to say is Bill needs to die his hair. He looks old as heck.
This is Awesome!!!
What an amazing year 2008 was, I had the privilage to work on Hillary and Blls campaigns and to have been able to marry to my husband of 9 years this year and we just got the keys to our first home today!!!
The Clinton's have made a huge impact in many people lifes and even do you may not agree with them in many issues, the ones they have appreciate it and thank them for everything they have done.
God Bless you and your family and Happy New Year!
Change is coming...
Robert in California
DEFENT EQUALITY – LOVE UNITES
HILLARY 2016...THE CLINTON NEVER QUIT!...YOU GOTTA LOVE THEM
HILLARY RISES FROM THE ASHES OF HER HUSBANDS IMPEACHMENT FIASCO . . . . .
I confess girlfriend (Hillary), when I first heard you were running for POTUS, I thought you had too much baggage. But when you fought for those 18-million votes, my heart and my views CHANGED.
Now you are U.S. Secretary of State and the most loved woman in the nation. You gave a lot of women hope and a lot of girls dreams & aspirations.
YOU GO GIRL!!!
I see that Obama supporters are here spewing their usual hate for the Clintons, I guess that's their warped idea of hope an change
Larry in Houston-
Whatever happened to FDR and Eleanor?
Whatever happened to Woodrow Wilson and Edith Bolling Galt?
Whatever happened to Carter and Rosalynn?
These are truly insprirational stories not involving power, money, and greed.
Bill and Hillary are he Best you are going to get, too bad, you were to Dumb to realize it, but you will face Reality come January 20th, when an ILLEGAL ALIEN TAKE OVER THIS COUNTRY, NO NEED TO CRY OVER SPILL MILK, YOU DID IT TO YOURSELVES, ONCE A SOCIALIST ALWAYS A SOCIALIST, AMERICA YOU HAVE BEEN DUPED BY A SNAKE OIL ILLEGAL ALIEN, YOU BLEW IT AND WILL SUFFER THE CONSEQUENCE. GO BLAGOJEVICH, YOU ARE NOT THE ONLY ONE THAT IS DIRTY, PULL OUT ALL THE STOPS AND THEN NAME NAMES, STARTING WITH THE FAKE BIRTH CERTIFICATE, THEN GO ON TO THE HOSPITAL'S LARGE RAISES FOR EMPLOYEES WHO CAN TURN FAVORS BECAUSE OF SPOUSES IN SENATE POSITION, RATHER THAN WORK FOR A DECENT RAISE. NEED I GO ANY FURTHER? HILLARY AND BILL, YOU WILL BE REMEMBERED FOR ALL THE GOOD YOU DID FOR THIS COUNTRY. AGAIN, YOU ARE AS GOOD AS IT GETS.
Happy New Year Madam Sec. I srichard rohdeee this Idiot is at it again. This should be your year Richard, I hear it's the year of the Idiot.
Happy New Year
I am so pleased the Clintons will have the honor of ringing in the new year in this manner. I have never understood the hatred some folks have for them. They are both intelligent people and they have given to their country most of their lives. And for all the snide comments they are still together and have each other's back which is more than lot of folks can say about their marriage. I'm pleased Hillary will be Secretary of State and wish them both the best.
I'm so glad designated SOS Hillary Clinton is set to ring in Times Square, I was there a couple of years ago and the party was absolutely awesome. SOS Hillary Clinton has my lifetime support and I can't wait to see her running in 2016!
Hillary Clinton inspired me to participate in this presidential year. You are my hero!
Happy New Year to the world;s most famous couple!!!!
I am so happy that Hillary is gong to take part of the change that this country needs!!!
Happy New Year to All!!!
BeefyDaddy: I am NOT an aethiest and I DO believe in the Bible; otherwise, I fully believe that what you said was correct. Americans seem to love to make issues!
richard rohde, I guess the entire country will be watching your ball drop downstairs in your basement. Don't go out tonight without your helmet. Idiot
Who cares about the Clintons? Seriously, it's 2009 and satan's puppet and his band of thugs are leaving the White House! This is definately a new year to celebrate above all previous ones!
FOMER OBAMA VOTER= YOU WISH BUSH CAN BE PRESIDENT FOUR MORE YEARS!!! YOU WENT FROM SUPPORTING OBAMA, TO SUPPORTING BUSH . I THINK YOUR BRAIN HAS A LEAK, A BIG ONE!!! COME OUT THE BASEMENT TELL MA,MA ,YOU NEED YOUR MED'S.
Hey MR.STUMPF,have you read any other religious books just for sake of comparison?The Bible is great.Im just glad the only book you ever read wasnt Mein Kampf.You must live in Alabama you moron.
Happy New Year, President and Senator Clinton.
We love you President Clinton! See you soon, Madame Secretary.
Now that would be a prize to win for donating to her campaign debt. I would love love love to be right there with them both...
Larry i agree with you 100% about 2016
I agree with with Sherrot in Canada ! WHO REALLY CARES ABOUT THE CLINTONS, I WISH THE DARN BALL WOULD FALL ON THIER HEADS IF THE TRUTH BE TOLD .. ENOUGH OF THIER CRAP TO LAST A LIFE TIME... I WILL NOT BE WATCHING THIS EVENT,, I FEEL SORRY FOR THE FOLKS IN NEW YORK WHO WILL BE WATCHING THEM,,, GO AWAY PLEASE!!! ANTI HILLARY AND BILL IN MADISON WISCONSIN
It wouldn't be the first time that Clinton's dropped the ball.
I can't wait until Obama pulls his tricks out of his bag. Wait until Schlossberg is appointed NY senator, and then undermine Hillary's nomination for SOS. Hillary is left packing her bags back to Little Rock.
Bye bye, Hillary. You've been Obamaed.
20 days....20 sleeps.... :- )
If Hillary had her way, Bill would probably drop two of them..............
Happy new year to the Clintons. They are an incredible couple. I admire the dignity they showed this year and I despise those who treated them unfair.
They say Obama"s leadership ranks high...did I miss something....because he hasn't done anything yet ....how stupid
happy new year to all.
I am sorry, but these two are just nasty, in oh so many ways.
She did her best to win, she now needs to do better for US !
Sherrol in Canada
Who cares what you think, oh Canada.
Former Obama supporter – started drinking/celebrating early huh?
Good riddance 2008 and Happy New Year. Considering how far down we have come, no matter how slow we can only go up.
Well, why not? Hillary, the Senator from New York – who had a very sweet presidential primary win here last spring... Yes Hillary, we love you in December as we did in May! Good luck as Sec of State and know that, for us, it was a fun and fascinating ride!
Yiiiipppeeeeeeee...The most corrupt, political couple in the USA, bringing down the BALL.
I LOVE YOU CLINTONS!!
i love them. Both are truly inspiration
this country sold out to china because clinton gank....free healthcare scam because this slime balls too..people sucker...Lol
For all the people who are saying who cares umm apparently you do if you are leaving comments.... If your sick of the Clinton's there are tired of jealous idiot like you all.. Happy New year CLINTONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Drop both of them with it.
@BeefyDaddy:
There are tens of millions of people in the U.S., and hundreds of millions around the world who think that atheism is stupid, and that people who don't believe the Bible are idiots.
You atheists are hopelessly outnumbered and are going to lose this fight. Accept it, and get over it.
Love them or hate them, They are the face of United states.
Guess I can't understand why some of you hate the Clintons so much. Peace and Prosperity when he was President and she was a First Lady who was and is VERY intelligent, unlike Lady Laura who can't talk about anything other than being a librarian and trying to legitimize every dastardly deed her President Husband has commited in the past eight years; thousands of innocent Iraqis killed and our brave military – how many killed and injured for Bush's War.
Cough, cough, choke, barf!!!!
WHO CARES ABOUT THESE PEOPLE.
This article is not about Obama, so people please stick to the topic at hand.
I wish the clinton"s a Happy and a prosperous New Year .God Bless them both!!!
They really inspire me, got to love a power couple.
Why should they bring in Bill? He has no credibility.
BABY,BABY,BABY--WE WON,sure we are going in the back door,but who cares,once you are in, nobody knows what door you used !!!!!!!!
Yeah, the Clintons are getting good at riding the fence. I voted for Hillary and sent her money but she has lost all of my respect after backing Obama. It's time for them to retire and disappear.
The Clintons have been in public service virtually all their life, and have given their all to this country and to the worlds's poor,. We were MUCH BETTER OFF under Bill's administration economically, had better security and more freedom, and the US had a balanced budget. He has made major contribution's to combat disease and poverty in third world countries the last 9 years through his foundation. Hillary will do very well as Secretary of State, just as she did as Senator. I feel sorry for these uneducated, ignorant, bigoted, hateful bloggers who have accomplished nothing in their lives badmouthing the Clintons, two really remarkable people who have made the US and the world a better place to live in.My wife and I started with nothing, but earned 7 degrees between us, have founded and grown 2 new corporations, have successful children, and are financially and professionally successful in every sense but we know we cannot hold a candle to the Clinton's success, and we have tremendous respect them for their hard work , selflessness, and achievements. However, there apparently are a few bloggers who are complete failures in life that see fit to run them down; I guess they are trying to boost their own egos in some sick way through their hatred, , or maybe they are just jealous.
Rob Stumpf maybe if you did, you wouldn't be such a Idiot. God Love you Retard..
richard rohde can I come over and watch your own ball drop in your basement?
Rob Stumpf Wow that speaks volumes. You should be real thankful the God loves Idiot's, and there a special place in his kingdom for grown men who have to wear a helmet 24 hours a day. God Bless you little Idiot.
Best to Hillary & Bill !!!
And may 2009 be a turning point for this country so that we can ALL come together for the betterment of our nation. A safe, happy, healthy 2009 to everyone.
I really feel sorry for Bill! Hillary is a hapless egomaniac "closet " feminist! She disgust me,standing there as usual clapping her greedily little manipulative hands(hoo-ray for me) together. Bill will be coaching her thru all the heavy lifting when it comes to the real world. Watching over her like a guilded queen's guardian on how to deal with it's charred nefarious characters ,with all the ugliness dialed in at full throttled. while the "Iron Maiden" struts about getting the credit,...! Happy New Years CNN !
I lost any respect for this racist and undemocratic network! I'm sure you're not going to print this!
Hapyy New Year !
To PJP in OK:
What do you mean "why didn't the Clintons run for anything in Arkansas"?!
Bill Clinton was GOVERNOR of Arkansas.
happy new year! Have a happy and healthy new year!! Please keep the country safe.. We love you both! More power! U