Monday, April 14, 2008

Interesting perspective on Bill Clinton

I thought about discussing Obama's recent remarks, but I saw this article and found it very interesting. I've always been a big Bill Clinton supporter and this was an interesting perspective about his involvement in his wife's campaign. People have criticized the former president on a number of occasions during this campaign trail, but I never wrote about it. It might be that I had my blinders on but this article was very interesting.

"Bill Clinton 's Conduct in Wife's Campaign 'Unexplainable'", posted on the CNN Political Ticker earlier today, discusses the the former president's involvement in his wife's campaign. Clinton has done a lot of good for his wife's campaign, but many of his actions have hurt not only her campaign, but his image.

Political journalist Cokie Roberts made some very interesting comments, comments many people were probably thinking, but few put into words.

The math is tough for her,” Roberts said of Sen. Hillary Clinton’s White House bid. “And, every time she seems to get some traction, Bill Clinton comes along and says something that throws her off again,” added Roberts.

The former president has spoken out in favor of his wife but has also made enemies, including Senator Obama. Although the two have respect for one another, they have also had it out-something not common for a candidate's partner.

Roberts continued by saying that his actions are completely unexplainable, and that his intelligence is not being shown by his inabilities in supporting his wife for the presidency.

What do you think about the former president's involvement? Do you think that Clinton was hurt more then she was helped by the campaigning of her husband? I have always been the biggest supporter of Bill but I am as confused as Ms. Roberts. He could have helped to make his wife's campaign, but instead, she is now on the outside looking in.

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