Clinton Avoids Helping Obama, World Doesn't Come to an End
It’s not too surprising that the financial crisis has triggered a timely political windfall for Barack Obama, whose poll numbers have steadily climbed since the magnitude of Wall Street’s collapse became clear just over a week ago. When campaigns are defined by economic unease, Democrats tend to benefit – especially when it’s the Republicans who’ve run the White House for the eight previous years.
But the crisis has been timely in another way for Obama, because it has drowned out what otherwise might have been an unhelpful development: The re-emergence of Bill Clinton.
Officially, the former president has been making the media rounds for the same reason he always does every September, to promote his annual Clinton Global Initiative conference, which is held in conjunction with U.N. Week in New York. But in the context of the current election, that’s just window dressing. None of the media figures who’ve interviewed Clinton in the past two weeks have shown more than an obligatory interest in his humanitarian efforts, and have instead packed their sessions with as many questions as possible about the Obama-John McCain race.
Too often, from the Obama perspective, Clinton has provided responses that only reinforce doubts about the nature of his support for Obama and whether he’s actually pursuing some multilayered sabotage scheme – offering heaping praise for Obama in one appearance only to wink to his wife’s embittered primary supporters in the next one – aimed at ensuring an open Democratic nomination in 2012.
Two Thursdays ago, Clinton used a CNBC appearance to salute McCain as “a great man” and to call his running-mate, the increasingly polarizing Sarah Palin, “an instinctively effective candidate.” He reiterated those kind words for McCain (and added a few new ones) on David Letterman’s “Late Show” the next Monday, and also made a point of praising his wife’s own prescriptions for the financial crisis (as opposed to promoting Obama’s). Clinton seemed so reluctant to mention Obama that Chris Rock, who followed Clinton on the show, opened his segment by telling Letterman: “Is it me, or did he not want to say the words ‘Barack Obama?’ Hillary ain't running! One of those guys needs to tell him.”
Then there was his taped appearance on Sunday’s “Meet the Press,” which may have been a thank-you to host Tom Brokaw, who moderated a panel at Clinton’s New York conference last week (which was broadcast live by MSNBC).
Asked by Brokaw if he believes that Obama, like McCain, is “a great man,” Clinton said that he’d only had one meaningful conversation with Obama ever and then offered this bit of backhanded approbation: “I know he saw and imagined the way this thing could develop – this political year and this economic situation— in a way that has left him in the position of leadership that he’s in now.” In other words, when asked if Obama was a great man, Clinton replied that he’s a good politician.
And when Brokaw turned to Hillary Clinton’s presence on the fall campaign trail for Obama, Clinton insisted that “I don’t think that anybody in 40 years who’s been in a race like this has done as much for the nominee” – a defensive formulation that he has been trotting out for years on all sorts of subjects.
Clinton’s defenders argue that his words are being parsed too cynically – that questions about his commitment to Obama were never warranted in the first place and that he put them to rest with his rousing convention speech at the end of August. Of course, there’s plenty of reason to challenge this: It was Clinton, after all, who earlier in the summer refused to endorse Obama’s readiness to assume the presidency in a network television interview. The more skeptical view is that Clinton is doing enough so that he can claim after the election that he was there for Obama – while undermining him just enough so that he can’t win.
The truth about Clinton’s motives is probably somewhere in the middle. Clinton’s kind personal words for McCain, for example, are undoubtedly genuine, plus it is possible that he believes acknowledging McCain’s admirable personal traits is smart politics. After all, like Obama this year, Clinton in 1996 ran against a decorated war hero who made his service and self-sacrifice the centerpiece of his campaign – Bob Dole. And in that race, Clinton consistently acknowledged Dole’s character, making it clear that his only gripe was with his opponent’s ideas. (In fact, a few months after the ’96 campaign, Clinton actually awarded Dole with the presidential Medal of Freedom.)
At the same time, Clinton has made it quite clear that he still has scores to settle from the primary season. (In the same interview in which he discussed Obama’s readiness to lead, he also threatened to air some specific grievances after the November election.) Plus, it’s simply undeniable that Hillary Clinton and her White House hopes would be a major beneficiary if Obama were to lose in November – and Bill Clinton is notorious for earnestly denying political motives, even while earning a reputation as the country’s preeminent political animal. His own history invites all of the skepticism that he’s faced lately.
All of this could have been very problematic for Obama. Two weeks ago, the race was dead even and McCain, still riding an energizing post-convention wave, was on the offensive. Ordinarily, Clinton’s media tour would have dominated the news – reopening Democratic primary season wounds and re-raising all of the familiar questions about Obama’s difficulties in winning over Hillary Clinton voters. But then came the Wall Street collapse, the heated Congressional debate over a bailout, and the drama of the first presidential debate. Against that backdrop, Bill Clinton still made news – but his words haven’t resonated like they otherwise would have.
And now, Clinton’s conference – and the media attention that went with it – is over. For Barack Obama, it could have been a lot worse.
Steve,
I agree with you a 100%. Bill Clinton is a slimeball. We as African Americans have showed our support for the Democratic ticket without any doubts or questions. We honored Bill Clinton at one point of time. Hillary thought she was going to be a shoe in for the spot until Obama came into the picture.
I am not saying due to Obama's ethnicity, I am voting for him. I am voting for him due to the message of change and his tax proposal(I'm middle class and could use the help). However, we need to fall behind the man and win this election. Biden(the gaffeist) and the Clintons are underminig their own party. He(Bill Clinton) wants to settle a score after the election. Is this guy kidding?
The Clintons and HUBRIS are trying to destroy the Democratic machine.I wouldn't be surprise if the Clintons changed party in the future; from demcrats to republicans.
The Clinton's are playing the tag team game. Hillary is doing just enough (contrary to her husbands statements) to look as though she's the good team player. Her husband, on the other hand, is so covert, so parsing that it is impossible not to get that he (they) want Sen. Obama to lose so badly that everything except coming right out and saying "Don't vote for the black guy" is exuding from him (them).
It's just like that Hillraiser who has made the rounds on t.v. for McCain. Neither Bill, nor Ms. DeRothschild, nor any other of the PUMA's would be so blatant were it not with Sen. Clinton's approval.
I am white and a female and will never vote for a Clinton again due to their amoral, sleazy, lack of integrity actions.
The DeRothschilds,please don't let me start on this lady. Did I get it right, Lady DeRothschild? She called Obama an elitist...LOLLLLLLL
This is the lady who bought her sons-Ben&Jake-a private jet. I saw the W magazine or was it Variety in 2001 about these people.
Campbell asked her why she is not supporting Obama and she did not have one reason.
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Bill Clinton was right .... "Obama's Change is a Fairytale!"
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There is not a thing wrong with fairy-tales for tales helped us all through many child hood traumas. Right now, the Bill is playing the game along with his friend John and the American people are who continue to support these womanizers are weak and want to stay in ignorance. Wake up America for this nation deserves better. Neither man considered this nation when they decided not too serve one refuse to serve in the coast guard and the other got protection from the war by attending higher education with scholarships , sorry for my family members one dead in service to nation and the others whom did not - can not receive health care for there services to nation. I do not want this misery to continue by listening to selfish men pointing in one direction for this nation of questionable men are pointing and it is not for me!
George Bush and Dick Cheney have screwed America and its citizens for Haliburton, Big Oil and Wall Street. I pray for Bush to eat his foolish laughter and Cheney to choke on his “SO’. People have died and are dying in a war based on"LIES". Our banks, businesses and housing markets are failing due to the Bush-Cheney doctrine on lining the pockets of big business at the expense of our inalienable rights, jobs, standard of living, education system (crazy No Child Left Behind which is leavin many behind), our healthcare system, economy and unit in patriotism.
We have been used, played, mocked and scorned by the current administration. Guess what everyone? It is not a color or race thing? It is a money and power thing. Recognize that WE ALL are hurting and suffering because of the last eight(8) unproductive and nearly self-destructive years. Former President Clinton and Senator Hillary Clinton could effectively shut down this current presidential race by either being supporting the Obama-Biden ticket whole-heartedly or just being quiet totally. Senator Obama has been pretty much above the fray, humble yet stern, and run a generally positive campaign. He has the right temperament, intelligence and fortitude to run this nation and get us back on track. For the last time I will say that Bill and Hillary Clinton are acting like immature, spoiled-brat haters who want to mess up “the game” for everybody because they did not get what they wanted.
The truth is the American people have not gotten what we have wanted, needed and deserved these past eight years. And, definitely the aged and silly McCain-Palin ticket will buy us a quick ticket to total disaster on all fronts. THEY ARE ON THE BRIDGE TO NOWHERE and will carry us all with them if they win the White House. Bill and Hillary should get out of the way and stop all of the game-playing and behind the scenes undermining the Democratic ticket.
White people, Black people, Hispanic people, Asian people, Native American people and all minorities are suffering and struggling through these tough times together. NOW IS THE TIME FOR ALL TO COME TOGETHER DEMOCRATS, REPUBLICANS, INDEPENDENTS and LIBERTARIANS who want serious change. It is not about peronalities, but what is good for American and the world. Bush-Cheney were NOT GOOD FOR AMERICA. McCain-Palin are NOT GOOD FOR AMERICA. Obama-Biden Good FOR AMERICA. God bless.
Bill and Hillary Clinton has left a bitter taste in my mouth. Frankly speaking they put on a great act at the democratic convention, but now their true colors are emerging.
Like that Reverend said in his speak at Mr. Obama former church...Hillary thought the presidential election was going to be serve to her on a silver platter. Bill and Hillary anger is there...though thinly veiled. I certainly understand why she was not selected for the V.P. spot because, of her own doing. It's sad that the Clinton's has tinted their legacy in bitterness and anger. The american public is not fooled by their suppose show of support for Mr. Obama. If I were Mr. Obama, I would not utilize them for campaigning on my behalf. I'm more than certain they would do more harm than good. I can say whatout a doubt, I will never vote for a Clinton for political office in this lifetime.
Aptly phrased about "Lady" de Rothschild. Who even care what she thinks and why is the press even writing about her? Because she is immensely wealthy? Shame on her. As a woman, she NEEDS to care about the future of the Supreme Court. If McCain and his pal Palin get in, it's over for women!!!! To call Obama an elitist is horrible. She's the elitist. How can anyone can use this phrase to describe anyone who grew up with not a whole lot and achieved everything on his own. Nothing was given to him, unlike Lady de Rothschild and her family! They are certainly the elitists. And don't forget about John McCain, owning 7 homes and 13 cars! She's way off track and needs to get her priorities and facts straight.
I believe Clinton is playing a dangerous game here. For a smart politician this is not a smart move. I've spoken to quite a number of people, I'm an Obama volunteer in Utah and most believe that if Obama loses this election some of the blame will be laid at the feet of the Clintons. As such, any hopes the junior senator from New York for grabbing the nomination in 2012 if it's open are slim to none. Not to mention her abysmal record of standing up to the Republican Administration; she would have to do a huge about face in her voting record to redeem herself.
Granted, the Clinton's hate to lose-who doesn't? They need to suck it up and man up and campaign for the Democratic Party's nominee or the other option open to the former president is to quietly slip into the background and focus on CGI.
I do believe one reason former President Clinton is less than effusive in his support for Senator Obama; is that it is quite clear that Obama has a vision for the future that does not necessarily include the Clintons. There is the standard fear of change; if Obama wins and succeeds where Clinton failed what does that say about the Clinton legacy? Again, the only thing I can say is Man up and get over it. We are at a point in time that demands massive change in the way America works and Senator Obama is that agent of change and Clinton should accept the fact he may have been instrumental in helping to pave the way for just such a leader. That's a worthy legacy.
Where is George Washington when we need him?
I'm sure some people are reading this and thinking to themselves maynet "of course this is what Scott is going to say, that's his job." Well, think what you want, but I was writing about how to take an agile approach several years before joining IBM. In fact, I believe that I'm the first to do so, writing about it in print in my Software Development column back in 2001 and more importantly in my book Agile Modeling: Effective Practices for XP and UP in 2002. And, if you go poking around the web a bit, sohpet you'll see a lot other have written about this too, including Craig Larman, Ivar Jacobson, Bob Martin, Gary Evans, Doug Rosenberg and many more.
Bill Clinton is not an angel or a saint, he's a human being, and as a blackman I so much appreciate him for trying his best always. I especially appreciate how Bill and Hillary hit it way out of the ballpark during the convention, and has continued to say good things about Obama. only last 1-1/2 weeks after the Republican convention bounce for McCain and Palin, it was Bill who came out assertively and stated before the whole world that Obama will win easily. Bill made this statement at a time when the momentum swing toward the Republicans was begining to demoralize many Democrats and instill anxiety into many. Can you imagine the boost such a bold statement instilled in Democrats and the demoralization it instilled in Republicans?
Lets be real, how many of you have fought for a promotion at your company and after losing it to some out-of-nowhere new kid on the block within your team, were expected by everybody to cheerfully celebrate and sing his highest praises in public, not just for one day, but till he wins the glory for himself...and the rest of your team?. How many?
Lets all be honest now, and tell me exactly how charitably you think you would meet that expectation.
Obama is doing a great job and might actually be gaining a benefit if Bill can continue to help him in the backround while staying out of his way, however must this mean Bill should stop breathing altogether?, this is my question to all Democrats, and also to some of those Republican instigators (not this author whose piece is well put together and objective, but some of the commentators who go a little too far in their indignation). We gotta promote Bill every now and then too, c'mon.
this is no different than what the clinton's did to sabotage al gore's run. Faint praise. Hillary campaigning in states that were never going to vote democratic like south dakota to build up her own political contacts rather than going to states that gore asked her to go to. such slime and sleaze runs through the family. i hope chelsea is spared.
It looks as though Obama doesn't really need the Clintons to help him win. He has John McCain and Sarah Palin on his side! They're doing a great job.
Let me see Obama not an elitist, even though when he was doing his Community Organizing he was living in a nice Million dollar Mansion. Which by the way he bought under market value and with the help of Tony Rezko. made 5 million last year, probably didn’t have to get a sub-prime loan to get the mansion like the rest of America!
As far as I am concerned he is a racist little twit, he and his wife.
As far as Bill Clinton is concerned I am sure he could careless about nothing and that the media is just looking to make a soap opera out of it. Why, because they have nothing better to do. What’s even sadder is that you people fall for it!
Oh oh…he doesn’t love Obama…oh shit the world will come to an end…. get real!!!
Let’s talk about Obama’s associates, Rezko the slumlord, Ayers the American Terrorist, Rev. Wright his spiritual advisor for the last twenty years. The fact that he #2 on the list of taking money from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Bundled money from Goldman and Sachs. Why do you think he didn’t want to speak up about the bailout, because he is a part of the fallout of these companies.
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"A child is not born to the station of their parents, but with an infinite claim to all the prizes that can be won by thuought and labor."
Lets see hard money loans to buy wholesale fixeruppers. Can anyone say possible balloon payment with a refinance? Maybe he uses his brains not his muscles alone. Let's see pianist, someone who loves the piano, violinist, someone who loves the violin. Do you love your family? As an Italian, Jewish, Persian, or Polish, American are we not to love out people?
People who leave notes and don't sign their names are not to be taken seriously.
In the case of Senator Clinton, woman up! LOL
Sorry, but as a Hillary refugee who is still undecided, I must take exception to the idea that the Clintons need to do anymore than they are doing. I enthusiastically supported Hillary Clinton in the primary, and was devastated when she lost the nomination. I have heard both Hillary's and Bill's endorsements of Obama, and I know they support him. But, you know, that doesn't matter.
Why? Because, sadly, Hillary Clinton is not in the picture now. It is OBAMA v. McCain now. That means that OBAMA must convince me that he has the credentials and experience required to run the country. He must convince me that he actually has a sophisticated understanding of the issues facing this country. THIS TASK IS NOT BILL OR HILLARY CLINTON'S TO ACCOMPLISH; IT IS OBAMA'S. And he has not done so yet, though perhaps he will before November 4.
So, leave the Clintons alone. And stop setting them up for blame if Obama loses. For if he loses as a result of Hillary Clinton's voters defecting, he will have only himself to blame.
And when Obama wins despite Billy's whine, the Clinton's will have sealed their fate. No chits to cash in, no credit to claim, Bill and Hill will simply be former leaders of the Democratic Party. In reality, they were never leaders of anything other than their own tent show.
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I feel O bama will win with or without clintons help.
the clintons are egomanics,if she or her daughter ever run
again please remember they dont care about the democratic party and dont support them.
they are so disappining.
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We need a real man. He will take us into socialism.
McCain is not Bush. He is a hero. There are many other
things he did for this country.
Obama shows me nothing but propaganda.
The Clintons must know something about Obama, that we
don't know.
Jesse Jackson Sr, he must know something about Obama.
After all he was caught live saying bad things about him.
I know a lot of veterans they love McCain they believe
he will bring this country back.
Look at the bad people Obama has associated with.
I know Farrakhan is right behind his campaign also.
Like I said wake up.
How about Savings and Loan crisis of Keating Five and link to central figure in the Watergate break-in and a group implicated in the Iran-Contra scandal by McCain.
Obama is human and so not flawless but wake up. GWB and republicans started unneeded and costly war in Iraq with poor judgement and evidence (War surpasses 0,8 trillion) and price oil has risen partly of the same reason. Deregulation has contributed to financial fiasco we are facing and thus people are loosing their jobs and homes.
Is this or not clear evidence that republican principles of governing has come to end. Did you know that McCain has many central figures and advisers in his campaing directly from Bush administration.
Electing McCain is 4 more years of the same.
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