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Media speculation over whether or not Bill will chill has been answered with the announcement of the former president's campaign itinerary. Next stop on the legacy-tarnishing express: Edwardsville, IL. Hillary's more controversial half will be campaigning in the small town near St. Louis tomorrow morning, hosting a "Solutions for America" rally at Southern Illinois University at 7:45 a.m.
Yeah, Illinois is supposed to be Obama country, but according to a WBEZ report this morning, the Clinton camp plans to campaign hard in the state because the race is becoming more about the delegate count, and with 185 delegates up for grabs, Illinois is the third biggest prize of the 22 states that will vote next Tuesday. The NPR report also says that the Clinton campaign recently opened a Chicago office, and according to the Daily Herald, supporters have been launching an insurgency in the northwest suburbs and beyond in recent weeks. —Mark Boyer
Image via Hillary Clinton's campaign site
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Y'know, on one hand I think this is a smart use of Bill; he's taking on the role the VP candidate usually does, before there's a VP candidate. On the other, it obviously didn't work in South Carolina. And the point about delegates is an excellent one, and one that's often overlooked in daily discussion as we talk about who wins where. (In fact, last week one count gave Obama the lead.)
As for legacy tarnishing? I think not. People will forget these body blows pretty quickly.
Any other women out there think it's frankly embarrassing that the first viable female presidential candidate is leaning so heavily on her husband?
Hillary has two public images she switches between effortlessly depending on what the situation requires. One is the strong, powerful woman who needs no help hanging with the big boys, thank you very much. The other is the weak, vulnerable women who has been picked on by bad men. The second persona emerges when she wants to receive sympathy for a supposed slight.
Bill Clinton can do a lot of damage to his legacy in this primary. He left office with extremely high approval ratings with African-Americans. Playing hatchet man against a viable AA candidate could destroy much of that goodwill.
Bill needs to sit out the next couple of plays. He's always at his best on the defensive, talking about hope and promise and gumdrops and stuff, rather than sounding like an angry hillbilly.
At this point, he's more of a liability and a couple of weeks on the shelf would do Hillary some good.
Then again, I am an Obama supporter, so what the hell do I care?
Bull sh*t! No one else will call O'Bama out. And the few liberal journalist out their continue to promote his candidacy while they cover him and the rest of the field, so I say it’s more than fair. Now excuse me while I go to the O'Bama film festival at Facets
Could not agree more with Registered Guest...it's quite embarrasing watching her switch gears between strong women and soft women...almost makes me want to resort to tears myself.
If you believe insiders in the Clinton camp, the Hillary who teared up in NH is more of the genuine article (I mean that in a good way.) and maybe she should let her guard down in order to let voters see her in that respect.
Unfortunately, she can't, which is why Bill is supposed to be there, to draw attention to that side she's reluctant to show. And we've seen how that's worked out so far.
George Packer goes into amazing detail about this in this week's New Yorker.
Here are exerpts of the letter I wrote to Bill when he (hiw foundation) emailed me for more money and forwarded on to the media outlets that be..
Dear Mr. Clinton;
As a long time supporter and fan, I have been so disheartened in the past month by your actions. You, a person who inspired me for years and I admired for years has somehow turned out to be exactly what I screamed you weren't (A power hungry fraud) for 17 years. I feel the need to express my frustration, anger, and disappointment your political actions in the last few weeks. Your attacks on and disparagement of an inspiration like Barack Obama are pure politics at its absolute worse. Mr. Obama provides hope - hope for a better future, hope for a united America, hope for peace, hope. His hopeful message is reminiscent of a young candidate from the 90s I also admired who rose from Hope,Arkansas and a "not so typical" life to become one of the greatest presidents we have ever had. Maybe you realize that now that South Carolina has spoken.
The Clinton thirst for power seems to be the only concern the both you and your wife wish to quench, no matter the cost to the party, country, and world. Your comments, ranging from the twists on Obama's "nod" to the Reagan Administration to the "fairy tale" remarks before New Hampshire come straight from a Karl Rove playbook. (See also McCain attacks in 2000 South Carolina). They destroy the fabric of an already divided country (and party). And they destroy the idealistic dreams of young and old. Democrats are not suppose to be dividers, especially among their own parties. Primary
Colors was apparently not just a fictional book, but a work of non-fiction with merit. But of course, like everyone told me, Slick Willie knows what he is doing.
Obviously as a Democrat supporting Obama, the comments against Obama have made me utterly disappointed you. As a result,I have not voted for a Republican in my lifetime, but it will be the first, should she win the nomination. I hope that the results in South Carolina have shown you that your message of division is not accepted by the populous.
You have lost a true supporter and defender today, Mr. President. I may not be a large donor or a person in a high place, but my record will show that I have donated and raised significant money to you and your causes. That ends today. I will no longer donate to the Clinton Foundation, I will no longer be a supporter of the "Clinton Legacy", and should Hillary Clinton win the nomination, she will not have my vote.
Only time will tell what damage your recent actions will toll on your already tarnished legacy. Perhaps before it is too late, you can make efforts to modify your political strategy.
Yea lets continue to to give O'Bama a pass. Just like yesterday Kerry called him a O'Bama a man from born to a struggling single mother growing up against the odds. Sure, pimp, sure he is.
I think having bill help her run for office is unfair. Obama is now running against two people, not one.