It is time to give Bill Clinton his due for all he has done in this campaign

[bluestateguy]

The media has been oddly obsessed for four years about an alleged tension between Clinton and Obama. I have no idea what the nature of their personal relationship is, and I'm not sure I really care either. It's between them.

What I do know is that Bill Clinton has been outstanding in this campaign, even better than last time (and he was pretty good then too). He has barnstormed the country, appearing wherever he has been needed, pinch hit for the president while he tends to the hurricane, he has cut ads for Obama, delivered a magnificent keynote speech at the Democratic convention, done TV interviews to defend the president and set the record straight, helped to raise money from his contributors and written letters to newspapers (most recently to the Des Moines Register). He has not made a single gaffe that I can recall.

I know not what his motives are, or if he is building up IOU's for Hillary in 2016; maybe he just likes being out there campaigning again like in the old days.

In any event, we all owe him a great deal of gratitude.

[msrizzo]

1. Was there ever any real evidence that they had a bad relationship?

I just think they never really knew each other that well. Obama and Hillary were in the Senate together but O never interacted with Bill. Anyway, I think most of the "Clintons don't get along with _______" is just a press obsession. As for Bill's motivation, I think he always wants to campaign more than they let him. He seems to really love it.

[Warpy]

2. There were times during his presidency I could have throttled him

with a great big grin on my face, most of those times he now sees as "mistakes," but his efforts on behalf of Obama and other Democratic candidates has been stellar.

In addition, nobody can put things into words like Clinton can. He is a once in a generation speaker and I am heartily glad he is one of us.

[man4allcats]

9. He is indeed a once in a generation speaker.

I love listening to him talk. Nobody puts it together like the Big Dog.

[BlueNoteSpecial]

26. Thats it, in 3 sentences...

...BILLY!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

3. We owe him a great debt!

I think he believes in Obama, and he wishes to see the Democrats prevail. After all, we have the good ideas!

But it's also true that he loves campaigning, the roar of the crowd, the exhilaration of being part of our Democratic movement.

[man4allcats]

11. He does love campaigning for Dems and the things he believes in.

I haven't always agreed with everything he's done, but he is a very big asset to our side. We are fortunate to have him. History will speak well of the Big Dog.

[skeewee08]

4. Thanks Big Dawg!!!!

[jenw2]

10. Calling him an insult might be appropriate at times...

but the article was about something good he is doing. Could you BC haters please just be quiet for a few minutes?

[madinmaryland]

12. Huh? He is THE BIG DAWG. He is the real deal. It is a term of endearment.

[nolabear]

14. That's a compliment, cher. He's been Big Dawg for a long, long time.

Believe me, it's big love for Big Dawg.

[WCGreen]

18. Seriously, that is a sports term, at least here in Cleveland...

The Big Dog Rules...

[Autumn Colors]

53. Really? You think Big Dawg is an insult?

Hahahahahahahah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

People have been calling him that for YEARS (and it's never been an insult)! Where have you been? Sleeping under a rock?

[aikoaiko]

34. kudos to the Big Dawg!

[KelleyD]

5. Bill Clinton is a Patriot and is truely concerned with our Nation N/T

[Brother Buzz]

6. He's been stumping a lot in contested Congresional races, too

The Big Dog is certainly helping Obama, but he is doing much more, and his motives are are crystal clear: He cares about American citizens.

[Chorophyll]

7. I think he genuinely likes being out there. I also think he understands what's at stake.

He doesn't want Romney to win any more than we do.

[Kali]

8. I have been impressed.

he has done a great job (and I wasn't very fond of him as president, though to confess I sure wasn't very informed either)

[undeterred]

13. When you look at all the chimp has not done for Rommey...

The idea of the little emperor campaigning for anyone is almost comical.

[nolabear]

15. Didn't he turn out well? Love me some Elvis.

And he wears a silly nickname better than anyone I know.

[Honeycombe8]

16. WHEN Obama wins, he's going to owe Clinton big time. Maybe campaign for Hillary in 2016? nt

[BlueNoteSpecial]

28. YES!!!

[GETTINGTIRED]

17. Love Me

Some Bill....and yes he is owed much gratitude and thanks.....

[Cha]

19. I love how Bill is helping our Country..thanks bluestateguy!

[joeybee12]

20. He's been excellent...knr

[The Old Creak]

21. WAY past time!

[BlueDemKev]

22. Thank you, Bill Clinton! You're the BEST!!!

[ffr]

23. Can we clone him?

The Big Dawg! President Clinton has always been a rock star in my world.

[hifiguy]

24. The Big Dawg has kicked ass

and taken names. Here's to Bill.

[quinnox]

25. what an amazing man

I am in awe of this guy, and he seems to be undergoing a renaissance of sorts lately. He looks damn good, has lost weight, and seems to be in top form, and I just wish he was still president. At least back then, the economy was going gangbusters.

[NCarolinawoman]

33. Bill has become a vegetarian.

Chelsea was concerned about his health/weight. As the story goes..... he asked her what she wanted for a wedding present, and she told him she wanted him to lose weight for the sake of his health. That is when he decided to become a vegetarian.

Chelsea is a vegetarian as well, so she helped him with his diet.

[SunSeeker]

41. I wish I could do the same...

But I don't have the willpower...nor the helpful daughter. I'm glad he has both. I want him around a good long time!

[ladym55]

27. Thank you, Bill Clinton!!

You have have been awesome this election season!

[Dustlawyer]

29. I saw him in Beaumont when he responded and came on less than 24 hours notice, the day before

Hilary's birthday last week, to who he said, he was turning right around from the speech and flying to spend her birthday in NY. He did a great job, speaking about some agreements, and disagreements they had while he was President and Lampson was in Congress the 1st time. He is so relaxed, and frequently off the cuff. He can present an issue, make an argument, and tell a joke at the same time. Obama is great at giving a speech, but Bill'style is different than Obama's, and his best parts are in the parts in between the written material!

[Yodaquoter]

30. Kudos to Bill Clinton

He has been a tireless campaigner for President Obama, and I'm glad you pointed this out, bluestateguy.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

45. Welcome to DU, Yodaquoter!

I'm glad you found us!

[Delmette]

31. Thank you, President Clinton!

[goclark]

32. We love you President Clinton

and we love your fantastic wife too!

[davidwparker]

35. I don't know who will be running, but on Nov 7th, I'm in Hillary 2016 mode. n/t

[Momgonepostal]

36. I agree he's been invaluable...

I'll bet Republicans wish they had a decent ex president to help Mitt along. GWB would be like voter repellant...lol

[jsr]

37. Indeed.

[George II]

38. From what I've seen, everyone has been glowing with praise for Clinton - he's gotten his "due"!

[SaveAmerica]

39. I agree! And today I thought that he sounds tired while

while listening to his speech in Orlando, I'd love to tell him Thank You!! You know those Dems in Florida appreciated they had someone of substance speaking in President Obama's place instead of finding out the rally was cancelled.

Thanks, President Clinton!!

[Jennicut]

40. He has been wonderful.

I had issues with him 4 years ago but I have come around on him. Reminds me of the old Bill Clinton who won me over as a teenager in early 90's. He was my first Presidential vote. His speeches have been masterful on the campaign stump. Just as good as his DNC speech.

Thanks, Bubba!

[maindawg]

42. Bill re-defined cool

and has become the definition of cool.

[MADem]

43. Arithmetic!!!!! POTUS does owe him an enormous debt. ENORMOUS. nt

[D23MIURG23]

44. K & R

[Ikonoklast]

46. Proud to be rec #100. Bill is a force of nature.

I have had my own issues with Mr. Clinton, but he has shown us what true solidarity means.

[jsmirman]

47. When you heard he would be in Orlando and then Ohio weren't you like

oh, okay, it's covered then...?

It was some kind of great to have him ready to pinch hit while Obama was doing what he needed to do as President.

[Swede Atlanta]

48. Here, here.....

I think Bill has done a tremendous job. He and Obama share a vision for this nation that is not with the rich being richer and the poor being poorer. They believe in the people of America and not the corporations of America.

[okieinpain]

49. I think it would be cool

If Hillary and bill could go out and campaign for president Obama. That way president Obama could concentrate on disaster recovery. It would also give the people a little taste of Hillary for 2016.

[dawg]

50. Props to President Obama for being willing to accept his help.

Some might have felt threatened and kept Clinton on a leash. President Obama has been smart and secure enough to let him loose.

[SJohnson5677]

51. Absolutely check this out

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[Smickey]

52. No doubt...

William Jefferson Clinton is a force to be reckoned with. Underestimate him at your own peril. It's great to see the "big dog" out hunting again.

[alfredo]

54. Bill will replace Hillary as SoS.

[Volaris]

56. Now THAT would be BRILLIANT...

It would keep the Clinton name on the National Stage, give Hillary space to plan a massively efficient ground game (expect that planning to start the first DAY she is "off work",) and it would give Bill a job that not only he would LOVE anyway, but he would be damn good AT it.

If Hillary is elected, I want odds from you all on the likelihood of an Obama nomination to the SCoTUS...he IS a Constitutional Scholar, after all, and what better person to slap down the Executive when they step out of line, than someone who's DONE the job, and knows, from firsthand exp, where the Line SHOULD be...(And, I think part of Him REALLY just want's to be able to go play basketball on the top floor of the SC building whenever he damn-well pleases lol)

Also, do any of you think Michelle is done with national politics? I don't (she's waaayyy too smart to spend her life happy as a bored DC socialite housewife type). Could there be a 2016 Ill. Senate run in her future?

And don't think Hillary's future hasn't been gamed out bewteen The Clinton's and the Obama's...The President and SoS are both waaayyy too ambitious and good at the long-game to not have hade at least a conversation about it=) I would bet it happened when he asked her to come on board as SoS.

[alfredo]

58. First we have to get Obama reelected.

[Volaris]

59. True that.

[craigmatic]

55. Obama owes Clinton. It'll be interesting to see how this plays out in 2016.

My guess is that Obama will be neutral as a result which could hurt Joe.

[-LOKI -BAD FOR YA]

57. bill showed us what we could do if we worked together,gop hate success

Bill Clinton saved our party,we were demoralized coming out of the reagan years. with tinker down economics.bill in a natural speaker.with an affinity for people.obama has the same attributes,bill is giving us the edge.the gop can not show a former president campaigning.bush is toxic,obama and bill can campaign for our party in 2016.