Chelsea Clinton says Jeb Bush demonstrates "strong American values"

[cali]

<snip>

One woman asked her who she would pick "if she had to pick a Republican opponent," an attendee told CNN.

Clinton "talked about how she thinks that Jeb Bush is ... the only voice on the other side that is demonstrating strong American values," the source said.

The former first daughter "mentioned how this is her first election as a mother and how important women's rights are to her and the campaign," the source added. Clinton announced last month that she and husband Marc Mezvinsky are expecting their second child this summer.

It was obvious Clinton wasn't going to be riding along with the group, the attendee said, because she was dressed in normal clothes, not the Soul Cycle uniform of spandex pants and tops. Clinton cited no specific reason for why she wasn't going to ride.

Chelsea Clinton repeatedly touted her mother's discipline and consistency, and acknowledged the challenge her mother, Hillary Clinton, is facing from Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders.

The fundraiser was originally billed as a $2,700-a-head event, but with about 60 seats to fill, some attendees were able to snag tickets at the last minute for $50. Riders pedaled stationary bikes to the beat of tunes like Guns N' Roses' "Sweet Child O' Mine" and "Fight Song" by Rachel Platten, the latter a part of Hillary Clinton's campaign play list.

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http://www.cnn.com/2016/01/27/politics/chelsea-clinton-hillary-clinton-fundraiser-new-york/index.html

[Ilsa]

1. Yeah, he's the typical American Republican Values candidate.

He has generated personal income from ethically questionable deals involving real estate, public education, etc. He's definitely a GOP values candidate.

[John Poet]

85. GOOD GOD, CHELSEA! Following the "like family" line on the Bushes?

Jeb Bush was a founding signer for the neo-conservative
"Project for a New American Century" think-tank
whose supporters and ideology provided the major push
for regime change in Iraq using American military force...

Neoconservative values are NOT American values.
You should tell your mother that, also.

[John Poet]

88. MORE of Dirty Jeb Bush's "American values"

http://saynotojeb.com/dirty-jeb-bush/

I detest their whole family, with cause.

[Ilsa]

98. Thank you for posting this.I had forgotten about his PNAC ties. nt

[Rosa Luxemburg]

102. For all we know Chelsea may vote REPUBLICAN!

[tazkcmo]

2. Good ol'

Uncle Jeb! He's tops!

[CharlotteVale]

8. Rofl.

[raindaddy]

50. Ha.....................................................!

[SamKnause]

3. It's a big club and you ain't in it.

The Bush's and Clinton's are tight.

[Oilwellian]

4. The Clintons' & Bushies are one big happy family n/t

[Ilsa]

99. I guess Chelsea can betrothe one of her kids

to a Bush, make their mingling and family ties official.

[longship]

5. I would question Chelsea Clinton's values.

However, that was kind of a gotcha question, so I can argue that she might just be that naive to answer it.

[yeoman6987]

32. Would you prefer her say Cruz?

She said a person who is in single digits. I think it was an ok answer with what she had to work with.

[cascadiance]

42. I think if she would have said something like "*some* of Rand Paul's values"...

... that might have been the best way to answer this question, as Libertarians, though very bad on some financial topics, etc. are pretty decent when it comes to civil liberties and not wanting to fund the military industrial complex as much as other Republicans and/or corporate Democrats. But perhaps Chelsea and other Clintons don't like those values as much as the rest of us Democrats do as well.

[Hassin Bin Sober]

79. How about "Jeb, because he is not as bat shit crazy as the rest"

American values. For the guy who helped steal the 2000 election.

[sabrina 1]

96. No, I would prefer her to point out how far gone the Repub Party is that there is not a single

good choice among their army of candidates. Which, she could have said, is why she believes the Dem party will win the election.

I certanly wouldn't expect ANY Democrat to be praising that Criminal Family. But the Bushes, the Trumps and the Clintons are all good friends, the political theater the Corp Media forces on its viewers, the few they have left, is merely to try to distract people. I'm sure all those good friends go home and laugh at the act they are putting on for the plebs. They shouldn't we know what they are up to now.

[snagglepuss]

80. Naive? Baloney. She has a PhD. She easily could have said that all

the Repukes are disappointing, offering nothing but divisiveness etc

[Bonobo]

6. Wht's the "vomit" smilie? nt

[Doctor_J]

24. colonpukecolon

[Erich Bloodaxe BSN]

58. With all those colons, you'd think it would be spewing out the other end. nt

[m-lekktor]

61. lol. nt

[Ichingcarpenter]

7. Chelsea Clinton’s already gearing up for White House bid

The private invite to Chelsea Clinton’s Wednesday night fund-raiser, to be held at a swanky Upper East Side residence, reads that it’s in support of her mother’s 2016 presidential bid. But some of the big spenders plunking down the big bucks to attend say Chelsea’s future in politics has been the talk of her campaign rallies.

“You’re seeing the beginning of Chelsea Clinton preparing to run,” says a donor who attended Chelsea’s rally at Dr. Paul Boskind’s Midtown home last week, where “limited availability guest” entry started at $250 and $2,700 “champion” tickets included a photo with Chelsea. Our insider says: “A dynasty is on the way.”


The former first daughter, 35, has not been shy about her political ambitions, though where she’d begin her career in politics is anyone’s guess. Last March, Chelsea reportedly told Sky News that she’d “absolutely" consider seeking office.

“She’s clearly politically adept,” says our Clinton supporter. “People at these rallies think she’s prime for a run.”



http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/gossip/confidential/chelsea-clinton-gearing-white-house-bid-article-1.2510390

As her uncle George Bush said

This is an impressive crowd -- the haves and the have-mores. Some people call you the elite; I call you my base.

$10,000 a month mortage payment
for her new crib in New York she pays.
That's her base too.

Listen she's in this election as a surrogate, spokesperson and fundraiser and anyone claiming Jeb Bush has Strong American values is a toady for the same clan of criminals

[bunnies]

37. This literally makes me want to go lay in the road.

Its never going to end, is it.

[VulgarPoet]

57. This could be the cycle we put corporatist dynasties to bed.

For good.

(the subtext being if this fucks up, America's going the way of Rome, if we're lucky. )

[bunnies]

75. I damn sure hope it is.

I dont even want to imagine what will happen otherwise.

[VulgarPoet]

77. Nor do I. I have to work for whoever gets elected for the next two years

because of the last time I sold my conscience to the highest bidder.

[KansDem]

67. Reminds me of...

[Nyan]

101. At this point, I hope the Clintons will take their filthy Wall Street money and beat it.

They're the epitome of corruption and destruction of values of the Democratic Party.

[Bernblu]

105. This is one reason we better hope Bernie wins.

Otherwise, it will never end!

[global1]

9. Chelsea Got The Message....

The presumptive candidates going into the primary season were Jeb and Hillary. The establishment can live with either of these two candidates. So it really doesn't matter to them which of the two win. Trump and Bernie are upsetting the apple cart for the establishment. That is why both parties are trying to undermine the campaigns of both of them. Fortunately - The People are fed up with the establishment and are giving them fits by supporting Trump and Bernie. A 'political revolution' is in the making and it is scaring the hell out of the establishment.

I'm very pleased that Bernie is doing so well. Not so pleased that Trump is doing so well. However, if Bernie is given the opportunity to face Trump - I believe that Bernie would win. But I fear that in the end - somehow - someway - the two nominees will ultimately be Jeb and Hillary. I sure do hope not - but - TPTB seem to be pushing hard to realize that end. If it does come to that folks - you really have to wonder - what the hell is going on in the backrooms?

How else do you account for Jeb - who has screwed up every opportunity he has thus far into this primary with his lackluster campaign - and he still hasn't dropped out and is still sitting on a pile of money and support? How else do you account for the Dem establishment continually taking shots at Bernie and trying to undermine him any way they can. (Think Pelosi's comments on single payer).

I think a lot is riding on the backs of the Millennial's. They need to come out in great numbers to change the complexion of this race. I only hope that they are smarter than me and my generation. Back when I was their age - I was so wrapped up into me that I didn't get politically involved. I regret that now. I and my generation are responsible for Ronald Reagan and the beginning of the end of the middle class and the rise of the 1%.

I wish somebody would have kicked me in the butt and said that I needed to pay attention. Nobody did. That's why - every opportunity I have I talk to as many young people as I could and try and tell them they need to pay attention and get politically involved. They and their offspring are the future and they need to make sure that they don't wind up a couple of decades later regretting that they didn't get out the vote. It will be their children and our grandchildren that will suffer.

[Skwmom]

11. The propaganda machine could still deliver their dream match-up. n/t

[CajunBlazer]

10. I agree with Chelsea's pick

I don't know about the "strong American values" part because I don't know how Chelsea defines those values. Maybe she is talking about JebBush being a good family man and his attitude about illegal immigrants which has helped him with the radical Republican base. I don't know.

However, Bush is the best of the current dysfunctional Republican candidates. In a game of name your poison, Bush is the best of a bad lot, but that's not saying much. I certainly prefer him over his wise ass brother.

But, come one folks, I understand why you want tear down the Clintons, but this is somewhat of a reach. It's not that I mind that you are attacking Chelsea - she's a big girl and she has immersed herself in the fray, so she fair game. But do you condemn Bernie Sanders when he says something nice about an opponent?

[Punkingal]

13. You agree with his Terry Chiavo bullshit?

[Nay]

92. Beat me to it. Jeb, who went after Schiavo's husband for months, is a

conniving, RW, skeevy bastard whose 'family values' consist of fucking over innocent people. He should be ashamed of himself. But they never are, are they? It's all theatre to them, all just fooling around, messing with the peasants.

A pox on that whole damned family.

[cali]

16. Depends who he's talking about

And I find the close ties between the Clintons and Bushes, rather interesting

[merrily]

26. Riveting.

Address to the Nation on the Invasion of Iraq (January 16, 1991)



George H. W. Bush


Just 2 hours ago, allied air forces began an attack on military targets in Iraq and Kuwait. These attacks continue as I speak. Ground forces are not engaged.

This conflict started August 2d when the dictator of Iraq invaded a small and helpless neighbor. Kuwait—a member of the Arab League and a member of the United Nations—was crushed; its people, brutalized. Five months ago, Saddam Hussein started this cruel war against Kuwait. Tonight, the battle has been joined.

much more at:

http://www.millercenter.org/president/speeches/speech-3428

transcript: President Clinton explains Iraq strike

CLINTON: Good evening.

Earlier today, I ordered America's armed forces to strike military and security targets in Iraq. They are joined by British forces. Their mission is to attack Iraq's nuclear, chemical and biological weapons programs and its military capacity to threaten its neighbors.

much more at:

http://www.cnn.com/ALLPOLITICS/stories/1998/12/16/transcripts/clinton.html

more at:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10026211673



Senate vote on 2002 AUMF at:

https://www.govtrack.us/congress/votes/107-2002/s237



House vote on 2002 AUMF at:

https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/107/hjres114

10:16 P.M. EST

THE PRESIDENT: My fellow citizens, at this hour, American and coalition forces are in the early stages of military operations to disarm Iraq, to free its people and to defend the world from grave danger.


On my orders, coalition forces have begun striking selected targets of military importance to undermine Saddam Hussein's ability to wage war. These are opening stages of what will be a broad and concerted campaign. More than 35 countries are giving crucial support -- from the use of naval and air bases, to help with intelligence and logistics, to the deployment of combat units. Every nation in this coalition has chosen to bear the duty and share the honor of serving in our common defense.

more at http://georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov/news/releases/2003/03/20030319-17.html

[ViseGrip]

52. Jeb is part of the Bush cabal, and the Carlyle Group. One big happy family. Jeb ruined Florida

[hollysmom]

69. if Bush fits in those values, I don't want to hear from Chelsea

if you can support a man who has one rule for everyone else and a separate rule for his family, It is not like he spends anytime with them,. just gets their cases dismissed from court. He is very tough on crime if you are poor thugh, got to keep those peons in line. If they were smart they would have been born rich.
Now if she said who do the money people want to see that would be correct.

[Orsino]

72. Yeah Jeb may be everyone's dream opponent.

But Clinton is being too damned diplomatic. Not sure Jeb has ever been proven to have any values at all.

[book_worm]

12. Sure, I'd like him to be the GOP nominee, too

uninspiring campaigner with a taboo last name.

[daleanime]

30. As long as he was running against Bernie....

actually I don't care who the republicans run, it would all be a change for the worst to elect any of them.

[Jefferson23]

14. Another illuminating moment from Chelsea. n/t

[JRLeft]

15. I would have said Rand Paul at least you get a semblance of sanity on foreign policy.

[Jefferson23]

17. Yea, but that would leave her mothers vote on Iraq to appear wrong. n/t

[thesquanderer]

36. and civil liberties (i.e. patriot act) and trade policy (i.e. NAFTA)

Whoops! Hillary is wrong on all that, too!

[ieoeja]

18. Hillary's daughter just endorsed Jeb Bush!

If Obama was virtually endorsing Hillary simply because he said something nice about her, then it stands to reason that Chelsea is virtually endorsing Jeb because she said something nice about him.

Yeah, it's stupid. But that has been the meme spread by Clinton supporters and the media all week. When in Rome....

[CajunBlazer]

20. If you are a prominate Democrat you only endorce someone you want him to lose

1) She didn't endorse him.

2) If she had, Bush would wish she hadn't

[Goblinmonger]

19. They need to stop bringing her on the campaign trail.

How was she not taught how to answer that question so that you don't pick anyone. Jesus.

[NV Whino]

21. Mommy and daddy need to sequester Chelsea until after the election.

She obviously didn't inherit any political savvy.

[Nay]

93. Exactly. She's clueless. She's grown up with parents and others who,

when it finally comes down to it, are not really Democrats. And boy, does it show.

[Doctor_J]

22. Can anyone tell where one family leaves off and the other begins?

All of JEB!'s wife and kids have felonies, so there's that difference I guess.

[Avalux]

23. She SOUNDS like a fucking Republican. What exactly are strong American values" Chelsea??

I also find it disturbing that "Sweet Child O' Mine" is on Hillary's playlist.

[fredamae]

28. Yep-Define for us what that means

and then we can chat....BS, meaningless memes are not just widely recognized as useless in the bigger picture but they're also very yesterday.

[merrily]

56. Whatever American values are, they're exceptional!

[Doctor_J]

25. She touted her mother's consistency

[lumberjack_jeff]

27. Uncle Jeb seems nice enough.

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2014/01/01/bill-clinton-wishes-healthy-recovery-to-his-other-mother-barbara-bush/

It's a big club, and you ain't in it.

[freebrew]

29. Is she truly that deluded?

I really thought she was brighter than that.

Is the panderamonium rubbing off?

[ejbr]

31. Considering the nut house

it might have been the safest pick.

[Autumn]

33. strong American values.

[whatchamacallit]

34. Neocon solidarity

Heartwarming...

[padfun]

35. She sounds just like a Goldwater Girl

n/t

[Spitfire of ATJ]

38. "some attendees were able to snag tickets at the last minute for $50"

[frylock]

45. Really speaks to the enthusiasm being generated by their campaign.

[Spitfire of ATJ]

48. You could spend that at the Outback.

[frylock]

51. Hard Choices™

[LibDemAlways]

39. The most interesting part of the article is not

the endorsement of a close friend,but the fact that the fundraiser had empty seats and the cost was lowered -- sort of like turning over unsold theatre inventory to the discounted ticket stand. The Clinton brand is apparently a tough sell.

[Geronimoe]

40. Barfafon

$2700 per seat to listen to Chelsea during a campaign. What's going on here?

To make things even worse, she is praising Bush. Could attendees hold their food down?

[frylock]

41. Uncle Jeb!

[Betty Karlson]

43. If that is the way Clinton Jr was raised, then I doubt Clinton Sr's fitness to be stanbard-bearer

(for the Democratic Party, obviously; she and her DINO-pals are welcome to bear the standard of whatever party Goldwater girls want to make for themselves.)

[KingCharlemagne]

44. And the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. - nt

[johnlucas]

46. Chelsea's messing up her Mama's chances. Good. :-)

Keep talking Chelsea.
With Bernie here we don't have to be stuck with Hillary to hold together the coalition backing the Democratic Party.
So glad he ran.

I'll take him at 95 years old much less 75.
Am I wrong or do Jewish people tend to live a long time?
Doesn't matter. We have one chance & that's Bernie.
I'll take Bernie anyway I can get him.
I'll even take a holographic Bernie, that's how serious I am about getting him in that White House.

John Lucas

[Skinner]

47. You all are smarter than this.

Think for a second. An endorsement from a member of the Clinton family is not an advantage in the Republican primary.

[tammywammy]

49. It's not even an endorsement

Which of these shitty choices are the least worst?

I agree, I think Jeb is the least worst of the GOP candidates. Posters are twisting this into something more than it is.

[msanthrope]

81. No. Not all of us. nt

[Fumesucker]

94. In that case she should have picked someone more likely to be nominated

The "American values" comment I suspect is what's getting under everyone's skin more than the actual choice, I know it rubs me the wrong way.

[Bonobo]

108. You are implying this was calculated to do damage to the Bush family in the primaries?

I think you're over-thinking it.

Torpedoing Bush would be to what end? To increase the chance of a Trump win?

Makes no sense.

[SoapBox]

53. Ugh.

Go back to your child and hedge-fund/Wall Streeter husband.

[avaistheone1]

54. i have often suspected that Chelsea is not very smart

despite her pedigree degrees.

[Sanity Claws]

55. Wow. She has lived in a bubble if that's what she thinks

If she is in a bubble, you can be sure her parents are in the same bubble.

It's a bubble that you and I are not in.

[oasis]

59. wow. I guess Jeb's rates a second look.

[Liberalagogo]

60. "If she had to pick a Republican...."

Then why didn't she just pick her mom?

[nyabingi]

62. I'm not sure why everyone assumes

that Chelsea is necessarily a Democrat because mama and daddy are.

Chelsea is simply reflecting the strong conservative-leaning values instilled in her at a young age.

[napi21]

63. HOPEFULLY an endorsement from a Clinton will be the hole that sank the bush

ship!

Ya know, I read that and asked myself, "How would you answer that question?" I thought about every pub that ran in this campaign, and they're ALL crazy! But if I had to pick one, I'd probably pick Trump...at least he ONCE talked like a Democrat. The next least insane on I guess would be the Jebster. Yes, he's even dumber than the Shrub, but he doesn't seem AS radical as the rest of them.

[Nay]

95. Yeah, but . . .

If you were a fairly savvy democrat, you'd:

1) say that none of the Republicans were suitable for office, or

2) say Trump or Cruz, since if you want to endorse a Pub to poison his chances, you'd pick one of the top two in the polls, no? Why pick Bush, who's been a no-go from the beginning?


No, these two families have been friends too long. It's a big club and we ain't in it.

[Indepatriot]

64. Is ELECTION THEFT a Strong American Value?

Jebby orchestrated a straight-up coup in 2000....anyone remember that lil' hiccup?....and the resultant chaos?...Hello? Ground Control the Chelsea.....

[Depaysement]

65. Thank you!

I needed a good laugh.

[bigwillq]

66. Go away, Chelsea.

And take Mom and Dad with you.

No more Bush. No more Clinton.

[TBF]

68. I figured Chelsea would get political at some point -

it is in the genes after all. I guess it shouldn't be surprising that she's a republican with her parents being conservative dems. Maybe George P will be her VP when she runs.

[EndElectoral]

70. Chelsea just say, "Fortunately, I don't have to do that."...Ugh..

[EndElectoral]

71. Chelsea just say, "Fortunately, I don't have to do that."...Ugh..

[AzDar]

73. The Clintons need to just. go. AWAY.

[AgingAmerican]

74. Bush family war criminal 'values'

[cali]

82. Please delete this.

It's truly revolting. And she's certainly not dumb.

[CreekDog]

109. Do you seriously expect him to delete his offensive posts?

How much time do you think he has?

[Armstead]

78. In fairness to her, Jeb would be my choice BUT....

I sure as hell don't like him and wouid never say he represents "strong American values" -- except greed and venality.

He's just the best of a bad lot

[BeyondGeography]

83. She isn't very good at this n/t

[Hiraeth]

84. Please god, when will both these families learn to live out their lives quietly

[treestar]

86. This is not really fair - how does one answer that dumb question?

And so she is not into insulting the Republicans in public - that is a wise thing to do.

It is meaningless.

[cali]

87. With ease. Suggested already: Fortunately, I don't have to make that choice or

I think all the Republican candidates would take us backward. I can think of quite a few others. Both her parents are quite adept at non-answers.

[Sheepshank]

89. this is like asking a vegan to chose between Beef and cheese.

she chose cheese....even if its doubtful she'll partake of either one.

i don't understand the big whoop.

[LongTomH]

90. Talking heads are starting to talk about a Jeb comeback.

He is being seen as the candidate most acceptable to the establishment.

[amborin]

91. Chelsea and Jeb are both privileged members of the 1% and self-preservation trumps all

Here's What Chelsea Clinton's $10.3 Million Apartment ...

gawker.com/.../heres-what-chelsea-clintons-103-million-apartme...

Gawker

Mar 19, 2013 - Rich celebu-kid Chelsea Clinton and her other side of the tracks husband Marc Mezvinsky will move into a 5000 square-foot prewar apartment

[nichomachus]

97. Bringing Chelsea into this may have been a mistake

When you go from trust fund to hedge fund, you have a pretty skewed view of things.

[MoonchildCA]

100. Of course...

...because if you can't have a Clinton, the next best thing is a Bush.

[jfern]

103. Well, he is her father's BFF's brother

[Bernblu]

104. It makes sense

Both Jeb and her mother are the favorite candidates of Wall Street and the corporations. It just goes to show you how fucked we are if her mother wins.

[ecstatic]

106. I'm amazed and disappointed at the level of hatred here

And why, exactly? Because she works in the financial industry? Something isn't adding up...

[saltpoint]

107. Recent comments from Chelsea suggest

that she might not be the sharpest knife in the drawer.

What was that again about the Clintonesque genuflection to the monied status quo?