Bill Clinton on GMA: "We know that McCain isn't afraid to debate--afterall he wanted more debates"

[book_worm]

He was questioned if it was a good idea what McCain proposed about delaying the debate and he said the above statement, but he didn't really answer the question beyond saying that it's a "good thing" that McCain and Obama issued a joint statement first and meeting with President Bush. He said that later on there can be all the "finger pointing" but that the first thing to do is to deal with the crisis.

No link as yet as he was just on GMA.

I still don't see why it's so hard to do more than one thing at once? deal with this crisis and still fly tomorrow night for a debate which will no doubt include questions on the bailout.

[Vinca]

1. Bill really can't get over giving up the alpha male role, can he? nt

[cali]

2. Old Lyin' Bill. Disgusting. McCain did NOT want more debates.

Bill flat out lies. Not that there's anything new about that.

[marshall]

29. He wanted more town hall meetings

Which Obama did not agree to. The debates are a separate issue.

[seabeyond]

3. but there will be those telling us to play nice with bill. he be family. will, this is consistent

bill after 2004 and 2008.... and i for one wont play nice and sick and tired of the guy

[RichGirl]

13. Play nice with Bill.

Even if you have to fake it. Unity is important for Obama. Do what's best for Obama and resist the need to be right about Bill.
Save your negativity and criticism for Nov. 6th. (You'll be busy celebrating Nov. 5th)

McCain has said repeatedly that he wants town halls with Obama, maybe that's like a debate.

FYI...since Bill has been out and about doing interviews, McCain's numbers are going down. I won't attribute it to Bill, but it doesn't seem that he is helping McCain either.

[seabeyond]

28. no. i will not ignore what bill does and pretend it doesnt hurt us. not like i am mounting

a campaign against the man. and it isnt going ot be like it effects obama. BUT i wont pretend. i dont live that way and i wont start now with bill. he is an egotistical asshole living life thru his own self interest and fuck the rest of us.

[BeyondGeography]

4. John McCain: "Hey, I'm gonna use that line. Thanks, Bill."

Fuck off, ya old fake.

[book_worm]

9. when I heard Bill say that, I said the same thing--there is McCain's talking point.

[OmmmSweetOmmm]

5. F*ck him and the horse he rode in on. He said the same thing to Matt Lauer.

:grr:

[mmonk]

6. Reality says not.

[TexasObserver]

7. Bill reminds me of some sad old lion that has been run off from his pride by a new male lion.

Sad. Remember when Bill wasn't pathetic?

[ShortnFiery]

12. Yes, but after his Global Initiative Conference today, Bill will fade into political obscurity.

This old little-league lioness suggests that we leave the "old boy" alone because he's doing an excellent job at trashing his legacy all by himself?

[WeDidIt]

8. Did he wag that crooked finger?

Every time he does that I immediately think "he's lying."

It doesn't matter what he's saying, I was conditioned to believe he was lying every time he does that after the Lewinsky bullshit.

[my3boyz]

10. Here is the video...

http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/

[mod mom]

31. watch at ~ 2:20 he places blame on Dems for not working with him & GOP to tighten things up

:mad:

[Curtland1015]

11. I pledged to hold off on criticizing Bill Clinton until after the election was over...

...but God DAMN if Bill ain't making it really hard right now.

[formernaderite]

16. everyday he shoots a new one off

I get he wanted Hillary to win...but at this point they need to get him off the television. You can't tell me Hillary's stump speeches for Obama have not been a bit flat. The two of them are quietly attempting to thwart Obama's victory.

[mindfulNJ]

21. same here...

but Bill is making it damn near impossible.

[Window]

14. Bill, Bill, Bill.

If you can't fully come out for Obama, just be quiet.

[AtomicKitten]

Bill Clinton is McBush's wingman: McBush can't debate but speaks at Clinton Global Initiative.

http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/09/15/mccain-at-bill-clinton-event/
http://www.talkleft.com/story/2008/9/24/19339/6362

[NatBurner]

15. Dearest William:

Please, STFU!

Regards,

Democrats

[ErinBerin84]

17. ok, I haven't really commented on any of the Bill stuff this week

but could he just say "I don't know", and get to the stuff about the joint statement, etc? I mean, I know some people will probably try to say "Oh, he's raising the expectations for the debate!" No need, Bill. No need. I wish that Bill could just go on a long vacation.

[FloridaGrl]

18. Bill why don't you just stay home

and watch tv. I am tired of this guy. I was a loyal Clinton supporter but he has lost me this election season. Let your wife do the talking Bill, you have "helped" enough. Thank you.

[Lilith Velkor]

19. Zing!

Good on Bill - too bad most DUers are too blinded by leftover primary rage to see it.

[ErinBerin84]

20. yeah, but

several Hillary supporters have posted that they have found his comments strange too, so it's not just that. Whatever. At least the election is soon.

[dkf]

23. All you will see and hear on TV is Bill defending McCain.

Bill has burned his bridges. He's done.

[alcibiades_mystery]

26. Feel free to unpack it for us dumb ones at any time

:shrug:

[Lilith Velkor]

33. He pointed out how egregiously McCain has flip-flopped on debates

I don't think you all are dumb - you in particular strike me as a pretty smart guy. However, smarts are for naught if one conditions oneself to have a goddamn tantrum every time either Clinton is even mentioned.

I don't even like them, but defeating the real enemy is more important than continuing to fight each other.

[dionysus]

32. YEAH! Good on him!!! He keeps kissing repuke ass!! YEAH!!!

and you call US blind?!?! they guy is working for the republicans and you cheer it. wtf is wrong with you?

are you one of bill's old flames or something?

[LibraLiz1973]

22. I normally support Bill, but he is on my last nerve.

This GMA thing combined with his Larry King interview last night really show me that he should go off the grid.

[Alter Ego]

24. Goddamnit Bill. Stop undermining Obama--christ, your own wife

is now one of his most important supporters!

[CampLo]

25. So I'm guessing everyone here

missed his interview on The Daily Show where he said it's best not to ostracize and patronize our opponent because that would push the moderates/independents/undecided voters away from our party? Bill is smart and he is right. What McCain did was an obvious political ploy, but scared? I doubt it.

[cali]

27. Apologist crap. And bill is a liar. McCain NEVER asked for more debates

bill doesn't have to ostracize and patronize or trash McCain and Palin, but his endless and bountiful praise is just a reflection of what a fucked up self-involved and selfish creep he is. Can't wait until Obama is President. Poor Bill. It sure the hell won't be even close to being his party then. He'll be no more important than bush pere. Perfect.

[SoonerPride]

34. Bill Clinton seems to go out of his way to praise McLame

He can instead say nothing bad about the old geezer and heap praise on the Democratic candidate for like ONCE

How novel an idea that would be.

[OwnedByFerrets]

30. OMG...every damn day....it just never ends...

:puke: :puke:

[BigDDem]

35. McCain wanted Obama to do joint town halls. Obama said no.

Those are facts.

Mistake in my opinion, Obama would have cleaned his clock.

[iamthebandfanman]

36. exactly

town halls arent debates.

maybe ole Bill needs to go back to school.

[BigDDem]

37. and some people need to see through their hatred

[iamthebandfanman]

39. i dont hate him,

i just hate the things hes been doing.


but on your point, the same could be said about those who have blind love and place the status of God who can do no wrong on ANY politician.

[DangerousRhythm]

38. I have really, truly been trying not to comment on Bill BUT...

Can he PLEASE just STFU about McCain? It's like, if you don't have anything helpful to say about Dems, don't say anything at all. Is he saying anything all about Barack or is it just not being reported? I hate to jump to conclusions and I won't, but if he knows how the media operates and how they'll talk about him praising McCain and won't mention if he praises Obama... then just DON'T PLAY THEIR GAME.

Bah. :(