Just In on CNN: Clinton vetting moving forward

[mollymongold]

sources Ex-Pres is being scrutinized and vetted right now on his finances, etc...

OBAMA OFFICIAL SHOT DOWN POLITICO STORY SAYING THE CLINTONS WERE BEING AGGRAVATING, OBAMA OFFICIAL SAYING STORY WAS 'JUST NOT TRUE.'

edit for the article:

CHICAGO (CNN) – Two Obama transition officials confirm they have begun taking a look at former President Bill Clinton’s finances and post-presidential dealings as part of the early vetting process into whether or not there’s any negative information to wave President-elect Barack Obama off from consideration of Sen. Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State.

The officials said the transition team is seeking unspecified records from the former president to get a better handle on issues related to his foundation work and presidential library to try and deal with potential conflicts of interest if Sen. Clinton is nominated for the post.

While the officials refused to say how quickly the information is being turned over, they are refuting a Politico report suggesting transition officials are exasperated by slow cooperation from the Clintons.

“That is just not true,” said one of the Obama transition officials

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/17/obama-team-vetting-bill-clinton-sources-say/

[ClarkUSA]

1. Link?

I have been watching CNN and didn't see/hear anything of the sort.

[mollymongold]

2. it was just on a minute ago.

[ClarkUSA]

10. I was watching CNN "a minute ago" and didn't see/hear anything of the sort

So unless you have a link to something... it's hard to believe the coincidence, considering you were attacking Politico
ten minutes ago for getting things wrong about the Clintons.

[mollymongold]

15. Sure you were. I guess you missed the big 'JUST IN' headline that was just on.

Oh, and here's the link:

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/17/obama-team-vetting-bill-clinton-sources-say/

now what?

[ClarkUSA]

24. What'd you expect? Good cop, bad cop. Well-done, Team O, as always.

Notice the unnamed sources/"officials" declined to comment on how slow the vetting was going....

:rofl:

[mollymongold]

25. Just admit that you want to believe the politico story reallllly badly, no matter what Obama's team

says. I guess you're still claiming that I made this up and didn't really see it a minute ago too, since you were watching CNN right?

[ClarkUSA]

33. What I believe is Team O said what they had to say and since when did you believe unnamed sources?

Still waiting for that list of unnamed sourced stories Politico got wrong...

[mollymongold]

37. Is it going to hurt realllllly bad for you when Hillary is selected?

it will be okay...:hug:

Yes, believe some news bloggers on the politico over CNN (which you lied about watching) if that makes you feel better.

:rofl:

[ClarkUSA]

49. If Team O is smart enough to reject her as VP, they're smart enough to reject her as SoS

For the same reasons, too. :)

[mollymongold]

51. go back to *watching cnn*, dear

:rofl:

[ClarkUSA]

68. Welcome to DU. How'd you find us, by the way?

Because your manner and tone sound awfully familiar.

[mollymongold]

71. thank you, detectiveClarkUSA. I have no idea how I found du, I found it on as a link from

another page probably or doing a search for something. How about yourself? How did you find DU?

[Zhade]

53. Will you cry when she isn't?

NT!

[mollymongold]

54. when?

[onehandle]

19. I saw it live five minutes ago.

Good enough?

[Abacus]

8. I just read something similar on CNN's Political Ticker

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/17/obama-team-vetting-bill-clinton-sources-say/

[JuniperLea]

11. Here it is...

While the officials refused to say how quickly the information is being turned over, they are refuting a Politico report suggesting transition officials are exasperated by slow cooperation from the Clintons.

“That is just not true,” said one of the Obama transition officials.

Filed under: Barack Obama • Bill Clinton

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/17/obama-team-vetting-bill-clinton-sources-say/

[MarianJack]

3. LOVE that sig line!

:patriot:

[mollymongold]

5. thank you!

[MadBadger]

4. WHAT DID YOU SAY? I COULDNT HEAR YOU

[mollymongold]

6. I said:

sources Ex-Pres is being scrutinized and vetted right now on his finances, etc...

OBAMA OFFICIAL SHOT DOWN POLITICO STORY SAYING THE CLINTONS WERE BEING AGGRAVATING, OBAMA OFFICIAL SAYING STORY WAS 'JUST NOT TRUE.'

[jeff30997]

7. Lol!

Thanks for the laugh!

:toast:

[Metric System]

9. I heard the Obama camp denial too.

[ClarkUSA]

12. Sure you did... like I believe someone who calls every other DUer an "Hillary Hater"

Nice try. :eyes:

[Metric System]

22. Ha! Funny, I almost added "not that some of you will believe me." I guess I should have.

All I know is that I heard it during the Situation Room. I believe it was Ed Henry who said it. But don't believe me. I don't care. Really. Seriously. Not at all. My feelings aren't hurt. Not even a bit...





PLEASE BELIEVE ME CLARKUSA!!! WITHOUT U I AM NOTHING!!!!

[Beacool]

31. Funny!!!

:rofl:

[ClarkUSA]

38. Aw, you two should take your act to Vegas. Call it "The Travelling Pantsuit Tour"

:rofl:

[Beacool]

65. Ohhh, poor baby.

Chill out.

:7

[xultar]

13. Now they are going to say that the denial was just Obama being nice. ROFL...let it go

when those types get hyped up there's no stopping them.

[mollymongold]

21. damn, it's like they have some sort of clinton derangement syndrome.

[cal04]

14. from the Guardian

Hillary Clinton to accept Obama's offer of secretary of state job
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2008/nov/17/hillary-clinton-secretary-of-state

Hillary Clinton plans to accept the job of secretary of state offered by Barack Obama, who is reaching out to former rivals to build a broad coalition administration, the Guardian has learned.

Obama's advisers have begun looking into Bill Clinton's foundation, which distributes millions of dollars to Africa to help with development, to ensure that there is no conflict of interest. But Democrats do not believe that the vetting is likely to be a problem.

Clinton would be well placed to become the country's dominant voice in foreign affairs, replacing Condoleezza Rice. Since being elected senator for New York, she has specialised in foreign affairs and defence. Although she supported the war in Iraq, she and Obama basically agree on a withdrawal of American troops.

[Beacool]

16. Well, that'll melt some brains here.

Politico's article thread: 166 responses.

Obama's camp denying it thread: 6 responses.

The audible gasp will create a wind tunnel..........

:rofl:

[TexasObserver]

17. It's going to be Hillary, and she and Bill will agree to Obama's terms for Bill.

I was never sure until this year how committed Bill would be to advancing Hillary over himself, but this year he proved he really is her number one fan.

[rvablue]

35. And something that I think that has been lost in this discussion

of Bill and how he will act, blah, blah, blah....is that he completely and totally humiliated his wife by having an affair.

He owes her big time for standing by his side and giving him another chance.

I think him setting aside any and all ambitions if it will mean Hillary will be SoS isn't too much to ask, frankly.

[TexasObserver]

69. yes, Bill does owe her big time

[onehandle]

18. I saw that too. The rumors were true. nt

[HeraldSquare212]

20. I'll finally know what it feels like when your own head explodes.

[DrToast]

23. THIS CAN'T POSSIBLY BE TRUE!!1!!1

I have it on good authority that this is all a ruse cooked up by the Clintons to mess with Obama and that he has no interest in hiring her!1!!1!!

[ProSense]

26. Obama team vetting Bill Clinton, sources say

Obama team vetting Bill Clinton, sources say

Posted: 04:50 PM ET

From CNN White House Correspondent Ed Henry

CHICAGO (CNN) – Two Obama transition officials confirm they have begun taking a look at former President Bill Clinton’s finances and post-presidential dealings as part of the early vetting process into whether or not there’s any negative information to wave President-elect Barack Obama off from consideration of Sen. Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State.

The officials said the transition team is seeking unspecified records from the former president to get a better handle on issues related to his foundation work and presidential library to try and deal with potential conflicts of interest if Sen. Clinton is nominated for the post.

While the officials refused to say how quickly the information is being turned over, they are refuting a Politico report suggesting transition officials are exasperated by slow cooperation from the Clintons.

“That is just not true,” said one of the Obama transition officials.

From still unnamed sources, the excitement the the rumors are true? The Guardian reporting Hillary plans to accept the offer?

Which is it: consideration or actual offer?

Is Obama vetting Richardson and others? Why is it only Clinton information being leaked?

[Metric System]

29. What excitement?

[BootinUp]

27. no surprise.

Obama is not going to listen to the nutroots on this one. Mark my words.

[Cosmic Charlie]

32. when have you been right once about Obama?

[BootinUp]

39. What have I been wrong about?

Is there some prediction I made about what he will do you remember? I really don't. If you are talking about the fact I didn't support him in the primary, I would say you are either a youngster with very little voting experience or an asshole.

[Whoa20]

28. I can't wait until NOTHING TURNS UP

that would jeopardize this nomination. It will be the hugest slap to the media and DKos, Clinton haters here as well. The right already knows nothing will turn up, they've given up on Clinton hate before the left has. Its really something I tells ya

[BootinUp]

30. +1

[Beacool]

34. Yep, most of them are chill with her as SOS.

The left on the other hand........

:eyes:

[Starbucks Anarchist]

41. Vetting is *standard procedure.*

Get off your cross.

[Whoa20]

44. and after this,

you'll see that the Clintons aren't so evil after all. I'm just sick of the left calling for investigations like the right did in the '90s, which they've even given up.

[Starbucks Anarchist]

46. Nobody's calling them evil.

We're wondering why the hell a standard procedure is seen as a personal witch hunt whenever it involves the Clintons. :eyes:

[Cosmic Charlie]

42. no, the Right are licking their lips. They thought the Clinton smorgasboard had gone away,

now they see the all you can eat buffet is possibly reopening and they can't hide their glee.

[DrToast]

43. I think you may misunderstand what some people think they may find...

It doesn't have to be anything illegal or unethical that turns up. Hillary would be SoS and Bill could have ties to foreign entities that could be considered conflicts of interest. They could still be perfectly legal and nothing worth criticizing him over, but they could still pose a problem for her.

I don't think anyone is expecting them to turn up the secret plans to kill Vince Foster.

[KittyWampus]

50. We already KNOW AS HISTORICAL FACT Bill Clinton's involved in unethical business deals

since leaving the White House.

It's not a question.

[sniffa]

62. I hope you're enjoying your stay

:hi:

[Whoa20]

64. am I gonna be "banned" for sticking up

for 2 elite honoured leaders of my party and country? is that what you're implying?

[sniffa]

66. I ain't implying shit other than

I hope you're enjoying your stay.

I enjoyed your posts in some other non-Clinton threads.

[Liberal_Stalwart71]

36. You see how much drama the Clintons bring?

It's too much!!

[mollymongold]

40. the only people bringing the drama are the clinton haters who want to create controversy

where non exists....

[Liberal_Stalwart71]

45. Once and for all, I DO NOT HATE THE CLINTONS!!!

But to assert that they somehow must receive preferential treatment is beyond me. It's sickening.

[mollymongold]

47. who said they should get preferential treatment?

[KittyWampus]

52. you are the one calling people drawing attention to Bill Clinton's unethical business dealshe

and both Clinton's penchant for drama "haters".

Are you really THAT ignorant when it comes to what Bill Clinton has been doing for money the last 8 years?

[Liberal_Stalwart71]

56. Some people are asserting that neither she nor Bill be vetted. Why?

They have to go through the vetting process just like everyone else. There have been several threads started on this.

[mollymongold]

59. I never said they shouldn't be vetted. I'm pushing back against the insinuation that they are

nothing but drama and only concerned about themselves, as if people know them.

[Skip Intro]

58. amen nt

[sniffa]

48. Welcome to DU

How'd you find this place?

[AlCzervik]

55. i've stayed out of here for 2 days so do you know if the HRC as SOS is official or is it

just speculation? I still haven't read anything in the newspaper about it being real.

[sniffa]

60. From what I gather it's not official

It seems to be masturbatory fantasy by some (mainly the media and Republicans but some on DU too).

Obama may pick her but I doubt this speculation was raised by him, and if it was it was to not give it to her.

[AlCzervik]

61. k thanks, i'll continue to wait to hear from the man himself, same thing with the vote

on Lieberman, i'm done reading speculation threads.

Wow, there won't be much to read here.

[sniffa]

63. That's because you're a hater.

HATER!!1!

[Dinger]

57. Yes!!!

Fantastic news!!!!!

[Autumn]

67. Welcome to DU,

:thumbsup:

[DCBob]

70. Unless something horrible turns up Hillary will be SoS.

You can count on it.