Posted on 07/16/2005 8:35:15 PM PDT by Libloather
Clinton Library's universal appeal seen in its 365,000 visitors
By DAVID HAMMER
Associated Press Writer
July 15, 2005, 7:07 PM EDT
LITTLE ROCK -- The everyman appeal that Bill Clinton peddled in his political campaigns lives on at his presidential library. Among the more than 365,000 visitors who have passed through the library since November, no single demographic stands out.
"I just think he is the only president I'll ever see who will really understand me as a person, and that's why I wanted to see more," said Ava Carter, 48, a black Democrat traveling with James D. Stearns, 55, a white Republican.
**SNIP**
The more popular features of Clinton's library are his gifts from foreign dignitaries, a replica of the Oval Office, touch-screen links to key policies and a continually rolling videotape of his more light-hearted moments.
**SNIP**
Carter, who described herself and Stearns as "the Mary Matalin and James Carville of our apartment complex" in Dallas, said her trip to the Clinton Library was months in the making.
"I'd never even been to Arkansas, but last year we planned to go to Clinton's birth home in Hope, up to Hot Springs (where Clinton grew up) and here," Carter said. "James said, 'Sure, let's go."'
**SNIP**
"Of the 41 million vehicles that pass by this stretch of interstate a year, 4 to 5 million are first-time passersby; that's a big plus when the newness wears off," Rutherford said.
Rutherford says the continuing popularity of Clinton and his wife, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., should sustain the library's buzz longer than the others. Yesawich says it would be a mistake to count on that because other ex-presidents have been in the public eye without adding to their museums' attendance figures.
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That must mean the everyman (and their 'kin') has a Moanica. I'm good. How about everyone else?
Is the infamous cigar and blue dress on display? That explains the visitors.
The library should have been built in a shape of phallic symbol.
Clinton's the bomb, bump! :)
"I just think he is the only president I'll ever see who will really understand me as a person, and that's why I wanted to see more," said Ava Carter, 48, a black Democrat ...
Every day, in every way, I see more and more morons!!!
The instant crying bump! :)
Does the gift shop sell condoms and cigars?
This paragraph souds like Jayson Blair-style fiction. Just too cute to be true.
And the democratic party doesn't care about Black people, except as a sure vote. That appears to be changing, slowly.
"Hey Paula...kiss it"
"Juanita, no one will believe you over the Attorney General. You'd best keep your mouth shut"
"Go f**k yourself, Bob" (Kerrey)
Those light moments?
And the democratic party doesn't care about Black people, except as a sure vote.
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Absolutely.
Ahh...Unity. How sweet it is! :)
This sounds like someone doesn't have an open mind. Could it be true? :)
You want to use them at the same time?
Oops, musta accidentally erased the second half of the post, I meant to say changing, slowly, and that more Blacks are realizing that the Republican party was where they belonged.
Lets see, I take the motor home there. I park in the lot overnight, if they will let me. In the morning this 65 YO man get out with a blue dress on. Partially through, I pull out my unlit cigar. Near the end of the tour I start protesting loudly and get thrown out.
Hey, its a plan.
You didn't erase it. I was just being a smart-aleck. :)
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