Posted on 05/11/2008 8:00:56 AM PDT by Sub-Driver
Bill Clinton Promises No Matter the Outcome, His Family Will Stand Behind the Nominee
May 11, 2008 10:54 AM
ABC News' Sarah Amos reports: Speaking on behalf of his wife at the annual Truman Dinner in Billings, Mont., Saturday, former President Bill Clinton assured the crowd that no matter the outcome of the Democratic nomination, his family and Hillary's supporters would firmly stand behind the party's nominee.
"I also wanna say, on instructions, I've been a Democrat all my life," he said. "And I've been working in these campaigns since I was a young man. I remember what it was like in 1980, when the people who didn't win tore our party up. And I'm here to tell ya that however these last states come out, my candidates, our family and our supporters will be here to get a victory in November for the Democrats. It is too important. We've got to turn this country around. And we will do it."
The crowd rose in a standing ovation at the sentiment.
It was a different and much more party-focused tone than Clinton has been using on the trail since last Tuesday's primaries in Indiana and North Carolina. Clinton seemed very happy to be in Montana, meeting with local tribal leaders before his remarks, and sharing stories with the crowd about the last time he rode a horse in Billings.
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The last place you want a Clinton standing is behind you.
Of course they’ll stand by Obama - it’s the only way to slip the knife into his back.
“I remember what it was like in 1980, when the people who didn’t win tore our party up.”
He, he, he...a little slap at The Swimmer there.
Interesting discussion on Fox (Wallace) this morning.
All panelists agreed that Obama would NEVER choose Hitlery as VP because it would be impossible to control Bill Clinton, and Obama would have to be watching his back constantly to stop Bill from undermining any kind of political agenda.
Given what Bill’s done for Hillary via embarrassing comments, my guess is that they’ll run from him.
“We shall unite as one happy family. Let bygones be bygones. Blessed are the peacemakers — me, for example — and screw you Ted.”
All sarcasm aside, this is not good news.
It is an outrider & signal that they are going to back Obama in the General, and there is no way that this is good for Conservatives at all.
-'Sir Humphrey'
Yes Prime Minister
Who in this family is running? This guy has the biggest ego I've ever seen.
WITH KNIVES IN THEIR HANDS!
Howard Dean, the Democratic party chairman, whose once-promising 2004 presidential bid collapsed in Iowa, said he spent months trying to persuade his supporters to rally behind John Kerry, the nominee. And they did not even dislike Mr Kerry. Gary Hart said that after he lost his divisive primary battle against Walter Mondale in 1984, he worked tirelessly – and held more than 40 campaign events – imploring his supporters to back the nominee. “And I was not able to move [them],” he said.
Willie should be thrown into a pit to Gnarfle the Garthok.
Willie should be thrown into a pit to Gnarfle the Garthok.
Willy you are so full of it
Only a suicidal fool would put Hillary in a position where their death advances her toward her goal.
I can just see Bill saying this while wagging his bent finger at the crowd.
...with a .38 caliber pistol pointed at his head.
Exactly.
Either that or Bill will have a big medical problem and Hillary will leave the spot lite for Obama to stand by her ailing Mans side.
This way if something happens to Obama as rumoured the Clintons have an alibi.
[Bill Clinton voice] “Y’know, when that Michelle Obama smiles, she’s sorta cute...and she does have nice legs.”
And if you can’t trust a promise from Bill Clinton, then what can you trust?
BTW, Bill, whatever happened to that middle class tax cut you promised me?
Many Democrats, including Hillary, must question the value of Bill’s support.
“they are going to back Obama in the General”
Never!
That would eliminate their chances in 2012.
Why does anyone believe anything that comes out of Bill Clinton’s mouth?
Gee, since he said in 2006 hillary could never win, I’m not surprised. He said back then that obama looked like a strong candidate.
hahahaha!
Don’t worry, Barry. It only hurts on the upstroke.
“His Family Will Stand Behind the Nominee”
With drawn knives.
IOW, Like B. Hussein, I've never had a real job, and don't intend to start now.
There is no bid or position for 2012, politics is reality played out in the here and now where winning is everything and losing is not some hare brained scheme to “position” oneself for 2012, it is just losing.
Hillary has a chance to become the 1st female VP in history and she is doing everything that she can to make that happen. Right now.
Well, the Swimmer, who is a big time Obama Sugar Daddy, is slapping back pretty hard.
Hey Slick Willie: Will you and Hillary talk about Saul Alinsky, and the other “pinkos” both your wive and Barack have in their histories? Of course not...nor will the MSM.
Het c’mon, nobody takes the esteemed former president and dress stainer at his word?
Apologies for the double post.
Just pondering the possibility of Bill & Hillary Clinton having any influence in the government of the US and our daily lives for another minute.... is enough to vote for John McCain as dictator for life.
” ...Clintons give a sh#t about the democrat party ...”
Agree. To them the Democrat Party is only the vehicle used by which they achieve power.
The Soprano video Hill and BIll made early on told us everything we need to know about them.
"I also wanna say, on instructions, I've been a Democrat all my life," he said.
Is this anything like the way they supported Algore in 2000?
Interesting point.
While I don't believe that is the only the reason, it is certainly a central aspect.
I'm pretty sure that deep underneath those 8 years of unflagging support, frenzy, and shouting for everything Clinton no matter what, they were smoldering over their “triangulation” of left and right issues.
I also believe that this has been fanned into open flames again, and they now see in Obama a more pure leftist who will promote the socialist agenda far more ruthlessly.
Given the fact that they are also poised to increase their congressional representation to impressive levels, (Thanks for that, McCain) alone with the supine, wishy washy GOP candidates and a muddled message, they may very well be right.
I fear for the Republic.
Who cares who you stand behind willie? The people will have spoken and hilllereee is out so...it doesn’t much matter what you say or what you do or whom you stand behind...you have both shown the world your lack of class, dignity and character...you are who you are and everyone knows it. So, try to stay out of the spotlight can’t you? This is NOT about YOU. It is about the Democratic Nomineee which is Barack Obama. So, I guess all you and hilllereee have left is to yak it up so you can both get face time on TV. Leave with some dignity now while you can. IF you had any dignity to begin with. hillleree’s NEVER had any and if YOU did ever which I doubt...it is gone forever now. Bye.
Exactly right. That is exactly right. Those two (the clintins) would think in their own minds that they were co prez again and would be out there undermining President Obama. Anyone with half a brain knows that.
and...they did a bad job of it at that.
ha,ha....ahhhh, it’s all coming back to bite them in ther behinds isn’t it? I love it.
“Just pondering the possibility of Bill & Hillary Clinton having any influence in the government of the US and our daily lives for another minute.... is enough to vote for John McCain as dictator for life.”
No!
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