Bill Clinton says Barack Obama must 'kiss my ass' for his support

Telegraph ^ | June 28, 2008 | Tim Shipman /Philip Sherwell

[vietvet67]

Bill Clinton is so bitter about Barack Obama's victory over his wife Hillary that he has told friends the Democratic nominee will have to beg for his wholehearted support.

Mr Obama is expected to speak to Mr Clinton for the first time since he won the nomination in the next few days, but campaign insiders say that the former president's future campaign role is a "sticking point" in peace talks with Mrs Clinton's aides.

The Telegraph has learned that the former president's rage is still so great that even loyal allies are shocked by his patronising attitude to Mr Obama, and believe that he risks damaging his own reputation by his intransigence.

A senior Democrat who worked for Mr Clinton has revealed that he recently told friends Mr Obama could "kiss my ass" in return for his support.

A second source said that the former president has kept his distance because he still does not believe Mr Obama can win the election.

Mr Clinton last week issued a tepid statement, through a spokesman, in which he said he "is obviously committed to doing whatever he can and is asked to do to ensure Senator Obama is the next president of the United States ".

[null and void]

Bill is bi? I knew he had Monica do that, butt...

[kbennkc]

The Brits know how to cheer me up with a headline .

[HerrBlucher]

Mr Obama could "kiss my ass" in return for his support.

LOL! If not that billy, maybe a Lewinsky eh?

[Diogenesis]

[ricks_place]

Obama established Bill Clinton will support him but must negotiate price.

[JoanneSD]

Gotta love this..ole bent one is showing his true colors... and ragging on how badly he was treated in the campaign... he is part the reason the 60 year old (who cannot remember things, after a late nite) hillary lost...

[MarineBrat]

Barack Obama must 'kiss my ass' for his support

He'd have to do far more for my support. But I'm pretty sure that he's not interested in upholding traditional American values any more than I'm interested in kissing HIS ars.

[Carley]

Why not. The MSM has been kissing bubba’s a$$ for the past sixteen years.

[mewzilla]

The Telegraph has learned that the former president's rage is still so great that even loyal allies are shocked by his patronising attitude to Mr Obama, and believe that he risks damaging his own reputation by his intransigence.

Snort.

Note to Bubba's buds: Too late.

[Snardius]

A second source said that the former president has kept his distance because he still does not believe Mr Obama can win the election

It ain't over 'til it's over...The Clintons still can't believe this rookie beat them at their own game...and now Bill is going to act like the spoiled child he has always been.

[Mojave]

Bill has balls.

[calex59]

The Telegraph has learned that the former president's rage is still so great that even loyal allies are shocked by his patronising attitude to Mr Obama, and believe that he risks damaging his own reputation by his intransigence.

Do they actually believe there is some part of WJC's reputation that hasn't been damaged already?

[STE=Q]

Bill was looking forward to being President (by proxy) — again.

He still wants it!

... And it ain’t over till the fat lady sings.

STE=Q

[Responsibility2nd]

I just love British news sources.

When you get past the fact that most of it is tabloid gossip, they can really come up with a goodie!

Can you imagine if an American news agency came up with a headline like that???

lololol

Would never happen.

[Mogollon]

Slick is really mad about the end of the clintoon era. Even if Obambi loses in November and Hillary runs again in 2012, the clintoons will never again be in the WH.

[Responsibility2nd]

Oh come on!

Change the title back to ass.

You know you want to.

[Brices Crossroads]

“A second source said that the former president has kept his distance because he still does not believe Mr. Obama can win the election.”

I believe this. I think Clinton does not want Obama to win either, but if he thought it was inevitable or even probable, he would back him enthusiastically to maintain his influence.

Clinton, who is an astute observer of politics, will certainly endorse Obama, but he does not want to become closely associated with what he and any savvy political observer (who is willing to speak candidly-a rarity right now) knows. Obama will need to run a perfect campaign just to win 10 states. If he runs the kinkd of campaign I think he will, he is in danger of a record blowout. He is not going to win the election i either case, and Clinton wants to be able to cut him loose and say “I told you so” the morning after the election. Then he and Hillary will begin to prepare for 2012.

[Jet Jaguar]

BTTT

[GovernmentShrinker]

Obama’s a nutcase, but he’s not stupid enough to want Bubba Clinton’s “wholehearted support”. Even if it came without the “kiss Bubba’s ass” price tag.

[EGPWS]

The Telegraph has learned that the former president's rage is still so great that even loyal allies are shocked by his patronising attitude to Mr Obama, and believe that he risks damaging his own reputation by his intransigence.

Heh, Bill Clinton risking something that he lost via his own actions a long time ago?

Typical mindset for a truly liberal minded person to have.

[mewzilla]

Have you seen how many Clintonoids Obama's got working for him?

More proof Barry ain't that bright.

[Neoliberalnot]

At least Bill has the sense to reject this low-life.

[shaft29]

“Obama will need to run a perfect campaign just to win 10 states.”

Dream on. He will be the next president.

[ZOOKER]

Bill still has a perfect record (0%) campaigning for other people. (I discount Hillary's Senate runs because she did not allow him to stump for her).

If Obama is smart, he'll kiss Bill's butt to get him to campaign for McCain!

[TomGuy]

even loyal allies are shocked ... and believe that he risks damaging his own reputation by his intransigence.

BJ might be risking damage to his reputation?

X42's reputation is set in the annals of history: disbarred and impeached.

BJ doesn't have enough reputation left to damage.

[Mediocrates]

You can detect bitterness in Boy Bubba’s words, and he deserves every bit of it.

[Just mythoughts]

Well come on now that global ‘climate control and poverty’ fund took a big hit in the bottom line.... for the Clintons it is allll about the money. And how many Republicans are going to send nickles and dimes the Clintons way to clear off all that debt they loaned to her campaign.

[library user]

O*P*E*R*A*T*I*O*N*
C*H*A*O*S*

[ANGGAPO]

But I keep remembering Vince Foster.

[Biblebelter]

Barry was quite intrigued and responded by sending Larry Sinclair to ask if it would be one cheek or both.

[Jeff Chandler]

In related news: Police Chief Wants No Exposed Buttocks.

[GOPyouth]

[sodpoodle]

***I’m always suspicious of impeached and disbarred former president Rodham/Clinton and his alleged wife.***

(Quoting your post from one of the many threads on this headline)

Remember what he told his mother Virginia - when she asked why he wanted to marry Hilary?

His response: “I want someone I can talk to” NOT “Listen to” NOT “She drives me wild with passion”

No - not our Bill - he just wanted to run his mouth!!!!

[libbylu]

He has to kiss mine too.

[Dick Bachert]

PICTURES. WHERE ARE THE PICTURES??

[Dick Bachert]

PICTURES. WHERE ARE THE PICTURES??

[tflabo]

Clinton has revealed that he recently told friends Mr Obama could "kiss my ass" in return for his support.

And that's NO FAIRY TAIL!

[T Lady]

'Slick is really mad about the end of the clintoon era. Even if Obambi loses in November and Hillary runs again in 2012, the clintoons will never again be in the WH.'

We can only hope.

[rottndog]

...and believe that he risks damaging his own reputation by his intransigence.

I didn't know you could damage Clintoon's rep any further...

[2 Kool 2 Be 4-Gotten]

Sounds very much like Kennedy/Carter in 1980 - maybe not an exact analogy but the similarities are there.

[upsdriver]

A senior Democrat who worked for Mr Clinton has revealed that he recently told friends Mr Obama could "kiss my ass" in return for his support.

Personally, I like his attitude. I feel the same way about the GOP and McCain.

[CaliforniaCon]

Ooh, I love that photo of the kid saying “that’s racist!”

Been looking for it around here for days. Thanks!

[McLynnan]

Ah, the visual of this! Bubba’s anger always peaks when his sense of entitlement is challenged.

[tet68]

Bill Clinton is so bitter about Barack Obama’s victory over his wife Hillary that he has told friends the Democratic nominee will have to beg for his wholehearted support.

Hey Barrak, just consider how “wholehearted”, support you
have to beg for, is.

Another politico finds out the meaning of “is”.
bwhahahahah.

[fish hawk]

Right here on Free Republic, on another thread, I saw a picture of Obama and Hillary kissing. Is that not Obama kissing Bills "ass". LOL

It would be funny if one of you puts that picture on this thread with the caption: Obama kisses Bills ass.

[PGR88]

Come to think of it, Obama can kiss mine too

[vietvet67]

Picture is not related to this story but I'll bet Bill will say his kiss remark was just tongue in cheek.

[popdonnelly]

There's a whole bunch of Clintonistas who can't be too happy about Obama’s candidacy, either. I think they were outmaneuvered by another, perhaps smarter, group in the Democratic Party.