Jeb Bush Blasts Clinton as 'Most Self Absorbed Person' in U.S.

NewsMax.com ^ | May 31, 2003 | Carl Limbacher

[Carl/NewsMax]

Invoking unusually harsh language, Florida Governor Jeb Bush blasted ex-President Clinton on Friday as selfish and narcissistic for suggesting that the 22nd amendment be modified to allow a president to serve more than two terms.

"Bill Clinton is the most self absorbed person living in America," Gov. Bush told nationally syndicated radio host Sean Hannity.

Asked whether he was troubled by Clinton's persistent public criticism of President Bush, the first brother leveled another broadside, telling Hannity, "President Clinton wouldn't view himself being critical of anybody because he's always thinking about himself. It's all about Bill."

Such a sharp attack on a former president would be unusual coming from a member of any first family, but it's completely unprecedented coming from a close relative of President Bush, who has vowed to bring a "new tone" to national politics and to move on from the political bickering that marked the scandal-scarred Clinton era.

But Gov. Bush's candor is sure to be welcomed by conservatives, many of whom have grown frustrated watching Bill and Hillary Clinton launch one partisan salvo after another at the White House while the president's spokesmen bite their tongues.

Gov. Bush's extraordinarily frank comments about the former president came during the following exchange:

HANNITY: I want to ask you about one question. You know, your father maintained the tradition of former presidents. When he left office, he had a lot of reasons that he could have gone out there and criticized Bill Clinton. And I remember for most of the eight years Bill Clinton was president, your father was not critical in any way, shape, matter or form. And I think he showed a lot of class by doing that.

Bill Clinton has been very critical of your brother, on the other hand. Now he's even talking about repealing the 22nd amendment - not for him, of course. . .

BUSH: [laughing] Yeah

HANNITY: . . . But for future presidents. You want to weigh into these waters or . . .

BUSH: Oh boy. I'll tell you what. All I'll say is that Bill Clinton is the most self absorbed person living in America. And the tradition of former presidents not being critical of their successors, I think, is a very good one. It's why we've had transitions since the beginning of the Republic. And almost all presidents have been very respectful of that. But President Clinton wouldn't view himself being critical of anybody because he's always thinking about himself. It's all about Bill. [End of Excerpt]

[annyokie]

[Consort]

Bill Clinton is the most self absorbed person....

Sort of like a Maxi-Pad

[what's up]

Amazing and refreshing to hear Jeb say this!

[I'm ALL Right!]

I have to agree with that statement. He's the most self-absorbed man in America, and Hitlary is the most calculating, evil b---- in the world. (Just my opinion...)

[cricket]

"Gov. Bush's extraordinarily frank comments about the former president came during the following exchange. . ."

Hope Jeb does not back down from his observation; and wish that we had more good examples of the same candidness re Clinton. . .and for media consumption.

[Astronaut]

Good to hear Governor Bush telling it like it is. Bill Clinton gives new meaning to the concept of "self absorbed."

Why does Clinton need a 3rd term? He isn't living with Hitlery so he can get all the BJ's he wants from willing Hollywood starlets.

[O.C. - Old Cracker]

The legacy of Bill Clinton is a disgraceful footnote in our nation's history. Those who voted for him, especially the second time, should never be allowed to forget their mistake.

[Brad’s Gramma]

Way to GO Jeb Ping!

[Libloather]

Florida Governor Jeb Bush...

The next President after Dubya's two (maybe three) terms?

Right now, the Rats are ALL ate up having Dubya in office. Another term could force them into needing therapy. A Jeb administration would send them into orbit!

[McLynnan]

I've always liked Jeb, but this elevates him to hero status in my book. It's only a matter of time before The Witch of NY strikes back.

[Trust but Verify]

Jeb is such a breath of fresh air, isn't he? Florida is lucky to have such a good man as their Governor.

[Brad’s Gramma]

Plop

[TLBSHOW]

A Big Newsmax Bump,,,,,

always reporting the news with truth....

[MoJo2001]

Thanks for the ping! Don't even get me started on Bubba. We don't have all day! LOL! I really do love Jeb Bush! Glad to see his comments. Woohoo!

[joan_30]

WTG Jeb ... Thats My Governor of Florida. Its about time someone put X42 in his place.

[Mo1]

But Gov. Bush's candor is sure to be welcomed by conservatives, many of whom have grown frustrated watching Bill and Hillary Clinton launch one partisan salvo after another at the White House while the president's spokesmen bite their tongues.

You Got That Right !!!

.... ALRIGHT JEB !!!

[RedwM]

I think it's more likely that we will see a 3rd member of the Bush family become president, than to see clinton serve a third term.

[cantfindagoodscreenname]

Has there been talk of Jeb running in 2008? I heard it mentioned recently on talk radio, but haven't seen it here on FR. Gee, maybe I should do a FR search, lol.

[EGPWS]

"Bill Clinton is the most self absorbed person living in America,"

As much as I respect "Jeb" he isn't a rocket scientist...however it doesn't take one to come to THAT conclusion with respect to BJ Clinton!