Bill Clinton says he understands Palin's appeal

The Seattle Times ^ | 23 Sep 2008 | Karen Matthews

[Rummyfan]

NEW YORK — Bill Clinton said Monday he understands why Sarah Palin is popular in the heartland: because people relate to her.

"I come from Arkansas, I get why she's hot out there," Clinton said. "Why she's doing well."

Speaking to reporters before his Clinton Global Initiative meeting, the former president described Palin's appeal by adding, "People look at her, and they say, 'All those kids. Something that happens in everybody's family. I'm glad she loves her daughter and she's not ashamed of her. Glad that girl's going around with her boyfriend. Glad they're going to get married.'"

Clinton said voters would think, "I like that little Down syndrome kid. One of them lives down the street. They're wonderful children. They're wonderful people. And I like the idea that this guy does those long-distance races. Stayed in the race for 500 miles with a broken arm. My kind of guy."

Palin, the governor of Alaska, became an overnight star when Republican presidential candidate John McCain tapped her for his running mate. Her family, including her Down syndrome baby, Trig, her pregnant 17-year-old daughter, Bristol, and her husband, Todd, four-time winner of the 2,000-mile Iron Dog snowmobile race, have garnered intense media interest.

"I get this," Clinton said. "My view is ... why say, ever, anything bad about a person? Why don't we like them and celebrate them and be happy for her elevation to the ticket? And just say that she was a good choice for him and we disagree with them?"

The global initiative, a project of Clinton's foundation, will hold its four-day annual meeting in Manhattan starting Tuesday. After that, Clinton said he will be busy campaigning for the Democratic ticket of Sens. Barack Obama and Joe Biden.

[Rummyfan]

I think Bubba's in love.....

[M203M4]

I’ll leave the jokes to the pros...target rich environment.

Bill Clinton is showing more class than the MSM. That is pretty profound.

[netmilsmom]

[Jeff Head]

Dirty old man...

But he better keep hands off, because 1st, Todd will open up a can of whoop on him, and 2nd, Sarah herself would pretty much casterate him if he tried.

DON'T MAKE ME HAVE TO TELL YOU AGAIN.

[MooseMan]

"I come from Arkansas, I get why she's hot out there," Clinton said.

You can't make this stuff up.

Well, you could, it's just funnier when you don't have to.

[AuntB]

I can hardly wait for the first time I get to see her really tear into some MSM big whig. :<)

[Jeff Chandler]

Bill Clinton says he understands Palin's appeal

If anyone would, he would!

[Fatuncle]

Why am I left with the distinct impression that if Clinton came across Obama bleeding on the sidewalk, he would step right over him and keep on walking? Whistling a cheerful tune?

[healy61]

The press is gonna be having a chilly reception from the Governor. What are they gonna do? Make up lies? Check. Insult her family, husband, career, ability, faith, state? Check, check, check, check, check, check, check. And of course, check.

[HighlyOpinionated]

I can hardly wait for the first time I get to see her really tear into some MSM big whig. :<)

As I have stated many times, I can't wait until she presides over the Senate and Harry Reid gets out of line or Harry Byrd tries to add some Pork to a bill. Ooooo, oooooh. CSpan2 will win the prize for the most viewers of a television series every time Vice President Palin is presiding in the Senate.

[pistolpetestoys]

I bet Todd never told a woman to “put some ice on that.”

[SERKIT]

Well, you drag a $50 bill through the Clinton Lie-brary and look was turns up. Horn-Dog Bubba, hot for Sarah! I am fantasizing as to what would happen if he dropped his pants and said “Kiss it!”. The next sound you hear is a round being racked into a Remington pump shotgun. He'd have to put more than a little ice on that.

[nothingnew]

It just doesn't get any better than this. Poor poor Obammy.

FMCDH(BITS)

[Senator Goldwater]

Todd will open up a can of whoop on him

---

The First Dude would field dress that fat loser.

[Slyfox]

"I like that little Down syndrome kid...

Hey, Mr. Impeachment, his name is Trig.