Posted on 01/16/2016 7:04:43 PM PST by presidio9
Bill Clinton may not be the "secret weapon" that Hillary Clinton needs in the U.S. presidential race. And the former Democratic president may not become the albatross that Republican candidate Donald Trump expects, either.
Bill Clinton simply is not wielding that kind of influence-good or bad-over voters so far this year, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll. A majority of Americans, including 73 percent of Democrats and 52 percent of Republicans, said Bill Clinton does not factor into their opinion of Hillary for president.
The poll, conducted January 7 to 13, found that 12 percent of Americans are more likely to vote for Hillary, the former secretary of state, because of her marriage to Bill. Among Democrats, fewer than half said Bill Clinton should be more prominent in his wife’s campaign, and less than half felt that his presence in the race would boost her chances of winning.
Bill Clinton, who was widely credited for helping Barack Obama win a second term in 2012, has become much more active on the campaign trail this month, especially in New Hampshire, where Hillary Clinton trails Bernie Sanders in several recent statewide polls. Hillary called Bill her "not-so-secret weapon" when announcing the move, though his increased involvement created an opening for Republicans, especially Trump, to bring up allegations of sexual misconduct that dogged the Clintons in the 1990s.
Despite two terms of strong economic growth and a trade surplus, Bill Clinton’s legacy as president has been marked by several high-profile missteps. Several women came forward during his tenure in the White House with allegations of consensual sexual encounters.
He also spent much of his tenure fighting accusations of -SNIP-
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Your daughter could be an intern too!
Uh, I think his little “secret weapon” has done enough damage already.
He looks horrible and sounds worse. They must have an undertaker on standby.
Is he really the same age as Trump?
It’s not all bad for Slick Willie.
I’m sure he is “meeting” some hot babes while campaigning for Hillary.
You are pretty close to playoff shape right now, fox. Just where we're going to need you for the general election -but please pace yourself.
It's not all bad for Slick Willie.
I promise, I will be in shape for the contest.
Love the shoes!
Life is good for Slick Willie campaigning for Hillary.
Great picture as an example.
Mom, are you rubbing your hand up and down my butt?
No, I am not. Just smile for the camera, hon.
She looks uncomfortable with the dog, as if she rented it for the photo op.
Is he really the same age as Trump?
Within months, I think. Slick looks 15 years older.
No one wants to watch or listen to an old man who appears to be in the latter stages of syphilis.
I wonder how much influence Bill Clinton wields over Trump?
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