Former Presidents Bush, Clinton asked to raise cash for hurricane victims

AP ^ | 9/1/05

[Uncle Joe Cannon]

Former Presidents Bush, Clinton asked to raise cash for hurricane victims

WASHINGTON President Bush is asking his father and former President Bill Clinton to raise money for victims of Hurricane Katrina.

The two have been raising money for victims of the tsunami that hit Asia in December. The former presidents plan to meet at the White House today with the current chief executive.

A White House spokesman also says President Bush will tour the damage zone tomorrow by helicopter and then will see some spots on the ground. The spokesman says Bush wanted to visit the area earlier but "didn't want to be disruptive of efforts on the ground."

[Uncle Joe Cannon]

here comes Frick and Frack, riding to the rescue.

[RexBeach]

Oh no, not this sh*t again.

[ARCADIA]

Sure why not...we have plenty of time. Let's get Jerry Lewis in there too.

[dirtboy]

here comes Frick and Frack, riding to the rescue.

And they'll raise a hell of a lot more money than you or I will.

Maybe we can put our political opinions in cold storage for a few days until we get the victims to safety.

[DeeOhGee]

Former Presidents Bush, Clinton asked to raise cash for hurricane victims

Haven't those poor people suffered enough?

Here's a thought: wht don't these two august gents open up their Presidential libraries for something useful, such as housing refugees? There would finally be a reason to visit them.

[GOBUSHCHENEYGO]

Another chapter of "As The Stomach Turns". Can't help it, that's my reaction whenever I hear President Bush is calling on the impeached one for assistance. In my opinion, the American people are quite capable of raising funds through the Red Cross, Salvation Army and other charities - without the assistance of former Presidents.

[gunnyg]

In my opinion, it is a direct insult to each and every one of us who voted for Bush, for the POTUS to permit Klinton--and/or her husband--into his presence!

[Wild Irish Rogue]

Clinton, as usual, was laughing and lip biting as left the Oval Office.
Must be those happy memories of Monica under the desk.

[Pukin Dog]

And Bill Clinton's ability to publicly criticize this president has been effectively muted.

[theDentist]

What's Bubba gonna do? Dance on stage for dollah-bills?

[kallisti]

He already is. Donating a portion of the telethon take this year.

[Luv2FrazzleDems]

"Maybe we can put our political opinions in cold storage for a few days until we get the victims to safety."

Well said. This isn't a political issue right now....there will be plenty of time to politicize it after we come together to raise money for these people.

[warchild9]

Maybe the Bush family can cough up some of their umpteen million dollars for the starving.

And Clinton can give...uh...comic relief?

[ARCADIA]

He already is. Donating a portion of the telethon take this year.

Well that makes it a full set of stooges.

[Howlin]

Maybe we can put our political opinions in cold storage for a few days until we get the victims to safety.

And miss all the great bashing time? Surely you're kidding.

[tobyhill]

I won't give a cent until Oil and Gas giants give a donation of at least 10% of their maximized profits this past year. For Exxon that would make over $700 million for their share in donations. These helpless people are the same people that helped some corporations get to record profits so it's only fair for them to give back. I give every time something like this happens then watch corporate America give chump change for their share and I'm tired of it. I'm all for the free market but I'm also for corporate responsibility.

[fatnotlazy]

Say what you will about Clinton (and I've said my share of negative things) -- the guy can shmooze with the best of them. He can raise money.

[kellynla]

[Homer1]

who cares

get off your @ss and get those people at the dome and the convention center some F'n water.