Bill Clinton: Don't 'Overly Parse' McCain Request to Delay Debate

ABC News ^ | September 25, 2008 | Nitya Venkataraman

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ABC News' Nitya Venkataraman Reports: Former President Bill Clinton defended Sen. John McCain's request to delay the first presidential debate, saying McCain did it in "good faith" and pushed organizers to reserve time for economy talk during the debate if the Friday plans move forward.

[edpc]

Wow.....it certainly sounds like Bill is out there doing all he can for Obama by defending McCain and practically praising him on The View.

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[goldstategop]

Bubba is certainly not enthusiastic about Obama. And that's damning him with faint praise!

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus

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"We know he didn't do it because he's afraid because Sen. McCain wanted more debates," Clinton said, adding that he was "encouraged" by the joint statement from McCain and Sen. Barack Obama.

"You can put it off a few days the problem is it's hard to reschedule those things," Clinton said, "I presume he did that in good faith since I know he wanted -- I remember he asked for more debates to go all around the country and so I don't think we ought to overly parse that."

Obama and Axelrod must be thrilled.

[elpadre]

I am surprised the “girls” let him get away with that!!

[KarlInOhio]

Former President Bill Clinton defended Sen. John McCain's request to delay the first presidential debate, saying McCain did it in "good faith" and pushed organizers to reserve time for economy talk during the debate if the Friday plans move forward.

This statement brought to you by the Hillary 2012 presidential committee, Bill Clinton chairman.

[1curiousmind]

You can tell that Bill’s just loving the fact that he gets the chance to stick it to Obama, ever so subtly.

[Galleta]

You nailed that one!!

[goldstategop]

Yep. You don't ever want to cross Bubba. Obambi is learning that the hard way!

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus

[beagleone]

Just like a baseball pennant race, Bill’s the “spoiler” knocking teams out of contention. Gotta love it.

[N. Theknow]

I am surprised the “girls” let him get away with that!!

Guess the View "girls" can't talk with their mouths full.

[McKayopectate]

Have I crossed over into the Twilight Zone?

[LegalEagle61]

Wow, this is getting good...it is like he has been mildly stumping for McCain! LOL Face it, Bubba has an ego even BIGGER than the “One’s” and he won’t let no big earred punk tell him what to do. It is too funny.

[Corvair]

My enemy’s enemy is my friend.

[GOP Poet]

The day is already off to quite a start, aye?

[AngelesCrestHighway]

Is this the Twilight Zone?.....Do I detect Bubba campaigning for McCain?...

[scottinoc]

My enemy’s enemy is my friend.

Like the Soviet Union during WWII, he has been a helpful ally.

[LegalEagle61]

This stimulus plan Pelosi is saying will be ready tomorrow? Is that for the people that can’t pay their mortgages or what??????? Please fill me in of you know.

[Notasoccermom]

The election gets stranger with each passing day. Maybe Bill thought Hillary was going to get the VEEP spot and when the intimate Harlem lunch did not produce he is subtle but not too subtle in speaking for McCain. He had very positive things to say last night about McCain-Palin on Larry King and tried to change subject rather than talk about Obama.

[Maceman]

My enemy’s enemy is my friend.

Let's not get carried away. Bill Clinton is not our friend (and by "our" I mean both the USA and the Republican Party).

[Shugee]

This statement brought to you by the Hillary 2012 presidential committee, Bill Clinton chairman.

Exactly! If Obama wins, more than likely Hillary will have to wait 8 more years to run again, whereas if McCain wins, she'll have a shot in 4 years. The Clintons have everything to gain from an Obama loss.