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Bill Clinton Breaks With Obama, Says No To New Tax Hikes
TBI ^ | 9-21-2011 | Zeke Miller

Posted on 09/21/2011 7:56:33 AM PDT by blam

Bill Clinton Breaks With Obama, Says No To New Tax Hikes

Zeke Miller
Sep. 21, 2011, 10:19 AM

Former President Bill Clinton, who on Sunday was one of the strongest supporters of President Barack Obama's jobs bill, said his tax plan "is a little confusing."

In an interview with the conservative website Newsmax, said raising revenues in this economy would be counter-productive.

“I personally don’t believe we ought to be raising taxes or cutting spending until we get this economy off the ground," he said. If we cut government spending, which I normally would be very inclined to do when the deficit’s this big, with interest rates already near zero you can’t get the benefits out of it."

Clinton said he wants the government to take steps to help underwater homeowners — who are ignored by both the Democratic and Republican jobs plans.

"I don’t think you can tax or cut taxes, I don’t think you can spend or not spend enough to get America back to a full employment economy until we flush that debt," he said.

“What I would like to say to the president and Speaker Boehner is, O.K., you both have your deal. Go work it out. Meanwhile focus on putting American back to work because it just confused Americans. Americans lost the fact that whatever you feel about this millionaire surcharge, it won’t solve the problem.”

(Excerpt) Read more at businessinsider.com ...


TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: billclinton; clinton; economy; obama; obamataxplan; taxes
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To: Pigsley
Won't that be fun, if she does? Oh, the Left eating their own...my fav form of entertainment.

The time for "Operation Chaos" is over. IMO, if Hillary runs, she will be Madame President. Hillary can run against Obama's record and the Republicans at the same time. The MSM will be in her corner. Let's hope she does not run, or join as O's new veep, either.

21 posted on 09/21/2011 8:16:08 AM PDT by Sans-Culotte ( Pray for Obama- Psalm 109:8)
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To: thackney

With a trillion dollar deficit. Tertiary syphilis?


22 posted on 09/21/2011 8:17:10 AM PDT by DManA
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To: angcat

I’m with you....as frumpy and dumpy as ever.


23 posted on 09/21/2011 8:18:03 AM PDT by ErnBatavia (Obama Voters: Jose Baez wants YOU for his next jury pool.......)
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To: angcat

Whenever Obama seems to be struggling, Clinton-nostalgia takes hold with Democrats. | AP Photo

24 posted on 09/21/2011 8:24:28 AM PDT by KeyLargo
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To: blam
Clinton learned his lesson about the "class warfare" crap and raising taxes 'on the rich'.

If he hadn't changed his tune, he never would have won re-election.

Obama is too hard-headed to change, IMO.

25 posted on 09/21/2011 8:31:50 AM PDT by moondoggie
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To: moondoggie
Clinton learned his lesson about the "class warfare" crap and raising taxes 'on the rich'.

Now that he's "rich" he understands it a little bit more.

26 posted on 09/21/2011 8:43:44 AM PDT by glorgau
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To: blam

RUN HILLARY, RUN!


27 posted on 09/21/2011 9:04:38 AM PDT by SvenMagnussen (BHO II naturalized as U.S. Citizen after becoming an Indonesian National)
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To: blam

That ship’s sailed Bill.

Your guy is outta control and a wreckless narcissist.


28 posted on 09/21/2011 9:06:17 AM PDT by Vendome (Don't take life so seriously, you won't live through it anyway)
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To: DManA

That’s right, Bill Clinton is a do nothing ex-President.


29 posted on 09/21/2011 9:09:27 AM PDT by Vendome (Don't take life so seriously, you won't live through it anyway)
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To: Dubya-M-DeesWent2SyriaStupid!

And she is off to sweat camp to take off about 30 lbs.

After they do a take-down on Zer0, she will be in the race.


30 posted on 09/21/2011 9:18:58 AM PDT by RatRipper (I'll ride a turtle to work every day before I buy anything from Government Motors.)
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To: blam

“I personally don’t believe we ought to be raising taxes or cutting spending until we get this economy off the ground,” he said. If we cut government spending, which I normally would be very inclined to do when the deficit’s this big, with interest rates already near zero you can’t get the benefits out of it.”

Hillary 2012?


31 posted on 09/21/2011 9:51:35 AM PDT by ari-freedom (Thank you, Bob!)
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To: Vendome
Bill Clinton is a do nothing ex-President.

But he's a great political weathervane... When Clinton starts preaching no tax cuts, you know it's because the general population - both sides - don't want them. Clinton is slick and a liar, but he's got great political instincts and a knack for sniffing out which way the wind is blowing, usually before anyone else can do it.

32 posted on 09/21/2011 10:02:50 AM PDT by FromTheSidelines ("everything that deceives, also enchants" - Plato)
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To: TexasCajun

“You know, the Clintons probably have the goods on Obamah!”

this isn’t just an attack on Obama but the heart and soul of the Democrat party, which is redistribution of wealth.


33 posted on 09/21/2011 10:10:26 AM PDT by ari-freedom (Thank you, Bob!)
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To: FromTheSidelines

I have to admit, having met him and watching him speak a couple of times, he may very well be a better salesman than I am and I am a great salesman.

That dude can speak without notes, on the fly, whatever.

Hell, the best demonstration of his ability to hold peoples attention and Barry’s lame tongue is last year when the Fake Present walked out and left a real President at the Presidential podium discussing policy...FOR 30 MINUTES!!!

No effing way I’d let someone do that. I’d thank them for the remarks and support as I escorted them off stage.

Bottom line:

Barry’s a Puss and Bill is a Lion.


34 posted on 09/21/2011 11:29:52 AM PDT by Vendome (Don't take life so seriously, you won't live through it anyway)
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To: Dubya-M-DeesWent2SyriaStupid!

LOL! I think you are probably right.


35 posted on 09/21/2011 11:36:26 AM PDT by mojitojoe (WH says potus didnÂ’t feel the earthquake. No worries. Another is scheduled for November 2012)
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To: blam

Who imagined Clinton would do an interview with NewsMax? That’s bizarre.


36 posted on 09/21/2011 11:43:41 AM PDT by newzjunkey (Will racist demagogue Andre Carson be censured by the House?)
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To: angcat

JMHO. I think she is looking good, for her. Your mileage may vary. If she suddenly drops 20 lbs due to lipo, we will know for sure.


37 posted on 09/21/2011 4:01:47 PM PDT by Pigsley
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