Bill Clinton’s strategy of rising above Trump’s attacks on sex scandals seems to be backfiring

National Post ^ | 01/04/2015 | The Associated Press

[E. Pluribus Unum]

KEENE, N.H. - For months, former president Bill Clinton has largely stayed out of the 2016 race, mentioned mostly in passing by Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton.

Now, following days of attacks over his sexual history from Republican front-runner Donald Trump, Clinton is escalating his public involvement in his wife's campaign. On Monday, he headed out for his first solo campaign events with stops planned in New Hampshire, a key primary state that gave much-needed momentum to his struggling 1992 presidential bid.

But some of the less desirable moments of his past - his impeachment and decades-old sex scandals - are also re-emerging as he prepares to campaign in the Granite State.

So far, Bill Clinton has remained mum about the accusations - following the lead of his wife's campaign which believes their candidate comes across as more presidential by rising above what they see as Trump's crass political tactics.

But the attacks seem to have struck a nerve.

[SteveH]

keyboard spew alert

[SteveH]

As a comment stated, Hillary Clinton is the Lady Macbeth of American politics. Out, out, damned spot!

[C. Edmund Wright]

I think Trump is winning this.....and it’s genius....how can Hillary claim a “Republican War on Women” and simultaneously have Bill campaign for her.

[jaydee770]

From the article, “...Clinton supporters believe the attacks will backfire, particularly in the general election. Hillary Clinton had some of her highest approval ratings in the wake of disclosures about her husband’s affair with White House intern Monica Lewinsky...”

Way back then, they had the full support and cooperation of a wholly compliant mass media industry (print & broadcast) that was more than willing to run interference for them and do whatever possible to minimize or play-down any damage.

These days? They have a steep, uphill, whack-a-mole task trying to corral all the social media, blogosphere and various & sundry internet portals, outlets and pages repeating the meme of the day/week. They can no longer control the message like they once could. It will be interesting to see how it plays out. My money is not on the Clintoons.

[stephenjohnbanker]

“.how can Hillary claim a “Republican War on Women” and simultaneously have Bill campaign for her? “

I think we know the answer here : )

[1Old Pro]

Clinton supporters believe the attacks will backfire, particularly in the general election. Hillary Clinton had some of her highest approval ratings in the wake of disclosures about her husband’s affair with White House intern Monica Lewinsky.

Apples and Oranges, that was decades ago.

[Uncle Miltie]

RAPIST’S WIFE.