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Dick Morris: 'Clintons Want Bush Re-elected'
NewsMax.com ^ | 5/30/03 | Carl Limbacher and NewsMax.com Staff

Posted on 05/30/2003 2:38:11 PM PDT by kattracks

The decision by Bill and Hillary Clinton to keep a high profile going into next year's presidential campaign amounts to a "conscious effort" by the former first couple to make sure that no Democrat wins the White House in 2004.

That's the stunning assessment from political strategist Dick Morris, who said Thursday that the Clintons actually want to see Bush re-elected so he can retire just when Mrs. Clinton is ready to run for the White House herself in 2008.

"There is a conscious effort going on by the Clintons to distract attention from the current field of candidates," Morris told nationally syndicated radio host Sean Hannity. "They do not want a Democrat to win in '04."

"They want Bush to be re-elected," the former Clinton adviser explained. "And that way they want Hillary to be able to run for an open seat."

"If Bush lost and a Democrat were elected, then obviously [Hillary] would have to support him in '08," he noted.

"She couldn't run until 2012. She'd be 65 years old and would have been out of office for 12 years. It's kind of hard at that point to keep the bloom on the rose and be able to run."

Morris said that Bill Clinton wants to maintain his role as spokesman for the Democratic Party so he can "trivialize and minimize the Democratic candidates" and thereby keep the Oval Office open for Hillary.

Another indication that the former first couple would like to see their own party defeated in the next presidential election, said Morris, is the fact that "[Clinton's] big fund-raising guns have not signed up with any of these other guys."

Democratic strategist Susan Estrich offered partial support for Morris' theory last week, complaining that the Clintons were actually hurting other Democratic presidential candidates with their high-profile antics.

"The Clintons suck up every bit of the available air," the one-time Dukakis campaign manager observed. "Nothing is left for anyone else. They are big, too big. That's the problem."

"The 2004 candidates need a chance to get some attention," she added. "Could somebody please tell [the Clintons] to shut up?"

Read more on this subject in related Hot Topics:
Bush Administration
Sen. Hillary Clinton



TOPICS: Front Page News; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 2004; 2008; democrats; dickheaddis; dickmorris; elections; hillary; x42
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To: FL_engineer
...oops, bad link... THAT story focused on Sharpton...

here in March ...(post 28)

61 posted on 05/30/2003 4:13:31 PM PDT by Future Useless Eater (Freedom_Loving_Engineer)
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To: RightWhale
Can somebody check this? I thought she was already 65.

He's referring to her age, not her hip measurement.

62 posted on 05/30/2003 4:18:17 PM PDT by My2Cents ("Well...there you go again.")
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To: FL_engineer
...more from that March link...

"If a favorite other than Sharpton doesn't become obvious by late fall, look for a strong effort to draft Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton."

"The Iowa Democratic Party," says the magazine's "Washington Whispers" column, "is already thinking that. We hear it wants Clinton as the featured speaker at an annual fall event--an invite that's irked Sen. John Kerry."

63 posted on 05/30/2003 4:18:35 PM PDT by Future Useless Eater (Freedom_Loving_Engineer)
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To: AmericaUnited
She's aging very badly. That's what bottled up evil, rage, hatred, bitterness, envy will do to you.

Or, she's the Picture of Dorian Gray. Bill doesn't age a bit, but Hillary! gets older and meaner by the day.

Or, it's like that Star Trek TNG episode where Troi becomes a recepticle for an ambassador who channels his negative thought into her, making her old and shrewish.

-PJ

64 posted on 05/30/2003 4:21:24 PM PDT by Political Junkie Too (It's not safe yet to vote Democrat.)
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To: kattracks
This strategy has an excellent down side for the RATS.

The RATS will see Bush get relected in 2004 by an even bigger margin than Reagan did, and Bush will drive the politics leading up to 2008. The economy will be soaring, and the world's terrorism will be down even more significantly.

The only problem could be the Sucker Moms, who will go back to being hard-over liberal as soon as they feel safe from terrorism. Hillarious' health care package will be just more than a Sucker Mom could resist in 2008.
65 posted on 05/30/2003 4:29:01 PM PDT by HighWheeler (def.- Democrats: n. from Greek; “democ” - many; “rats” - ugly, filthy, bloodsucking parasites.)
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To: kattracks
Until the Democrat party can shake the Clinton dust off them, they will continue enhancing their reputation as the party of impotent whiners.
66 posted on 05/30/2003 4:37:28 PM PDT by Russell Scott (Jesus will soon appear in persons.)
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To: aristeides
Jeb Bush is going to run in '08 from what I gather from the Sean Hannity show today.

Jeb Bush is going to be on Hannity and Colmes tonight.
67 posted on 05/30/2003 4:37:47 PM PDT by ladylib
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To: HighWheeler
And by 2008, we'll have at least 3 new conservative justices on the Supreme Ct. Hillary can look forward to being sworn-in by Chief Justice Clarence Thomas.
68 posted on 05/30/2003 4:38:38 PM PDT by My2Cents ("Well...there you go again.")
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To: exit82
So, the Sinkmeister and I finally agree on something.

Well, I didn't have to scroll far to find the reply I planned to make! LOL

69 posted on 05/30/2003 4:45:15 PM PDT by mombonn (Have you prayed for our President yet today?)
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To: kattracks
Bin Laden Joins Democratic Race
New York Times - 5/30/04

Reclusive freedom fighter, Usama bin Laden, threw his towel into the ring today, announcing he would seek the 2004 Democratic Party nomination for President. "I cannot trust the other nine candidates to put an end to the reign of the terrorist, George W. Bush. I must do this myself, Allah willing," bin Laden said, from an undisclosed location.

70 posted on 05/30/2003 4:49:33 PM PDT by My2Cents ("Well...there you go again.")
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To: kattracks

Crusty will go down to Rudy in 2006, and never be president. ever.


71 posted on 05/30/2003 4:53:16 PM PDT by The Wizard (Saddamocrats are enemies of America, treasonous everytime they speak)
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To: The Wizard
Crusty will . . . never be president. ever.

From your keyboard to God's ears.

Note to M. Dowdy - my use of . . . does NOT change the intent of the comments.

72 posted on 05/30/2003 4:56:26 PM PDT by mombonn (Have you prayed for our President yet today?)
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To: kattracks
This will also give Hitlery time to make like she is for the people. What a laugh. She will never be for the people; only herself.
73 posted on 05/30/2003 5:17:17 PM PDT by freekitty (W)
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To: Mears
The clintons are good at getting elected; don't care about governing. They love the trappings of office and living off taxpayers.

The clintons are bloodsucking parasites!

74 posted on 05/30/2003 5:22:43 PM PDT by lonestar (Don't mess with Texans)
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To: My2Cents
"Hillary can look forward to being sworn-in by Chief Justice Clarence Thomas."

YAAAAaaaaaaAAAAAH!

Dont even say that!!

75 posted on 05/30/2003 5:22:52 PM PDT by HighWheeler (def.- Democrats: n. from Greek; “democ” - many; “rats” - ugly, filthy, bloodsucking parasites.)
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To: stylin19a
I agree..being a sixty something year old aunt flabby in 08 doesn't cut it.

She wouldn't be able to haul her rear onto Air Force One.

I can't stand the sight or sound of either Clinton!

76 posted on 05/30/2003 5:28:00 PM PDT by lonestar (Don't mess with Texans)
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To: kattracks
**"There is a conscious effort going on by the Clintons to distract attention from the current field of candidates," Morris told nationally syndicated radio host Sean Hannity. "They do not want a Democrat to win in '04."**

Interesting spin Morris has here.

Who could run against Hitlery and win?

Condi Rice!!!!!!!
77 posted on 05/30/2003 5:29:11 PM PDT by Salvation (†With God all things are possible.†)
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To: big ern
Actually there is an excellent book that helped me deal with the "Why" of my husband's death from cancer by Fr. Jack Scott: Without Thorns, It's Not a Rose.
78 posted on 05/30/2003 5:31:10 PM PDT by Salvation (†With God all things are possible.†)
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To: mombonn
Look at the articles about the Clintons on FR just in the last TWO DAYS!!!

The Clinton Legacy -- Read All About It
      Posted by My2Cents
On 05/30/2003 5:04 PM EDT with 24 comments


Amazon.com ^ | 5/30/03 | Self
     
 
Hillary Clinton Taking Fire From Left as Well as Right
      Posted by Pharmboy
On 05/30/2003 4:00 PM EDT with 6 comments


NY Times (Front page--below the fold) ^ | May 30, 2003 | RAYMOND HERNANDEZ
     
 
Hillary Clinton Taking Fire From Left as Well as Right
      Posted by areafiftyone
On 05/30/2003 2:23 PM EDT with 31 comments


NY Times ^ | 5/30/03
     
 
CLINTON SEX ROMP CAUGHT ON VIDEO
      Posted by Mister Magoo
On 05/30/2003 2:05 PM EDT with 186 comments


National Enquirer ^ | May 30, 2003 | National Enquirer
     
 
Green-Eyed and an Utter-Failure, clinton Wants a Presidential Mulligan
      Posted by Mia T
On 05/30/2003 1:51 PM EDT with 19 comments


Reuters | 5.30.03 | Mia T
     
 
Will Bill Clinton run for Calif. governor?
      Posted by ZGuy
On 05/30/2003 10:55 AM EDT with 32 comments


Hugh Hewitt Website ^ | 5/30/2003 | Hugh Hewitt
     
 
Clinton, campaigns, and contradictions (Puke Level Alpha)
      Posted by Lance Romance
On 05/30/2003 9:49 AM EDT with 26 comments


Boston Globe ^ | 5-30-03 | Scot Lehigh
     
 
Clinton Casts Long Shadow Over Candidates
      Posted by Sub-Driver
On 05/30/2003 7:37 AM EDT with 42 comments


Yahoo ^
     
 
Democratic Candidates Embrace Clinton
      Posted by kattracks
On 05/30/2003 4:04 AM EDT with 31 comments


AP | 5/30/03 | RON FOURNIER
     
 
Lanny Davis: Clinton Would Defeat Bush if 22nd Amendment Waived
      Posted by kattracks
On 05/30/2003 3:20 AM EDT with 99 comments


NewsMax.com ^ | 5/29/03 | Carl Limbacher and NewsMax.com Staff
     
 
Bill Clinton vs. History
      Posted by JohnHuang2
On 05/30/2003 2:54 AM EDT with 3 comments


TownHall.com ^ | Friday, May 30, 2003 | Paul Greenberg
     
 
Hillary Clinton Taking Fire From Left as Well as Right
      Posted by Liz
On 05/30/2003 2:30 AM EDT with 62 comments


NY TIMES ^ | 5/30/03 | RAYMOND HERNANDEZ
     
 
The Economic Slowdown Is Over (Official End To *Clinton Recession!)
      Posted by Libloather
On 05/29/2003 10:42 PM EDT with 6 comments


Rush Limbaugh .com ^ | 5/29/03 | El Rushbo
     
 
Geldof back in Ethiopia (praises Our President...slams Clinton and the EU)!
      Posted by God luvs America
On 05/29/2003 10:28 PM EDT with 31 comments


The Guardian ^
     
 
No more Nasiriyahs - Restore Pre-Clinton rules for Women in Combat
      Posted by Tailgunner Joe
On 05/29/2003 7:52 PM EDT with 14 comments


www.townhall.com ^ | May 28, 2003 | Terence Jeffrey
     
 
Reynolds, Clinton to receive Igniting Ideas Awards
      Posted by fightinJAG
On 05/29/2003 6:33 PM EDT with 2 comments


Univ of Buffalo Reporter ^ | May 27, 2003 | Mary Cochrane
     
 
Hilllary Clinton to discuss Lewinsky Scandal on British TV
      Posted by areafiftyone
On 05/29/2003 2:31 PM EDT with 41 comments


Hello Magazine ^ | 5/29/03
     
 
Hillary Clinton Interview With 20/20
      Posted by TaRaRaBoomDeAyGoreLostToday!
On 05/29/2003 12:38 PM EDT with 77 comments


ABC.News/ 20/20 ^ | Barbara Walters
     
 
Bill Clinton Eyes Repeal of 22nd Amendment
      Posted by Theodore R.
On 05/29/2003 9:24 AM EDT with 136 comments


Newsmax.com ^ | 05-29-03 | Newsmax
     
 
clinton wants to change our LAWS? Well, how about this one?
      Posted by Mia T
On 05/29/2003 6:27 AM EDT with 12 comments


5.29.03 | Mia T
     
 
Clinton reflects
      Posted by sarcasm
On 05/29/2003 5:11 AM EDT with 39 comments


Boston Globe ^ | May 29, 2003 | Michael S. Rosenwald
     
 
STARR: CLINTON DINNER DATE?
      Posted by kattracks
On 05/29/2003 3:11 AM EDT with 14 comments


PAGE SIX - New York Post ^ | 5/29/03 | Richard Johnson with Paula Froelich & Chris Wilson
     
 
Clinton the Hoover
      Posted by Pokey78
On 05/29/2003 12:03 AM EDT with 30 comments


Opinion Journal ^ | 05/29/03 | John Fund
     
 
Clinton Wants Change in Presidential Term Limits
      Posted by sonsofliberty2000
On 05/29/2003 12:00 AM EDT with 89 comments


Washington Post ^
     
 
Clinton Wants Change in Presidential Term Limits
      Posted by AntiGuv
On 05/28/2003 11:30 PM EDT with 188 comments


Washington Post ^ | May 28, 2003 | Staff
     
 
Clinton: Presidents' private lives are fair game to a point
      Posted by Paul Atreides
On 05/28/2003 10:09 PM EDT with 47 comments


Boston.com ^ | 5-28-03 | Martin Finucane
     
 
Clinton pics need your help....captions needed
      Posted by hole_n_one
On 05/28/2003 8:48 PM EDT with 46 comments

     
 
Clinton Wants Change in Presidential Term Limits (22nd Amendment should probably be modified)
      Posted by TLBSHOW
On 05/28/2003 8:42 PM EDT with 116 comments


Reuters ^ | 5/28/2003 | Reuters
     
 
THE LEGACY-A WHITEWATER CHRONOLOGY-WHAT REALLY HAPPENED DURING THE CLINTON YEARS
      Posted by Elkiejg
On 05/28/2003 9:03 AM EDT with 51 comments


WSJ ^ | 5/28/03 | WSJ editorial
     
 
NYSE BOARD UNDER REVIEW (former Clinton COS Panetta, Dem Carl McCall head panel)
      Posted by Liz
On 05/28/2003 6:41 AM EDT with 2 comments


NY POST ^ | May 28, 2003 - | JENNY ANDERSON
     
 
BILL CLINTON FILL IN THE BLANK QUIZ
      Posted by doug from upland
On 05/28/2003 1:48 AM EDT with 37 comments


dfu memories | 5-27-03 | dfu
     
 
Clinton Ranks Third All-Time: third greatest U.S. president in history in a recent Gallup Poll
      Posted by chance33_98
On 05/28/2003 1:01 AM EDT with 51 comments


79 posted on 05/30/2003 5:31:44 PM PDT by Howlin
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To: Howlin
Thanks for that list! Wow!
80 posted on 05/30/2003 5:33:47 PM PDT by Salvation (†With God all things are possible.†)
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