Walters to Hillary: What About the Next Monica?

NewsMax.com ^ | 6/07/03 | Carl Limbacher and NewsMax.com Staff

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In her interview with Hillary Clinton, ABC News star Barbara Walters poses a question that could land her husband in a pile of trouble, asking the world's most famous cheated-on spouse: What will you do if there's another Monica Lewinsky?

Though comments by Walters herself suggest that she avoided some of the most politically perilous questions, ABC's top interviewer said Friday she found one question more difficult to ask than any other.

"The toughest question I had to ask her was, what if he does it again?" Walters revealed to radio host Don Imus, adding, "And that's not in [Hillary's] book."

Unless Mrs. Clinton somehow dodged the question altogether, her response could spell trouble for either her political career or her marriage. And maybe both.

If the nation's top elected Democrat says she'll let another Lewinsky-like episode slide, it will further erode the credibility of her claims that she was upset by Bill's first fling with Monica - confirming once and for all that their marriage is a cynical, politically motivated hoax.

But if she threatens to take action the next time Bill is caught with his pants down, she'll have to follow through - or be exposed as a complete fraud. In that case, reporters are liable to begin paying closer attention to some of Mr. Clinton's post-presidential extracurricular activities.

In just the two years since the former first couple left the White House, he has been linked to dozens of women. Last year the Australian press was full of reports about local TV star Charlotte Dawson's "date" with the ex-president. Other reports linked him to supermodel Naomi Campbell.

Campbell's spokesman denied a report that his client was canoodling with the ex-president, explaining to the Washington Post last June that the supermodel was instead involved with Mr. Clinton's personal aide, Douglas Band.

The paper described Band as "so stern and strapping" that he's often mistaken for a member of Clinton's security detail.

Oddly enough, Campbell's alibi matches Ms. Dawson's denial almost exactly. A spokesman for the Aussie TV star told the New York Post last July that his client wasn't dating Mr. Clinton, insisting instead that reporters had mistaken Hillary's husband for one of the ex-president's "more strapping, macho security guys."

Whether or not Hillary buys the "security guy" explanation, if she tells Barbara Walters that she'll clobber Bill after the next Monica, Mr. Clinton's "strapping" bodyguard is going to have his hands full in more ways than one.

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[Lorianne]

Who cares? It's their marriage. If she wants to let Bill roam, it's no business of anyone. Why does Hillary, Barabara Walters, and the media think we care about the details of the Clinton's marriage and respective sex lives?

IMO it reflects more poorly on US, the public, if we show puerile interest in the intimate details of others' private lives. Personally, I'm insulted that Mrs. Clinton, the publishing industry, the media, et. al assume I am interested. I'm not.

The fact that she assumes I'm interested is the greatest indictment of Mrs. Clinton.

[NYC GOP Chick]

Billly's latest?

[CyberAnt]

I care because: This monster is planning to run for President - if her spouse is out there all over the place making nice with a lot of other ladies - Hitlery's chances of getting elected is slim and none!

And ... as a matter of fact ... just today - on the TV - there is a picture of x42 with moon eyes for some lady he's sitting next to. I don't remember who it is, but the jacket she was wearing was so low cut, it didn't leave much to the imagination! There is little doubt in my mind this was x42's next ...!!

[independentmind]

How many interviews is Walters going to do about her interview? This story is being hyped to death.

Frankly, Hillary doens't deserve the attention. Oblivion might be the best revenge.

[M. Peach]

I'm surprised Barbra would ever ask a tough question - it's a good one. I think the best answer Hillary can give is that they have an open marriage. She will probably be applauded by the liberals and he can still screw around with impunity.

What terrific role models they have been.

[Batrachian]

Politics aside, if this is what it takes to keep Bill from touching Hillary, then so be it. As long as he keeps his hands off her, she's happy.

A lot of married women put up with infidelity for this very reason.

[rickmichaels]

"...what if he does it again?"

A sure bet if ever I've heard one.

[boothead]

In her interview with Hillary Clinton

Damn! Are these people never going away?

[Free_at_last_-2001]

Damn! Are these people never going away? No! they need to be put away!

[gcruse]

           Barbara Gets the Goods   

"Hiwwawee, would you say the Pwesident was a phiwandewuh?"
"A what?"
"Would you say he  was a wady-kiwwuh?"
"What?"
"Did Biww skwoo awound with pawamouhs?"
"I surrender.  What are you talking about?"
"Thank you and we'w be wight back!"

[doug from upland]

What if he does it again? I have met troopers L.D. Brown, Larry Patterson, and Roger Perry. He has done it hundreds of times.

[afraidfortherepublic]

"...what if he does it again?"

You mean he hasn't already? What about Da knees Rich? What about that Bronfman woman who's being sued for divorce by her wealthy husband? What about a hundred others -- world-wide -- that have been spotted with him? And who was he buying the bikini for in the Carribean?

[ex-Texan]

Didn't you see the cover of the National Enquirer last week? There was Bill naked to his skivvies going trolling for wooly boogers again. And Walters asks, "What about next woman?"

BWAAAAAAHAHAHAHAHA !

[mewzilla]

Anyone seen the Time cover of Hilliary! that Drudge has up?

=80

[Common Tator]

Personally, I'm insulted that Mrs. Clinton, the publishing industry, the media, et. al assume I am interested. I'm not.

If you were, in fact, not interested in the "NEXT MONICA" you would not have downloaded this article and read it..... If you down loaded it by mistake you would not have responded to it. But you did both.

If you are going to post untruths about your interests in the Clinton's sex life, at least try to post untruths that are a tiny bit believable.

[sweetliberty]

Oh come on. Does anyone really believe that Bill hasn't been indulging his fantasies at every opportunity? He can't change his nature. Somehow I think Hillary may have a harder time playing up the victim role this time around. I think it is much more likely that she and Bill have "an arrangement" that works to their mutual benefit.

[dts32041]

They share.

[Liz]

[Lorianne]

I am interesting in why we are supposed to be interested. I am NOT interested in Ms. Clinton's private affairs.

I feel the same why about celebrities. I can't understand why people are so involved in keeping up with the private lives of others. Why do people watch Jerry Springer? etc etc.

Don't they have their own lives?

It insults me that the media thinks we SHOULD be interested in all this salacious stuff. So much so that now we have these so-called "reality shows".