Bill Clinton: Obama 'Literally Not Part of Any of the Good Things' From the 1990s

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ABC News' Sarah Amos reports that former President Bill Clinton -- despite myriad promises he would stop assailing his wife's opponent given how it has backfired on her -- upped his harsh attacks today in Tyler, Texas.

"There are two competing moods in America today," Clinton said. "People who want something fresh and new -- and they find it inspiring that we might elect a president who literally was not part of any of the good things that happened or any of the bad things that were stopped before. The explicit argument of the campaign against Hillary is that 'No one who was involved in the 1990s or this decade can possibly be an effective president because they had fights. We're not going to have any of those anymore.' Well, if you believe that, I got some land I wanna sell you."

ABC News' Sarah Amos is traveling with the former president and transcribed his comments.

For the record, in the 1990s, Obama was a civil rights attorney, community organizer, and was in the Illinois state senate.

Presumably, by "any of the good things that happened" in the 1990s, Clinton is referring to the things he did as president (except for the ones his wife now distances herself from, such as NAFTA).

Sometimes, it sure feels like the former president's defense of his legacy gets in the way of his campaigning for his wife.

- jpt

UPDATE: Obama campaign spox Bill Burton tells ABC News in response, "It appears that the man who once told us 'Don't stop thinking about tomorrow' has changed his tune and is now singing 'Yesterday' everywhere he goes."

http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalpunch/20...clinton-ob.html

Jake Tapper is ABC News' Senior National Correspondent based in the network's Washington bureau. He writes about politics and popular culture and covers a range of national stories.

[kaydee457 13]

I think Bill's got a pretty good argument. This "I'm for change" ####### that Obama's espousing is going to backfire on him as he will sooner or later he will have to outline the "change" he's referring to.

The 90's were pretty good in the eyes of the public, if of course we ignore the inaction of Bill time and again to Military threats, and outright attacks on this countries embassies and military assets by Islamist terrorists.

The military was in shambles after Bill's "peace dividend", and his longtime purposeful erosion of the military and their resources, when Bush entered office. But one needs to give credit where credit's due; things appeared pretty good given Bill's head was in the sand, er, or elswhere...

[aidan80 9]

The military was in shambles after Bill's "peace dividend", and his longtime purposeful erosion of the military and their resources, when Bush entered office. But one needs to give credit where credit's due; things appeared pretty good given Bill's head was in the sand, er, or elswhere...

I think Bill is more of a make love not war type of person!

[dalegg 143]

Sammy Hagar left Van Halen in 1996. That was one good thing that happened.

[simple_male 1]

I think, Clintons thought it would be a cakewalk, but instead Obama is moving ahead strong. These comments simply show desperation from Clintons.

ABC News' Sarah Amos reports that former President Bill Clinton -- despite myriad promises he would stop assailing his wife's opponent given how it has backfired on her -- upped his harsh attacks today in Tyler, Texas.

"There are two competing moods in America today," Clinton said. "People who want something fresh and new -- and they find it inspiring that we might elect a president who literally was not part of any of the good things that happened or any of the bad things that were stopped before. The explicit argument of the campaign against Hillary is that 'No one who was involved in the 1990s or this decade can possibly be an effective president because they had fights. We're not going to have any of those anymore.' Well, if you believe that, I got some land I wanna sell you."

ABC News' Sarah Amos is traveling with the former president and transcribed his comments.

For the record, in the 1990s, Obama was a civil rights attorney, community organizer, and was in the Illinois state senate.

Presumably, by "any of the good things that happened" in the 1990s, Clinton is referring to the things he did as president (except for the ones his wife now distances herself from, such as NAFTA).

Sometimes, it sure feels like the former president's defense of his legacy gets in the way of his campaigning for his wife.

- jpt

UPDATE: Obama campaign spox Bill Burton tells ABC News in response, "It appears that the man who once told us 'Don't stop thinking about tomorrow' has changed his tune and is now singing 'Yesterday' everywhere he goes."

http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalpunch/20...clinton-ob.html

Jake Tapper is ABC News' Senior National Correspondent based in the network's Washington bureau. He writes about politics and popular culture and covers a range of national stories.

[William33 110]

Sammy Hagar left Van Halen in 1996. That was one good thing that happened.

Van Haggar was not that bad. I saw the "Original Van Halen" live show, featuring David Lee Roth twice and enjoyed the show. Then, Sammy Haggar emerged as the front man and I enjoyed that product. Later on, Roth re-appeared, which was not bad. The question remains, is a front man (woman), really that important in the bigger scheme of things?

End game: Van Halen rocks.

Edited February 16, 2008 by William33

[Hilarious Clinton 452]

Wasn't Obama in the Gin Blossoms?

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Wasn't Obama in the Gin Blossoms?

Believe or not, I was in a voice class with the lead singer of the Gin Blossoms...Robin something. We were also taking the same Calculus class....this was Mesa Comm. College...1988-89?

[Hilarious Clinton 452]

Wasn't Obama in the Gin Blossoms?

Believe or not, I was in a voice class with the lead singer of the Gin Blossoms...Robin something. We were also taking the same Calculus class....this was Mesa Comm. College...1988-89?

I remember that story. Maybe that's why it popped in my head

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

Obama not part of the "good things" of the '90s? So Obama didn't get extramarital BJ's and didn't get to enjoy them fancy cigars?

[aidan80 9]

Obama not part of the "good things" of the '90s? So Obama didn't get extramarital BJ's and didn't get to enjoy them fancy cigars?

Cigars!... The dirty... fecker!

Edited February 17, 2008 by aidan80