Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search
34 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Does anybody think Bill is helping Hillary's campaign? (Original Post) panader0 Feb 2016 OP
Nope. Best thing he could possibly do for her is to stfu. TDale313 Feb 2016 #1
Let him keep UglyGreed Feb 2016 #2
no, he is hurting it just like he did in 2008 krawhitham Feb 2016 #3
Let Bill be......Bill! nt nc4bo Feb 2016 #4
He seems very tired... TTUBatfan2008 Feb 2016 #5
No. But I hope he keeps up the bad work. farleftlib Feb 2016 #6
Helping it do what, exactly? hifiguy Feb 2016 #7
Helping to sink? panader0 Feb 2016 #8
I really haven't seen an effective surrogate for Hillary enigmatic Feb 2016 #9
Where would she be without him? immoderate Feb 2016 #10
She'd be a well-off corporate lawyer somewhere hifiguy Feb 2016 #11
I think this country has had enough of the Clintons and the Bushes. panader0 Feb 2016 #16
Yes. She was able to stay in Nevada while he took her place at a Florida event. NT Eric J in MN Feb 2016 #12
OMG that pic in your sigline. hifiguy Feb 2016 #14
Yes. Another DUer had that picture Eric J in MN Feb 2016 #15
Both speeches filled with BS by Chelsea have been real losers. n/t libdem4life Feb 2016 #13
"Tone deaf" doesn't even begin to describe it, hifiguy Feb 2016 #17
She used the word "worried" in both speeches ... that was just wierd. libdem4life Feb 2016 #18
How's Killer Mike these days? Still looking for a uterus? leftofcool Feb 2016 #19
What my 24 year old daughter says: panader0 Feb 2016 #22
Yes, he is a good attack dog. Motown_Johnny Feb 2016 #20
"attack dog" That's true. panader0 Feb 2016 #24
He is still a Former President and a Democrat. Motown_Johnny Feb 2016 #26
His "help" was pretty counterproductive in 2008 too (nt) Recursion Feb 2016 #21
"I STILL BELIEVE IN A PLACE CALLED NOPE!" Warren DeMontague Feb 2016 #23
i'm gonna go with..... restorefreedom Feb 2016 #25
Most Sanders fans are surely appreciative of his efforts. nt DisgustipatedinCA Feb 2016 #27
That red flannel shirt sure swayed me..... panader0 Feb 2016 #28
Yeah, that was a little bit of a naked and desperate-looking moment. DisgustipatedinCA Feb 2016 #29
His very presence on the campaign trail makes her look weak. Peregrine Took Feb 2016 #30
Yeah. panader0 Feb 2016 #32
Oh I think he's doing a wonderful job and hope he stays out there front and center indeed. Purveyor Feb 2016 #31
I think his time has come and gone and he does not realize it Samantha Feb 2016 #33
Agreed. H2O Man Feb 2016 #34

TTUBatfan2008

(3,623 posts)
5. He seems very tired...
Fri Feb 19, 2016, 10:12 PM
Feb 2016

...I feel bad for him. He should be enjoying retirement these days instead of stuck in the middle of a tough election campaign.

enigmatic

(15,021 posts)
9. I really haven't seen an effective surrogate for Hillary
Fri Feb 19, 2016, 10:16 PM
Feb 2016

Between the sniping at Millennials, the failed smear jobs by media connected to her campaign, the dismissive comments of young women by older Feminists etc, it hasn't worked and much more than not has hurt her.

panader0

(25,816 posts)
16. I think this country has had enough of the Clintons and the Bushes.
Fri Feb 19, 2016, 10:23 PM
Feb 2016

No political dynasties for me, and I believe the young people are rising for change.
Change is a constant, no matter how some reject or fear it.
Revolution is also a constant. The earth revolves, our planets revolve around the sun, our
solar system revolves around our galaxy. Move forward, progress.
The Clintons represent the past.

Eric J in MN

(35,619 posts)
15. Yes. Another DUer had that picture
Fri Feb 19, 2016, 10:23 PM
Feb 2016

...with "Fire DWS" text and I took the photo and put "Vote for Bernie Sanders" as something we have more control over.

 

hifiguy

(33,688 posts)
17. "Tone deaf" doesn't even begin to describe it,
Fri Feb 19, 2016, 10:26 PM
Feb 2016

But looking down on the peasantry from a $5 million dollar apartment with her Hedge-Fund Hubby tends to get one just a wee bit out of touch.

 

libdem4life

(13,877 posts)
18. She used the word "worried" in both speeches ... that was just wierd.
Fri Feb 19, 2016, 10:29 PM
Feb 2016

Trying too hard to be sweet, while punching out the lies. But face it, that's what she grew up with and it's all she knows.

 

Motown_Johnny

(22,308 posts)
20. Yes, he is a good attack dog.
Fri Feb 19, 2016, 10:31 PM
Feb 2016

He has been saying the more outrageous stuff so Hillary can slip in her little digs under the wire.





panader0

(25,816 posts)
24. "attack dog" That's true.
Fri Feb 19, 2016, 10:36 PM
Feb 2016

He can say things that she might not say, but I think his imput is backfiring. He doesn't have
whatever charisma he used to have. That was many years ago and a whole new bunch of voters have come of age.

 

Motown_Johnny

(22,308 posts)
26. He is still a Former President and a Democrat.
Fri Feb 19, 2016, 10:42 PM
Feb 2016

I would go see him if I could and there is no way in hell I will vote for Hillary in the primary (although I will in the GE if need be).

There must be some undecided (D)s out there who turn out to see him.

He also makes the news and that helps keep Hillary's message out there too.


I don't see how he can't be helping.

Warren DeMontague

(80,708 posts)
23. "I STILL BELIEVE IN A PLACE CALLED NOPE!"
Fri Feb 19, 2016, 10:35 PM
Feb 2016

His contributions have been downright bizarre, frankly.

As for Chelsea... Bad idea sending her out. She's made herself look bad repeatedly, now. If the idea was to make the Clintons look more regular and in touch, she's had the opposite effect.

 

DisgustipatedinCA

(12,530 posts)
29. Yeah, that was a little bit of a naked and desperate-looking moment.
Fri Feb 19, 2016, 10:46 PM
Feb 2016

Can't wait for the Tuscaloosa visit.

Peregrine Took

(7,417 posts)
30. His very presence on the campaign trail makes her look weak.
Fri Feb 19, 2016, 11:00 PM
Feb 2016

Can't do it by herself? Gotta have a man help her??

Samantha

(9,314 posts)
33. I think his time has come and gone and he does not realize it
Sat Feb 20, 2016, 12:55 AM
Feb 2016

There was a rumor circulating some ago that he was busy behind the scenes twisting arms lining up endorsements for Hillary. I think that is where he belongs, behind the scene. The impression that he is giving is that he is going to step out and help her, and I don't think it looks good on a political horizon for him to make it appear as if she needs his protection or help. She needs to appear to be strong and can stand on her on. JMHO

Sam

Latest Discussions»Retired Forums»2016 Postmortem»Does anybody think Bill i...