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Bill Clinton Doesn’t Want ‘Any S--- From Anybody’Posted on Apr 22, 2008
Speaking over the phone to Philadelphia’s WHYY, Bill Clinton defended his controversial comments following the South Carolina primary, saying the Obama campaign had played the race card against him. After the interview, apparently neglecting to hang up, the former president could be heard using language not normally aired on public radio: “I don’t think I should take any s--- from anybody on that, do you?” Update: Clinton bristled when asked to comment on the comment: “No, no, no, that’s not what I said. ... You always follow me around and play these little games. And I am not going to play your games today.” Click here for the full quote.
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CNN: The former president had been asked whether his remarks comparing Obama’s strong showing in South Carolina to that of Jesse Jackson in 1988 had been a mistake given their impact on his wife Hillary Clinton’s campaign. “No, I think that they played the race card on me,” said Clinton, “and we now know from memos from the campaign and everything that they planned to do it all along.” “We were talking about South Carolina political history and this was used out of context and twisted for political purposes by the Obama campaign to try to breed resentment elsewhere. And you know, do I regret saying it? No. Do I regret that it was used that way? I certainly do. But you really got to go some to try to portray me as a racist.” He added that the way Obama’s campaign had reacted was “disrespectful to Jesse Jackson” and that the former presidential candidate had told him he was not offended, and that “we all know what’s going on.” Previous item: Top WSJ Editor Stepping Down as Murdoch Moves In Next item: Pennsylvania Forecast: Clear Skies, Clinton Victory Elsewhere: . CommentsAre you a Truthdig member yet? Login now, or register with Truthdig.
By dee, April 26 at 7:49 am # I personally feel kinda sad for Bill Clinton- before his wife’s run for president he was held in high regard by a large majority of the country and by people abroad. Now why does a man who was once revered by the world do this to himself? the answer is simple- HE CHEATED ON HIS WIFE- very publicly cheated. There is no fury like a woman’s fury-- You thought he got off easy with Hilary back when Lewinsky happened? well I guess we can all see that HE DIDN’T- He can’t stop even if he wanted to-SADDDDDDDDDDD He knows she can’t win, and that her tactics are venomous- but he owes her and has no choice but to stand by her and promote her as she did during the infamous “I did not have sexual relations with that woman” episode.
By DennisD, April 22 at 9:49 pm # More BSTruthdig - repeat after me, this election is not about Bill (Slick Wil-lie) Clinton. I realize you have to fill up page space everyday but this non-story is really bullsh*t.
By Truth, April 22 at 10:24 am # Pres.Clinton is not a racist and this is all about politics and a irresponsible media. If 90% of whites were voting for Hillary I think Sharpton and Uncle Jesse would be crying racism. I have no idea how Obama relates to the everyday black and I think it is just a skin color thing. But don’t say this to anyone because the Obamabots will crucify you.
By ib, April 22 at 7:56 am # responseHe is correct, but facts are not always what people want to hear Add Your Comment |
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