B. Clinton: Wife's a 'change maker'

Submitted by ryanteaguebeckwith on April 30, 2008 - 10:55am.
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SANFORD—Former President Bill Clinton was courting Wal-Mart Democrats Wednesday, telling that his wife was the best prepared to be the next president.

"If you vote for her, you'll make her the next president," Clinton told about 400 people at an Apex community center, Rob Christensen reports.

Clinton said he planned to stop in 40  smaller communities in North Carolina before next Tuesday's Democratic primary showdown between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama.

At each stop, Clinton said one unnamed pundits had belittled his campaign visits  in small towns, saying his next step will be hauling Wal-Mart shoppers to the polls.

"He thought he was insulting me," Clinton said. "I thought it was a great idea."

Clinton avoided any mention of Obama or any of the controversies involving his pastor.

He touted her plans to create more jobs, provide universal health care coverage, and withdraw the troops from Iraq in a responsibile way. He also said she was the best choice to expand pre-kindergarten programs and to make college more affordable.

"She has spent her life as a change maker,"he told several hundred people in Sanford, standing on platform under a pine tree.

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Re: B. Clinton: Wife's a 'change maker'

Submitted by FFC1304 on April 30, 2008 - 12:40pm.

LOL...a caller from Dunn NC, an Operation Chaos operative, was just on Rush Limbaugh, while Bill Clinton babbled on in the background!...reconnisance in the quasi enemy camp! Ground operations at work!

THANKs DUNN!!!

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Re: B. Clinton: Wife's a 'change maker'

Submitted by FFC1304 on April 30, 2008 - 12:32pm.

see above

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Re: B. Clinton: Wife's a 'change maker'

Submitted by dahedgehog on April 30, 2008 - 12:11pm.

Why's Bill lying to the people of NC? He claims that "If you vote for her, you'll make her the next president." However, that's not true. The only way Clinton can win the nomination at this point is if the superdelegates all turn for Clinton and ignore Obama's lead. The vote in NC doesn't matter.

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Re: B. Clinton: Wife's a 'change maker'

Submitted by YRM on April 30, 2008 - 11:17am.

Both Clintons are great on the stump. If you can't see them in person, watch the occasional CSPAN coverage of their appearance on cable weeknights and weekends. Pres. Clinton usually gives an account of Hillary's accomplishments (which are numerous) from the time he met her in law school. He also explains federal government better than anyone I've ever heard. Hillary lays out detailed proposals in her speech, including Iraq troop withdrawal, student loan overhaul, veterans and universal health care, job creation, infrastructure and environmental policies. Compared to Obama's vague rhetorical (and quite frankly) sermon-like speeches, the Clintons are worth paying admission to see.

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