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Subscribe to RSSBefore auto-worker union members, former President Bill Clinton today condemned Mitt Romney for opposing the auto bailout.
And he brought his father into it.
“Every time I hear Mr. Romney talk about this, I think his daddy must be turning over in his grave,” Clinton said. Romney’s father, George Romney, was governor of Michigan and a chief executive at American Motors Corp.
Clinton called the auto bailout the most important decision Barack Obama has made as president.
The former president, a close follower of politics, wasted no time before commenting on the Republican presidential race.
“Watching this Republican primary reminds me that we might as well have a movie on the Spanish inquisition of people passing complex theological exams, and if you fail Question 13, you are out of here.”
The former president said the bailout was a more important decision than the health care act, noting that it is a complicated subject and requires much work for improvement.
He also touched on bipartisanship.
“We have to be driven by a simple idea -- we are struggling to build a country of shared prosperity and shared responsibility,” Clinton said.
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I'm not sure if his dad would be more upset by Mitt's lack of support for the auto industry bailout or for strapping his dog to the top of a car for a 12 hour spin.
As only Bill can say it... lol
I think Willard's daddy must be spitting nails at his sons comment about let Detroit go bankrupt!
Seamus/Lassie 2012
Funny , how many leave out Mitt's desire to have had them go through a managed bankruptcy ....
Because the funds were available for such a bankruptcy. . . I'm sorry. Did you forget how this whole thing happens?
Say, Bill.... you should hear what Monica's parents are saying about you!
bigbenalaska.... sorry... but you might want to check facts rather than depend upon Fox News.... he was against it, before he was for it, before he was against it, before he was for it..... sort of the Romney shuffle......
Bill Clinton, as usual is right. We have so many problems in this country now, we need to bury all this bi-partisan crap and try working together if we want to have a fighting chance. However, the hate for each side has grown so deep I seriously doubt we will ever come together as one country.
The funny thing is that even republicans seem to miss the salad days under Wild Bill. Just goes to show that with a little bit of time (and 2 lackluster presidents) perceptions can change greatly.
Ain't that the truth, Chucky! Bill Clinton is going to be here on March 19th, but the only tickets left to see him are WAY out of my price range. Too bad. Would really like to hear his talk.
Have you noticed all the moderate politicians are leaving Washington (on both sides)? They all talk about the hyper partisanship (I used bi partisan above but meant hyper partisan) and the "my way or the highway" approach to governing. No compromises whatsoever. Doesn't look good for the American people.
And that would be an unintended consequence of the Supreme Court selecting a president. The simple act of disenfranchising 50% of the voters drove an irreconcilable difference wedge that still hasn't healed. The good news is the left had to wake up and realize the Supreme Court was stacked against them, and they were forced to look at organizations such as A.L.E.C. and Norquist and begin the ardent process of fighting election fraud and fighting against the social issues they push.
Hi phinephancy,
Hopefully, at some point you will get to see him when he takes to the road for President Obama. In 2008 I got to see him for free, when Hillary was out and Bill went on the road for the President.
Job1,
There are only a very few of the high dollar tickets left. He about sold out within 15 minutes of going on sale (and this is Tea Party country). Everyone around here still likes Bill!
Can I get a witness?
Followed by 8 years of being called a traitor & worse if you dared disagree with the
BushCheney administration!Sorry, but until the GNOP reels in the bat @!$%# crazy segment of their party, the division is going to continue...
Either deal with it or stick your head in the sand!
phine,
I do not think I share your outlook. Despite what is going on in Washington for the most part the American people get along, despite numerous differences, pretty well - and I believe we will continue to do so. There are always extremists and though they make the most noise they certainly are not the majority. Don't think there is as much true hate out there as some say.
Many of the exchanges on this board are hardly normal discourse. I guarantee there would be way more civility if these discussions were taking place eye-to-eye. I am conservative but some of my closest friends are very liberal. I am sure if I met anyone here at FR in person we would have good interaction, regardless of our ideologies - I would like to believe that is how most people would conduct themselves. Let the fringe types yell and scream and be miserable.
Politics are fascinating but I will not allow them to affect the quality of my life or relationships. I'll work on taking care of my extremely limited sphere of influence, and just adapt to the rest. Life is good.
Mark,
It isn't the every day, average American I worry about. It is ALL the knuckleheads in Washington. I have friends, like you, from every viewpoint in the political spectrum. But, until someone realizes, and I am referring to those in power (all branches - especially Capitol Hill) that working together is not a bad thing but a good thing, the rest of us are daily being screwed, all for money and power.
Look at how much working for the Obama administration hurt Huntsman. Working with the "other" side is now looked at as weakness. I doubt that very many of us normal folk give an ideological litmus test to our friends, but our leaders are a completely different critter.
phine,
So the question is how do We, the People instill everyday average American decency into Washington political culture? I'm just one vote here!
Chucky,
Agreed. Again, how do we change that? I do not have any definitive answers.
Mark,
If I had that answer, I could also pick Saturday night's lottery! LOL! Seriously, the American people are going to finally have to get angry enough to act. Voting out those who are there, pressuring the ones who are there with campaign reform, maybe a viable third party, say Americans Elect. But, the seed for this has to come from middle America. Until that happens, nothing will change.
He also touched on bipartisanship.v “We have to be driven by a simple idea -- we are struggling to build a country of shared prosperity and shared responsibility,” Clinton said.
Well, some of us are struggling to build a country of shared prosperity and shared responsibility. Unfortunately, at least 1% and the folks they have been able to snowball with rhetoric or purchase for behind the scenes power like it just fine the way it is.
Republicans are bad.
Democrats are bad.
The current political climate offers no real good choice because Washington is not controlled by the people we elect. It has not been for some time. Google "Lysander Spooner" if you want to learn more.
None of the Above 2012
Clinton was just piling on the work Obama started, helping to ensure Michigan stays blue. The twist Clinton added is just because you like George doesn't mean you have to vote for Mitt - his dad probably wouldn't.
Well Said Bill. I was very disappointed with my fellow Michiganders.
I cannot Believe Mittens actually won the Michigan primary, truly disgusting.
Well, I guess it just goes to show how pathetic Ricky and Newt actually are!
I like Bill, despite his personal flaws, but he is the last person who would know what a father would say or think. At least Romney had a distinguished father. Which of Billy's would be proud of his son's behavior and failures. I guess it would be the abusive step father.
Disgusted with all parties and all candidates. "None of the above 2012"
Maybe if we all vote none of the above, no one will go to Washington. Impeach them all!
Who'd your daddy Billy? Which one is proudest of you. I bet its the abusive one.
None of the above2012
I bet George Romney never tied Mittens to the top of his car and went for a spin. He probably should have, though.
have all you idiots forgot the people that lost there savings and retirement on the union bailouts. GM owes us around $38 billion dollars. Instead of giving bonuses make them buy the stock back at todays price of $26.47 per share. Take back the money the unions got plus the$38 billion and we would be $38 billion plus less indebt . They say the banks paid back the money why was it not used to pay down the debt. most of you talk like obama has done things right, but as far as I am concerned no one in OUR GOVERNMENT has done anything right and we are to blame for that. We must be AMERICANS FIRST not GROUPS OF PEOPLE that the politicans can use. When we all can be AMERICANS FIRST we will become a very strong NATION again. If we all beleive what comes from a politican mouth we are stupid. If there lips are moving they are telling us lies
Mitt Romney's dad turned over in his grave when a sitting president was found to have committed perjury in a court of law. Save your sanctimony, Bill.
That is so true, and well stated!