Charlie Rose

Lisa P  11/12/2008 04:10 AM Report

I hope they may be possibilities to change in the aspect of poverty and economic growth retarded. Many of us now hoping for the change and the Economic stability of the country that the said vote of the American citizen will be valuable to all and most especially hoping that the said Presidential is deserving for the welfare of the rest.

American people truly deliberated on the current issues before casting their vote in the November 4th election. It would be nice to believe that most of you did, but in actuality, I know that many of the people’s political choices are less than studied. I’m sure some have studied more whether to take out a payday advance than what the issues are in the election. For instance, check out “The Howard Stern Show” and listen to this brief audio clip that was recently posted. Roving Reporter Sal roamed the streets in Harlem, New York to acquire opinions from men and women, determining whether they supported Barack Obama or John McCain as President. In actuality, the purpose was to determine whether African-Americans would automatically vote for Obama simply because he’s black. By taking McCain’s policies and disguising it as Obama’s, Sal discovered shocking responds. He discussed issues like the pro-life argument, stem cell research, the war in Iraq and who Sarah Palin is – placing McCain’s positions to Obama's. He gets many of them to admit they support Obama regardless of what his policies are. This activity has really exposed the ugly truth of some of our ignorance of the issues. I just hope that people really thought about the real problems when casting their vote for the presidential election.

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Lisa P  11/12/2008 02:57 AM Report

I hope they may be possibilities to change in the aspect of poverty and economic growth retarded. Many of us now hoping for the change and the Economic stability of the country that the said vote of the American citizen will be valuable to all and most especially hoping that the said Presidential is deserving for the welfare of the rest.

American people truly deliberated on the current issues before casting their vote in the November 4th election. It would be nice to believe that most of you did, but in actuality, I know that many of the people’s political choices are less than studied. I’m sure some have studied more whether to take out a payday advance than what the issues are in the election. For instance, check out “The Howard Stern Show” and listen to this brief audio clip that was recently posted. Roving Reporter Sal roamed the streets in Harlem, New York to acquire opinions from men and women, determining whether they supported Barack Obama or John McCain as President. In actuality, the purpose was to determine whether African-Americans would automatically vote for Obama simply because he’s black. By taking McCain’s policies and disguising it as Obama’s, Sal discovered shocking responds. He discussed issues like the pro-life argument, stem cell research, the war in Iraq and who Sarah Palin is – placing McCain’s positions to Obama's. He gets many of them to admit they support Obama regardless of what his policies are. This activity has really exposed the ugly truth of some of our ignorance of the issues. I just hope that people really thought about the real problems when casting their vote for the presidential election.

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Lisa P  11/12/2008 12:22 AM Report

The Declaration of who is the next President has given the chance and new hope to the rest of the American Citizen that soon or finally they may have the new chance of beginning. This may truly be favor to the rest of the American citizen of the country hoping that the economic problem be solve by the Presidency of Barrack Obama. Election Day is finally over, and we now know who our next President of United States will be. Hopefully, America has made wise decisions. I hope the American people really thought about the issues in play before casting their vote on November 4th. It’s sad that the reality of how much people think about their political choices is less than studied. Some of us put more thought into whether to take out a payday advance than what the issues are. Listen to this brief audio snippet for instance. It‘s a recent episode of “The Howard Stern Show,” posted courtesy of BPM Deejays of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Roving Reporter Sal roamed the streets of Harlem, New York to get the opinions of men and women, to see whether they supported Barack Obama or John McCain for President. In actual fact, this was to determine whether African-Americans would automatically vote for Barack Obama simply because he’s black. Sal reverses the candidates’ positions on issues like the pro-life argument, stem cell research, the war in Iraq and who Sarah Palin is. Shockingly, many of the responces were brainless. Sal gets people to admit that they support Obama despite what policies he represented. This discussion has exposed something truly depressing. The truth is that many people are uninformed as to the issues. Many people try to play a part of popular opinions. I just hope that during the elections, you really thought about it.

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Payday Loan Advocate  11/08/2008 02:50 AM Report

Is surely is a sad time for our next President of the United States. President Obama’s grandmother died on Sunday, November 2nd. It was Monday, a day before Election Day, when Obama heard the news. Fortunately, he had the opportunity to see his grandmother in late October. “Toot” had played a huge role in Obama’s childhood. Her death couldn’t have come at a worse time for Obama. A death in the family is definitely hard to take. It’s even harder when you’re financially unprepared while trying to emotionally cope. When a loved one dies, you really don’t need anything more to worry about. Consider short-term installment loans to help with some of the expenses, such as travel or funeral costs in general. Don’t add more stress to an already-stressful situation.

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Payday Loan Advocate  11/07/2008 11:29 PM Report

We are now facing of what we call economic crisis, way back in 1932 when a Great depression had happened and result to more people lose their jobs, and their homes. And now there are similarities such as the stock market has been in a tailspin. And a surging Democratic presidential candidate is running on expanding the role of government, laying the blame for the economic turmoil on the current occupant of the White House and his party's economic policies. Way back in the past, is the United States better off today than it was in 1932? That’s the year that Franklin Delano Roosevelt was first elected president, and the country was spiraling into a severe recession. FDR’s “New Deal” economic policies radically restructured the way the U.S. economy worked. Essentially, the government’s role in the economy expanded to a degree America had never seen. In the short term, Roosevelt's policies provided the country with a needed lift, but it can be argued that they caused significant long-term damage. In this Wall Street Journal article, Paul Rubin suggests that while the current state of the U.S. economy is not in the state it was in 1932, many of the same indicating factors are there: stock market in a tailspin, credit markets locking down and a popular Democratic presidential candidate – Barack Obama – is running on a platform that will inject increased government regulations into problem areas like the economy. An Obama presidency, coupled with what could be a 60-seat, filibuster-proof majority in the Senate, would bring the country as close to a pure liberalist agenda as it has ever been. Proponents of a free market economy are concerned that Obama’s governmental “hands-on” policies will not provide the American economy with the long-term direction it needs. Those who support the ideals of capitalism won’t say that we’re better off today than in 1932. They’re likely to tell you that we’re in for more of the same – a “New, New Deal.”

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Payday Loan Advocate  11/07/2008 11:29 PM Report

Two days before Election Day, November 2nd, Barack Obama’s grandmother Madelyn Dunham, died after a long battle with cancer. Luckily, he was able to see his grandmother a few weeks prior to his beloved grandmother – who he referred to as “Toot” – before she passed away. (“Toot” was short for “tutu,” a Hawaiian term for grandparent.) The death of a loved one is a bitter pill to swallow, on any day, and it is always at the most inconvenient time. It means expenses of travel and funeral costs, and no one wants to have to worry about anything else during those times. If you have a pressing priority that must be attended to, and the cost will stretch you too thin, installment loans can help when you need them.

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Naomi  07/30/2008 09:01 PM Report

I voted for Bill Clinton twice, but I have to say he comes across like a big baby in this interview.

brrrrrinnnng  04/10/2008 12:57 PM Report

well Pam clearly you do not so I am afraid we will have to hit the buzzer on your post. Thanks for playing and collect your door prize on the way out.

ERG  04/10/2008 12:57 PM Report

what is that organization that bill clinton mentions at the beginning where you can donate half a world away? I've been searching for that organization for MONTHS and MONTHS AND months. please help. I need the spelling of it....

estelle alouette  04/10/2008 12:54 PM Report

I praise Bill Clinton for his insightful remarks and priorities for the country. What is wrong with his supporting Hillary ?

Is that any better or worse than Oprah campaining for Obama?

The problem with this interview was Charlie Rose trying to put words in Bill Clinton's mouth.

Well done, Bill!! Go Hillary!!!!

coatesmoe  04/10/2008 12:54 PM Report

This show was paid for by the Drug Industry and Charlie Rose sold his soul to pull this off. Charlie the people are not your fools.

KRL  04/10/2008 12:53 PM Report

Oh how I long for the days when a President can actually talk in complete sentences (subject, verb, object)for an hour!!! Can u imagine W. trying 2 sell us Iraq for an hour?

fg  04/10/2008 12:53 PM Report

its cool

Pam  04/10/2008 12:50 PM Report

I had to stop after the first 19 minutes of Bill's speech. Who made all of the deals for trade from China to this country? Who let all of the "good paying" jobs go to China? Now he criticizes what has happened to the middle class over the last 6 years? He set into place what we are now dealing with. He inherited a good economy and enjoyed the stock market run up. He is slick, but not so convincing if you have any kind of memory.

DrBehavior  04/10/2008 12:49 PM Report

Up until this interview I've always admired and respected CR; however, one needn't have an advanced degree in the behavioral sciences to take note of the fact that Bill Clinton was, if nothing else, goaded by Mr. Rose. Charlie kept badgering and badgering someone whose personality he very well knows is 'short-fused' until he got that 'TV moment' he was trying for. I believe that both Mr. Rose and Mr. Clinton are animus and do not like one another (watch the start of the interview and look at Mr. Clinton's expression and listen to the tone of his responses and the cadence of his speech. This was a moment in time when one adversary, Mr. Rose, could, under the guise of an intellectual discussion, attack Mr. Clinton and be rewarded for it.

Margaret Molloy  04/10/2008 12:47 PM Report

Mr. Rose, I watched your State of the Union show last night (1/28/08) and the discussion that followed about Edward Kennedy and Caroline Kennedy's endorsement of Obama. I must say that I am appalled at the discourse, initiated mostly by Mr. Rose, that suggests a tidal wave force from Obama and his camp- the suggestion of a great orator, a particular moment in history and almost an inevitable outcome. Who exactly do you think you are, how seriously do you take yourself and what separates your punditry from mainstream conservative commentary? We, the individual voters, will make up our own minds who we are inspired and uplifted by, and what qualities will define that candidate. I don't want Ted Kennedy or John Kerry or Charlie Rose to take my process for granted. I am a Democrat and a person concerned with social justice and mediation versus confrontation in foreign policy. I HAVE NOT heard evocations from any camp that remind me of Dr. Martin Luther King or John F Kennedy. It is so early in the electoral process, no candidate has proved anything to me, let alone is there any sense of inevitability- please, I know you need something to talk about but let due process have it's day. I personally don't appreciate projections of conclusions by any "journalists" - left or right, about a process that is just beginning. As a dominant power in the world, reducing an election process to "feeling" seems at the least, irresponsible. Isn't the role of journalists to be the fourth layer of checks and balances... so why don't you all talk about policies and substance instead of leading the fray with reductive evaluations? Numbers and policies may bore people but sometimes we have a moral responsibility and not just an emotional response- we need to teach this to our children, not necessarily respond to their enthusiasm without providing healthy parameters of evaluation. Let the best candidate win but let them deserve the mantle of nominee.

Dennis  04/10/2008 12:46 PM Report

Did I watch an edited version? I did not see anything here that was bad at all.

I am not a Clinton fan by a long shot, but this interview was not what everyone described it to be. Rose did not do anything wrong either.

I think all the comments here are from a bunch of Robots who are programmed to either bad mouth Clinton or bad mouth anyone who dares even as Clinton a question. You are all nuts.

Jim H  03/19/2008 02:39 PM Report

Yeah, why hasn't Obama come on Charlie Rose, or did he?

I came here to watch one of those totally mythologized moments from the campaign. According to the political spin, Bill was completely unhinged, angry, red in the face, and abusive toward Obama, and in some renditions, because he's black. I watched this, and I see a calm, logical person making the best case he can for a very admirable woman he knows very well to be president. It's right there in the text. You can say that experience doesn't matter as much as judgment, true. You don't have to be persuaded, fine. But to hear the political spin, Bill's being Karl Rove, Simon Legree, and Huey Long, all in one place. That's not happening here, one bit. This interview has become the subject of lies as big as "Gore said he invented the Internet! How crazy is that?" All the former president does here is advocate for his wife. Believe him or not. He's articulated his point of view, and Hillary's. Democrats in particular should rejoice that they have such a high-level choice this season. But please, stop believing spin and just watch this show.

sloov  02/05/2008 02:27 PM Report

yeah there's tons of giving. From the poor to the rich, as a direct result of the neoliberal policies passed under Clinton, such as NAFTA. Income has transfered from the poor to the rich at an extreme level in the past few years as a result of pro-business policy of Clinton/Bush

Ida Gatwood  01/29/2008 05:40 PM Report

Thank you Charlie.

Bill Clinton (who I voted for...twice) just revealed the real Bill Clinton, behind all that charm. Disgusting. This is not who we are as Americans. This in not who what as our leaders. No more Rove tactics.

Charlie, it would have been nice if you would have had the courage to stand for truth and honesty.

Your always having to make sure you say how every famous guest is your "friend". Charlie, these people...Presidents, heads of States....are not your personal friends. Really. Really. It's OK to stay on your side of the table and keep professional. You'll be respected for it. I'm grateful for your show because you do bring so good people to the table. You just have to get out of the way.

Ida Gatwood

Palo Alto, CA

Liddell Brooks  01/14/2008 07:08 PM Report

It is refreshing to see a positive, inclusive and inspiring young politician succeed so far without having to resort to aggressive negative messages, in contrast to what the Clintons now seem inclined to do. At least, from what we know so far, Obama knows what IS is. ...And there is no hint that he is about to look straight into any camera, finger wagging for emphasis, in any attempt to mislead his wife, people who have put their trust in him, or his beloved country, like some experienced politician, just to hide the number of times he has rolled the dice for some gratification on the side. Also, there is no hint that we will have to deal with bimbo eruptions or little blue dresses during his presidency should the voters choose to elect him. It is perfectly fine to raise questions about Obama who is not as well known to Americans as the Clintons. Increasingly though, it seems the Clintons are more inclined to try using inflammatory negative metaphors and fists in velvet gloves in their attempts to take down Obama. Only a naïve fool would take seriously this self-serving attempt at belittling a presidential candidate. It reeks of an overweening sense of entitlement. It is the same sort of entitlement that this otherwise exceptional fellow was railing against when Bush the son was running for the presidency - Clinton used to deride Bush saying "Elect me because my Daddy was President." Now we are being asked to elect another Clinton because one was President. The irony of it has not escaped many. The drive-by smears of Obama merely reminded one of the less than savoury aspects of the Clintons and their legendary cut-throat political artistry - I mean, how is one able to defy the laws of biology and physics by actually smoking without inhaling? Fairy tales indeed... Give me a break! At least Obama has leveled with the American people and not tried linguistic contortions to deny facts that are fairly plain for any intelligent observer to see. At one level, Obama should thank the Clintons; if he can successfully handle these attacks, then it will toughen him up for the far worse looming GOP post-primary onslaught, should he be the nominee. He should defend himself while trying by all means to accentuate the positive and not let himself get dragged down to their level. He should focus on the issues, particularly the economy, health care, the war, energy independence, climate change, social security, education, etc. There is panic in the Clinton camp and they are resorting to desperate tactics to save the day. The prospect of defeat and a dream slipping through one's fingers can lead to tears and desperate measures indeed. It really looks increasingly like it is more about dynastic power for the Clintons than lifting the nation up to be at its best.

Cherry  01/13/2008 12:36 AM Report

" Oh how I long for the days when a President can actually talk in complete sentences"- Ah, do you long for the days when the President's penis was a national discussion, do you long for the days when women were coming out of the wood work to sue the President for sexual misconduct, do you long for the days when the description and oddity of the President's penis was a international story or if the Presidents sperm could be traced on a dress or what the President does with a cigar while receiving oral sex.

tom  01/12/2008 11:55 PM Report

"Old Democrat"- your comments are as oxymoronic as your name ,if you are still a democrat by the time you hit midlife , you haven't gained much wisdom with your age. Now back to your comments " in spite a GOP congress or because of a GOP majority throughout his presidency Bill Clinton was able to witness congress balance the budget, pass welfare reform and pay towards the debt, these weren't and aren't exactly the democrats priorities, that's why the left of the democrats don't want the Clinton's back in the White House because they know he was a sellout to his party and that he didn't enact any of their initiatives. Hilary is just as mush a sheep in wolf's clothing as Bubba. "Hilary as President would be less hesitant to use military power than I had been" - Bill Clinton

I like that!  12/27/2007 11:38 PM Report

I sure like the idea of Eleanor as President. i am thinking we save 25 years on the Civil Rights movement and completely skip Korea. Thanks for the moment!

in the middle  12/27/2007 11:03 PM Report

At the end of the day what I found fascinating about this interview was that it underscored that Bill is still the leader of the Dem party and that he faces a unique former Presidential challenge in our history. Meaning he is walking a fine line being the main cheerleader for his wife's candidacy while at the same time playing a supporting role to all of the other Dem candidates. Can you imagine if FDR had lived and was put in the same position in supporting Elleneor?

What is a shame that during the last 6 years we had to endure a President that cannot hold a candle to five minutes with this former President.

Alvaro  12/22/2007 05:29 PM Report

Dear Bill Clinton,

Thank you for bringing up the issue of "rolling the dice" when voting in this year's election. Unfortunately, your aim is a bit off the mark, Mr. President. Among the long list of silly remarks you made during your Charlie Rose interview, this one was by far the most comical and ironic.

Yes, voters must be wary of rolling the dice and casting a vote for a candidate who's brief experience as a public servant has left us with more questions than answers. That is the candidate who enthusiastically supported NAFTA and CAFTA before she opposed them. It's the same candidate who voted to authorize a hasty war of aggression and corporate greed, only to vehemently speak out against this same war in Iraq when it became unpopular. The candidate who could not state a clear position on torture, social security, or driver's licenses for illegal immigrants. The candidate who claims to desire a "conversation" with America, then hides from the media and plants questions in the audience. The candidate who believes lobbyists represent "real Americans." The candidate who believes the "fun" part of a campaign involves calling the first viable black candidate for President a drug dealer and searching the dumpster for dirt as far back as kindergarten.

I agree with you, Mr President. The American people cannot take this chance. We want a candidate who is consistent and candid. We want someone we can trust not to waver back and forth wherever the political winds may blow. Someone who will be open with us and not get nasty and resort to rolling around in the familiar gutter of politics-as-usual when the going gets tough.

In short Mr Clinton, to borrow a phrase from your '96 campaign, we don't want to build a bridge back to the 20th century. We want to look forward. We want to feel good about our leaders again. We want purpose. We want hope.

We want Barack Obama.

Sincerely and Respectfully,

The American People

Dan Mindy  12/22/2007 08:19 AM Report

it's really amazing to hear about the great man in the history of America (my life),i cherished the lfe style of ex-president clinton and i wish his family should be given a chance,am very optimistic of Hilary perfoming a good leadership better than Charlie am sendind this all from Abuja Nigeria.

werner  12/19/2007 02:20 AM Report

Bill Clinton says candidates should be measured by their record. According to the IRS, the U.S. top 1% share of income when he came into office was 13.8 percent and when he left office it was 20.8 percent. Bill and Hillary are too connected to the super-rich and I wish Charlie had challenged their record in this area. At the other end, I don't think the Clinton welfare reform has been a boon to the poor -- homelessness is up in our community.

Old Democrat  12/19/2007 02:20 AM Report

In spite of having a GOP congress most of their term, the Clinton team DID clean a lot of things up. They balanced the budget, started paying off the national debt, left a surplus -- which Bush Jr wasted.

Now they're willing to clean up after Bush Jr. And smart enough to do something about election reform. Making 2020 safe for Obama.

Ryan  12/19/2007 02:20 AM Report

Pam, what high paying jobs are going to china? Without cheap labor our companies would lose their competitiveness internationally. Without cheap imports we would be in a full blown recession due to unmanageable inflation. Clinton and rom brown's trade missions helped open one of worlds largest potential markets for our products. Companies like GM, microsoft, and GE owe a debt of gratitude to clintons trade policies, and our country will bemert as a whole from being more engaged in international markets. Just remember if they aren't doing with us they will do it with the germans or the Japanese.

sam  12/19/2007 01:52 AM Report

Why does no one ask the obvious question, that the Clintons had 8 years to to enact all these policies they profess the American people need. There is a reason the presidency has term limits because absolute power corrupts absolutely, and to me these two want power more than a need to lead America. A vote for Hillary is a vote for a Bill Clinton third term, because I still have not heard one justification that Hillary has the experience to be president, being married to a man having his child not actually receiving a paycheck out side the home does not make you an advocate, working on behalf of people for 35 years, it makes you a supportive housewife. She couldn't even pass her bar exam , in Washington,D.C. For all her supposed intelligence, the only thing that she has relied on to advance herself is her last name and haven't we already placed someone in the White House with a name they relied on.

Michael  12/18/2007 06:51 AM Report

Americans remember we have a messed up situation with the war, the economy, and our gobal reputation as a bully. Obama will be able to change that? This is a pretty big steak to chew. On the other hand imagine Bill in the whitehouse with Hillary, what a great experienced sounding board she'll have. I want our country to be run well. To put obama in for practice, there are too many lives at stake. I believe that a well run country, one that is running smoothly, is a better time for an obamba to take the reins. Its a little too much for him. To vote just for a Black man, because he is black, is just what we have been working against for the last three hundred years. Skin color prejudice, no sir, I won't do it!

Sincerely

An African American

Phil  12/18/2007 02:54 AM Report

I'm pretty young and was a kid when Mr. Clinton was President. I have to say that I was impressed by how smart this guy is. I don't even necessarily agree with everything he says, but I am astounded that, when given the time, he is able to make incredibly sound, cogent arguments for what he believes. He's knowledgeable and just darn fun to listen to. What a great interview, too. I think he kinda overdid it with the criticism of Obama (gee, who's the Clinton campaign gunning for?), but all-in-all it was just an incredibly enjoyable conversation to watch.

Finally, someone said above that Clinton sounded like a Republican. It's true. I think that when Greenspan said that Clinton was the best Republican president that we'd had in years he was right on the money. That's the problem with the 'new left' in the Democratic party. They're market liberals, just like Bill Clinton was.

Roshan  12/18/2007 02:43 AM Report

I think it's kiva.org you're looking for, think that's the one he was referring to...

PofT  12/18/2007 02:17 AM Report

One entire hour with Bill Clinton and he does not mention the war on terror even one time - even when you twice asked him the priorities of the next president. I guess is Hillary is elected we go right back to sticking our head in the sand and pretending Al Qaeda does not exist, just like Bill did with Khobar Towers, the USS Cole, the first World Trade Center bombing, etc. Very sad.

Regis  12/18/2007 01:22 AM Report

Poor Poor Poor Hillary!!! Bill to her rescue!!!

Definitely NOT qualities for a President. A vote for Hillary is another vote for Bill to use the oval office for his dirty tricks again!

The world has changed and we need intelligent dashing young people who understand us to run our affairs. My vote is for OBAMA, he alone can CHANGE things in today's America to our favor.

Vicky  12/18/2007 01:16 AM Report

CR, I watched your one hour with BC. Question: Is Bill running for President or is it Hillary? After 8 years in office what will Hillary achieve or "change" now if they couldn't do it in 8 years? Obama is clean and refuses to play dirty with the Clintons - I guess because everybody knows how shameless the Clintons are; it surprises me they throw stones when they live in a glass house. Obama is better than Hillary in every aspect and though I like the Clintons, BC made up my mind now to go all the way for Obama. OBAMA FOR 2008!

seanmac  12/18/2007 12:45 AM Report

Dear Charlie,

I was frustrated by you because you didn't do your job. You should have corrected Clinton's false assertion.

Obama was an Illinois state senator for 8 years, and by 2008, he will have been a US senator for 4 years. Do that math. That's 12 years--tying him with Bill Clinton's time in elected office before becoming POTUS--which is more than TWICE as much time in public office compared to what George W. Bush had in 2000. Not to mention the fact that, by 2008, Obama's time in elected office will exceed that of both Hillary Clinton (8 years) and John Edwards (6 years).

Oh...and did I mention that by 2008, Obama will have also spent more time in elected office than Ronald Reagan did before becoming president? Back in '80, did anyone ever say that Reagan was unqualified? Was the political storyline in 2000 that Dubya didn't have enough experience? No.

In addition, I have to say: I have lost lots of respect for the Clintons. I am an African-American. I am politically active, socially conscious, and action-oriented. And I will admit right here, that not only did I vote for Bill Clinton in 1992 and 1996, I campaigned vigorously for him.

I have met Bill Clinton on three occasions, once in DC, and twice in Atlanta. And I have shaken his hand all three times. I, like many African-Americans, respected Bill because he was genuinely comfortable around African-Americans. I believe he is. And most blacks simply gave Hillary the benefit of the doubt.

But Bill Clinton's ill-advised comments will most certainly come back to haunt him and Hillary. They will.

Bill attacked Obama for not being "experienced" enough politically. But Bill knows better. Bill knows that Obama has written and sponsored more bills in the U.S. Senate than his wife - WAY MORE BILLS. In fact, here is a sample of what Obama did as of January of this year: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&add ress=364x3132998

I'm sure Bill Clinton also knew about the chart in the New York Times summarizing the more than 800 bills Obama sponsored in the Illinois State Senate from 1996-2004: http://www.nytimes.com/imagepages/2007/07/29/us/politics/20070730_OBAMA_ GRAPHIC.html

And I'm sure Bill Clinton knew that Obama's first law in the US Senate was passed with Republican Tom Coburn. Its a measure to allow everyone to go online and see how and where tax dollars are spent. Check it out at http://www.usaspending.gov

So why go on TV and lie about Obama, and, and, dismiss your wife's childish attack on Obama's kindergarten essay as "outsized ambition"? No, call it what it was: sophomoric, feeble-minded, juvenile, petty, and incredibly stupid.

Blacks would vote for her if she were the nominee, but this nonsense about "Bill Clinton - first black president" is coming to an end. The love affair with Bill is about to take a hit.

As many above, I ask for equal time for Obama.

Franny Heald  12/18/2007 12:37 AM Report

To ERG

I believe Clinton mentioned Kiva.org.

You might also investigate CARE.org - another organization that supports small business of women around the world.

David Herbstritt  12/17/2007 09:06 PM Report

I respect Bill Clinton and his views, he was, I think, very open on suporting any of the democrat candidates who is nominated to run in the general election.

Of course he is going to plug Hillary as the best to lead the country, and I happen to agree. Would you expect anything less?

I did not feel he was critical of any of the candidates. He was expressing his own views.

Keep up the good work.

sheesh  12/17/2007 07:26 PM Report

make his a DE-caf

Shannon  12/17/2007 06:50 PM Report

I think that Charlie did a good job giving Bill enough rope to hang himself. Of course he wanted to bring Hillary to the table, personally I was repulsed by Bill's commentary on "giving". I would never want to knock all the good that he's done, and certainly believe that he is making far better use of his post-presidency time than our current cowboy will, but I thought that many of his views came off as Republican if anything. He touts universal health care, but then promotes NGO's (again, most certainly not discrediting them at all, thank whatever you believe in that they are doing what no one else will), but to hear a former democratic president taking the responsibility away from the government to take care of its residents in need and placing it upon the shoulders of individuals, I find this to be one of the problems with America. The government should set an example for its people of caring for others, and if some of the funding for this has to come from that which we've already earmarked for military spending, all the better. I, personally, would love to redirect the portion of my taxes that go towards the war to welfare, social security, anything.

Cookie  12/17/2007 05:01 PM Report

JDS you sound so bitter. Who do you think isnt getting enough airtime - that deserves it, I mean?

K. Satish  12/17/2007 04:51 PM Report

I have been a great fan of Charlie Rose and probably will continue to be, but Boy! did you let Bill Clinton give a stump speech almost unchallenged. The SPIN doctor in chief went on no zero impunity. Come On! Charlie even in your quest for keeping Bill in your good books, you went overboard. A little more objectivity next time around! Please.....

Cookie  12/17/2007 04:50 PM Report

the funny part is I havent decided who I am going to vote for - most of the supposed news reporting is just gossip to fill coctail hour for the "pundits". Hardly useful. and the Obama supoorters come across immature - which doesnt do much to represent a truly great guy.

JDS  12/17/2007 04:40 PM Report

"Change other people's lives?" he repeats. So if that is the reason to vote for her, where is his proof that ALL of the candidates have not been responsible for changing others' lives? I am sure they all have although, clearly, the only person he was referencing was Obama.

Clinton was as weak sounding here as when he was denying all of the allegations by all of the women.

The time given to him for this interview is owed to comparable advocates for all of the candidates--but that is not possible because no one else is running because they have a spouse who was once President.

The United States  12/17/2007 04:00 PM Report

Hah! Buzzer. Clinton said Obama had been a Senator one year before he started to run for President. Big diff.

America  12/17/2007 03:25 PM Report

Bill Clinton should be ashamed of himself criticizing someone for not having enough experience. Barack Obama has more experience than he had when he ran for President. Hillary has only been a politican for seven years. I don't consider being first lady an elected political position. I think that they are running scared and Bill is making himself look foolish with his comments on this show. Mr. Rose, Senator Obama deserves equal time.

Michael Lang  12/17/2007 02:51 PM Report

What ever you think of Bill Clinton and I never voted for him, you can not fail to be impressed by his intellect, his clear grasp of the issues, his political skills and his charm. Unfortunately, his wife despite having many qualities lacks his natural political skills and does not have the natural charm needed to win a general election. She is appears stiff in front of a camera, lacks any a degree of authenticity and seems to be tone death when trying to relate to ordinary people. She is just not a natural or gifted politician. I have a suspicion that her stiff strident public persona is not who she really and is the results of a candidate being so tightly controlled and over scripted that all her humanity has been drained from her public persona. I remember when they had an Inaugural reception in the white house where the public was allowed to greet the new president and first lady and how warm and spontaneous they both appeared and how when the children came buy she would squat down to be at their eye level so as to engage each and every one of them individually. I have heard her speak on child care when she was first lady and thought she was articulate , passionate and precise and a much better speaker than her husband who has a tendency to meander and get off topic. Mitt Romney talked about religion and for a very brief moment we got to see the human being behind the Ken doll. I don't need warm and fuzzy but I do need to see something authentic.

redirect suggested  12/17/2007 02:46 PM Report

hey TC - tell it to the nitwits here who are fighting against Hillary using a skewed viewof the 90s.