Bill Clinton: I kind of like to see Barack and Hillary fight.

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Clinton, Obama crossfire continues

Democrats Clinton and Obama Continue to Trade Accusations After Rancorous Debate

BETH FOUHY
AP News

Jan 22, 2008 21:27 EST

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Former President Clinton said Tuesday he enjoyed the bickering.

"I know you think it's crazy, but I kind of like to see Barack and Hillary fight," Bill Clinton told a mostly white crowd of about 300 at a black church in Greenville, S.C. "They're flesh and blood people and they have their differences — let them have it."

Asked whether he thought his legacy among blacks would be harmed by challenging Obama, Clinton said he wasn't standing in Obama's way but rather advocating for his wife.

"I think it would be just as much a change, some people think more, to have the first woman president than to have the first African-American president," Bill Clinton said.

In the debate in Myrtle Beach, S.C., the two leading Democrats argued bitterly and in personal terms over issues such as Iraq and Bill Clinton's role in the campaign.

"He clearly came last night looking for a fight. He was determined and launched right in," Hillary Clinton said. "And I thought it was important to set the record straight."

She restated her argument that Obama was unwilling to answer hard questions about his record, including his opposition to the Iraq war, his support for military budgets and his "present" votes as a member of the Illinois Legislature.

Obama countered that this was all part of Clinton's strategy.

"Senator Clinton announced while we were still in Iowa that this was going to be her strategy and called it the fun part of campaigning. And, you know, I don't think it's the fun part to fudge the truth," he said. "The necessary part of this campaign is to make sure that we're getting accurate information to voters about people's respective records."

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Bill has resorted to whining and lying and is so exhausted from dirty tricks and desperate spin that he can't even stay awake during a televised celebration of Martin Luther King Day.

[zanne]

1. Bill, we barely knew ye....nt

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2. OMG, this is HUGH!!!!!!!!!1!11

[PresidentObama]

3. I know. He was clearly joking, but hey...doesn't stop DU from distorting and twisting it.

And making it seem like President Clinton wants his wife in a death match with Obama

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5. Is this a joke from Hillary: "He clearly came last night looking for a fight." n/t

[PresidentObama]

7. I doubt it, but it's fair criticism. Based on the squabble.

Of course she's going to point at him and say "He did it"

And he's going to point at her and say "She did it"

I couldn't stand the back and forth between Clinton and Obama.

And they did an effective job of Karl Rove-ing each other.

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8. And I posted it. So? n/t

[loyalsister]

12. It's definitely not a joke and

it's certainly not funny considering the way that comment ends and stereotypes, who she was talking to and most importantly conviction rates.
Exploiting institutional racism does not make a person a "racist." But, I would argue that it does make them a cynical, win at any cost, opportunist.

[robbedvoter]

4. me too though. And most DU had a ball at the debate.

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10. Kick! n/t

[mondo joe]

6. Duh. Debaters like to see a good debate, chefs like a good meal, and political masters

like to see politics.

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9. Kick! n/t

[loyalsister]

11. This turns my stomach

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13. Kick! n/t

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14. Kick! n/t

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15. Kick! n/t