Vote Clinton 08

GTscoob · Feb 1, 2008

CHARLESTON, SC—After spending two months accompanying his wife, Hillary, on the campaign trail, former president Bill Clinton announced Monday that he is joining the 2008 presidential race, saying he "could no longer resist the urge."
"My fellow Americans, I am sick and tired of not being president," said Clinton, introducing his wife at a "Hillary '08" rally. "For seven agonizing years, I have sat idly by as others experienced the joys of campaigning, debating, and interacting with the people of this great nation, and I simply cannot take it anymore. I have to be president again. I have to."
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"Damn, this feels good," Clinton told supporters as he shook hands in Charleston Monday.

He continued, "It is with a great sense of relief that I say to all of you today, 'Screw it. I'm in.'"
In a show of respect, Clinton then completed his introduction of Hillary Clinton, calling her a "wonderful wife and worthy political adversary," and warmly shook her hand as she approached the podium. A clearly shocked Mrs. Clinton got halfway through her speech about the nation's obligation to its children before walking briskly offstage.
A spokesman for Sen. Clinton's campaign had no comment.
"No longer will I have to endure watching candidates like Hillary Clinton engaging in single-pump handshakes with voters, as I use every last ounce of restraint not to shout out, 'No! Warm double-clasp! Warm double-clasp!'" Clinton said. "America deserves someone who can do it right."
While the announcement has come as a surprise to many, Beltway observers said it was not completely unexpected, citing footage from a recent Democratic debate that showed Clinton fidgeting in his seat, gripping the arms of his chair, and repeatedly glancing at all the television cameras while rapidly tapping his right foot. Analysts also noted one debate in which Clinton mouthed responses to all the moderator's questions while making hand gestures to himself.
Clinton told reporters Tuesday that seeing so many "Clinton '08" posters "really got [him] thinking," and said that the fact that he was already wearing a suit, and smiling and waving on the campaign trail was an added motivator.
"From signing healthcare reform legislation, to working with politicians from across the aisle, to brokering international peace treaties with foreign dignitaries, I goddamn love being president," Clinton said. "For too long has this nation been deprived of a Bill Clinton presidency, and for too long have I been deprived of being president. Now I get to experience all these wonderful things again myself."
"And the applause," Clinton added. "I look forward to the endless roar of applause perhaps most of all."
Since his announcement two days ago, Clinton has raised a staggering $550 million. He has also surged in national polls, rising from a mere 2 percent prior to his candidacy to a commanding 94 percent, ahead of former front-runners Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton, who are now tied with 3 percent each. John Edwards withdrew from the race Tuesday, saying only, "I am not worthy."
Although some have pointed out that it is unconstitutional for Clinton to run for a third term in office, he has silenced most critics by urging voters "not to worry about the Constitution for now" and assuring them he will address those legal issues immediately after regaining control of the White House.
"All I am asking of the American people is four more years," Clinton said at a fundraiser Tuesday where tens of thousands of South Carolinians gathered to stare in gape-jawed wonderment at the former president. "Well, maybe eight. Actually, you know what, definitely eight. Eight more years."
Thus far, the response among voters has been positive.
"I love Bill Clinton," said Orangeburg, SC resident Marsha Demarais. "God, he was just so great as president. Can we just make him president again right now?"
Clinton also noted that, if elected, the timing would be perfect for his family, as his wife has recently expressed a desire to move back to the D.C. area.
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http://www.theonion.com/content/news/bill_clinton_screw_it_im_running

I'd take him over any of the current canditates . . .

WJM · Feb 1, 2008

Wait...he's served 2 terms already...?

Or is the rule no more than 2 consecutive terms but can run more later.

B.Clinton for 08!

blindfold · Feb 1, 2008

it would be nice if it were real

can he really run again? Is there something about no two-consecutive terms, or two total terms to be served

nsvwrx · Feb 1, 2008

No, we cant run

WJM · Feb 1, 2008

ok, thats gotta be BS.

longfury · Feb 1, 2008

Its on the Onion, the Onion is a spoof/joke site.

WJM · Feb 1, 2008

longfury said: ↑

Its on the Onion, the Onion is a spoof/joke site.
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ya...I figured that out pretty quick after I clicked the linky and looked around.

WRX_SVXGirl · Feb 1, 2008

dude the onion rocks! they actually print it in DC so when i ride the metro i read it.

Deke · Feb 1, 2008

Me and some friends were discussing the other day if there would be anything prohibiting Slick Willy from being his wife's running mate. None of us were quite fresh on the constitution though, so we weren't really sure if a president could serve as vice after already being pres. This was followed by a discussion on how awesome it would be for Bill to be first husband. Living in the White house again but with no real responsibilities...think of all the shenanigans...

SUBY_RUE · Feb 1, 2008

O... and shenanigans there would be. he would be the laughing stok of the country. i can see him now though * im back bitches!!!

monk · Feb 1, 2008

WJM said: ↑

ya...I figured that out pretty quick after I clicked the linky and looked around.
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you've never heard of the Onion?

FAIL.

WJM · Feb 1, 2008

Yep, I fail.

longfury · Feb 1, 2008

Bill would be "First Gentleman"...the term would be totally false but thats what they would call him.

Eco Auto Clean · Feb 1, 2008

ha he got in enough trouble as president..can't imagine what he'd do w/ no responsibilities and time on his hands..

FACE · Feb 1, 2008

I miss Bill...

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