You, Bill and a bowl of chips?

Posted: Tuesday, September 25, 2007 12:43 PM by Domenico Montanaro

From NBC’s Domenico Montanaro
In a fund-raising and promotional stunt, the Clinton campaign offers up a spot on the couch next to the former president to watch a debate. Three people will be picked through an online contest. The deadline is Sunday night.

“There are two things in this world that I love more than anything else -- my family and politics,” Clinton writes in an e-mail peppered with "Contribute" links. “So you can imagine just how fired up I get when Hillary is on the stage debating the issues that matter to our country. So here's an idea: why don't you and I share that excitement together during an upcoming debate. ...

"We'll sit down in front of a big TV with a big bowl of chips, watch the debate, and talk about the race."

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C'mon face up to it! All of you would give your eye teeth to sit down and chat with Bill Clinton. You know it, I know it, Bill knows it. so contribute today and help elect Hillary so we can get Bill back to whip this country back into shape. IF that is possible after so much damage has been done by the Bush administration. Donate Donate Donate. We need Bill back!

Amazed Again, Springfield, Va (Sent Tuesday, September 25, 2007 6:20 PM)

I would love to watch a debate with Bill Clinton. I love people who can stimulate my mind. He has a great sense of humor and I would love to hear his thoughts on the world since his presidency. As far Bill being a sexual predator, let me say this loud and clear...MONICA LEWINSKY WAS A GROWN WOMAN!!! SHE GOT JUST WHAT SHE DESERVED!!!

WANDA JONES, MOORE, OK (Sent Tuesday, September 25, 2007 6:40 PM)

I want to participate; it will be lifetime memory to sit next to Bill who is famous all over the world.

usha, mpls, Mn (Sent Tuesday, September 25, 2007 6:45 PM)

Wow, Lyn...way to show your true colors by picking on fat chicks. Actually, Monica represents what most women in America look like - which, incidentally, is not a stick figure.

Honestly, the chance to sit and speak personally with a former president would be an honor - whichever president that happened to be. Hell, I'd even watch the debate with W - it'd be a riot.

Carrie, Eastern Iowa (Sent Tuesday, September 25, 2007 7:18 PM)

...How about titling this event "Mutual Masturbation With the Former President" or "Don't Forget the Blue Dress" or "Cigar Nite with #42"?

Real Democrat (Sent Tuesday, September 25, 2007 7:36 PM)

you do not have to contribute in order to enter into the contest and the rules say that contributing does not improve your odds of being picked.

And please, the old "Watch out people, Bill will try and come on to you!" jokes are really old and just not funny.

michael (Sent Tuesday, September 25, 2007 7:40 PM)

Sounds like a good time to me. Sitting next to one of the smartest people this country has ever known, we could all learn a thing or two. And after reading this thread, I could use the lightshine. I'm feeling a little stoopie right now.

may the force be with you (Sent Tuesday, September 25, 2007 7:48 PM)

Wow, I have to donate to the Hillary for Prez campaign to get a one in a million chance to watch a debate with the Billster. Just think, I could buy a lottery ticket for a dollar, and not give my name, occupation, phone number, address, etc. etc. I'll pass on this wonderful opportunity butt thanx anyways.....!!!!!

Not_A_Sucker (Sent Tuesday, September 25, 2007 8:16 PM)

Face it-- both the Clintons are damned smart. They have all of us reading about Bill on the sofa watching Hill. She probably WILL be the nominee and the Republicans will have a field day on wedge issues with Independents who will determine the election.
Better choices are not Barak (too soon, too inexperienced) or Edwards (I voted for him twice but can't get the image of him being carved up by Darth Cheney in the debates) NO. Time for a Biden, Dodd or Richardson. Neither Rudy, Mitt nor Fred could beat any of them in the national election.

Mike Grace San Diego, CA (Sent Tuesday, September 25, 2007 8:23 PM)

So y'all go ahead and criticize. . . .and criticize some more. One thing you can't argue with is an established record. And I will say this. For all the problems this nation is having right now, Bill Clinton is the ONLY U.S. President since John F. Kennedy to balance the federal budget. And he did it THREE YEARS in a row!! Argue with THAT!!

Bill McFarlin, Jr. (Sent Tuesday, September 25, 2007 8:24 PM)

Personally I feel Hilary willingness to stay in Iraq is an apeasement tatic to make both sides happy. She objects to the war ( though she voted for it ) however on the right wing side she understands the importance of staying in until there is stability.
Wish there would be one politician out there that speaks from there heart instead of appeasing both the left and right. We need a Moderate who could care less what the left and right thinks

Anthony Deryabina (Sent Tuesday, September 25, 2007 9:50 PM)

I have no desire to donate to Hillary, if she's the nominee, its unlikely she'll win, and in red and purple states Democratic federal and state officeholders will lose in record numbers, just like they did in 94. But I wouldn't mind sitting next to Bill during a debate...........

joan boston (Sent Tuesday, September 25, 2007 10:35 PM)

Typical politics -- the contest winner surrounded by a bunch of crumbs.

Morris Valentine (Sent Tuesday, September 25, 2007 10:50 PM)

Wow! I don't much care for Hilary Clinton (lukewarm at best) but I would donate my right arm to hang out with Bill. This is the greatest idea to raise money I have ever heard of!

Mo Indiana PA (Sent Tuesday, September 25, 2007 11:15 PM)

First Read just can't get enough of the Clintons.
Now they're posting Hillary's campaign emails. Jeeez!

Well - they didn't post John Edwards campaign email - and I'd much rather support a campaign that's actually doing something for humanity than eating popcorn and watching a debate with Bill Clinton!

https://johnedwards.com/build/enter/

John Edwards is for The People!

annefrank, FL (Sent Tuesday, September 25, 2007 11:55 PM)

American Voter,
don't let your son go to the restroom at the airport. beware of foot tapping repubs.

Bza,ep.tx (Sent Wednesday, September 26, 2007 1:26 AM)

Come on if Bill could throw his presidency in a tissy over Monica, most woman, would get attack by Bill if they were sitting next to him alone on a couch. That just makes me wonder, want HRC isn't putting out. Shudder at the thought.

sonya, atlanta,ga (Sent Wednesday, September 26, 2007 2:33 AM)

Everyone that wrote stupid comment about Bill Clinton.
Grow up! Our young people are dead so you can make all those stupid comments. When are you so called americans going to get your shit together and change this world. Open your eyes and start thinking like adults not high school kids. We have some major problems in this world and someone better start changing them so stupid ass people like you can waste your time writing all the shit I just read. If you don't like things in american change them.

john doe seattle, WA. (Sent Wednesday, September 26, 2007 3:33 AM)

Cory, did you not get that this is a campaign fundraiser? Um, duh.

Rachel, Little Rock, AR (Sent Wednesday, September 26, 2007 4:59 AM)

Bill is the most intelligent President we've had, and Hillary knows what she is doing. Obama and Edwards are handsome and well-intentioned, but would not be able to accomplish their goals. And we have to break the gender barrier - it's time.

Rachel, Little Rock, AR (Sent Wednesday, September 26, 2007 5:02 AM)

If you think Bill Clinton is the only one in this world that cheated where have you been? Kennedy was cheating all the time on Jackie and Ted on his wife. And if someone wanted to donate $850,000 to me you bet I would take it. And so would you. Who's kidding who. And I wouldn't give it back no matter what and neither would you. And don't tell me this generation of boys and girls did not have sex already and maybe with some one's husband or wife. It goes on everyday in life. After a Cubs game the bars are loaded with boozers that are lucky to find their way home and where do those guys and girls go to snuggle up. Probably in bed. Don't talk when your doing it yourself. There's a lot of jealousy towards the Clinton's because they made it in life where other's did not and didn't care to and they are mad at someone who did. Thaat's too bad. Get a life and grow up.

Mariann Pepitone (Sent Wednesday, September 26, 2007 6:34 AM)

Mariann brings up all the democrat presidents that have cheated on their wives. Interesting.

Bill can come down here and I can grill steaks and tell him why is wife will be whipped like a dog in 2008.

By the way, I entered the contest too LOL!

jerry/corpus christi texas (Sent Wednesday, September 26, 2007 10:03 AM)

To Illinois: Why I don't like Hillary Clinton (you said no one answers you so here's my list.)
1. She screens & deletes comments on her blog that are not flattering to her...only cheerleaders allowed.
2. She takes LOTS of money from Insurance industry Lobbyists and says she is not beholding to them. HUH?
3. She couldn't get Universal Health Care passed in 90's with a Dem. Congress (NAFTA won out) and now all of a sudden she can (by copying almost word for word John Edwards Health care of 7 months ago.)
4. Will NOT say her vote for Iraq war was a MISTAKE.
5. Snuck in late to vote for Supplemental funding bill on Iraq AFTER seeing if vote would pass than able to vote "no". (Obama did same thing!)
6. Did that whole "stand by my man", "it's a right wing conspiracy" thing. ick.
7. WILL divide this country like no other candidate. No chance in *&%$ that Independents and Republicans will come to this side to vote for HER. Newsflash...THEY HATE HER MORE THAN I DO!!!
8. Will cause THE UGLIEST election in recent history if nominee.
9. Looks Pissed during Harkin Steak Fry that she is forced to listen to other candidates speeches
10. Is, in my view, another George Bush, Washington Insider...you do for me and I'll do for you. Time for a change.
There are many more but I'll stop there.

Tiffany, Des Moines, IA (Sent Wednesday, September 26, 2007 10:17 AM)

It's the truth, and the truth shall set you free. At least Kennedy had Marilyn Monore. The only thing Bill got was Monica, a cigar and a stained blue dress. If I want to go back to the future, I will just rent the movie. I love Bill and all his fallings but I cant stand HRC.

sonya, atlanta, ga (Sent Wednesday, September 26, 2007 12:09 PM)

jerry, now please be nice while you are sitting with Bill and Hillary and politely telling them off. Can you get an autograph for me?

nuanced (Sent Wednesday, September 26, 2007 2:44 PM)

WOW Tiffany you are in quite a tiff! Calm down girl,
I thought you were talking about the shrub but alas you are just confused about Senator Clinton.
To bad she is our next president!

H P Boston (Sent Wednesday, September 26, 2007 2:54 PM)

To HP...alas, Iowa goes first and not Massachusetts and not a chance Shrillary wins here or even places 2nd. Momentum you will see come January and it won't be for her. Also...IF it sounded like I was talking about the shrub don't you think thats a bit of a problem for her???

Tiffany, Des Moines, IA (Sent Wednesday, September 26, 2007 4:00 PM)

BY the way HP...your "girl" just voted today to move us one step closer to war with Iran. Nice job. You picked a winner! (check the Kyl/Lieberman vote today)

Tiffany (Sent Wednesday, September 26, 2007 4:04 PM)

By the way Tiff I do not have a "GIRL", I am voting for a woman of substance. Senator Clinton will wipe the floor with the boys in BOTH parties!.. Get a grip and get used to the reality of PRESIDENT CLINTON.
Iowa is closer to the MOON than reality!
I am sorry you are so frightened of our new president that you have wet your pants!

H P Boston (Sent Wednesday, September 26, 2007 4:25 PM)

Nachos with Bill would be a party, but I'm still rooting for Biden

Jo (Sent Wednesday, September 26, 2007 4:40 PM)

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