How do you use Bush?

Posted: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 9:46 PM by Mark Murray
Filed Under: Democratic debates

From NBC's Lauren Appelbaum
Asked how she would use President Bush in a Clinton Administration, Clinton paused before saying "I'm going to have to give serious thought to that." She said she would look for a way to use all former presidents.

Obama used this question as an opportunity to talk about unifying the country across bipartisan lines. "I don't think the Democrats have a monopoly on good ideas."

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I would have used W as a moderator tonight. Even he would have done a better job.

ABC News feedback:
http://abcnews.go.com/Site/page?id=3271346

I shared my thoughts of this pathetically run debate.

Randy E (SC) (Sent Wednesday, April 16, 2008 9:51 PM)

Yeah, she has used one former President as her "35 Years of Experience" . . . might as well use the rest of 'em too!

Nashville_fan (Sent Wednesday, April 16, 2008 9:52 PM)

Yeah, I think Obama was good with that line, although it was kind of a funny issue for Clinton...made me think of good old Bill in the White House, glad she didn't go there.

Lisa, in New Britain, CT Yes We Can! (Sent Wednesday, April 16, 2008 9:53 PM)

There should be a BOYCOTT OF ABC until they apologize to American People for putting on such a despicable debate.

A BOYCOTT OF ALL PROGRAMING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

justwaitandsee (Sent Wednesday, April 16, 2008 9:53 PM)

Yikes, Obama praised George H Bush?!! It is going to be a tough battle for not only the Independent votes - but also the Republican votes at this rate(if Obama faces Mccain). I wonder between George H Bush and Bill Clinton, who would Obama turn to?

Brian Little, Oak Park IL (Sent Wednesday, April 16, 2008 9:53 PM)

That's right Barack, unify us.

What, you're not impressed Mark Murray if Barack is'nt tearing Hillary's throat out? Come on, that was a fabulous response.

donna (Sent Wednesday, April 16, 2008 9:53 PM)

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A 'DUH' FROM HILLARY ===== DUH IS NOT AN ANSWER.
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P.S. DON'T BE SURPRISED IF THE PUNDITS SAY HILLARY WON THE DEBATE - AND -
DON'T BE SURPRISED IF BARACK GAINS ONE OR TWO POINTS IN THE NEXT POLLS.

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... DID THE FAT LADY SING YET FOR HILLARY? (Sent Wednesday, April 16, 2008 9:54 PM)

Use him for what? Clearing brush? Obama could ask him where the fuse box was or something. If he knows.

Peggy, Greensboro NC (Sent Wednesday, April 16, 2008 9:55 PM)

Lauren, and do the Republicans have a good idea about unifying? The Republicans who take care of themselves and the rich only. Lauren, you are wrong. In the words of HRC, "Screw 'Em" that is towards the middle class white workers as she put it. That is basically what the Republicans say.

Ismael, Weslaco Tx (Sent Wednesday, April 16, 2008 9:56 PM)

How about putting George W. in charge of a US sponsered investgation into the coruption of funds/subsidies sent to Central South America by the US. Its hot down there, it will prepare him for later on ....

p. langdon (Sent Wednesday, April 16, 2008 9:56 PM)

You missed the best line...

Senator Obama said he is more likely to ask George H. W. Bush for advice than George W. Bush!

Priceless!

Pete - Albany, NY (Sent Wednesday, April 16, 2008 9:56 PM)

I'm watching the streaming video, and they left a mic on or something. they said something about how "Obama wasn't going to be happy", and then after another cut, about how they didnt give him anything for a "highlight".

...and then they go on about how "there is so much people dont know about Obama"

what kind of set up was this debate?

Devin (Sent Wednesday, April 16, 2008 9:59 PM)

Gas is $4, we have over 4k lost in Iraq, and this is a question worthy of the last debate?

A Charles, LA, CA (Sent Wednesday, April 16, 2008 9:59 PM)

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