Understanding Clinton

Bill, that is.

Clinton was on the Charlie Rose Show on Friday night talking about Hillary, Obama, and what it takes to be the Democratic Party nominee. In short summary, what in the world is Bill Clinton thinking? On the one hand, he is saying that Obama's half term in the Senate isn't enough to qualify for President, yet Clinton's one term is enough. On top of that, we should consider her "mistakes" during that one term as some sign of wisdom or experience? But that in regards to Dodd, Biden, and Richardson this "wait your turn" mentality and high-level experience is suddenly less important?

She hadn't held elective office before the year 2000...anywhere. Any policy decisions she has made has been as an aide or appointed official to somebody close to her. Before her Senate tenure, she hasn't been responsible to any electorate for her actions or policy implementations. This is all disregarding the "mistakes" that even Bill alludes to in his Rose interview

To suggest that Obama is somehow ineligible because he hasn't waited his turn in the political machine is outrageous. I think more and more people are realizing how much we need to get away from this sort of claptrap. Furthermore, it shows quite a bit about a campaign when the best tactic is wishing the other candidate away.

Now, to be fair, I understand that Bill undoubtedly has a horse picked in this race, but maybe he should just stay out of it if he has to resort to this type of idiocy if he wants Hillary to actually win. But, somehow, Bill always forgets that we have all seen him full of shit before.