Bill Clinton allegedly made racist gaffes about Barack Obama in 2008

I just wonder what Bill is really up to. I would give a penny for his thoughts. I just don't believe there can be a lot of love lost between Clinton and Obama.

Of course he did,as a liberal ,he can say anything and get away with it.Want proof? Ask yourself what would have happened if a conservative said it.If you are truthful to yourself ,you will see what I mean.

Sounds like a lot of you are making excuses for Clinton's remarks. It would be interesting to see what you would say if it was said by a republican....

These comments were meant to mean exactly what they perceive to mean. Clinton is no fool. Every time he "phony" hugs Obama with a hand shake, you can see the true feeling in his eyes. Hillary stuck with Bubba for a reason and it was not for love!!

Speaking of Bill Clinton, I am reminded of a book written about him called "Dereliction of Duty".

Why is it that anytime anyone says something questioning Mr. Obama's ability, or standing in the world, it is automatically "racist". I am not a fan of Bill Clinton or the late Ted Kennedy, but when a former President and a long standing Senator are discussing a freshman member of congress, who thinks he has an inkling of what it takes to be a real leader, it is not unusual to make a comment about the "newbie" carrying bags or getting coffee. They would have said the same thing about Ryan or Rubio 4 years ago. Even then, if Rubio was a Democrat, they would called that was racist, too. Ryan is an Irish Catholic, so the Dems would have let it slide, either way, as the Catholics are open game all day, every day. Can't we all just get along??

This story is once again the crap spread by the political opposition: divide and conquer. Shame on this publication for spreading it. Of course I have noticed this is not the best of journalism...

let me see this dead guy says:

Perhaps the American socialist are realizing that Obama wants to re distribute their wealth to other nations outside of America, even they have a limit.

This just reminds us that in 2008 Hillary was better prepared to be POTUS, both from her knowledge of the job and possessing much better political skills. She went on to prove her mettle as Secretary of State. BHO was a rookie brought up too soon to the majors, but has surprised with an higher on base average than could be expected considering the woeful conditions when he arrived. Plus, the Repubs had thrown up all over their shoes with the Cheney/Bush fiascos, and now have drifted so far right that even Bill Clinton knows the difference and is willing to help, even though he still may like BHO that much.

Clinton's remark is funny and actually connotes respect for Obama's rise to power. Obama answered with such as Jodi Kantor's remarks attributed to Michele and Irish Catholic politicians in Illinois. Obama is nothing more than a Marxist who wants to redistribute wealth. He has no ideas like Clinton did. Clinton got the "poor vote" no matter what color. A recent survey had Obama receiving 96% of the black vote. Hilariously, the other 4% went for someone else than Romney. It would have been that way even if it was a "white" Santa Claus. Obama's core constituency is "radical women, non whites, non heterosexuals". Clinton "smoked" the landscape from all sides of the political spectrum.

Bill may remind people of a great economy but other not so pleasant memories. but there is a world of difference in obama's presidency and Clinton's.Clinton is a statesman and very astute. obama neither one.

It all depends on what your definition of "bags" is.

Whether it was regarding coffee or bags, Clinton's remark to Kennedy reflected the truth more than it was racist. Obama's rise from obscurity to the candidacy, at the time this remark was made, was nothing short of incredible.

Who does not make racial and ethnic and religiously negative comments? Politicians can sweep them aside if they see an advantage, see what Hillary and Barach said about each other when they ran for the 2008 nomination, and Bush 39 and Reagan said when they ran.