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Home Front: Politix
Bill Clinton has "one of his famous meltdowns" in superdelegate meeting
2008-04-02
Phillip Matier & Andrew Ross, San Francisco Chronicle

The Bill Clinton who met privately with California's superdelegates at last weekend's state convention was a far cry from the congenial former president who afterward publicly urged fellow Democrats to "chill out" over the race between his wife, Hillary Rodham Clinton, and Barack Obama. . . . "It was one of the worst political meetings I have ever attended," one superdelegate said.

According to those at the meeting, Clinton - who flew in from Chicago with bags under his eyes - was classic old Bill at first, charming and making small talk with the 15 or so delegates who gathered in a room behind the convention stage.

But as the group moved together for the perfunctory photo, Rachel Binah, a former Richardson delegate who now supports Hillary Clinton, told Bill how "sorry" she was to have heard former Clinton campaign manager James Carville call Richardson a "Judas" for backing Obama.

It was as if someone pulled the pin from a grenade. . . .
Posted by:Mike

#9  Its like being president, without the responsibility.
Posted by: Crolusing tse Tung2745   2008-04-02 23:18  

#8  Mr. Green Bull, that's an interesting theory but I think Bill just wants back in the White House. He loved the Power and he can influence a lot of stuff even though he wouldn't be the actual President. Remember, Hillary once proclaimed "WE are the President!".
Posted by: Deacon Blues   2008-04-02 19:14  

#7  More interesting was the follow on article:
Two months ago, police brass issued a department-wide bulletin that canceled days off on April 9 for all 2,245 members of the force to ensure a major law enforcement presence along the torch route.

On any given day, as many as 600 patrol officers are off duty - and pulling them back on assignment could translate to upward of $360,000 in police overtime.

Board of Supervisors President Aaron Peskin said he's been told the department's full overtime costs on torch day could top $400,000.

It's the kind of OT that helps explain why 393 police officers - 20 percent of the force - earned more than $150,000 in 2007.

If only it didn't require living in San Francisco...
Posted by: Nimble Spemble   2008-04-02 16:14  

#6  I'm sure this doesn't surprise anyone here. Ever since BHO announced his candidacy, you knew that Billary were just seething with anger that this uppity wonder boy out of nowhere was going to steal the nomination, and the presidency, right out from under their feet. No way they are going to let that happen. Not without a fight that will rival the greatest heavyweight bouts in history.

The cynic in me thinks that Bill has more at stake in this election than just becoming the first "First Gentleman," as ironic that may be.

Perhaps the Faustian bargain he made with his wife during the Lewinsky aftermath has something to do with his desperate rage here. Maybe, just maybe, Hillary is holding something over Bill. Something so terrible and awful that promised to do whatever she asked of him, such as promising to help her become the first female president. Which, as the de facto figurehead of the Democratic party, he would be in a position to do. And now that it is not going as they had planned, perhaps as he had planned, the cracks are starting to appear and the anger, rage, and contempt is beginning to show it's ugly face.

Or perhaps that's just wishful thinking on my part. One can always dream, can't they?
Posted by: eltoroverde   2008-04-02 14:58  

#5  I thought Bill was the baggage.
Posted by: Abu Uluque (aka Ebbang Uluque6305)   2008-04-02 14:51  

#4  Quagmire!
Posted by: anonymous5089   2008-04-02 14:14  

#3  ...Clinton - who flew in from Chicago with bags under his eyes...

Hey! All bags must be stored in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you. No exceptions!
Posted by: Angie Schultz   2008-04-02 13:59  

#2  I thought McCain was the only politician with a temper. At least he's the only one I've read about in the MSM.
Posted by: Rambler in California   2008-04-02 13:49  

#1  I think Bill is losing it.
Posted by: DarthVader   2008-04-02 13:35  

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