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Clinton Comes Back to Campaign

THURSDAY OCTOBER 21 2004 8:55 AM

Submitted by AaronB. Edited By legionnaire.

According to a senior Democrat official, Bill Clinton is planning on making a political stop in Philadelphia early next week. The former president has been unable to campaign since undergoing quadruple-bypass surgery on September 6th.

"There has been some discussion with the former president about things that will be great for him to do," said Kerry adviser Mike McCurry. "We're hoping that something will be able to come together."

McCurry, who served as White House press secretary under Clinton, said the campaign hopes to hear back in time to plan events before Election Day, November 2. The proposal, subject to approval by Clinton and his doctors, includes a combination of solo events and joint appearances with Kerry, McCurry said.

With the race so close in key battleground states, the former president may be a deciding factor in voter turnout and courting undecided voters.

9 Comments

TheRealTexaSGuy

Tacoma, WA

December 2003

OCT 21, 2004 09:24 AM

That would be very good for Kerry. Of course, it is a double edged sword - Bush people HATE Clinton almost as much as Clinton people HATE Bush.

r00kers

Nederland, CO

February 2003

OCT 21, 2004 09:27 AM

Clinton may be able to rally some of the same people he did when he put the beat-down on Bush Sr. and Bobby 'viagranator' Dole. I doubt Bush people are going to be swayed away by either Kerry, Edwards, or Clinton.

legionnaire

United Kingdom

November 2003

OCT 21, 2004 09:46 AM

TexaSGuy said:
That would be very good for Kerry. Of course, it is a double edged sword - Bush people HATE Clinton almost as much as Clinton people HATE Bush.

While I don't dispute that there are lots of people who despise Clinton, I don't think there's a whole lot Kerry could do to convince these people to vote for him anyway. Clinton could sway some of those people who don't really like Bush but aren't all that excited about Kerry either, I suppose.

Southuhn

San Diego, CA

February 2004

OCT 21, 2004 01:34 PM

Terrific. It's the Coalition of the Wishy-Washy.

MrStitches

Sag Harbor, NY

November 2003

OCT 21, 2004 01:43 PM

Southuhn said:
Terrific. It's the Coalition of the Wishy-Washy.

You forgot Poland.

TattooQ

Media, PA

June 2004

OCT 22, 2004 06:18 PM

I wonder if Hillary will deliver a shot to Bill's nads if he stumps for "Is this where I go to get me a hunting license?" and the great white hunter wins.Hilarity Rodman Clinton in '08 ?v. an incumbent? That would be interesting.

Glad I'm libertarian. It's more fun .I get to watch tweedle dumb and tweedle dumber pander like hell and enjoy the political kabuki theater.

rottenart

Norman, OK

February 2004

OCT 22, 2004 06:33 PM

i, for one, cannot wait for Mr. Clinton to be the first man.

Michael_DeSade

Seattle, WA

OLD SKOOL

OCT 22, 2004 06:50 PM

This is good news for the Republicans. Kerry can't help but look even more like a liberal than he already appears when contrasted with Clinton. It also shows how badly the Dems need a jumpstart in those states where Clinton will appear.

Aside from that, I hope President Clinton takes it easy. The last thing this country needs is a New York Post headline that reads "Kerry Campaign Kills Clinton".

rottenart

Norman, OK

February 2004

OCT 22, 2004 06:51 PM

Sadistic_Bastard said:
Aside from that, I hope President Clinton takes it easy. The last thing this country needs is a New York Post headline that reads "Kerry Campaign Kills Clinton".

jeez! ain't that the truth!