Thursday, November 12, 2009

Opinion

Does Barack Obama's Staff Have Too Many Clinton Vets?

Posted November 19, 2008

Reader Comments

Change? I think not!

People have been complaining about Bush's two terms. What we seem to be getting with Obama's decisions is a Clinton THIRD term. God help us all!

Bannish the Clintonistas from the White House!

The Clintons (aka: the Grifters) and their followers are either power hungry, or oblivious to the true character of those they follow. These people have taken the definition of "entitlement" to a whole new level - the definition of White Trash ascending beyond their merit on superior manipulation skills. Hillary as Secretary of State? Do we really want to become China's western-most province? The Clintons compromised US strategic technology (for Defense as well as commerce) for personal gain. That's about as close to being a Traitor as one can get without being put in prison. Let's not forget about the looting of the White House upon their departure - furnishings that were paid for by taxpayers but to which they were "entitled." I implore Pres.-elect Obama to stear clear of the Clintons and any of their associates and staffers. He won't have to look too far to find suitable candidates that have far better character than these people.

Yes experience helps in politics however not all people remember the Clinton administration fondly. That White House was full of leaks, rumors, and incompetence. President-elect Obama needs to stop picking from that rotten tree, including Senator Clinton. She does not possess the tact or polish to be our Secretary of State. Be true to your campaign President-elect Obama!

CHANGE ??

What changs Obama is going backwards to the 90's. Does he really think these Clinton people will be loyal to him?

They are all power mad and he will be left holding the blame when it all hit's the fan!

Ala Kenya?

Seems to me like he might -e rounding up the opposition.

One too many Clinton's

Ever since Hillary Clinton told that ridiculous account of having to duck sniper fire at the airport in Bosina, I lost all respect for her judgement and character. She should remain in the Senate.

Observer in Barbados

He is very intelligent and he has chosen the best people for the job if ammerica wants to get out of the worst economic disaster since the depression. He is not going to be pushed around by the clintons or even by the republicans who are critizing everything he is doing. They should be glad he is putting people who can hit the ground runnning.

Obama is a Cool Head, Thank God

I am so glad President elect Obama has the good sense to call on some of the folks who know their way around the mulberry bush and have proven their smarts in the Clinton years. Heaven knows we were all vastly better off then than we are now.

He will no doubt inject plenty of new blood into the administration as well. His own fresh new face is quite a change all on its own!

I don't see him making any rash or impulsive choices, but ones that are carefully thought out and crafted to help get our butts out of the crack we are currently wedged in. I am all for him!

Of course he has Clinton administration folks!

Bill Clinton served two terms and we've had a Republican in the White House since. If Obama wants some who is 1) a Democrat and 2) has experience, his only choices are people who served in the Clinton administration. If he doesn't want Clinton administration veterans, he has to either choose a Republican or someone from another party, or someone new to national politics in the last eight years. He's striking an excellent balance and to fail to highlight this key point is misleading.

Obama Staff

The clinton administration was an excelent adminustration and if Obama elects any of them, they are experienced and will only help the President, not hurt him. As far as Hillary being chosen as sect. of state, I think that was an excellent choice. She's very experienced and knows how things go and would be a very smart choice for the President. He is strong enough in his thought that he wouldn't allow the Clintons to take over. Your not dealing with a push over!

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