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Bill Clinton Says He Understands Palin’s Appeal

NEW YORK — Former President Bill Clinton said Monday he understands why Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin is popular in the American heartland: because people relate to her.

“I come from Arkansas, I get why she’s hot out there, why she’s doing well,” said Clinton, who supports the Democratic ticket headed by Barack Obama.

Speaking to reporters before his Clinton Global Initiative meeting, the former president described Palin’s appeal by adding, “People look at her, and they say, ‘All those kids. Something that happens in everybody’s family. I’m glad she loves her daughter and she’s not ashamed of her. Glad that girl’s going around with her boyfriend. Glad they’re going to get married.”‘

Clinton said voters would think, “I like that little Down syndrome kid. One of them lives down the street. They’re wonderful children. They’re wonderful people. And I like the idea that this guy does those long-distance races. Stayed in the race for 500 miles with a broken arm. My kind of guy.”

OK, so the idea of having the Greatest Nation in the World run by the oldest man sworn in as a new president makes you nervous. I understand. He’s had health issues in the past. I get it. I will simply say that Bill Clinton, the speaker of the above words (particularly offensive and questionable ones bolded by me!) was not only ELECTED by the American people, but elected TWICE!! HELLO!!! On WHAT planet would an ex-president caught in a huge web of lies and sexual misconduct think that “I come from Arkansas, I get why she’s hot out there, why she’s doing well,” is a good and/or acceptable thing to say?!?!?!?! UNbelievable.

Thanks, Bill! Nice to know that some things never change!!!