Chelsea Clinton Asked About Monica Lewinsky Yet Again

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For the third time in two weeks, Chelsea Clinton has been asked about Monica Lewinsky while campaiging for her mother. The question seems to be gaining popularity among college kids who either want to get a rise out of Clinton or are looking for the same kind of attention lavished on Evan Strange, the Butler University student, who first brought up the sore subject.
Read about what happened on Monday:

Many in the crowd at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Ind., booed Monday when a question about the impeachment proceedings against President Clinton came up. Chelsea Clinton quickly summed up her position: "If that's what you want to vote on, that's what you should vote on. But I think there are other people (who are) going to vote on things like health care and economics," she said.

Amanda Morris, president of Purdue's Students for Hillary chapter, said Tuesday that she approved of the audience reaction and how Clinton is responding. She also expects the question might keep coming up.

Watch Chelsea get asked about Lewinsky during a campus visit on March, 31.

 
 

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- ReportThis See Profile I'm a Fan of ReportThis permalink

Chelsea needs to get laid.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 10:47 AM on 04/10/2008
- happycat See Profile I'm a Fan of happycat permalink

Are you volunteering?

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 02:13 PM on 04/10/2008
- Zeusthunderbolt See Profile I'm a Fan of Zeusthunderbolt permalink

Shep1900 writes

I can't, either, man. Health-care costs have driven me into near bankruptcy. Which is why I genuinely don't care what tactics Senator Clinton uses, because I think she is the only one among the three candidates who is tough enough, mean enough, and wily enough to be able to force real changes through Congress. We need a pit-bull in the White House next term, in my opinion, and she certainly fits the bill. I don't need to _like_ her; I just want her to be determined and stubborn.


I have thought thru this reasoning. If Senator Obama had not appeared on the sean< I would have agreed with you. But Obama makes it possible to bypass the congress and go directly to the people. He will also get veto proof majority elected to senate in his cotail. Think Reagan. The only current leader that I can think of who is like Obama. He got tax cut passed in a democratic congress, for he had the public palpably behing him. Senator Clinton's politics is so divisive, that this kind of momumental change that you want will be impossible to achieve. Obama brings out the best in people, while HRC, the worst. Paradigm change is possible with inspiration and concensus, and not with meanness and an appeal to the lowest common denominator.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 01:17 AM on 04/10/2008
- ReportThis See Profile I'm a Fan of ReportThis permalink

Spot on analysis, Zeus. The Republican Right went berserk when Hillary tried to champion health care reform in Bill's first term. The Clinton's put their collective tail between their legs and did nothing on the issue for the next 7 years. There's absolutely zero chance that Hillary could (a) convince the country to let Bill back in the White House, (b) convince Congress to pass a comprehensive health care bill, (c) end the political divisiveness and unite this country, and (d) lose alot of weight.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 10:45 AM on 04/10/2008
- shep1900 See Profile I'm a Fan of shep1900 permalink

Following the comments tonight has been interesting-and something I normally don't do, because it can be so disheartening.

And yet, as the conversation has progressed this evening, many of us have relaxed, and been honest, and more respectful towards one another. _That_ is the Democratic Party--and America--that I assume we all want to see. And with a little patience, and give-and-take, it is nice to see that most of us worked our way there.

I like to think that this bodes well for November.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 10:48 PM on 04/09/2008
- pithymaxim See Profile I'm a Fan of pithymaxim permalink

sent you a test email. please confirm receipt at your convenience! thanks!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 12:14 AM on 04/10/2008
- Zeusthunderbolt See Profile I'm a Fan of Zeusthunderbolt permalink

It is interesting, funny and coincidental that you have talked about respect for each other. I have observed that this happens to me too ( Obama supporter ). But unfortunately, when the last few days before an important primary for the Clinton's arrives, and the kitchen sink is thrown at him, an incredible sense of injustice, and betrayal makes me cringe, and reminds me of the reasons why I have slowly developed a disliking of the Clintons. This interestingly enough, is a feeling I find difficult to find, when I listen to HRC speak. I find her very likable and trustworthy. This dichotomy , the impression that she wants to win ( may be that is what politics requires in these days , but Obama proves me wrong and i think no it is not required ) , and the dirty politics turns me off. At such times when the Hillary supporters fail to see the reason for our anger, I feel like voting for her to punish them.( Her policies wil be financilly more beneficial for the Star Bucks class, and his for the Blue collar, less then 50000 crowd ). But then time passes and I see that we the Obama supporters begin to forget the kitchen sink lies that made us hate her candidacy to begin with.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 11:24 PM on 04/09/2008
- pithymaxim See Profile I'm a Fan of pithymaxim permalink

what a great insight, zeus.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 11:29 PM on 04/09/2008
- pithymaxim See Profile I'm a Fan of pithymaxim permalink

you are right, shep. you tried to understand me, and i felt a human connection. it's easy to be angry when we feel alone. but thanks to people on this blog who are wiser than me, folks with big hearts, i feel more at peace in the world tonight. it's a glimpse of what america can be, the good we all have in us, when we connect as people. may god bless you.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 10:53 PM on 04/09/2008
- happycat See Profile I'm a Fan of happycat permalink

Good Morning pithymaxim,
Just remember that you are not alone! There is alot of reason to hope. Many people are angry and moved by what they are seeing going on in this country. Things are going to change for the better. Just continue to stay connected. After 20 years of the Bushes and the Clintons, I still remain optimistic!
Best to you!
Happy Cat (Debra)

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 08:38 AM on 04/10/2008
- shep1900 See Profile I'm a Fan of shep1900 permalink

And you, as well. Sometimes, all of our better angels can't help but surface!

I am, as it happens, a New Yorker, and I'll never forget the way it felt here in the city on that terrible September day (and the days which followed)--and the way it felt when total strangers extended literal and figurative embraces.

If only our current President had recognized that a genuine moment of national connection had taken place--and nurtured it. How very different the world might be today.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 10:58 PM on 04/09/2008
- ErinG See Profile I'm a Fan of ErinG permalink

Is this Hillary"s new strategy?

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 08:47 PM on 04/09/2008
- CountryOver See Profile I'm a Fan of CountryOver permalink

that's actually a great point

No one would put it past that family. I hate them all, including Chelsea-- the money-grubbing hedge fund manager.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 10:04 PM on 04/09/2008
- the964kid See Profile I'm a Fan of the964kid permalink

A question about Bill Clinton's impeachment is completely legitimate. The entire country suffered thru that ordeal as a result of his lies, and don't forget Clinton was disbarred as a result of his perjury before a grand jury. He did in fact break the law. I don't care who he is (or is not) sleeping with, but I do care when he allows his private affairs to interfere with his job - thats when it became all of our problem's. That is a fair question, and it's silly for anybody to think that wasn't a major event in a presidency. The Clintons have proven to be scandal-prone - and anybody who is considering voting for Hillary has a right to ask that question. Chelsea should also be asked: why are u on the campaign trail if you are not going to answer real questions?? Asking about Bill's impeachment is a real question many people do infact want an answer to.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 08:32 PM on 04/09/2008
- Zeusthunderbolt See Profile I'm a Fan of Zeusthunderbolt permalink

I have a problem with the perjury argument in the context of infidelity. A very conservative court in Italy, a roman Catholic Country mind you , has recently issued an opinion, regarding this issue. In their opinion, the perjury accusation in the cases of marital infidelity is not valid, because an admission to the fact results in great disruption in the life of a family, with potential for breakup, harm to children of the family, and stimatization by family and society. To prevent the disintegration of family and social humiliation , it leaves no choice for the accused but to lie. A crime that should not be tried as perjury.

I have paraphrased, you can do your research. But I tend to agree with the High court of italy.

Every time the prosecutor brings a case based on perjury but not about the crime committed, it should all give us pause , to sit and think about the human emotions of guilt, shame, humiliation, that might have been involved in the lie to the police or prosecutor.

Do we truly believe that it is all about the law? In that case Obamas Dad and Mom should have been prosecuted to the full extent of the law when they commited a felony by their interracial marriage, according to laws of more then half of the states at the time.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 11:46 PM on 04/09/2008
- BobBrown See Profile I'm a Fan of BobBrown permalink

I would ask Chelsea, how did you land on a six figure salary just after college? Most people work for years before getting paid that kind of money. Did your parents connections helped you get such a good paying salary?

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 07:12 PM on 04/09/2008
- Ginko See Profile I'm a Fan of Ginko permalink

She got it the old fashioned way, she worked her butt off for it. So being accepted at Stanford ( and Oxford, where her Dad was a Rhodes Scholar) and graduating top of her class means she got her job because of her parents? Obamabots are immature, hateful and mean, that's all there is to it. They whine about this ridiculous NON issue of her Dad's past mistakes and ridicule a woman who deserves respect for being such an accomplished young woman IN HER OWN RIGHT but you can't give Hillary credit for her lifetime of work for US citizens, so why would you honor her daughters accomplishments? You are just mad because your guy doesn't have enough experience. Plus he hangs out with bigots and criminals.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 08:50 PM on 04/09/2008
- abromber See Profile I'm a Fan of abromber permalink

What is with this weird, cult-like devotion to the Clintons? I understand you want Hillary to be President, which is of course your right as an American voter, but why do you dismiss as "immature, hateful and mean" anyone who expresses any distrust of the Clintons? Do you not realize that simply makes YOU look immature, hateful and mean? Think about it.

P.S. Did Chelsea really graduate at the top of her class? If so, it is impressive.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 10:15 PM on 04/09/2008
- pithymaxim See Profile I'm a Fan of pithymaxim permalink

complete b.s.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 09:00 PM on 04/09/2008
- lisakaz See Profile I'm a Fan of lisakaz permalink

Gimme a break. There are lots of quality college grads who don't get that straight out of the gate. This is not to say she's unqualified but she got a soft place to fall. That's a fact.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 08:55 PM on 04/09/2008
- LeoMarvin See Profile I'm a Fan of LeoMarvin permalink

You think Stanford and Oxford aren't turning out students who get good jobs? And if her father was President of the United States, that's supposed to be held against her? If there's any evidence the Clintons called in a political favor or did anything that might give someone the right to expect access or influence, that's relevant. But what you're saying is just a pointless atack.

And to save you the trouble of most of the things you might have considered saying, I'm for Barack. But I'm also for serious, substantive debate. Not this name-calling and other mud-throwing that's trying so hard to get John McCain elected.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 08:40 PM on 04/09/2008
- pithymaxim See Profile I'm a Fan of pithymaxim permalink

thank you, stranger. your gentle and caring comments, along with shep's, really touched my heart. i did not act like a christian in my blogging today, and i ask forgiveness from the online community and the clintons. times are hard, my friend, life is hard.but prayer is called for, not blame.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 10:41 PM on 04/09/2008
- pithymaxim See Profile I'm a Fan of pithymaxim permalink

hillary set the rules of engagement. now she has to live with it.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 09:02 PM on 04/09/2008
- Zeusthunderbolt See Profile I'm a Fan of Zeusthunderbolt permalink

She is smart. Most graduating students are not. And fortunately, we all are who we are, and if some students' parents never amounted to anything, it is their fault. A man from hope, with no hope, trailer home background, makes it to the top, he deserves to have his daughter do better. This is one reason Every parent works hard in this world.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 08:12 PM on 04/09/2008
- pithymaxim See Profile I'm a Fan of pithymaxim permalink

sounds like you're a big fan of "the secret"

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 09:03 PM on 04/09/2008
- jteschke See Profile I'm a Fan of jteschke permalink

It is manifestly obvious she got the six figure job because of who she is, not what she can do. The salary is probably even higher than what they say with perks. I hear she's working for firms pushing corrupt loans. Nobody is really fully vetting the Clintons' post 2001 riches. Meanwhile, as was said earlier, Chelsea should also be asked about Tuzla every day. After all, she was there, so she knew it was a lie every time it was stated, but she just goes out and shills for the campaign as a sort of "link" between the two principals. If she refuses to answer that it's because she's merely acting as part of the cover story.

Meanwhile, what about the family issues: can we trust Hillary's feigned opposition to the Colombia pact while Clinton himiself may even have received the Colombian shilling to promote the pact? Nothing she says can be trusted. I suggest more indirect approaches on the Monica issue, perhaps asking her view on Bill's cigar smoking habit.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 08:10 PM on 04/09/2008
- abromber See Profile I'm a Fan of abromber permalink

Oh, please. Hillary is her mom, fer crissakes. Get a grip. Chelsea is not an issue in this campaign and you demean yourself when you try to make her one. I am an Obama supporter but I do not support gutter politics. In fact, that's one of the things that drew me to Obama in the first place.

We can do better. Yes, we can!

Obama '08

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 10:35 PM on 04/09/2008
- happycat See Profile I'm a Fan of happycat permalink

i really think that would be a great question. Alot of students graduating this year are going to be entering into a very bleak job market. How can Chelsea possibly relate to them when she has the hedge fund job her parent's got for her.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 07:17 PM on 04/09/2008
- pithymaxim See Profile I'm a Fan of pithymaxim permalink

superb point

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 07:41 PM on 04/09/2008
- accountability See Profile I'm a Fan of accountability permalink

great question?
Why>
To quote her "its none of your business.

BTW, How the hell does Bob Brown know what her salary is?
I'd like some proof, why don't you?

Oh, right, sorry, I forgot... because you all have adopted the far right wingnut qualities of just parrot everything you hear from other wingnuts just like its true.

pathetic.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 07:23 PM on 04/09/2008
- pithymaxim See Profile I'm a Fan of pithymaxim permalink

well, happycat, most can't relate to her inbreeding. either!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 07:20 PM on 04/09/2008