Posted by
Cary Wesberry on Wednesday, September 27, 2006 10:57:40 AM
I've been watching the news and listening to the radio for the last few days and, huge shock, everyone is talking about the Clinton interview on FoxNews Sunday with Chris Wallace. If you are reading this blog and haven't seen it yet (which is highly unlikely I know) then you should head over to the FoxNews site or YouTube and make the time. It is easily one of the most entertaining interviews I have seen in a while.
Conspiracy theories are flying as usual; from both sides I'm disappointed to say. Depending on who you listen to on the right, Clinton either planned the outburst or completely lost control. I've even heard one radio host say that Wallace and Clinton planned it together given the fact they both got what they wanted. We won't go in to what the Democrat's version is because well, Clinton already told us in the interview. I honestly don't know what I find more amusing: Watching Clinton come unhinged or the huge response from all walks of media.
What confounded me was the statement Clinton made about comparing his 8 years to the 8 or 11 months that Bush had before 9/11. For most of us, that was the "math" that grinded our little gears to a halt. That, and repeatedly citing Clarke's book as some kind of Bible on 9/11 and the years leading up to it. This also counfounded me given the fact Clarke wrote about Clinton being more preoccupied with Monica than he was with Bin Laden, even going so far as to suggest that Clinton did not kill Bin Laden because of the politics surrounding Monica-gate. Frankly, Clarke has flip-flopped so many times it is hard to know what he really thinks on any given day. Either way, the book Clinton cites directly refutes what he says it supports. A liar citing a liar to support his claims. Surprised?
Will this help Republicans in November? Maybe, it depends on the attention span of most voters for this kind of thing. If the media keeps playing it over and over again it might actually help the Republicans. If they don't, then undecided voters will probably forget by the time November rolls around.
Will this affect his legacy? No more than his Presidency has.
Related links:
Great FAQ by Dean Barnett over at Hugh Hewitt's site. (scroll down for the FAQ)
Ian over at HotAir has a nice Clinton flashback.