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Mrs. Clinton won in a state that has always had a warm spot for the Clinton family. There was no end to the comparisons to how saved s campaign in 1992, when he too seemed on the verge of defeat. (The Drudge Report)
For the record Jan 7, 2008
Correction: Because of an editing error, in late editions on Friday a caption on the Campaign 2008 pages describing an event early on Thursday at an Iowa restaurant appeared with a photo of the Clinton family during Senator Hillary Clinton's remarks after the Iowa caucuses on Thursday night. The Globe welcomes information about errors that call for corrections. (Boston Globe)
Punjab woos sons of soil, but NRIs sceptical Jan 7, 2008
The US-based Sant Singh Chatwal, considered close to the Clinton family, was categorical saying that nostalgia does not make business sense. Chatwal, who runs the company, Hemisphere hotels and resorts, said he was ready to pump in Rs1200-crore o set up two hotels in Punjab because he was put off by the facilities provided by hotels in Punjab. (Daily News & Analysis)
Clinton fights to slow Obama gains in N.H. Jan 6, 2008
Still, her husband is continuing to play a very central role on the campaign trail, despite criticism from some political observers who see him as a visible reminder that the Clinton family is part of the Washington establishment. The former president can still bring out a huge crowd, and he is also promoting the campaign's message of experience and vision: "Ready for Change. Ready to Lead.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Hillary, Bill, Chelsea bring campaign here Dec 28, 2007
An overflow crowd and Iowa's former governor greeted the Clinton family at Mt. Pleasant Community High School Wednesday as Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., began the home stretch of her campaign ahead of the Iowa caucuses Jan. 3. (Mt. Pleasant News, IA)
Obama takes big stage, but Clinton has a surprise guest Dec 9, 2007
Although the Clinton family has guarded Chelsea's privacy over the years, she appeared frequently on the trail when her mother ran for the Senate in 2000. So political observers have been speculating about whether she would be deployed as a secret weapon when Hillary Clinton hit a bump in the road or when her image needed extra humanizing. (Boston Globe)
CHELSEA CLINTON COUNTERPROGRAMMING OBAMA/OPRAH IN IOWA... Dec 9, 2007
The Clinton family was fully deployed on Saturday, with former President Bill Clinton campaigning in South Carolina and the rest of the family in Iowa ... For the most part, the Clinton family - as are those of most of the Demo and Republican candidates - are not pretentious people ... I take my hat off for the Clinton family. (The Drudge Report)
Newsweek: When Oprah Winfrey met Obama Dec 4, 2007
I think that she wants to prove that the Clinton family can achieve what goals that they have. But right now we are dealing with war, immagration, same sex marriages, and most inportartingly. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Presidential dynasties can foil open-records laws Nov 13, 2007
Scholars say that the Bush family's experience in matters of presidential records suggests that a return to power for the Clinton family could complicate the release of White House papers from the 1990s. "There is an extra incentive to suppress documents for presidents who have relatives with records whose disclosure might hurt both them and the incumbent," said Bruce Buchanan, a political science professor at the University of Texas. (Boston Globe)
Giuliani Too 'Hawkish' for NYT and NBC Oct 27, 2007
Burton once publicly questioned the use of White House personnel to answer letters addressed to the Clinton family pet. He now laughs this off as a "mistake" dreamed up by a staff aide. (MediaResearch.org)
The Clinton family machine Oct 24, 2007
Union ties one example of couple's joint effort to return to White House. Presidential hopeful Sen. (MSNBC -- Politics)
S.C. win critical to Hillary campaign Oct 19, 2007
After being introduced by Matthews, McAuliffe told the crowd of his admiration for the Clinton family. "I love the Clintons; most expensive friends I've ever had," he said. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Clinton draws a crowd at Friday book signing Sep 17, 2007
Not everyone attended the signing in support of the Clinton family. "I'd rather have a dead armadillo than Hillary Clinton as president," said Robert Morrow, webmaster of www. (The Daily Texan, TX)
Clinton to give away Hsu's donations to charity Aug 30, 2007
Sheinkopf, who helped construct President Bill Clinton's 1996 re-election campaign, said questions surrounding Hsu's donations threatened to resurrect images of past controversies involving the Clinton family and campaign contributions. "They've taken money from criminals in the past; now we learn that Sen. Clinton took money from people when they don't know where their money came from - bundled money from a convicted felon," he said. (Newsday -- Health)
On your mind Jul 20, 2007
Hillary s brother was convicted for taking bribes in an effort to get pardons for a few of the scum that were buddy, buddy with the Clinton family. Should we go further. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Obama Tries to Peel Away Clinton Backers -AP Jul 18, 2007
The tough part for Senator Obama or anyone is how to criticize Senator Clinton without getting crosswise with Democrats and their affection for the Clinton family,'' Simmons said. . (Guardian Unlimited)
Clintons cancel Saturday events Jul 13, 2007
MANCHESTER, NH Due to the passing of First Lady Lady Bird Johnson, the Clinton family will attend her funeral Saturday in Austin, Texas. The previously scheduled Ready for Change, Ready to Lead events Saturday in Rochester and Salem have been cancelled. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Do the Clintons Now Support Jail Time For Perjurers? Jul 8, 2007
"The Clinton family traded the release of terrorists for votes, votes that were promised to be delivered by New York politicians to Hillary for senate and Gore for president. That was clear.". That's cronyism, Hillary. (Townhall.com)
Dick Morris, Eileen McGann: Clintons' Hypocrisy on... Jul 7, 2007
Once the clemency was announced, Hillary immediately attacked President Bush, saying, "This commutation sends the clear signal that in this administration, cronyism and ideology trump competence and justice. Hey, Hillary, do you understand what cronyism really means? Cronyism is favoritism shown to friends and supporters without regard to their qualifications. And that s what Bill Clinton s pardons were all about. Except, as usual, the Clintons went way over the top. So, in addition to granting... (Fox News)
Dick Morris Hill and Bill's investments Jun 20, 2007 Obama digging in Jun 2, 2007 All in the families May 8, 2007 DICK MORRIS & EILEEN MCGANN Apr 14, 2007 Clinton Ditches Campaign Trail for Caribbean Apr 7, 2007 Bill Clinton's Quest for Relevancy Mar 29, 2007 Can a negative be a positive for Clinton? Mar 16, 2007 Read more... Mar 11, 2007 Bayh Failed to Report Foundation Link, Complaint Alleges Mar 11, 2007 Judicial Watch Files Ethics Complaint Against Senator Bayh Mar 9, 2007 EDWARDS: JESUS WOULD BE 'APPALLED' BY AMERICAN SELFISHNESS... Mar 6, 2007 Cheney Hunted?: Mar 1, 2007 Clintons'charitynot listedon forms Feb 28, 2007 Primary colors: Get ready for political madness Feb 19, 2007 Key Kerry fund-raisers scooped up by others Feb 18, 2007 Death In Family Keeps Hillary Out Of New Hampshire Feb 1, 2007 Clinton cancels campaign visit to New Hampshire Feb 1, 2007
ALAN COLMES, CO-HOST: The Clinton family looking to avoid a conflict of interest in Senator Clinton's White House run dissolved their blind trust in an account established to manage their money when Bill Clinton took office in 1993. Now is reporting the Clintons have liquidated that trust and the value could be as high as $50 million. (Fox News)
New song: Clintons spoof 'Sopranos' Jun 20, 2007
By Fredreka Schouten, USA TODAY WASHINGTON The Clinton family took a cue from the Soprano family on Tuesday, releasing an online video that spoofed the finale of the HBO drama and aimed at generating buzz and money for 's presidential campaign. In the video, created to unveil Clinton's new campaign theme song, the New York senator and her husband, former president Bill Clinton, re-created the final scene of the hit series, complete with a diner, a classic rock tune, a parallel parking-impaired... (USA Today)
The Clinton family, however, is a political machine unto itself, and they are rapidly setting up shop in Nevada. The question for Obama is whether he can match it. (Las Vegas Sun)
The political aristocracy in the United States is more fluid than past nobility, and that is how the Clinton family entered it. But the benefit of membership in that aristocracy has probably increased over time, as larger congressional districts and the rising cost of campaigns make it harder for an unfinanced unknown to rise in politics. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
But while Bill collects the checks for the Clinton family from anti-worker Dubai, Hillary lectures about workers rights. Just last week, Hillary spoke at the convention of the Communications Workers of America and urged its members to contact Republican Senators about pro-union legislation. (Fox News -- Views)
The Clinton family is ditching the public spotlight for private sunshine, escaping to an exclusive enclave owned by Oscar de la Renta in the renowned fashion designer's native Dominican Republic. Life's a Beach. (ABC News)
Tyrrell: When I got to covering him in retirement - and as you can see I've had terrific sources, secret service agents, military aides, people close to the Clinton family - I saw him more vividly than I ever did see him during his presidency because the trappings of the presidency were no longer around to obscure the essential rogue that is Bill Clinton. Lax, lonely, reckless - a rogue. (Newsmax)
The Clinton family left the White House for a vacation on Martha's Vineyard in 1998 when the former president was under fire for his affair with Monica Lewinsky. Hillary Clinton stood by her husband despite his infidelity. (Boston Globe)
On March 1, 2007, Judicial Watch filed separate complaints with the Senate Select Committee on Ethics and the Justice Department against Senator Hillary Clinton for failing to disclose her position as Secretary/Treasurer of the Clinton Family Foundation on five occasions. "The Justice Department and the Senate need to take this important disclosure law more seriously, and members of Congress need to start playing by the rules," said Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton. (PNN Online)
Hillary Clinton (D-N.Y.) for not disclosing her role in the Clinton Family Foundation -- a family charity established in 2001. Clinton has since added the charity to her disclosure forms. (CNSnews.com)
"The Committee should investigate whether Senator Bayh's failure to disclose his family foundation is a willful violation of the rules and law governing such disclosure." On March 1, 2007, Judicial Watch filed separate complaints with the Senate Select Committee on Ethics and the Justice Department against Senator Hillary Clinton for failing to disclose her position as Secretary/Treasurer of the Clinton Family Foundation on five occasions. "The Justice Department and the Senate need to take this... (PR Newswire)
The group filed a complaint with the Senate Ethics Committee and the Justice Department, noting that Clinton had failed to report that she was secretary-treasurer of the Clinton Family Foundation in documents that must be filed annually with the Senate. In the face of an official complaint, Senate rules require the ethics committee to begin a preliminary inquiry. (The Drudge Report)
Hillary Clinton failed to mention her position with the Clinton Family Foundation on her Senate financial disclosure reports. The charity has allowed the Clintons to write off about $5 million in income since 2001. (Slate)
Among the institutions receiving grants from the Clinton Family Foundation were Yale University, where both attended law school; groups named for deceased heads of state in Israel and Jordan; and a charity connected to the Arkansas businessman who helped Hillary Clinton make $100,000 on a commodities trade that stirred controversy a decade ago, Internal Revenue Service reports show ... Tax records show the Clinton Family Foundation was created during Hillary Clinton's first year in the Senate,... (MSNBC -- Politics)
" That's right, politically minded citizens, the bar is open, there is a round of Election 2008 cocktails waiting for you and you have no choice but to drink up. The Clinton family juggernaut has already stopped by, Mayor Rudy has been down the road, and as the Herald headline indicated just recently, Obama is packing the house. And let's not forget former teen sensation John Edwards, American hero John McCain and, well, name your candidate of choice. They've been to New Hampshire and as the... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Solomont's decision raised eyebrows in political circles because of his longstanding ties to the Clinton family, dating back to the former president's first national campaign in 1992. Clinton is actively working to shore up her support in New England. (Boston Globe)
Hanley did not elaborate on the nature of Kelley's illness, but two sources close to the Clinton family said Kelley had cancer. Kelley, a former food brokerage executive, married Bill Clinton's mother, Virginia, in 1982. (CBS New York, NY)
Kelley has remained close to the Clinton family since Virginia Kelley's death in 1994. Clinton campaigned in Iowa, another key early voting state, last weekend and was scheduled to spend Saturday and Sunday traveling through New Hampshire, which hosts the first presidential primary in 2008. (Concord Monitor)
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