Comments on: Chelsea says Lewinsky scandal is off limits, is she right?

By: Dave, Alexandria, VA

Dave, Alexandria, VA — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 18:42:41 +0000

This is a substantial piece of the Clinton presidency. Much of what is written in history books was personal business to some, but of substantial interest to a much broader audience. As for Chelsea's refusal to answer difficult questions, I think this demonstrates a lack of competence and/or confidence. If she wants to be a major surrogate and part of the campaign arsenal, she should go about it like an adult.

By: Brett, Forked River, NJ

Brett, Forked River, NJ — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 18:42:19 +0000

When you enter public life and willingly are involved in the primary process to help decide the President of the United States, nothing is off limits. While I certainly feel for for Chelsea having to deal with an uncomfortable subject, this is part of her parents political life. They created teh Lewinsky mess, a question about character for all parties involved. It is interesting to skirt and avoid questions the Clintons view as 'off-limits' while at the same time taking round-house racial swipes at Obama. I believe if Chelsea wishes to willingly campaign for a Presidential candidate, and it appears obvious that her parents are grooming her for public office, she better get used to dealing with tough questions. She will have a lifetime of them in this profession.

By: Barb Canada

Barb Canada — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 18:42:00 +0000

I think the Lewinsky scandal in this election is about as relevant, as asking papa smurf how he would vote if he had a chance!

By: Larry from Virginia

Larry from Virginia — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 18:41:58 +0000

She is campaigning for her mother who is running for President. In that capacity she should answer the questions directed to her, or not campaign. You cannot ask for the press and public to leave your kids alone and at the same time put your kids in the press and publics eye.

Just another in a long and tiring list of Clinton double standards.

By: Keith - Twinsburg, OH

Keith - Twinsburg, OH — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 18:41:47 +0000

Today, I think she is within her rights to take this stance... This is all very old news... What could she possibly add to this stupid presidential piece of history..?

Chelsea is stumping for her mother's campaign, not out to rehash old news that gives jerks their 2 minute claim to fame...

Why is no one asking the student who asked this question about his political views, and Hilary's qualifications for office.... Isn't this why he was there... Or was it to show his REAL talents..?

By: jcpapa

jcpapa — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 18:41:44 +0000

It is our business because it happened when Bill was president, in the white house which is maintained with tax payers money.

By: JohnStevens

JohnStevens — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 18:41:42 +0000

Guess they're not planting any more questions these days, huh?

By: RufusVonDufus

RufusVonDufus — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 18:41:31 +0000

As long as Chelsea Clinton is out on the campaign trail for her mother, any question about Bill's escapades in the WH is fair. You cannot have everything both ways as the Clintons would like. She put up with his perversion while he was president and it is only fair that Chelsea sees fit to answer those queries. This is typical Clinton bs and I hope the media puts a stop to it.

By: Sham

Sham — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 18:41:11 +0000

If the question really is too personal for her I feel that she was right in not answering, but wrong in the way that she answered. She could have said "I don't feel comfortable talking about it." Just so she wouldn't seem like a snob.

By: Tony

Tony — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 18:41:07 +0000

If there was a public hearing and impeachment due to the Monica Lewinsky issue, then it is our business. If Hillary is going to take credit of everything good during her stay in the White House, then she and her family better be ready to answer questions about the bad things too.

P/S: Where is your tax papers Hillary??? Obama's is online already for all to read.

Tony - NY