Hi Jack - Au contraire - I think older voters are too savvy to vote for Billary!!!!!

Jack, must be a slow day for you. Bill Clinton is old news. Try to stay with current events.

On the other hand, Hillary is a fabulous woman who happens to be married to an ex-president. Try to light a candle instead of cursing the darkness.

Young people are also very smart and savy. Not all are star struck by a phoney Jr. Senator.

Depends what the meaning of “older” is. I’m an older voter, by Clinton’s standards for his wife (60 and gets tired by 11 at night). I’m also a clear convert to Obama and am now wildly enthusiastic for him.

That’s just more Clinton nonsense. I’m an older voter - 71 - and I, my wife and most of our Southern Oregon peers will be voting for Obama in the May 20th primary and the general election. It’s time for some fresh air and fresh ideas in Washington. And it’s time for Bill Clinton to come to grips with the fact that he and his wife will not be moving back into the White House.

Gary
Jacksonville, Oregon

As an older voter who supports Obama, I’m insulted by the former president’s remarks. Just for the record, I’m also female and white which I suppose makes me even less savvy. Senator Clinton’s best asset and worse liability is her husband. I think it’s time for them to call it a day and go home.

As an ‘older’ voter, I refuse to fall for a candidate whose resume is even thinner than George Bush’s and who has been pushed on us for over a year, AND who is certain to be beaten severely by McCain.

As an older voter I can well remember the horrific losses that McGovern, Mondale and Dukakis suffered, and do not wish to repeat them with a similarly flawed nominee. It’s so obvious that it amazes me that more voters don’t get it.

Bill Clinton better hope older voters don’t remember him and aren’t too savy too fall for another four years of a Clinton in the White House.

Well Jack your an “older voter” so that doesnt seem to ring true but I think older voters with a head on their shoulders understand what he means.

I’m an older voter too savvy to care what Bill Clinton says. Although I supported him, and to some extent now, his wife, I think if he had kept his mouth shut Hillary would have the nomination locked up. But I am thrilled to see so many young people registering and enthused by Obama. Bill’s pandering to the older voters seems like last ditch desperation.

Well, Jack, I’m an older guy (57) who fell for Bill’s candidacy twice, and in all fairness, at the time, it was much better (excluding bluedress-gate) than Bush One.

I also fell for Hillary’s campaign in January of this year… But things have changed. I became savvy and started reseaching the issues and candidates more. I now support Senator Obama.

Absolutely, older voters know better, and that means those older than
18. We don’t fall for the revival meeting hoopla, or the empty rhetoric,
coming from an empty suit. We know quality - and he ain’t it!

As an older voter myself,I am finding obama to be too slick by half. He makes inappropriate comments about small-town white people and then refuses to give a real apology. I do not listen to TV preachers,infomercial con artists or used car salesmen. I am beginning to see that obama uses the same techniques as they do. I want someone who speaks the plain truth and doesn’t dress his speech up in smoke and mirrors.

I dunno, Jack. I’m 62,my wife’s age I won’t discuss(in case you put this on the air); and we’re both for Senator Obama. I figure I’m as savvy as the next senior. But I’m tired of the cynicism of the political scene as it has been, and think it’s time for a cool change.
Plus, as a curmudgeon, I figure Barack can’t do any worse than the trash we’ve had for the past 20 years or so.

I think the Clinton’s are overlooking the fact that not everyone prospered in the 90s. It was a great time to be in computers, till those jobs were outsourced. Better than Bush? Definitely, but that isn’t something to brag over.

As a 57-year-old white woman, I’m too savvy to fall for the same-o politics of the Clintons. I’ve been waiting most of my adult life for a candidate like Obama who is thoughtful and analytical and who doesn’t insult my intelligence.

NO, I do not agree. I am a 66 year old white male and support Sen. Obama. I am too savvy to support Sen Clinton or Sen Mc Cain.. Need I say more?

In desperate times people want to hear what they want to hear…..Obama’s rhetoric has a feel good message. I am a middle age, highly educated voter who wants solutions and a clear direction. Obama’s soundbites may be insipiring but his message won’t get oil under 114 a barrel or make the world a safer place.

I agree 100%.

Older voters can easily look past the glitz, glamor, and rock star persona. They see a junior senator plagued with personal problems ( reverend Wright, how he acquired his Chicago home, rural folks are “bitter”, etc.). Older voters will see the issues and not the fame whirlwind that Obama has cloaked himself with.

Dear Jack, I am a 55 year old white male, county govt. worker and Viet Nam era Army vet. I was a Hillary supporter and even voted for her in the CA primary. Now I am for O’bama. Why? Because his message is convincing; He always speaks in a civil tone; He is also atypical from the Wash. D.C. crowd; But mostly because his speach on race relations after the Pastor Wright issue was the most compelling political oratroy I have heard since MLK, JFK, and RFK were alive. It truly won me over.

Jack,

No I don’t agree I mean yes I do agree I mean, sniper fire or no sniper fire, NAFTA , no not NAFTA. 60 year olds are tired at 11:00 but we are ready on day one!
I think the real truth is that most of the elders are women who really wanted a woman president. It is just too bad it was this woman at this time.

Bill Clinton is the Fool today and i was the fool who gave him a vote twice in 1992 and 1996. I guess i was “too young” to know better. Don’t worry Bill i won’t be fooled by another Clinton…Not this time !!!!!!!!!!!!

Bill Clinton’s a jerk. He purposely framed this question. He’s trying to make people think that if you support, or think about supporting Senator Obama, you’re soemhow being conned.

Bill Clinton is the last man on earth who should talk about a con job.

After the stunts he and Senator Clinton have pulled in this election, if Barack Obama does not win the nomination, I’ll hold my nose and vote for Senator McCain.

Lawrence
Washington, DC

I will turn sixty in August. I know that I will have to get to bed early–can’t stay up until 11:00 in case I forget and tell people that I had to dodge sniper fire on the way to the local supermarket. I pray to God that I don’t lose all my senses by November and vote for Hillary!

And yet another backhand slap at Hillary. Could you be any more biased, Jack? Just endorse Obama and be done.

Hi Jack
I am 79 years old, as are my friends, and we all like Obama. It is ridiculous to think that savvy people will vote for Hillary. We are still very much savvy. The ones with deteriorated minds are voting for Hillary. Bill has to worry more about his wife, since he said that she is 60, and her mind is foggy about Bosnia.
DJ
Ojai, California

Jack, do you recall a time when the young folks ever listened to the old folks? I don’t. One usually learns by the experiences one endures. Younger folks have less lifetime experience and hence are more likely to take careless chances for the sake of “change” ,e.g Obama. Older folks value experience, particularly when it directly affects their health and their pocketbook. Hillary’s health care plan is superior from both an economic and humanitarian perspective. That’s why I’m for Hillary.

Jarrett
Weston, FL

Bill is absolutely correct! These young kids, easily led, vulnerable, and naive individuals are falling for his rhetoric. Let’s remind people that 8 years ago, some of the same made George Bush out to be a ‘Compassionate Conservative’ and second coming of Reagan. How did that turn out? Anyone who says they will change the system before they know the system is a fool. Obama is writing dream checks out to everyone, however, the account is overdrawn! America is gullible, naive, and stupid AGAIN if they fall for Obama’s promises.

Wildwood Crest, NJ

I think Bill’s mistaking “savvy” with “modern”. While many older voters were on the frontlines in the wars against sexism and racism and homophobia, etc., those ancient conflicts have largely been concluded in America, and those oldsters won. Now, however, the nation’s problems transcend, or more accurately, are different, from the old ones, and in these Obama offers hope and the possibility of something new. For instance, just having a part-black president with an Arabic middle name will radically change the power dynamics in the Middle East, helping the war on terror. By the way, I’m an oldster myself….

I’m 55, which I guess makes me “older.” I’m also a former (and long-time) Republican who is a newly-registered Democrat in PA. I plan to vote for Barack Obama in next week’s PA primary. Have I “fallen” for Obama? You bet. I’m a sucker for integrity, honesty, plain truth, non-divisive politics, and inspirational leadership.

So, sorry Bill Clinton. You’re dead wrong. This older, thinking voter plans to send you and your wife a clear message. Go home!

I can’t figure out who he’s trying to alienate more here, the young whippersnappers who are being mesmerized by a Svengali or the geezers who at 11 PM forget they weren’t really enduring sniper fire.

Where are my pills?

Jack!
I am savvy and my vote’s going to OBAMA…he will be an excellent president for our country. American should be proud of Barrack ! I am sick and tired of Hill/Bill bashing OBAMA.

Today, in American… African American males need role models like Barrack Obama. We have an over-representation of African American males all in the wrong categories- for example, prison and special education. It’s sad that most African Americans are judged by the color of their skin.

Constance Woodard
Transplanted Texas Voter

No Jack its not about being savvy. It more like the older generation always fall back on their confort levels when times are tough.

I can’t believe Bill is trying to act as if NAFTA didn’t take place until he left office. He and Hillary really think that they put a lot of money in the pockets of the average person in small-town america.

What they will not admit to is a lot of businesses left the areas during that time as well as the past eight years. The only people that made any money were people like Bob Johnson their big supporters.

well both my wife and I are retired “Lou Dobbs” style independent voters and we support Obama because we think he is the only one of the remaining three candidates that will bring REAL CHANGE to Washington.

so once again, Bill “The Mouth from the South” Clinton is all wet. does this guy EVER say ANYTHING helpful to his wife’s campaigne?

Jack,
While there may be some older voters who don’t trust Obama, I doubt they trust Hillary either. She flat-out lied about landing in Bosnia under sniper fire, and we all know that Bill isn’t the most honest person, having lied to a Grand Jury about his affair while President. The younger, not the older voters, are the ones who are going to decide this election, and they clearly seem to be Obama supporters. There has been a Bush or a Clinton as President or Vice-President for the last eighteen years. It’s time to end the dynasty.

Well let’s see, I’m older (55), white, a woman, poor (under $40,000) from a small western pennsylvania town, and oh yeah, i’m also Catholic (The standard Clinton demographic) and I’ve TOTALLY FALLEN FOR BARAK! What I haven’t fallen for is believing that another Clinton presidency is good for me or for the country.

it’s not ok to say that middle class, blue-collar workers are bitter, but it’s ok to say that young people aren’t smart enough to know who’s best for the presidency. by the way, he’s also insulting any older voters who are going with Obama… nice one, bubba!

Of course not! I am one older voter who has no intention of voting for a third term of the Clinton team.

His words were all about his anger at anyone daring to criticize his presidency, even if only peripherally He needs to do something about that ego if he wants to help his wife. Although I believe it is a little too late for that.

Wendy
San Rafael, CA

Probably you wont post my message, like the last 10 that didnt get posted. But here is my response anyway:

I remember the Clinton years, I remember very low unemployment, I remember $1.29 gasoline, I remember a great Economy, I remember No War, I remember a Budget Surplus.
I remember CNN, I remember.

Get a life Jack.

Arilo

Younger voters are too savvy to fall for Hillary. Even little babies can see right through Hillary.

No. Bill is getting desperate, Jack. If Obama had been the apparent front-runner in either of the previous elections, Bill would have been out there singing his praises.

Older voters might be more comfortable with Clinton but it may have more to do with the famiiarity of the Clinton name. Hillary’s age is another plus with this demographic.

Older women in particular have invested much in the women’s movement and seeing a woman in the Oval office has a personal significance for them.

But savvy? Get real!

Is he under the impression that the younger voters are only 16 instead of 25 to 45?

Jack,
Older voters are very savvy and wise in most things. Unfortunately I find in my own conversations with older voters that they are supporting Mrs. Clinton based on a loyalty to her husband. In much of the soundbites that the media allows us to hear (yes that is a slight against the poor media coverage), I hear many older voters talking about the Clinton years and Sen. Clintons struggles, well sorry those days are past and I don’t think America would be well served by voting on the past seeing that the world is different and America needs to do things differently to compete.
I loved the Clintons and have a great respect for the achievements and lofty goals of that administration, but we need to let go and let Obama show a new positive direction America can go in. Thank for all you do Jack.

Bill Clinton wishes he was right. Once again, he’s not. He won’t be getting a third term in the White House. I trust older folks to spend the time to get to know Obama. When they do, they will support him. Voters want the Bush-Clinton-Bush years of drama and division to end.

I’m afraid the former president is wrong. As a younger voter who experienced the Clinton years and the Bush years, I am “smart” enough to know the difference between the two, and I am making the informed choice not to repeat either.

I wonder about an America who didn’t see what an IDIOT George Bush is when he was absolutely stomped in his first debate with Al Gore and his first debate with John Kerry. Both of them made him look like a boy amongst men. Didn’t help, he won anyway. The amount of voters who are falling for Hillary’s pandering is astounding. With all the talk about the Pope coming to America I wouldn’t be surprised if she came out with something like “After shooting guns with my uncle in Penn. we would brave the sniper fire just to get to 5o’clock mass.

Hey Jack,

I don’t think older voters are too savvy for Obama, I just think that they can’t relate to him. They can connect more with Clinton, who is closer to their age.

I think we’ll all agree that voters tend to naturally gravitate to the candidate with whom they have the most in common, and even though it may be unfortunate for America, I think older individuals connect more with Hillary Clinton.

Kel from Auburn, AL

I’m an older voter, Jack, and must not be very savvy. Obama gives me hope that it won’t be politics as usual under his presidency. Clinton doesn’t do that. Honestly, though, I’ll be voting for the Democrat come November, either way, because of what Bush did to my country.

At the age of 54, I guess I’m too young to be savvy enough to get President Clinton’s point. But I do see how the Clinton’s negatives continue to rise as they do things like putting campaign staffers from NJ in their TV ads attempting to portray the attitudes of people from rural PA.

One would think that by now the Clintons would have the savvy not to keep shoothing themselves in the foot.

I do not know if at 46 years of age I would say I was an older voter but I sure don’t plan to vote for Hillary or McCain. That leaves Obama. I would rather try a guy I know a little about than two I know way too much about.

I am almost 66 years old, and I am supporting Obama. He is intelligent and pragmatic; two traits I find absolutely crucial in my president. His calmness under fire reminds me of the traits I found important when I was fighting a war in Vietnam.

No and I’m the same age as the Clintons and happen to be an American who is also white as well or as my people would call me; American Indian of the Apache nation. I saw through her long before the primaries started and knew she nor her husband could not be trusted. It still sounds like Bill is running for his old job which he was impeached from once.

Let’s see… I’m 50 something…. My 1st choice was John Edwards & I might go ahead & write his name in on my ballot for November…. But, if Sen. Obama says the things I need to hear during the rest of his campaign & if he doesn’t get himself caught up in “win at all cost” silliness I can be talked into supporting him come November. I won’t vote for John McBush.

Jack,
As a high school teacher, I ascribe to the age old belief that young people have built in “crap detectors”. While they might be quicker to get caught up in movements, they also know authenticity when they see it and it’s very attractive.

Boise

Could be Jack. But what you can’t forget is that many of those older voters grew up in a very different era, and as such had a very different experience with African Americans than the current generation. It is much easier for young voters today to accept a African American candidate. Many of the tensions and social issues that existed half a century ago have either died down or no longer exists. Older voters cynicism to Obama’s candidacy is as real as Rev. Wrights skeptism from the stump. It’s a feeling based on past experiences that in many cases, no longer apply.

I am an old voter and feel qualified to say that older voters are not too savvy. They are less inclined to support change simpty as an expression of identity like some younger voters.

Those older savvy voters have had more time to be made bitter and cling to their guns and religion. They are too savvy to fall for a pandering candidate who suddenly has tales of big game hunting, evangelical feelings, and want’s to have a beer and a shot of Crown Royal with you. Bill Clinton is to savvy for his own damn good.

Jack: I am 67 and completely agree with Bill Clinton on this one. I was much better off under the Clinton years than the Bush years. I do not like any of the current candidates however. I am from Illinois and voted for Obama when he ran for Senator hoping for the best, but have been disappointed. He does not vote on much of anything and really has no track record in either the Illinois legislature or as a U.S. Senator to know what he stands for and now we see all the slight-of-hand issues that have come up. I just can not vote for him.

Jim
Hoffman Estates, IL

Bill Clinton has done two things with his comments:
1. Insulted all the young people who are involved in Politics and are the future of this country. This is consistent the the Clinton tactics like small states don’t count, red states don’t count, insulting Al Gore and John Kerry etc.
2. This also demonstrates the sheer arrogance of Clinton Campaign. They are so convinced that the only way someone can vote for Barack over Hillary is if they are stupid, inexperienced or being duped. I wish that they would wake up and see that Barack has won twice as many states, leads in pledged delegates and popular votes. Barack has run an excellent campaign, he has inspired us to work hard for him. He does not take money from special interests and lobbyists like Hillary.
3. Bill Clinton read my lips. I am voting for Barack because he a much better candidate than Hillary. I am not doing this because of my age, color, race or gender.

Hi Jack,
Has Bill Clinton completely lost it? Making a statement about problems being around a long time before Bush took office…..Does he remember who was the President before Bush? Has he become a Republican?
I happen to be in the same generation Bill and Hillary are and I can tell you that all the lies they have told have turned off all of my friends and we are solidly behind Obama.
Bill only has two options left: 1. Take a long vacation to the South Pole 2. Get treatment for his early onset Alzheimers.

Jack,
Actually, there has been a Bush or Clinton as President or Vice-President for the past twenty-eight years, not eighteen. My bad.

It seems to me, that older voters are not that savvy when they put Bush in office twice and look what happen. It seems to me they want the same old politics. It’s time for the younger Generation to take over, these older voters voted Republican or Democrat and nothing is getting done and the younger generation are sick of it, thats why Obama is so appealing.

I don’t think its a question of savvy or not…i wish someone could explain to me why older voters and blue collar workers feel such a connection with the Clinton’s. They are by far the ones who I would consider eilitist.

I hate to blast our older generation but I think the issue becomes many of them are not technologically savvy so they rely upon word of mouth and tv ads. Clinton is a known name and she is white. they are still of the “black hating” generation no matter how they try to rise above that. and many of this age group are of the feminist generation as well. Bodes badly for a bi-racial black man. as my grandpa would say, “that colored man” can’t possibly be president.

I hope to God that Barack is elected. Having Hillary would be a nightmare. I am of the 20 percent who will vote for McCain if Hillary somehow manages to buck the system and get nominated.

WOW is all I can say to this. Is he serious? I cannot believe Bubba said that. I think Obama is trying to provoke him on the stump. Bill is doing her more damage than ANY media outlet liberal or conservative.

HI Jack, Well I am from PA and 50 years of age I do not think the information Mr. Clinton is correct…I think this time around voters are intersted to vote on the issues rathen who is long enough in DC so. I am voting for Obama because I feel a new age is about to start and this country needs change. I am tired of old Politics and fact the Clintons think they are entile for the get the nomination.

By the way I do not understand who is run for persident isBill or Hilary?

Good question Jack. I’m voting for Obama, but then, I’m only 68….I’ll ask my 70 year old cousin how she’s voting and get back to you.

And they call O BAMA elitist? Wow!!!!!

I totally agree. You know what they say, Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me. Older Americans have been through this many times before- they know vague words and hollow promises are not good a basis for deciding who to vote for. They rather look to see what the candidate has done for them in the past and whether they kept their promirses. We know Hillary is good on her word; we have NO idea if Obama is and based on his NAFTA fiasco and now this “bitter” comment nonesense, it’s becoming obvious that the Obama we see giving speeches sounds a lot different behind closed doors.

I think there are lots of people of all ages who are voting for Obama for the wrong reasons. Although it’s not like Clinton doesn’t have that going as well. If people voted based on issues, neither of them would have made it past New Hampshire.

How exactly does that make sense since Obama’s poll numbers go up in direct proportion to the education level of the voters. What’s frightening are the huge numbers of people who believe this stuff.

Jack, there is no doubt that Bill Clinton is wrong again. I am begining to believe that the old age dementia that according to him starts at 60 is begining to catch up with him. The truth is that the older you get, the more difficult it is to change your position, so the older people are supporting the person they know even if she has character flaws. With the younger ones who may not know the legacy of the Clintons, they are basing their judgement on trust and the Clintons have shown a tendency not to be always truthful. If he is willing to tout his legacy to Pennslvanians, he should be willing too to tout his indiscretions that ultimately cost Gore the 2000 elections and invariably ensured victory for Bush, and also that his cosy relationship with the Bushs’ helped buy the president the legitimacy that we are suffering from . What Clinton is saying is no different from their antecedents of spining everything to their advantage even if the reasoning is a bit misleading or makes no sense. This tendency to confound people is perhaps responsible for the lack of trust in the Clintons that is represented in almost all the polls.

Yes, I do believe older voters are too savvy to fall for Obama’s running word, “Change” without in-depth explanation of what the “change” entails. I find young people are not inquisitive or curious enough today. I began this election process a democrat, however, I was a blank slate regarding which democratic candidate I would support in the final analysis. Obama’s choice of friends (Farrakhan, Wright and Ayers) told me what the man was about. His inability to reveal what “change” means to him…and impart that to us, is mind boggling. The bad press or lack of press coverage at all, drew my attention to Hillary Clinton. I’ve studied Hillary’s plan for repairing our terribly damaged country, and I am proud to wholeheartedly support her as my President of this United States of America. I believe pundits and pollsters and the news media sorely misjudge the elderly’s power at the polls. We, the elderly, have lived a long time and have seen politicians come and go; we, too, are smarter than we were at eighteen. When we ask questions, we want answers…and Obama’s handlers are afraid to turn him loose to provide answers…if he has any. ………..a viewer in Great Falls, Virginia

So let me see if I understand this. It’s o.k. for Bill to speak for older voters, but it’s not o.k. for Barack to speak about rural Pennsylvania? Older voters are smart, and they remember the Clintons and their tricks. I am “bitterly” offended by Bill’s remarks. Bill is out-of-touch with older voters.

Too savvy to fall for Obama…like he’s some kind of con artist. Shame on you President Clinton for trying to drum up votes by scaring our seniors. I have a feeling many will be too smart to fall for your veiled accusations.

I hope they are too savvy not to fall for either one of those idiots.

Since I did not attend the occasion where he made the comment, and don’t know what led up to it, I will assume it was accurate. Both candidates seem to have spouses who have “open mouth and insert foot” disease. Since Bill is a well known figure, whatever he says gets lots of press. He seems determined to undermine Hilliary’s chances to win and has from the beginning. He was an embarrassment as a pres but was effective in spite of that. Michelle is just a novice at saying the wrong things but she is getting a good start. Don’t know what causes her lapses but, if she gets in the White House, she will make good press for the media. By the way Jack, the question did not call for your to bring up Hilliary’s “fairy tales” like she is the only candidate who has indulged in them. IE Obama was not conceived during the Selma March like he said and the Kennedy’s couldn’t have helped his father come to the country as their help for students stated a year after he came here. Fair is fair.

Jack, Didnt ex-president Clinton mention memory failing after the age of 60 the other day? I would guess that would be why older voters forget the impeachment, missing antiques, travelgate, the list could go on and on. Who needs all that again.
Hiram Rapids, Oh.

Jack

I’ll be 69 in 2 weeks. I am a comfirmed Obama voter. Now it may be true older voters support Hillary. Maybe in several years when I am an older voter I will recall this time and think about how foolish I was as a youngster.

Curtis
Oxnard, CA

As an older voter (70) I am proud to be an Obama supporter. Maybe us older folks remember John Kennedy and the hope and optimism that we felt when he was President.

With the way things are going in the world today. I tend to think that the older generation is listening to the younger generation more and more, and one thing that makes it more evident to me is I see a collective group of older and younger generation people standing together protesting the war. I dont think there is any savvy ness there Bill

Mark
Valdosta GA

I think Bill has “misspoken” about older voters being too savvy to fall for Obama which implies that younger people are not. Chelsea is campaigning for her mother at colleges where the majority are young people who may not appreciate her father’s comments.

Absolutely. I live in Dell Webb’s sun City (10,000 homes) and everyone I talk with can’t understand why the younger people can’t see thru Obama’s agenda. Jack, when you get a chance, add up the total electoral college votes that clinton has won, or will win (i.e. Penna; Ind.; W. Va) versus the total in Obama’s column. I came up with Clinton 293 to 245 for Obama. Isn’t this factor kind of important in considering who might be the strongest candidate in a general election? By the way….don’t apologize to China. You were right when you called them “goons and thugs”

Donald
Huntley, Illinois

Jack,

What Bill is failing to recognize is that people are tired of the same old Washington crowd. 20 years is long enough for 2 families to hold the White House. I think that the older voters are mostly for Hillary not because they aren’t fooled by “slick rhetoric”, but because they are more comforatble with the politcians they know as opposed to those they don’t. Of course this doesn’t apply to all older voters–fortunately, some of the ‘boomers’ still retain some of the optimism that is so prevelant with Sen. Obamas campaign.

Hillary
West Virginia

Well, I am one of those “young voters,” and I am insulted by the comments Bill Clinton made. I am not stupid, Mr. Clinton. Our generation knows the issues, because we are the ones that have to clean up the mess that has been left to us. We know the issues better than anyone. We aren’t voting for Obama by an overwhelming majority because of empty rhetoric. We are voting for him because of the issues, his character, intelligence, class, and message. He inspires us, and there is nothing wrong with that. It is because the Clintons refuse to understand why we are voting the way we do that they are losing the “young” vote. Stop underestimating our intelligence.

Well, while I will admit I voted for Old Bill back in the days when I was young, I have now since grown up and support Obama. Guess hes wrong again..

Obama 08

Jack,

Bill try to sell the fairy tale that “old” people get tired by 11:00 PM and now he is trying to sell that they are less likely to vote for Sen. Obama. This guy should stop stereo typing people. He is really working against the interests of Sen. Clinton by such stupid comments.

Kris, CA

HECK NO. I am 86 and voted for him in the primary and hope to do so again in the general election. EJM - Granville, Ohio

Get a grip people. Stop being insulted by every statement anyone makes about anything. These people are politicians and they’re on the campaign trail. I’m glad Obama inspires you all so much. I’ve listened to his speeches and don’t find much to be inspired about because that’s all Obama does is speak “empty rhetoric.” Yes, he’s a good speaker but I don’t want just a good speaker for President. I want lower gas prices, better, affordable healthcare, a better economy that’s not strangling me as it is now, a better environment and I don’t hear anything inspiring on these subjects from Obama. Plus there’s the fact that, as much as no one wants to be politically incorrect, he can’t win against John McCain. So, Jack, bash the Clinton’s all you want but I’ll take Hillary and Bill any time!!! Go Hillary!!!

Jack, Is Bill talking about the same savvy voters who put Bush in office?, you know the ones who aren”t bitter about paying $4 for gas and appreciate the loss of more than 4,000 brave soldiers in Iraq?,the ones with foreclosed homes and no jobs? Thank the Lord I’m not savvy. I make $38,000 annually, so I guess that makes me an “elitist” whose for Obama. Janet in West Virginia

Jack,

I am going to try one more time to answer one of your questions. Every time I have tried before my comment is deleted.

If I am not mistaken, in that same article Bill also accused the young people of being “foolish”

I don’t think that the reason older people are supporting Sen. Clinton, is because they are “more savvy” I think that because of their age it is extremely difficult for them to accept change, especially when you are looking at this monumental and historic change of accepting an African (half) American as the possible President of the U.S.A..

Hi Jack,

Here is disgrace former president, who not only lied too his wife, lied to the american people, lied to congress and was impeached this qualifies him to give advice.

Senator Clinton the story has not finish been yet it seem she carrying on the tradition…

Darryl,

Arlginton, TX

Jack: I could not disagree more. I think that age is not a factor in choosing the next president. I think that all American voters, both young and old possess the wisdom to discern that which is false; the second, to know that which is true. Hillary’s negative campaign strategy has cause and effect for every American voter to preceive her that winning the nomination is not the most important thing: It is the only thing. I sort of feel sorry for Hillary because she has to win at everything, regardless of the cost.

Umm, is Clinton saying the young voters aren’t as smart as older ones? And that we, the younger generation of voters just sit back and tolerate political lies?

At 24, I am offended by Clinton’s comments. I know the difference between the truth and a lie. I can see a snake in the grass.

Perhaps us young voters agree with Obama. That doesn’t mean we are inexperienced, less educated, or passive.

I agree with Sara, Minnesota. Stop underestimating our intelligence.

Jack,

So basically Bill is saying that younger voters are fools. Shame on Bill Clinton!

Signed: A 48 year young voter supporting Obama 100%

Leah DiMarco, Houston, Texas

Thanks, Bill, for basically calling me an idiot. That’s the way to win my vote.

Obama ‘08

Jack,

Be careful Mr. President, you’re insulting the intelligence of my entire generation. I didn’t base my vote on the phrase “Yes We Can” or Obama’s charisma. I am twenty years old, I know the issues, and I cannot wait to see President Obama be sworn into office.

Ellis,
Brown University

Jack,
It is so sad that you have to scrape the bottom of the barrel to find an anti-Hillary topic. By the way I am a young democrat who teaches school everday ,II am for Hillary. No it isn’t just old folks for Hillary but I would guess if you were older and had lived through a lot in your times you would be very aware that “actions speak louder than words” Some of these young people have had everything given them on a silver platter and they think Obama is going to work magic an take all our problems away. If you are older,then you know better.I wonder if they know there is a congress, a huge deficit , and China waiting to be paid. They tell me Obama inspires them , well we need to look for inspiration from within because if he is president he isn’t going to have time to inspire you every morning to get up and go to work.,,,There’s a little more to it than that.

This is how dividing the Clinton campaign has become.

If Obama were to say that younger voters were too smart to fall for Clinton’s like older Americans do, do you not think he’d be all over that?

I am over 50, white, and an oft-republican voting independent, and I will NOT vote for someone who parses the truth and divides the country in terms of age, gender and plays racial divisions like Bill has.

We desevere a president with dignity.

Have you seen the White Haired women’s video for Barack.

Get serious Bill. Older voters are for Hillary for a variety of reasons including fear of change. Bill Clinton’s questionable legacy has
been permanently reduced by his campaign tactics, lies and
attacks. He is reminding each of us what we did not like about him.

He cannot take the high road, doesn’t even know where it begins.

Thank goodness this whole debacle will be over before long. Bill
will have to go back to do whatever he did before HRC began to
run for President.

YES WE CAN!!!!!

Lotsa truth to that statement,not just on this election,but on many other aspects of life.With age comes experience.We have all been fooled into placing our stock into the hands of charismatic speakers who are full of ‘I’m going to do…etc…etc. for you’ We have heard that not only from politicians and used-car salesmen,but company heads,professional athletes,investment advisors,doctors, lawyers,beggarmen and thieves alike.When you’re young you believe the word because you simply can’t accept that important people will promise knowing they can’t deliver.Obama is counting on that and he won’t get it from the older voters.

Rhetoric is not a four-letter word; it’s a legitimate pursuit of persuasion through the control of language, reason, emotion, information. Most importantly, the best rhetoric inspires people to change their minds and to act. All politicians use it. We all use it. I’m using it right now! As a young voter (this is only my second presidential election), I am certainly irked and confused by the former President’s statement. It implies two things: one, older voters are better informed than their more youthful counterparts, and two, his wife has few, if any, young supporters. The statement also undermines exactly what both Senators Clinton and Obama have been attempting to do — that is, convince large numbers of intelligent, informed Americans that she or he is right for the job. The savviest of all of us at the very least know that this former President is his - and his wife’s - worst enemy.

Older folks are more change resistant. They have heard of Hillary. They don’t know Barack. That is the ONLY reason she does well in that demographic.

If they are older and still very active and well educated, they are not change resistant, and she loses that demographic.

Jack,

I’m a 60 year old white Republican female for Barack Obama and proud of it.

The Clinton’s past and present is a disgrace. Nothing but lies and deceit.

TEXAS

i am very disappointed at the lack of credit that is being given to “young” voters like myself. I am disappointed that a former president would choose to discredit an entire population of voters strictly on their age. I am 26 years old and I am a solid Obama supporter. I have been following Senator Obama’s career since he was a state senator in Illinois. He is a remarkable man who has and will continue to inspire not only “young” voters, but those voters from every age demographic. Comments like those from President Clinton are exactly why we need some drastic change in our government. Those comments are exactly what tear our party apart and disenfranchise those that are exercise their rights. We (all of us, not just my age group) should all be commended for taking a stand and supporting a candidate regardless of who they are. I had always admired President Clinton…my admiration has quickly diminished and I now see him as just another slimy politician who thinks he and his wife are somehow entitled to the Presidency.

Bill Clinton can’t seem to understand that some voters, not matter what their age, just don’t like Hillary, her campaign, or her message. I find it offense that he thinks that voters who are supporting Obama are not smart enough.
Enough of the Clintons already. Besides, with the younger people voting now [and by the way that's because of Obama, not Hillary], Bill Clinton knows that he must try and find a way to get additional votes for his wife. I don’t think he can do it. He might want to try the Republicans, maybe there are some there for his wife.

Bill Clinton still has the charisma and is still a good speaker but, like his wife, is no longer relevant in the American political arena.

Jack:

No, I don’t agree. I know an 80-year old man who started a website to support Obama’s nomination last year. Let’s give “older” people more credit than that. They know a good thing when they see it.

Kristy in Salt Lake City, UT

While I admire the idealism and enthusiasm of our young people toward the Obama candidacy, selecting a president based primarily on a feeling is simply short-sighted and potentially dangerous. Clearly change is needed, especially in our relationships with one another, but we must be willing to assess our candidate in an honest and unbiased manner.

Have to say I agree with Bill. This is my take on the Obama appeal:

Oh, Mommy, bright, shiny, it sparkles, I want it, I want it now! If I can’t have it now I’m going to have a big temper tantrum right here is public.

It doesn’t matter that what ever the new thing is, generally it’s a piece of junk that will break, contain lead, or be forgotten once it’s in hand. Who knows what it’s really made of or where it really came from. Like many of things people in this country have to have and have right now, it’s not worth it in the long run.

But hey, I’m a small town, old broad, what could I possibly know?

Nanc - Up North, MN

Bill’s also saying that younger voters are dumb if they vote for Obama. As those young voters are somebody’s children, that should help Obama with all age groups.

Oddly enough, it was the support of young voters that put the steam into Clinton’s run for the Presidency in 1992.

It’s very interesting that he now feels that political actions of younger voters are not as relevant.

I’m sick of CNN and their Pro-Obama stance. If Obama is so great how come he always says the wrong things has ties with leaders in the world that is just unsavory and offends with his remarks he never thinks through. He could get this country in a lot of trouble.

At 61, I am certainly an older voter, and I have not been fooled by the Clintons this year. I was fooled by them, though, in the 90’s. Some of our most difficult economic problems are a direct result of banking deregulation laws passed and supported by the Clintons while they were in the White House. I won’t be fooled again.
It’s the younger voters who are the smart ones!

Jack, Bill has it backwards. I’m an older voter. I voted for Bill. I remember Whitewater (both he and Hillary were involved). I remember the problems at the Rose Lawfirm. I remember Monica, and Jennifer, and all the others. I remember that in Bill’s second administration, things weren’t as good as the Clintons would like people to think. I also remember how Hillary was sent on trip after trip to keep her from meddling in Bill’s work. I remember Hillary demanding that her healthcare program be pushed through (and it failing, in part because of her crappy attitude).

Jack, I’m an older voter. What Clinton has right is that I don’t listen to verbal word play, half-truths, and yes, even outright lies.I remember the Clinton legacy very well. I’m voting for Obama.

Hell, Jack, I’m 62, about Bill Clinton’s age and I fell headfirst for Obama. Just because one is old doesn’t mean they have completely given up for cynicism.

Ray Kinserlow
Lubbock, Texas

“I don’t think its a question of savvy or not…i wish someone could explain to me why older voters and blue collar workers feel such a connection with the Clinton’s.”

Should I say what no one else will? Ok - Because a black man looks different through the eyes of a 65+ year-old white lady than he does through those of the younger generation. This is not me playing any kind of race card, it’s a statistical fact based on exit poll after exit poll that indicate race is more of an important factor for older people.

More Hillary Bashing I see, keep piling it on, she’s still standing and so are her supporters right beside her

On the contrary, savvy voters will appeal to Obama. What Bill Clinton is actually asking is to appeal to his charisma and those who once followed the 42nd president. But alas, his and Hillary’s time has come and gone and thus the appeal for the 42nd president has waned. The last appeal to Bill Clinton has come and gone such that there are no more panderings to a once president. The ballgame is over for the Clintons while these attept to try every trick in the book. When will the towel be tossed into the ring!

.I use to enjoy your show and questions Jack. But you have become a Hillary hater. Your questions have become so spiteful you are hard to watch. There are some Hillary supporters out here including me. And there are other networks we can watch. I guess this is what you want. It is the only reason In trying to figure out this Hillary hate of yours. You do not want us as viewers.

The Democratic Party has been identified as a more youthful movement since the 1960’s and that image still has a lot of relevance today; the youth representing new ideas and change in this country. So in my opinion for Bill (who I was a supporter of) to say that older voters are too “savvy” to vote for Obama is to inversely say that young voters are not informed enough to make the right decision. By this statement Bill alienates young voters from Hillary and potentially the Democratic party. I believe the tactics the Clintons are using in this election are turning off liberals from her campaign and essentially work in Obama’s favor.

Once again, Bill Clinton underestimates the minds of the voting people. There are plenty of older americans who have changed their minds during this negative campaign and are shifting their vote to Obama. It seems every time Billary take another swipe at Barack Obama, the polls show a wider margin nationally with Barack Obama in the lead! Keep it up, Billary. Soon, very soon, we will see the end of the Clinton democratic era. That will be music to everyone’s ears.

Yes he is right Obamas lies arent a small things to us like on t.v. he said r. wright was his pastor but not his spirual leaded . His father was poor sheep herder turns he was weathy and educated .His back hand comments about Hillary is hard to listen to she has many faults but he seems to tell one lie after another

*Placing head in hands. *Shaking head.

As a 27 year old voter, who supports Obama, I must be the demographic to which Bill Clinton refered. I take personal insult to this, considering I am one class shy of a Masters degree in History. I feel I know a little bit about the events of the past, and apparently, that is where Bill belongs. I cannot believe that he would have the audacity to say this while criticizing Obama for some random comment about Americans being bitter..Well Bill, now I AM bitter, but not with Obama, with you and your wife.

I can’t understand what hold the Clintons are alleged to have over older voters. Do people really want more sleaze and scandal in the White House? If you do, then regardless of your age, vote for Billary. If you want real change and fresh ideas vote for Obama. Simple, isn’t it?

Oh yes, former comment forgot to mention that I am a 60 year old
white female. I have never entertained the possibility of being
a HRC voter. This is universally true among my many college
educated friends of all races. We see through her and see that
she is not THE woman we imagine being our First Woman President.

There will be other woman who will come along and will inspire us
to vote for them. Perhaps Michelle Obama in 2016!!!

Integrity is what matters and HRC lost hers a long time ago. Sad but true. BOSNIA-GATE anyone???

Wow.. Bill Clinton has officially jumped the shark!

Us “young” voters don’t know what we’re talking about right.. because we’re so “inexperienced”? Right.. well - I don’t think it was the YOUNG who voted George W. Bush into office - it was the more “senior” of our society.. and we see where that’s gotten us.

Sorry, but I think the youth of this nation are seeing things far more clearly then those who are a bit older. We see politicians like Mrs. Clinton who will do and say anything to get elected, and many many “older” voters seem to be falling for it - YET AGAIN.

I as a “young” 18 - 35 year old voter and most of my friends & colleagues are quite smart, well educated, and i’m sorry Mr. Clinton - but we’re not dumb enough to fall for your wifes BS.

It’s not that we’re to dumb - it’s that we’re to smart… and I have a feeling THAT is what terrifies you.

Obama, 2008.

I hate to say it but I think a lot of the younger voters are easily influenced and misled… they also think that they know everything and are smarter than everyone else… which leads them to think they know what is best for our country… Too be young again!!!

Obama found a way to tap into that… through the media, internet, youtube, ibook, etc… It has worked to the point that he can make things close… he can not win with out the working class and the older vote… that is where he has failed… it is harder to influence people that can see through the smoke… people that know he lacks experience, judgement, and has no real plan for change!!!

After talking to my grandmother, I called my dad (72) as well and he laughed when I asked him whether all old people were voting for Clinton because they were too smart to vote for Obama. He said that most of the folks in his building supported Obama. I also know that my mom (70) is voting for Obama. In other words, all the older folks in my family are voting for him and none of the them are “dumb”. Sorry Bill!

I’m 57 and have been a fan of Hillary Clinton since the early 1990’s. I also think that President Clinton was one of the best presidents of my life time, but I really want Barack Obama to be the Democratc candidate and the next president of the United States. I guess that means I’m not very savvy or maybe he is just trying to convince himself.

Jack, when Bill Clinton says “old voters are too savvy to fall for Obama” does he mean that young voters are just foolish or not wise enough because they are voting in huge numbers for Barack Obama.

As a young voter myself I take serious offense to his statement. Sen. Clinton’s campaign is always ready to pounce on the smallest verbal gaffe that Obama makes and how come nobody (read the MSM) is talking about this. Bill Clinton should take his statement back and offer an apology for implying young voters are fools.

Vick
North Carolina

Bill can say whatever he wants.
Doesnt automatically make it true.
He could also say more left-handed people are voting for Clinton because they are angry about the pedals in their cars being backwards.

So in other words, those who are not older, that is, everyone who supports Obama is a simpleton; easily fooled by any PT Barnum dog and pony show that comes to town. This is more demeaning that any recent statement made by Obama. These people absolutely disgust me.

By the way, isn’t it Obama who is winning among those with college degrees?

Obama ‘08

I am in my 50’s and I guess I was hoodwinked as a younger voter when i voted for Bill Clinton. I used to think he was a a great guy. His behavior over the past several months has certainly opened my eyes and caused me to change that opinion.

Obama 08

Waterloo, IN

Jack, I think Bill is campaigning for Obama. All his comments seem to do good for Obama. Remeber way back before Hillary openly declared her presidencial bid? Uncle Bill said he didn’t think Hillary would win, remeber that statement? That leads me to believe that uncle Bill wants his legacy not to be contaminated by his wife becoming pres. Too late, Obama is going to beat them all four from top to bottom. Uncle Bill, Hillary, Chelsea, and McCain. I can bet on that…

I guess my question would be….why does this comment not warrant the same ridiculous attention that was paid to the ‘bittergate’ comment? Isn’t Bill essentially saying that us young ones are too dumb to know what we are talking about in order to form an educated opinion?? Shouldn’t young America be ‘outraged’ and insulted that Bill is speaking down to us? It’s funny how much Obama’s comment was wildly spun out of control and this comment has only prompted a question and discussion on the validaty of his opinion.

Hillary should call her husband “patronizing” before she calls Obama that. As 25 year old, i feel insulted to be called a “fool” by President Clinton. I actually really liked this guy.

Isn’t interesting that it wasOK with Hillary to send young voters off to war to die for our country yet now they seem not smart enough to be voting for her. Pehaps she the one that is fooled thinking that young voters wouldn’t know just how bad her own record on voting is.

No, how can Bill be so “demeaning” to suggest that younger voters who are for Barack are not savvy. I am an older savvy female voter and I am for Barack. Older Clinton voters might be deaf, and blind not to see the dishonest , so called “misspoken” words of the Clintons.

Jack, we love you! I admire that you are a college “drop out” and make more sense and think with more logic than college grads. Thanks for your candor and excellent insight into our world!

As one of those young voters supporting Barack, I resent the implication that I’ve been “duped.” My memory doesn’t have to extend back past the last two Presidents to know we need a change!

Insulting young voters and telling them they need to listen to the elders isn’t going to turn Clinton’s campaign around. Thanks Bill, you just gave the Obama campaign a great quote they can use to energize the youth vote!

Isn’t it interesting that the Clintons have been repeatedly slicing, dicing, and parsing Senator Obama’s words throughout this entire campaign, more recently criticizing him for apparently ‘offending’ small town voters in Pennsylvania with respect to their culture and traditions. Now, Mr. Clinton is essentially saying that older voters are too wise and savy to fall for Obama’s rhetoric and false promises of hope. Does this mean that he thinks ‘younger’ voters are clueless and in the dark? As an interested Canadian, I think it is refreshing to see so many youthful Americans engaged in the upcoming presendential election, inspired by a man who speaks honestly and openly about the issues facing America and the rest of the world. Who’s out of touch now, Mr. President???

The OBAMA campaign will do or say anything to get Obama nominated - even discredit an honorable woman who has served our country for many years. It’s just politicas as usual….

Totally disagree!
If thats true then Bill Clinton would have never elected over George Bush Snr by the older voters. They fell twice and too sawy to fall for the third time for a Clinton!

The older adults are beginning to change their mind Billary. PA will actually be won by Obama on April 22, 2008. She panders to what she thinks might sway democratics. Bill is now soliciting for donations to try and support a failing campagain because he doesn’t what to have to be stuck with the bill. Hillary’s legacy will be determined by how much they actually get accomplished in the Senate not as president. Six Shooter Annie Oakley will go back to Scranton and look for deer to hunt. She was suppose to win PA by at least 20% inorder to be taken seriously to superceed future President Obama for the democratic nomination. Guess they will try to settle for a win and use that. Gee if the Eagles could only move goal post like Hillary does to win games? I ponder. She is a loser.

Thank God for your segments, Bill, otherwise, I would give up watching The Situation Room! Thank you for your good work.

To sugguest that older voters are “too smart” to fall for Senator Obama is to also to suggest we are too old be inspired, too old appreciate and be moved by a new generation of politician. Well, I have news for Mr. Clinton. I am old enough to remember scandles in the oval office, impeachment, lying under oath and an affar with a woman young enough to be his daughter. Then Clinton’s are pathalogical liers. We can all draw a comparison between ” I did not have sex with that woman” and I made a mistatement due to sleep depravation. I wish the media would not let her off so easy.

Thanks again for your great work, Bill.

Jack,

If older voters are too smart to vote for Obama, why is it that us folks with a college degree and making over 50K a year support him?

Older voters are just scared of something different, whether it is that he looks different or thinks different, they are in their comfort zone when the same ol’ folks keep doing the same ol’ things.

Those of us that know how do do our own research beyond the evening news broadcast and gather our own information, make our own decisions, and our choice is clear. Obama 08.

Dolly Singh
California

I mean no disrespect to the elderly, but I’m afraid a big part of the reason older Americans won’t vote for Obama is race. This is a group of people who grew up in a different climate, and they may be having a hard time imagining a black man as President. The most racist people I know (sadly) are my Grandparents.

Falling? For what? Maybe Bill has that “falling” part mixed up with the voters who have clumsily “fallen” victim to Hillary’s propaganda. Obama is not someone you fall for, he’s someone to stand for.

If Bill Clinton were savvy in the ways of saving his wife’s campaign, he would just go away.

Kennedy was at that time the youngest elected presedent.
He was pretty good and inspired millions.
Obama is from that mold.
I’m 70 and very involved with politics, knowing that this world is being passed on to the younger ones.
We screwed up plenty in our time so let the youth take over and se