Former President Bill Clinton

William Jefferson showed his repertoire on Fox Sunday with his interview with Chris Wallace that has generated a lot of interesting press and subsequent discussion. I'm a long-time Fox Sunday watcher, so I caught it - didn't think it was quite the meltdown widely reported.

I must admit always liking Clinton. I don't know if it is because we are both Southerners, or because I have lots relatives in AR (my father, brother and sister live there currently) some of whom know Clinton personally, or what.

If there is anyone else in elected office who understands the workings of government better, I don't know who it could be. And with Rubin in his administration, it was arguably the best economic management ever.

Former President Carter (who is likable, keenly intelligent, but a flaming disaster as President) has gone on to notable charitable work, largely with Habitat for Humanity. Former President Ford is by all accounts in very poor health. And the gentlemanly older Bush seems to have retired to enjoy himself golfing, playing with grand kids and fly fishing. Isn't there a way to harness Clinton's intellect? We need to find something useful for this guy to do.... he is too young and too capable to just be a television personality.

It appears that he is working to elect his wife (some speculate that the whole Fox episode was contrived to set up the new tougher Democratic movement). Then he could at least be the man behind the throne.
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