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Bill Clinton gets rock-star treatment at UMW
Bill Clinton packs the hall at University of Mary Washington campaign stop
Date published: 2/12/2008
By RUSTY DENNEN It was a greeting more fitting for a rock star than a politician. But then again, this was Bill Clinton, the Eric Clapton of American politics. Stumping for his wife, Hillary on the eve of Virginia's primary, the former president spoke for an hour yesterday at a hastily arranged visit to Woodard Campus Center at the University of Mary Washington. Clinton, a little hoarse but looking fit in a charcoal suit, wasted no time winning over about 600 people--mostly students--assembled in the Great Hall. "This school was founded 100 years ago as a school for women. I think this is a good year to elect a woman president," he said to resounding cheers. "I've always want to come here," said Clinton, who has a connection with the school. He went to college with Stephen Stageberg, an associate professor of economics at UMW. "When I ran for [student] office at Georgetown [University], he helped me," Clinton said, smiling. "And he was the finest member of the track team." Clinton's campaign staff contacted UMW Sunday evening to make arrangements for the visit. Richard Hurley, UMW acting president, said he wasn't sure why Clinton chose the venue, but suggested, "Maybe it was because he could attract Richmond and D.C. news." Several national news networks had crews on hand at the Fredericksburg campus. UMW officials said this was the first visit to the school by a president. "I've been here eight years, and I don't think I've seen this kind of a line at a concert," Hurley said. Students--some of whom skipped class, or had classes canceled--started lining up after 7 a.m. in the cold for the speech, which began just after 1 p.m. Clinton touched on major talking points that Hillary has been hammering in recent days--the economy, the mortgage crisis, strengthening the middle class, ending the war in Iraq, improving education, and cooperation rather than confrontation with global allies. "These are challenging times," he said. "Most people think we're already in a recession." Foreclosures across the country, and a "meltdown" in the mortgage market, he said, need the immediate attention of a president with a plan.
Date published: 2/12/2008
What is really scary
(posted by
werstenz
, Feb. 13, 2008 1:26 pm)
Is that those twerps sucking up their parents money and eating pizzas down at UMW actually think they know anything at all. Give each and every whining punk two years in a USMC uniform on graduation to "temper" their judgement
Which rock star?
(posted by
savedbygracealone
, Feb. 13, 2008 11:51 am)
I'd say Bubba reminds me of a cross between Keith Richards, Paul McCartney, and Michael Jackson. Seems to have 9 lives like a cat, never did anything truly great for us, and has that affinity for sexual immorality. Great role model. I won't be voting for his wife (Monica Lewinsky's ex-boyfriend's wife). He should stick to book signings at the WIlliam Jefferson Clinton Presidential Library and Massage Parlor.
Which rock star does Wil remind you of?
(posted by
Tamerlane
, Feb. 13, 2008 7:35 am)
Brian Jones? Freddy Mercury? Ozzy Osbourne? Marilyn Manson?
clicked ADD a little too soon
(posted by
Dirtnap300
, Feb. 12, 2008 3:24 pm)
I meant that burqua would think that all GOPs are morons... Im an independent... Thankfully.
You GO chriswald
(posted by
Dirtnap300
, Feb. 12, 2008 3:22 pm)
If you keep this up, you may just convince yourself of all the drivel you have been spouting for the last couple of weeks.... Jeez give it a rest... Yes you may know a repugnican that is on the fence but there arent that many and the rest of the world lives where we look at the facts and make a decision. We are smart enough to see that GW is a moron but that doesnt mean that ALL GOPs are... unless you burqua and then it is... LOL
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