Bill Clinton says Barack Obama must 'kiss my ass' for his support - Telegraph - The Diigo Meta page

• 28 Jun 08
  

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  • The Telegraph has learned that the former president's rage is still so great   that even loyal allies are shocked by his patronising attitude to Mr Obama,   and believe that he risks damaging his own reputation by his intransigence.
  • A senior Democrat who worked for Mr Clinton has revealed that he recently told   friends Mr Obama could "kiss my ass" in return for his support.
  • A second source said that the former president has kept his distance because   he still does not believe Mr Obama can win the election.

  • The Democrat told the   Telegraph: "He's been angry for a while. But everyone thought he would   get over it. He hasn't. I've spoken to a couple of people who he's been in   contact with and he is mad as hell.  

     

     "He's saying he's not going to reach out, that Obama has to come to him.   One person told me that Bill said Obama would have to quote kiss my ass   close quote, if he wants his support.  

     

     "You can't talk like that about Obama - he's the nominee of your party,   not some house boy you can order around.
  • Another Democrat said that despite polls showing Mr Obama with a healthy lead   over Republican John McCain, Mr Clinton doesn't think he can win.

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