Interesting to see Chelsea Clinton, once off-limits for the media, take such a starring role in her mom’s campaign, even telling a Pennsylvania crowd that “she’ll be a better president†than Bill Clinton was. But shouldn’t the former first daughter be ready by now to deal with questions about the Monica Lewinsky mess? One Indianapolis student wanted her opinion of the criticism that how Hillary Clinton “handled the Lewinsky scandal might be a sign of weakness and she might not be a strong enough candidate to be president.†Chelsea said, “I do not think that is any of your business.†She answered similarly Monday in North Carolina, where she also said, “I’m really proud of what my father did in the ’90s, but I don’t think you should vote for or against my mother based on my father.â€
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Why is this foolishness even a question, and what fool thinks it IS their business?
Really! An area that Chelsea shouldn’t even have to address. She’s still the daughter of both of them. The question by the press or anyone else is merely a snarky reference to the incident.
The questioners who do this are not seeking information.
They are attempting to get themselves on TV and written about by schlock journalists by asking a deliberately hurtful question of an innocent person.
Just barely more relevant and equally classless would be if someone at an event for Jonn McCain asked his wife: “So, just what sorts of things did they do to your husband in the prison camp? Does he ever have night terrors? Has he ever struck you?”
Conservative ranter and general kook Neal Boortz was nevertheless right about what Chelsea’s reaction should be to these questions.
HE said she should walk down into the audience, smack the snot out of the questioner, and then kick him in the groin.
This is a non-issue, just like Chelsea put it
Her answer was perfect – I would have only made it “none of your DAMNED business – now bug off!”
“Just barely more relevant and equally classless would be if someone at an event for John McCain asked his wife: “So, just what sorts of things did they do to your husband in the prison camp? Does he ever have night terrors? Has he ever struck you?””.
I agree, with all of us there are something’s that are public policy and some that is private policy. Back than if Bill had looked in the camera and said “Sorry this is a matter that is between Hillary and myself and that means it is not your concern as it does not effect me in the office!” I would have accepted that. Instead of “I did not have sex with that woman!….Monica Lewinsky“.
But unless it is brought up as a point that would make them a better President.
Such questions and answers are non- issues. And even then it is to the subject of how it would. Not the effect upon those that had no choice in the matter.
Why is this even a thread — ??
Maybe they should have answered the question with another question back: “Do you still beat your wife? Yes or no.”
Ben
or :
when is the last time you beat your wife?
If she wants to put her big girl panties on and delve into the world politic, she has to be ready for this. It is a valid question and calls into light Hillary’s judgment. If she can’t handle the tough questions she either needs to stay out of the spotlight or learn to not answer questions, like her mother does.
I suspect this will now become a repeat performance every time Chelsea Clinton makes an appearance. As attention hounds seek their brief and mean moment in the sun to ask an irrelevant question.
Chelsea? Next time this happens, do this:
When asked this question, ask the questioner their name. (Let’s say it’s Dan)
She should then say something like this:
“Well everyone Dan here…what’s your last name? Dan wants to be famous. He figures if he asks me this question, he will get on TV. I want to help. SO let’s get this out of the way and move on. So everybody turn your cameras on Dan for a couple seconds. Take his picture. I’m sure Dan will be glad to stay after for interviews. Next question?”
Just like McCain having night terrors is a valid question. I don’t want a president that could ‘trip out’ from a flash back having authority over thousands of ICBMs.
The question falls into the realm of the National inquirer and it would not even matter what her answer might have been. Chelsea is in a position to write a book about being a child in a family that is going through a very public crisis. But not to answer for her mother or father, nor should her answer be taken as a campaign issue.
I just think it’s repulsive that anyone would bring Chelsea into the affair. She was the most innocent of all, and it shows that the right wing just won’t let it go, and will take any opportunity to drudge it up.
And don’t tell me one of her supporters said that, a supporter wouldn’t say that. His excuse was awful.
Of course it is fair game. This is where Hilary coined “vast right-wing conspiracy” only to later have to eat her words.
So a rumor starts about her husband, she immediately blames the right wing, and then accepts that her husband is a philanderer. Hmmmm. Not characteristics I want in a president.
Why is this not a valid question? Why is Chelsea hands off only? She is a grown woman who has chosen to enter the world politic. These are the bumps and scrapes you have to endure. Especially when you are a – or tied to a – Clinton.
Questioner = Obama supporter
Jeez, Sol. Did you pour enough bile on your bowl of nasty flakes this morning?
Lighten up a little and enjoy the day.
Who cares about Chelsea Clinton? I don;t, but if you are going to campaign, you are making yourself a target. Put your big girl panties on and get over it.
WHo cares about Lewisnsky? I don;t. That’s so old news that even the pigeon droppings on the newspaper are dried and blown away.
Who cares about Hillary? I don;t.
Should dick cheney answer questions about his lesbian daughter? Edwards made a compassionate reference to her, and oh the Outrage!
J R,
Your 7:51 post is a great suggestion of the way to get this stopped! Not only does the question go unanswered it puts the media in the spotlight. Since they get to decide who and what is news if they give attention to this questioner while Chelsea moves along to issues that are timely and make a difference to problems of today, we have a better opportunity to acknowledge exactly who keeps the stories that don’t matter alive.
Should dick cheney answer questions about his lesbian daughter?
Of course. If you choose the spotlight, that is the stuff you have to deal with.
GW and cocaine, drunk driving… All fair game.
Since she wasn’t an active participant in the affair, and not running for anything, I really don’t think the question to her is relevant.
She was the closest to the situation other than the three participants (Bill, Hill and Lewenski). She might have insight as to why Hill accepted the philandering.
If she doesn’t want to answer the question, she is free not to. That does not make the question inappropriate. C’mon, she is a Clinton. She knows the minefield she has to cross if she takes to the public. She is also a grown woman in her twenties. If you can’t stand the heat…
I’d take the question one level higher: What does the candidate Hillary have to say about the matter?
Why ask the daughter? Ask the candidate and wife.
And why are they asking the Clinton’s anything?
It they cannot possibly garner the delegate count to beat Obama – why is she still here?
I agree, Sol.
How can Chelsea say indignately, “It’s not our business,” when Bill chose to engage in this affair when he was hired by the American people in the very office that we pay for?
If it’s not our business, then he wasn’t our President when he did it . . .
Capn, I don’t know why they are asking Clinton’s questions at all. But if it’s as you say – the American peoples business, why ask the kid?
Bill brought America the proposition that a BJ is not sex, and the meaning if the word “is”. And if Hillary is elected, you are saying the American people have a right to know if Bill’s philandering will continue (most dogs continue to be dogs)and how she will deal with it as POTUS.
But why isn’t at least one person asking Candidate Hillary herself? (who should have quit by now if she cannot possibly win the delegate count)
I would think that once a person is an ADULT, and steps into a campaign, as an advocate for a candidate that nothing is off limits as it pertains to the candidate. I’m sure there are questions many of them, or even us would rather not talk about.
A more appropriate response might be “NO COMMENT” stating her preference as a daughter to not speak to personal subjects relating to her parents.
It’s none of your business is a “straightforward or rude” way of ducking her responsibility to answer questions. It’s her choice to answer as an individual, but not to choose what is the questioner’s “business”.
I’m with Solly on this one. If you put yourself up there, you have to take what comes. While at the same time, I agree with Chelsey, it wasn’t that person’s business. I didn’t hear the Q/A and text doesn’t lend itself to tone, so if she’d made her explanation in a calm, calculated manner, she did just fine.
I can’t agree with ya, Sol, on whether Chelsey was cognizant of Bill’s gettin’ any, nor the state of her mother’s mind though. Does your daughter know about all the strange you get?
*ducks*
Depending on Hilly’s mind-set, her sticking by Billy could be construed as spineless, or self-sacrificing iron will. And unless your name’s Jeannie Dixon, you’ll never know for sure.
How can Chelsea say indignately, “It’s not our business,” when Bill chose to engage in this affair when he was hired by the American people in the very office that we pay for?
Cap’n, are you going to hold the same requirement to the person that you pay to do your taxes? How about your auto mech? Do you hold your burger flipper to the same standards?
Is it minimally relevant to whether Hillary would have the judgment to be president. Probably.
But public is public, and private and private. No, Bill, shouldn’t have been getting hummers in the Oval Office. He made that public.
But, IMNSHO, the personal dynamics of their relationship–off the job–is off-limits.
Besides. . .how exactly was Chelsea supposed to answer that ? “Yeah, she did great! Handled it like a true pro!”
It rather reminds me of when Pamela Anderson said that if Tommy cheated on her like Bill, she’d be gone, and not stick around like Hillary. Colin Quinn on SNL: “Gee, you think maybe it’s because he’s the most powerful man in the world, instead of the drummmer for an eighties hair band?”
“Bill brought America the proposition that a BJ is not sex,”
Actually AmWay that was determined by the Court as rules for his deposition.
I don’t have any problem with either the question, or the answer. If you’re going to play in politics, it can get rough. Chelsea is a grown woman. If she can’t take the heat…
As for the question, it may have been in poor taste, but what in American politics represents good taste?
Good answer – bad question.
case closed.
but what in American politics represents good taste?
*nods head*
It’s simply tacky.
Should someone ask McCain how many times he gets up in the night to piss? Could indicate prostate problems!
Somewhere along the last ten or fifteen years, Hillary probably went through menopause. Did she vote for the Iraq War during a hot flash?!
Does it really matter if Obama can bowl? (Maybe he’s used to it Chicago-style: overhand.)
I would have a hard time asking any daughter of a couple that had marital difficulties about her prarents’ behavior.
It’s just tacky to ask.
“‘Nathan?’ Just when did you first suspect your dad was fuc#in’ picnic tables?”
Should someone ask McCain how many times he gets up in the night to piss?
age in years divided by height in feet.
Oh-h-h-h- this is gross. The question was vastly inappropriate. That, to me, is the issue. Oh, and something called “common decency.” Something which seems to be dwindling in today’s culture.
Jesus Christ! Chelsea is the DAUGHTER here! No one whomsoever should be questioning her about her father’s sexual indiscretions. It’s GROSS! Any psychologist/psychiatrist worth his/her grain of salt would agree. It’s wholly inappropriate.
I do disagree strongly, though, with anyone else’s assertion that it was none of anyone’s business. When you’re the president of the USA – and you’re screwing the intern (especially someone like little Ms. Monica), and the proceedings bring the government to a grinding halt (no pun intended), and when…..and this is the big one…..
Your own stupidity is at fault – not some mental defect or drug dependency or being forced to stand in for Ann Coulter’s groinocologist or anything like that – the people have a right to be pi$$ed off.
I can’t forget most of the year 1998 – the media, country and government were weary of Billy’s boneyard.
I want our next President to be a man of honor and dignity. If he falls (as so many do), I would hope it would be with a woman of discretion and dignity. (Hint to Jennifer Flowers: When you hold a press conference for the ostensible purpose of informing one and all about your adultery, it’s rather disconcerting.)
I don’t want to see James Carville going on “bimbo alert.” There are far more pressing issues confronting our nation today than some insipid intern testifying about her blue dress. I want a President who won’t let this country down.
And if he decides to cast pearl necklaces before swine, it shouldn’t be our problem – or his daughter’s.
Yechchchchch….
Non issue. Chelsea answered in the best possible manner. A daughter should not be asked of her father’s sexual indiscretions.
On the other hand, we need to ask Bush daughters as to why they are not fighting the war in Iraq that their father so strongly believes in? Are they too rich to defend their country, or is defending the country a poor man’s job?
I would like to know the answer to the question. It would show where Ms. Clinton gets your strength. It might give us a glimpse of the real woman. I think it was a good question and I wish one of the Clinton women would answer it.
“Bill brought America the proposition that a BJ is not sex,”
Actually AmWay that was determined by the Court as rules for his deposition.
So the 3-13 minute rule does not apply to BJ’s?
Let’s see a show of hands here, who wants to go into details about their parents having sex?
Apart from Rhonda, any takers?
Doug that is more gross than the guy in love with his picnic table. (hands firmly down)
Doug may have put it crudely, but that’s the crux of the biscuit: why should a daughter have to comment on something like that?
Everybody knows that your parents don’t have sex.
like watching old people…………………
Looks like the ‘Nays’ have this one. Next topic.
If she’d answered that question, I bet the followup would have been “Have you or your mom ever given a Lewinski?’
EE-yew……………yewie, fooey.
Parents shouldn’t speak of their sex lives to their children.
And queries of this nature shouldn’t be directed to the daughter of a public philanderer. It’s just gross.
It’s just one of those things, like imagining Ann Coulter naked or watching Rush Limbaugh bone.
It’s just too grotesque for words……
WSClark
Posted April 3, 2008 at 1:40 pm | Permalink
Everybody knows that your parents don’t have sex.
LMFAO. Best post I’ve seen in a while. Kudos.
How about Coulter WITH Limbaugh?
Coulter/Limbaugh? Can you imagine the offspring, er, spawn of spewage, those two would bring forth?
Oh, me Lawdie: I can’t bear to think of it.
I also can’t bear to think of my brother, whom I haven’t seen in 20 years, converting to conservatism. ‘Cause every conservative male I’ve ever spoken with just LOVES Ms. Coulter.
Not to be crude – but they’d drag their a$$ through broken glass….in the pouring rain….just to catch a glimpse of her (feline) in a mud puddle.
I no longer have a relationship with my only surviving sibling, but I would hope someone with a genius-level IQ ain’t that stupid.
‘Cause that just makes me feel dreadful – to think he’d be glommin’ on to Mighty Hermaphrodite. A young man whose literary prowess once surpassed John Lennon’s “In His Own Write.” A young man whose pacifism matched Beavis & Butthead’s gentle music teacher……
Oh, I cain’t take it any more. It’s just too much.
Tennis, anyone?????
I hope before you leave this world, you find it in your heart to forgive your brother, Song…holding onto anger and resentment rots us from the inside out.
Granted, you may not want him in your life..but it still heals to clear the air.
“imagining Ann Coulter naked”
Dang, dinner just came up just thinking about it.
Bill Clinton isn’t running for office, and since I doubt that either Hillary or Chelsea ever slept with Monica. The question is way off base and didn’t even deserve the “It’s none of your business!” response.
Mary said: “holding onto anger and resentment rots us from the inside out.”
Yes, that’s a very valid point. However, there’s a difference between a bad relationship and no relationship. There’s a difference between “saying the wrong thing” and somnambulance. At the wrong time. ‘Specially when the m—erf—er knew – acutely – of whence I spoke.
I don’t intend to elaborate. But I guess it’s untrue to say I don’t have any feelings left for the former literary lion. Yesterday after I left that post, I actually teared up – just thinking of him listening to Poke-Salad Annie with any solicitude.
That’d be like me lying in repose with Rush-boogie’s rotting corpse, whenever he croaks from opiate abuse. Just too icky to think about……