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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2009
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Give Bill Hillary's Seat

There's a proud tradition of former presidents going to Congress; we could do worse than Bill Clinton in the Senate

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(Newser) – With so many pols jockeying for Hillary Clinton's potentially open Senate seat, David Paterson needn't agonize over the decision: Just give it to her husband, write Karl E. Meyer and Shareen Blair Brysac in the Washington Post . It would give Bill "a fitting day job," be a boon to mid-meltdown New York, and "offer a refreshing reverse twist on a tradition whereby deceased male senators, representatives or governors are succeeded by their widows."

Ex-presidents have gone to the Capitol before. John Quincy Adams served honorably in the House for years after losing reelection to the White House, leading the fight against slavery and helping create the Smithsonian. “Who better than Bill Clinton to deepen and energize such a tradition?" As an added bonus, "Secretary of State Hillary Clinton would not have to fret about suitable protocol for dealing with her spouse on foreign trips were he occupied, full time, with senatorial duties."

In this Sept. 2005, file photo former U.S. President Bill Clinton speaks in Beijing, China, to honor Chinese physicians serving the HIV/AIDS population. Since leaving the White House in early 2001, Bill Clinton has raised at least $353 million for the William J. Clinton Foundation, which finances his presidential...
In this Sept. 2005, file photo former U.S. President Bill Clinton speaks in Beijing, China, to honor Chinese physicians serving the HIV/AIDS population. Since leaving the White House in early 2001, Bill...   (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan, File)
John Quincy Adams (1767 - 1848), the 6th President of the United States of America and the son of John Adams, the 2nd President of the United States.
John Quincy Adams (1767 - 1848), the 6th President of the United States of America and the son of John Adams, the 2nd President of the United States.   (Getty Images)
Former President Bill Clinton speaks to the invited guests at the 17th Annual Salute to Freedom Gala on the Intrepid Sea Air and Space Museum, Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008, in New York.
Former President Bill Clinton speaks to the invited guests at the 17th Annual Salute to Freedom Gala on the Intrepid Sea Air and Space Museum, Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008, in New York.   (AP Photo/ Louis Lanzano)
Former U.S. President Bill Clinton laughs while listening to remarks about his wife, presidential candidate Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, in San Juan, Monday, April 7, 2008.
Former U.S. President Bill Clinton laughs while listening to remarks about his wife, presidential candidate Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, in San Juan, Monday, April 7, 2008.   (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
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RichardF
Nov 26, 08 1:02 PM CST
You really are a sad, sad excuse for an American.
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joanb
Nov 26, 08 8:46 AM CST
President Bush thank goodness is almost gone - destroyed our economy. Have faith croona_king. You will see changes, so dump your obvious bias. Reply
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Nov 26, 08 10:00 AM CST
Go have another beer. Reply
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John
Nov 26, 08 10:33 AM CST
When was the last time the US had a balanced budget? History shows us it was when Bill Clinton was president. Reply
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I agree with Lula, have one on me too. Reply
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