Bill Clinton Says He Understands Palin's Appeal

Sep 23, 2008

Bill Clinton says he understands why Sarah Palin is popular in the heartland: because people relate to her. Clinton says -- QUOTE -- "I come from Arkansas, I get why she's hot out there." Speaking to reporters before his Clinton Global Initiative meeting today, the former president described Palin's appeal by adding, "People look at her, and they say, 'All those kids. Something that happens in everybody's family. I'm glad she loves her daughter and she's not ashamed of her. Glad that girl's going around with her boyfriend. Glad they're going to get married.'"

Palin, the governor of Alaska, became an overnight star when Republican presidential candidate John McCain tapped her for his running mate. Her family, including her Down syndrome baby, Trig, her pregnant 17-year-old daughter, Bristol, and her husband, Todd, four-time winner of the 2,000-mile Iron Dog snowmobile race, have garnered intense media interest. Clinton says Democrats ought to celebrate the choice and "her elevation to the ticket."

Story: Searcy Radio Group