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Bill Clinton Visits Athens Save Email Print
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Posted: 9:48 PM Feb 25, 2008
Last Updated: 11:54 PM Feb 25, 2008
Reporter: Allison Rhea
Email Address: allison.rhea@wtap.com

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Adding the small college town of Athens, Ohio, on to Bill Clinton's tour, was an attempt to gain youth votes for his wife, Senator Hillary Clinton.

The majority of the crowd was college students and Clinton spoke to that.

"It is crazy to allow people to fear getting an education because of the debt burden =and if you know you cannot ever have to pay more than a certain percentage of your income every year, then no one will ever drop out of school and everybody will repay their loans," says Bill Clinton, former president.

It's an issue Elise George, a senior at Ohio University, is no stranger to.

"The biggest thing for me is the education, especially with private loans, something that I've struggled with. So, just to see that she has a plan to help students out. I'm on the edge of who I want to vote for, so a lot of the things I heard today might make me lean more towards her," says George.

But student Helle Poulsen, from Denmark, isn't so sure Senator Clinton's plan will work. "I'm just scared about our taxes, because who's going to pay for it, it seems like she's promising so much," says Poulsen.

Another topic Clinton pushed was putting an end to the war in Iraq. Hillary wants to bring them home fast, but also take care of them when they get back to the U.S.

"She will not allow America to repeat the disgraceful mistake of the Vietnam War, where we confused an unpopular war with our obligations to the veterans," says Clinton.

Senator Clinton wants to make more mental health counseling and better job training available for Iraq veterans.

Whether Bill Clinton swayed voters in Athens or not, what's certain is Hillary is looking for change and is trying to convince Ohio voters that she has solutions in mind.

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Posted by: Jeff Location: Parkersburg on Mar 2, 2008 at 11:55 AM
There are many issues to a campaign. The candidates views on local and domestic issues,protecting our cities and our country,the economy and jobs,a healthier country and one that takes care of our sick. The list goes on. It's sad that people choose to pick out a persons indiscretion from ten years ago instead of concentrating on the issues which affect all of the citizens.What happened then was a family matter that was turned into a wasteful circus by others. This narrownindedness is very damaging to the principles our founding fathers set forth for a fair ggovernment.We've had President's with far worse indiscretions than an extramartial affair.

Posted by: twofivesmom Location: Athens on Feb 29, 2008 at 11:23 AM
While there may have been some flaws in during Bill Clinton's presidency, our country and economy was in a lot better shape at that time. I do not condone the "Monica" scandal or lying. JFK, is said to be one of the greatest presidents in history, can you say Marilyn?? How many presidents, just haven't gotten caught? Unfortunately, I don't know many politicians (democrats or republicans) who haven't lied at some point in their lives/careers. My vote is for Hilary. Let's get this country back in shape, and get our troops home.

Posted by: Rachel on Feb 27, 2008 at 10:01 PM
I do not thank him for coming. It still amazes me how people have any respect for that man. Can we say Monica? The man had an affair in our white house, and then lied about it on stand. I guess maybe, I expect more than that. I am only in highschool, but my respect is lost for a man who cheats on his wife. I also have no respect for liars. Thank God I am not a democrat!

Posted by: Cherry Location: Athens, Ohio on Feb 26, 2008 at 09:25 AM
Thank You for coming to our town, although there were many college students in attendence, there were just as many if not more hard working towns people in attendece. We care deeply for the country and the future of our children, military personnel, retirees, the veterans, the college students, and the poverty level in our town. Thank You and your crew for visiting our town and hope you will visit us again. Sicerely, Cherry J. Dixon Athens, Ohio

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