UPDATED: Reports: Hillary And Bill Clinton To Attend Donald Trump's Inauguration

[DonViejo]

Source: Talking Points Memo


By ESME CRIBB Published JANUARY 3, 2017, 2:45 PM EDT

Hillary and Bill Clinton are expected to attend President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Jan. 20, according to a pair of reports out Tuesday.

Both Clintons plan to attend Trump's inauguration as 45th President of the United States, aides to both Clintons said, as cited in a CNN [link:http://www.cnn.com/2017/01/03/politics/george-w-bush-laura-bush-to-attend-trump-inauguration/report].

Hillary Clinton discussed whether or not she should attend with advisors and friends over the last few weeks, according to anonymous sources cited in a New York Magazine report. She and her husband ultimately decided to attend "out of a sense of duty and respect for the American democratic process," according to the report.

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UPDATE:

Bush, Clinton to Attend Trump Inauguration

Presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton both plan to attend the 58th Presidential Inauguration Ceremony, despite earlier reports that both families might not be attending. Until Tuesday, Jimmy Carter was the only former president to RSVP to President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration. According to a statement released by Bush, he and former First Lady Laura Bush "are pleased to be able to witness the peaceful transfer of power—a hallmark of American democracy—and swearing-in of President Trump and Vice President Pence." Clinton and former Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton will also reportedly attend. George W.H. Bush, who is now 92 years old, has said he will not be attending, citing his age.

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[leftynyc]

1. Classy move

And much more than pres elect pussy grabber deserves.

[Hortensis]

27. Lol. They're honoring our precious peaceful transition

of power and strengthening it thereby. Actually hadn't occurred to me any would not attend. Grim duty. Pooor things, not only are haz-mat suits out of the question, but they'll have to shake his hand. And only Trump and Melania would know where that might have been.

[treestar]

3. the collection of ex president with the new president

elect just before - recall the photo of Obama with both Bushes, Carter and Clinton, in the Oval office. I wonder if they will do that. I read somewhere the Bushes won't go.

[PoliticAverse]

5. George W is apparently also attending...

http://www.cnn.com/2017/01/03/politics/george-w-bush-laura-bush-to-attend-trump-inauguration/index.html

[treestar]

9. Oh thanks

Poppy has health excuses.

[Chernobyl]

10. Carter RSVPed before Christmas

http://www.politico.com/story/2016/12/trump-inauguration-presidents-232937

George Bush likely won't be there, his health is really poor.

[Paladin]

4. I really wish they wouldn't.

trump is unworthy of their presence.

[LisaM]

7. Look at it this way.

They - especially she - will get wild applause will DT gets booed. That will really cheese him off.

[Cha]

73. I agree, LisaM.. Hillary has every reason to hold her head high..

& I think it will piss off the insecure dump that she is there distracting from him being the center of everyone's universe.

Hillary is fearless and I'm glad the Clintons will be there for President Obama, too.

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

79. To the extent Cheetoh Face is rattled by Hillary's presence on Inauguration Day, I see your point... that IS a good thing.

I just don't like the optics, but, then she had every right to participate, obviously.

I do hope, though, that Hillary gives interviews, and makes statements to the press, that she intends to oppose that Nazi racist pig every step of the way in attempting to implement his fascist agenda, as Bernie and Schumer have done.

[LisaM]

86. What influence has she been left with?

She got more votes than Bernie in the primary, more votes than Trump in the GE, and yet their names are plastered all over everything at the moment and anytime she shows her head, criticism rains down on her. Don't hide at home! Don't go to the inauguration! Fight! Don't fight!

It's ridiculous and I'm glad she's going because I don't want her to fade away.

[bdamomma]

85. that would be interesting

Boos he deserves more than that.

[hamsterjill]

36. I agree.

I don't trust Trump not to try to humiliate Hillary.

[triron]

55. yes he is.

[OKNancy]

8. stop with the bashing. First thing is Bill is a former President

secondly, I'm sure that it hurts really bad for her to go and see that jerk sworn in. It takes a lot of backbone to stand up to that.
It's not a pro-Trump move. It has nothing to do with him.
It has everything to do with Hillary's class and dignity.

[NWCorona]

11. Agreed!

[yardwork]

12. Yes.

[Chernobyl]

13. Exactly

It's not like Bill could have attended alone without causing an insane amount of crazy speculation and when you're 1 of a very small half handful of people (Living Presidents) you're expected to show up no matter what.

[StevieM]

62. Welcome to DU!! (eom)

[Dems to Win]

18. I absolutely could NOT do it, if I were in Hillary's shoes

No bashing from me, I admire her fortitude and acting abilities. Just imagine, the cameras will be on her every moment, and she knows it.

A tough, tough moment for both the Obamas and Clintons. Like I said, I could not do it. No way, no how. (that's why I'm just a keyboard warrior, and they are in the spotlight, LOL)

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

26. I understand Bill attending, as a former Prez -maybe feels obligated- but I do, however, question Hillary's judgment knowing that her attendance will be interpreted as support 4 that Nazi racist pig!

Let me add, however, that Hillary could minimize any misinterpretation of her presence as support for tRump by speaking out strongly against that pig's racist, misogynistic, homophobic, xenophobic policies.

[Fla Dem]

33. No it will not be read as support for Trump, but respect for the Presidency and the peaceful

transfer of power.

[Paladin]

40. Trump will look upon it as a conquest, and use it to stir up his mouth-breathing supporters.

Since when do we expect graciousness and class from Fuckface Von Clownstick?

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

60. That's my fear!

[dawn frenzy adams]

56. If it was respect for the presidency...

they wouldn't do it.

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

59. Precisely! Though I do see some people's point that it's a "classy move." But it's the misinterpretation of it that worries me.

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[InAbLuEsTaTe]

81. You have a point, and I'm torn. Obviously Hillary has earned the right to participate, there's no denying that.

Just hope she gets some good digs in when interviewed on Inauguration Day to show people she intends to hold that pig's feet to the fire.

[okasha]

41. Other possible translation:

I'm still here. You didn't get rid of me.

I'm going to spend your entire term--however short it may be--kicking your fat orange ass.

[Fla Dem]

32. Spot on. You are exactly right on all points.

[riversedge]

46. I let out a audible gasp when I first read this earlier. But then I thought--whow, Hillary has

the guts to attend--that is class

I agree with your post.

[Cha]

75. Yes, Nancy.. "Everything to do with Hillary's class and dignity".. and strength. And..

Hillary has every reason to hold her head high..
& I think it will piss off the insecure dump that she is there distracting from him being the center of everyone's universe.

Hillary is fearless and I'm glad the Clintons will be there for President Obama, too.

[Little Star]

14. I don't think the Clintons should attend....

The American democratic process is broken due to a outdated Electoral College system. It deserves no respect.

10 reasons why the Electoral College is a problem
https://www.minnpost.com/eric-black-ink/2012/10/10-reasons-why-electoral-college-problem

9 Things You May Not Know About the Electoral College
https://www.minnpost.com/eric-black-ink/2012/10/10-reasons-why-electoral-college-problem

What is the Electoral College?
https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/electoral-college/about.html

[Deuce]

54. I agree...I am totally against the Electoral College.

[jalan48]

15. Isn't this legitimizing a stolen election? Comey, the Russians, voter suppression, popular vote?

[LovingA2andMI]

28. Yes, it is...

So, there's that.

[oldtime dfl_er]

31. My thoughts exactly

I'm conflicted on this one. Personally I don't put the peaceful transition of power ahead of or above the crumbling of democracy.

[dawn frenzy adams]

58. YES!

It is s total disrespect to those that were purged from voter rolls, whose provisional ballots were never counted,and polling places were moved. This was all to keep democratic voters, specifically those of color, from voting. Appearing at Trump's Inaugural is an insult to those who tried to vote for Clinton. What this move by the Clinton's reveals is the Democratic Party, as they have since 2000, are continuing to look the other way, while criminal operatives of the Republican Party steal elections. If we are waiting for the Democratic Party to protect voting rights, we are truly deluded. It is up to us.

[BainsBane]

70. There is no evidence the election was stolen.

and Clinton nor anyone in Democratic leadership has said it was.

What you list influenced the outcome, but that is not the same as an election being stolen.

Voters legitimated Trump, and that includes anyone who did not vote for Clinton.

[jalan48]

83. Oh-not stolen, just "influenced'. I see. And all those mal-functioning voting machines in Michigan?

Black voters purged from the roles?

[BainsBane]

87. Voter suppression

Which should be ruled unconstitutional.

[jalan48]

88. I agree with you on that.

[barbtries]

16. If they are not treated well,

i will be bitter for years.

i have to admit they are bigger people than me, because i don't think i would go. fuck trump.

[mtngirl47]

17. I immediately thought about the debate where

Trump brought in those four women to try to shake Hillary.

This time Hillary Rodham Clinton--the woman who won the popular vote, will be sitting in camera site behind Trump as he takes the oath of office. Here's hoping that John Roberts screws up the delivery again.

[narnian60]

42. I thought about when he called her a nasty woman.

Ugh.

[Bettie]

19. I get why they are going

tradition and all.

But this is one more step to normalizing that creature.

[Generator]

21. There is no hope is there!

This legitimatizes them fucking us over forever. But the Clintons "believe" in the fantasy of fair elections. How can we fight it when they don't? Why should we even vote? I don't understand anything anymore. Not one damn thing.

[Bettie]

23. I'm kind of with you on that

this says "Yes, we are behind this guy; we believe in him" and that is exactly the wrong message to send.

But, I don't think it matters in the long run anyway. I do not believe I'll ever see another legitimate election in my lifetime. They control it all, they count the votes, they make the rules.

There is no hope, but the rich will get richer.

[Rustyeye77]

20. OH HELL NO !!!!!

[Liberalagogo]

22. "...out of a sense of duty and respect for the American democratic process..."

Oh, you mean that democratic process where Russian selects the President of the US, or the one where the loser is declared the winner?

[Rustyeye77]

24. Thread WINNER !!!

[MFM008]

35. you got it

[FreeStateDemocrat]

25. Just waiting for when Bill says, "Personally, I like the guy."

[zentrum]

30. Exactly.

[zentrum]

29. Unfortunate.

A little hard for the Democrats to keep pressing the Trump-Russia-election interference which is treason—when the person who was the target of that possible interference attends the ball and appears, for media purposes to be normalizing this situation, as if it is indeed now gonna be business as usual.

I do wish Democrats weren't so afraid of FOX attacks and looked more fearless in the face of RW backlash. We need to defend SS, Medicare, Obamacare and there's something about this that makes it all look——like the codes of normality are more important than the dangers we in fact face.

Didn't he just send out a New Year's tweet that called the majority of Americans and HRC "his enemies" who "lost"? And we have to be polite about this situation?

[47of74]

34. Yeah, like Stephanie Miller once said

Sean Hannity is going attack no matter what so we might as well give them real reasons to despise us.

I wish to Christ the Democrats would grow a spine and be hard, pipe hitting, liberals and not the milquetoast set we have now.

I won't be polite to that ferret faced fuckhead.

[zentrum]

44. Not having a backbone

...is hurting us in offices up and down ticket. Wish we'd make more news of our own instead of just reacting and being conciliatory.

Warren, however, is a fighter.

[HoneyBadger]

57. Will Warren boycott?

That would send a message about the party. I assume that she was invited.

[BainsBane]

68. Clinton has plenty of backbone

She is tough as nails. I don't understand her decision, but it certainly can't legitimately be attributed to a lack of strength.

[Cha]

76. Please do not be saying Hillary doesn't "have a backbone".. she has

more strength, dignity, and grace in going than staying home.

Hillary has every reason to hold her head high..

I think it will piss off the insecure dump that she is there distracting from him being the center of everyone's universe.

Hillary is fearless and I'm glad the Clintons will be there for President Obama, too.

dump will be hanging himself on his own petard.

[dionysus]

72. "hard, pipe hitting, liberals" YES! With a pair of pliers and a blow torch!

[BainsBane]

67. I seriously doubt Clinton is worried about what Fox says

She must feel some sort of responsibility to attend, but I don't understand it.

[dionysus]

74. It's a classy thing to do, and otherwise ppl will cry sore loser if she doesn't

[BumRushDaShow]

37. "George W.H. Bush, who is now 92 years old, has said he will not be attending...

...citing his age. "

Meanwhile, Jimmy Carter, now 92 (same age), RSVPed. Imagine that.

[riversedge]

48. GHWB, is in a wheelchair and I read something

about dementia is setting in. We all age differently. Hope I age like Carter,but......

[BumRushDaShow]

53. Oh I know

and he has had several health scares too (as has Carter). But I expect the RW-leaning Poltico (which was linked to the quote) would have had something to say had it been the reverse, as they didn't bother to add that Carter, who (at press time) had been "the only one RSVP", was the same age...

[GusFring]

38. Disappointed.

[NeoConsSuck]

39. What is the protocol for losing candidates?

who aren't in public office? I could see Bill attending, and I guess if he does, Hillary would accompany him.

But after the bullshit of Rump parading women from Bill's past into the debate room, if I was Bill AND Hillary, tell him to drop dead and offer their seats to the Putins'.

[Lulu KC]

43. Still not watching

Actually, I feel kind of squeamish.

[riversedge]

49. I will not be watching either.

[jmowreader]

45. They might want to bring a few..."guests"...in case Delirium Tremens decides to go back on his word

"Hello. Is this Keith Olbermann?"

'Yes. Who is this?'

"This is Hillary Clinton."

(give him a few seconds to pick himself up off the floor...) 'And what can I do for you, ma'am?'

"You follow sports, right?"

'Yes...'

"And you know Mr. Trump threatened to put me in jail if he got elected president. He supposedly retracted that after the election, but you know you can't believe a thing that comes out of his mouth."

(big laugh) 'I know that.'

"You also know that as the wife of a retired president, it's protocol that I attend the inauguration."

'Unfortunately I do.'

"And knowing Donald, there's a chance - how good of one I don't know, but it exists - that he'll try to have me arrested at his inauguration."

(Cringes audibly) 'True...so what would you like?'

"Put together a quick list of the dirtiest blue-state NHL enforcers and NFL defensemen, and I'll invite them to stand with us at Trump's coronation."

[riversedge]

50. ha ha LOVE IT

[NastyRiffraff]

47. I hope everyone cheers her and boos Dump

As much as I wish they would snub Dumb, I get why they're going. My heart goes out to them, especially to Hillary. That appearance is going to be very hard for her.

[Liberalagogo]

51. [W. Bush] and former First Lady Laura Bush "are pleased to be able to witness the peaceful transfer

of power..."

Oh, could that be the man you and your murdering wife couldn't even be bothered to go vote for?

[hrmjustin]

52. Hillary has a lot of courage! She knows there will be booing and she is ready to face it.

God bless you Hillary!

[DRoseDARs]

61. And the normalization continues... n/t

[wisteria]

63. And they will get smeared, lied about and attacked by Trump supporters.

I understand why they are doing this, but I would not go.

[BainsBane]

65. I understand why Bill feels he has to go

But not Hillary. I don't understand it after the way he treated her and the country during his campaign and since.

[Chernobyl]

66. She's stuck by Bill through a lot of shit and she still supports him, I'm sure both of them

have quite a few things they would rather be doing.

[Cha]

77. No kidding. It takes a lot of strength to go and she has..

Hillary has every reason to hold her head high.. & I think it will piss off the insecure dump that she is there distracting from him being the center of everyone's universe.

Hillary is fearless and I'm glad the Clintons will be there for President Obama, too.

[ProudLib72]

69. I'm sending

Bill and Hillary some Putin masks to wear to the inauguration. Seriously, wouldn't that be classic if they put them on as tRump was being sworn in? All cameras pan to Bill and Hillary, and the country breaks into applause!

[Tatiana]

71. Bill should go as a former President. That is consistent with protocol.

But Hillary should not. No matter how much flak the right-wing would have given her, she ought to be used to that by now. Her presence legitimizes him. He deserves to begin his pResidency with a cloud of illegitimacy hanging over his entire administration.

Oh well, maybe they can take in some protests.

[Cha]

78. Hillary and Bill are there for each other.. and, Hillary has every reason to hold her head high..

& I think it will piss off the insecure dump that she is there distracting from him being the center of everyone's universe.

Hillary is fearless and I'm glad the Clintons will be there for President Obama, too.

[onetexan]

80. they have to witness the validation of this emperor with no clothes?

the indignity. I wouldn't go if i were them.

[Paladin]

82. Just a further extension of the "We're Democrats, We Gotta Be Nice" doctrine.

One of these days, we'll learn.

[bdamomma]

84. boy that is too

bad, trying to make nice with that jerk give me a break.

[orleans]

89. are the obamas going? probably

do i think the clintons should go? NO
protocol for bill? sure but trump said some nasty shit about bill's wife--a good reason bill & hillary should not go. unless trump publicly apologizes. and not even then.

what those upthread said against her going--especially to legitimize it (russia, electoral collage, and now this news that 50 electors were not legit)

fuck trump