On MSNBC’s First Read, Mark Murray transcribes an interview of Bill Clinton conducted by WHYY Radio in Philadelphia (NPR affiliate), in which the former president seems far more concerned with his own legacy than with his wife’s campaign. This on the even of the Pennsylvania primary, arguably the most important day in his wife’s campaign, and a day when the focus should be on her. Questioned by WHYY about his comments on the day of the South Carolina primary. comments clearly intended to minimize Obama’s victory by comparing it to Jesse Jackson’s victory in ‘88, Clinton responded, “No. I think that they played the race card on me.” Say what?

Yes, you read correctly. Bill believes the Obama camp played the race card on HIM, when virtually every objective observer believes otherwise. This is the fundamental problem with both Bill and Hillary — it always depends on “what the meaning of the word is, is.” The full rant can be read on First Read, but here are some highlights: Continue reading →