-Caveat Lector- http://www.spectator.org/prowl/prowl010611.htm The American Spectator Posted 6/11 at 12.30 a.m Clinton Pursues McCain Slick Summit Think Tom Daschle's visit to John McCain's ranch got Republicans nervous? Just wait till Thursday, when Bill Clinton and John McCain are trying to arrange to meet in Chicago. Clinton will be there for a Democratic fundraiser to be held on Wednesday evening. McCain comes in the next afternoon to attend a fundraiser for state Rep. Jim Durkin, who co-chaired McCain's Illinois presidential campaign. No time or location has been set for the meeting between Clinton and McCain. "Their people are still talking," says a Clinton associate. "When President Clinton heard they would be in town at the same time, he wanted to get together. Mr. Clinton greatly admires Senator McCain's political courage and independence. He kind of reminds him a bit of himself, when he was the Comeback Kid back in 1992." (Was that before or after Clinton's draft-dodging scandal?) Clinton's invitation to McCain apparently came after a phone call from Daschle to DNC chief Terry McAuliffe, who then called Clinton. "The Majority Leader felt after staying with Sen. McCain that this was a good opportunity to keep the heat on the senator, and Mr. Clinton is great at these one-on-one meetings. If it happens, the senator will know how much the Democrats would appreciate Mr. McCain's support." If the meeting is to happen, McCain will have to adjust his schedule. He's not expected in Chicago until after 2 p.m. on Thursday, Clinton is due to leave town later that day. "We're trying to change the schedules," says the Clinton source. "It will be tight, but we think we can get them together for more than half an hour." Personal Shakes Bill Clinton is coming into Chicago after almost a month of speeches and appearances in Europe where, his agent is said to be claiming, the ex-president netted more than $1 million in speaking and appearance fees. "He's going to have to go back soon. The money is just too good," says a former aide to Clinton. "He's like a rock star over there. Everyone loves him." Well, not everyone. Clinton was regularly ridiculed and criticized in the European papers for his seeming mafia-like approach to creating income. In countries like Scotland, Norway, and France, associates of Clinton regularly attempted to shake down local companies whose executives had bought tickets to hear Clinton speak. A Clinton associate would approach these corporations about Clinton's willingness to follow up with personal appearances in support of their firm for a nominal fee of about $50,000. In return for the fee, Clinton would visit the company, meet with employees, and appear with its corporate products and logo for photo-ops during the visit. "This is something that is regularly done by celebrities overseas," says a current Clinton associate. "It may be a bit different for a former president, but the times have changed and this is how Mr. Clinton has chosen to make a living." It can't be much of a living, given that no company took Clinton up on his offer for personal appearances. Gray Cap California Gov. Gray Davis isn't that serious about working with the federal government and his fellow Western governors to ease the energy crunch. Last week, the White House set up a conference call with all 20 Western governors to discuss energy price caps, which Gray has been demanding. President Bush had asked for the conference call in order to measure support for the idea. Davis was the only governor not to take the call. And in the end, all 19 other governors pressed Bush not to impose price caps. "It would have been nice to have an alternative voice in the conversation," says a White House Bush aide working on the energy issue. "We know Davis wants them, but when the president asks for your input, it's generally a good idea to take the call." (Posted 6/11 at 12.30 a.m.) Copyright � 2001 The American Spectator. All rights reserved. ======================================================= Kadosh, Kadosh, Kadosh, YHVH, TZEVAOT FROM THE DESK OF: *Michael Spitzer* <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> The Best Way To Destroy Enemies Is To Change Them To Friends ======================================================= <A HREF="http://www.ctrl.org/";>www.ctrl.org</A> DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion & informational exchange list. Proselytizing propagandic screeds are unwelcomed. Substance�not soap-boxing�please! 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