Bill admits his wife is struggling to connect with his old voters but claims it’s the ‘time we live in’ and suggests sexism is keeping her down
The ex-president said, 'You've got to understand, a lot of this is cultural. She's the first woman candidate for a major office'
Other factors cited by Bill Clinton: The 'clamor' of hourly news cycle, social media and 'the time we live in'
He said, 'Winning a third term in a row, is difficult. And...disillusionment with the economic, political and social order all over the world is very high'
The difference between her and Trump, Bill said, is that people who know the billionaire well are not backing him but Hillary's friends are
By Francesca Chambers, White House Correspondent For Dailymail.com
Published: 17:42 EST, 13 September 2016 | Updated: 19:41 EST, 13 September 2016
Bill Clinton acknowledged in a Monday interview that his wife wasn't doing as well in the presidential race as conventional wisdom would suggest she should given his two terms in office and massive popularity with voters.
The former Oval Office occupants cited several factors as he explained his wife's struggle to outrun Donald Trump - the uphill slope she's climbing as she seeks to win a third consecutive term for Democrats in the White House, the 'time we live in,' the 'clamor' of the hourly news cycle.
He also suggested that his wife's gender is working against her. 'You've got to understand, a lot of this is cultural. She's the first woman candidate for a major office,' he told CBS' Charlie Rose.
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