His Campaign Continues A final indignity from the Oval Office. His persistent joking about the recent election, and the insistence that Al Gore really beat George W. Bush. By the time it was over, our candidate had won the popular vote, and the only way they could win the election was to stop the voting in Florida. It is true that many Democrats feel this way, and Clinton may in fact be sincere when he says these things. But as the nation's chief executive officer, he has a special responsibility to respect the lawful election outcome.
Former presidents make a habit of avoiding provocative comments about their successors.
It is a dignified practice. So was not renting out the Lincoln Bedroom. Alas, he's a serial violator. They actually count all the votes. He thought all votes should actually be counted.