In a recent encounter that has since gone viral on social media, former President Bill Clinton found himself in the amusing position of having to remind a Georgia McDonald's employee of his identity.
The incident occurred while Clinton was on the campaign trail for Kamala Harris in the crucial swing state.
As reported by The New York Post, the video of the encounter was shared by Angel Urea, Clinton's deputy chief of staff. The 42nd president, clad in jeans and a patriotic track jacket with 'USA' emblazoned on the back, approached the counter. The woman behind the counter, upon seeing him, flashed a grin of faint recognition, but it was clear she was uncertain about the identity of the distinguished elder statesman before her.
After a moment's hesitation, she ventured a guess, asking, "You Joe?" in an apparent reference to President Biden. The audio is faint, but Clinton, 78, seems to clarify, "Im Bill." The McDonald's employee's excitement is palpable as she exclaims, "Bill!?" Clinton then makes his way around the counter for a warm embrace, much to the amusement and delight of her coworkers.
The former president's visit to the fast-food restaurant came as the Harris campaign sought to boost its standing just three weeks ahead of election day. Polling data indicates that Harris is trailing behind previous Democratic candidates in terms of support from the black community. In contrast, Trump's support among black voters has risen to 15% this year, up from 7% in 2016.
The state of Georgia, with its 16 electoral votes, has emerged as a key battleground that both parties are striving to secure. Clinton's visit to the McDonald's, therefore, was not just a campaign stop, but also a nostalgic homecoming of sorts for the former president. Despite adopting a vegan lifestyle over a decade ago, Clinton's fondness for McDonald's cheeseburgers was a well-known fact during his presidency. A memorable photograph from the 90s shows a perspiring Clinton, fresh from a jog, stopping by a McDonald's, flanked by Secret Service agents.
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