June 25, 2008
Posted: June 25th, 2008 09:16 AM ET

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Obama praised Bill Clinton in an interview with CNN.
Obama praised Bill Clinton in an interview with CNN.

(CNN) – The same day that Bill Clinton’s office issued a statement saying that the former president is “committed to doing whatever he can” for Barack Obama, the Illinois senator told CNN that he and the Clintons will be “working closely together over the next couple of weeks to put together a plan.”

“They’re going to want to campaign actively on behalf of the Democratic ticket,” said Obama, “I am going to need them.”

“Bill Clinton is one of the most intelligent, charismatic political leaders that we have seen in a generation and he has got a lot of wisdom to impart,” he added.

Watch: Obama discuss the Clintons

Obama didn’t answer whether he’d spoken to the former president, but he did talk with Hillary Clinton on Sunday ahead of their joint campaign appearance on Friday in New Hampshire.

“[Senator Clinton’s] going to be a force to be reckoned with not only in the Senate but hopefully if I'm successful in the White House she's going to be one of my key partners in making sure that we’re moving forward on issues like healthcare that she cares so deeply about.”

Watch: Clinton looking for help with her debt

UPDATE: Asked again if he will speak to Bill Clinton soon, Obama told reporters on his campaign plane, “I’m sure we will. He's in Europe right now which is the only reason we haven’t spoken. But we’re looking forward to setting up a long conversation."

Obama added that he spoke to Hillary Clinton on Tuesday and said they’re looking forward to campaigning together on Friday.

Filed under: Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton


pam Eugene OR   June 24th, 2008 8:52 pm ET

Barack, I really believe we can do this without bringing in the Clinton's. You can not trust them. I try so hard to stay on message and not be negative, but I voted for you because you are NOT the Clinton's. Hill and Bill are all about Hill and Bill. There is no deeper message. It is all about them and they are no longer relevant. Thank God!

steve   June 24th, 2008 8:52 pm ET

The sad thing about a blog is that you don't know if the comments made are sincere or not - if a perosn is truly writing what they beleive or what tthey want others to believe. Many bloggers are simply lobbiest for thie own personal thoughts reather than into real dialogue.

seah   June 24th, 2008 8:50 pm ET

bad idea on Hillarys part to help

She did give her word though.

McCain for President.

In Honor of Hillary!

rick   June 24th, 2008 8:46 pm ET

A vote for John Mccain is a vote to say.....HILLARY 2012

CAW in MD   June 24th, 2008 8:43 pm ET

What is wrong with you people? For cryin' out loud, it was a *primary*. Obama and Clinton were competing for Democrats. Now that the *primary* is over, yes, Obama needs all the Democrats, those that supported him and those that supported Hillary (and Edwards and Richardson and Biden and and and...) as well as independents and like-minded Republicans in order to retake the country from the Republicans. This isn't an admission of weakness from Obama, and it certainly has nothing to do with the primary - it's what the supporters of a political party are supposed to do after the primary.

Get a freakin' life!

UNITY   June 24th, 2008 8:43 pm ET

You HILLARY SUPPORTERS better be quite. Hillary is crying about her debt. Better be nice. Obama needs her help and she needs her 20 million dollars. If you Hillary supporters would each one give her a dollar she may have enough!

Obama's Democratic Party   June 24th, 2008 8:41 pm ET

Barack Obama's supporters represent the very worst of the Democratic Party. They are haters. They don't just hate Republicans, they hate other Democrats (i.e., Hillary's supporters) even more. To vote for Obama is only to reward these people at a time when there is absolutely no need to do so.

So what if McCain wins the Presidency? The Democratic Party is going to rack up such huge wins in the house and senate (veto-proof majorities) that we will be able to do whatever we want to do anyway. Rather than to have a superfluous and largely irrelevant Democratic President in the Oval Office, it is much more important to send a message to Obama's 'true believers' by sitting out the presidential election.

Those delusional people believe that they can take their slightly less than 1/2 of the Democratic Party and win an election with it.

I say to them: Fine. Have it your way. Since you don't believe that you need Hillary Clinton or the 18 million people who supported her, let's put that hypothesis to the test. You'll get no help from me and hopefully not from any of the other more than 1/2 of the Democratic Party member that supported Hillary, either. Good luck in November.

UNITY   June 24th, 2008 8:40 pm ET

Thank's for coming together people! Unity, forget anything in the past. It is over. Let's come together and UNITE to defeat McCain, McSame, McBush, McNafta and McWar

NO to Clintons,Fresno,CA   June 24th, 2008 8:40 pm ET

Obama does not need Clintons but they are leading/prowerful Dems (past history)& Obama will not put her on as VP, so he is being respectful as possible to reunite the party, without having to put them in the WH. Clinton could not Help Obama, she has lost creditability, to many lies & to much baggage for the Repubs to use against her, some old & some new, she ran on a self serving agenda. She lost. Obama for Pres 08!

Lisa   June 24th, 2008 8:39 pm ET

I'm glad Hillary hasn't ran out and campaigned for Barack. He has to win over her supporters on his own. He can't keep expecting Hillary to bail him out. We'll do it this last time Obama to get you back on your feet. Unforuntely you have to win this election on your own.

dimitri   June 24th, 2008 8:39 pm ET

i'm a clinton supporter . I believed she was the best candidate but we lost . (not looking for the olive branch) but i have to say that obama is not an experienced politician since he got the nomination he is doing all the right moves like president Kennedy in 1960. He knows as well asHillary that the Democratic party is split 50-50 and that they have to work together in order for us to capture the white house. I predicted last week that Bill Clinton will endorse Obama before the unity event. I predicted also that hillary will be hiS VP NOT OUT LOVE but as a rational choice. What he is doing is to rehabilitate,as a former community organiser , the clintons and the clinton brand . He knows That America is looking to go to the Clinton years without the personal dramas. just for insight. This morning hillary" i'm not looking to be his vp it is Senator obama's decision. Barack Obama" i need the clintons". Nancy pelosi ,after backstabbing hillary throughout the primary and turning down the dream ticket , praised her today and predicted that she will run again.What is the best way for Hillary to run again in 2016 after obama two terms : being his vice president i know that irrational people who do not know will jump at this but take a deep breath and analyse clearly. Look at the dots and you will see that i'm absolutely right. Sorry cafferty but it will happen . Politics is give and take.

Barack Backer   June 24th, 2008 8:38 pm ET

Barack can learn a thing or two from the Clintons on how to avoid the dirty republican tricks, but he needs to limit his help from them to that. Accept your help while keeping your distance and stay on the message of CHANGE!!

I'm not happy with Democrats or Republicans, but I have a feeling that Barack will turn this poor country around and set us in the right direction!

wiser   June 24th, 2008 8:37 pm ET

Senator Obama does not deserve the Clintons' support.

He is an arrogant, light weight, full of empty words!

Democrats for McCain!

Ron   June 24th, 2008 8:36 pm ET

When will Hillary put an end to her supporters BITTER remarks and help unite the party.

Clintons Only, No Substitutes   June 24th, 2008 8:36 pm ET

Hey TRUTH, Fibonacci code says it will be McCain.

Hate to break it to you   June 24th, 2008 8:33 pm ET

True, he will need their help just like if it was on the other foot, she would need Obama help. So go get him and stump McCain in the ground. Have to let those republicans know who they are dealing with this time. I think with both Obama and Hillary and hate to say, even Bill help, those no reason why democrats can't win this time around.

dems be dopes   June 24th, 2008 8:31 pm ET

The Clinton s will support Obama

BAGGAGE CHECK PLEASE!!

rachel   June 24th, 2008 8:30 pm ET

You guys are so full of it. Obama knows he needs them heck he is taking everyone from bill's adminstration. Also is nice to know that he could paint them as racists when he labels his granny a typical white person and nice to know that they want unity and demand that clinton supporters look at issues too bad he didnt tell michelle the same thing before she said she wasnt sure she would vote hillary. You I think that Bill could get over obama beating Hillary, but I think he is really hurt that he and his wife have been tried to be painted as racists from a group of people they have tried so hard to help(african americans).

mcshame   June 24th, 2008 8:30 pm ET

obama 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WML   June 24th, 2008 8:26 pm ET

do'nt do it clintons. obama does what he needs to do when it is politically expedient. you two are smarter than that.

if he is so wonderful, he can win the election all by himself.... and he will. he'll outspend mccain and win with money and charisma; a dangerous combination.

write in hillary in november and send the DNC a real message. this will show that we don't approve of their chosen one and help the country the most.

The Dove   June 24th, 2008 8:26 pm ET

True Obama Supporters –

Remember whenever there is a blogg that speaks to working with the Clinton's, it does NO HARM to TURN THE OTHER CHEEK and be as gracious as our leader.

The primary battle is over and the winner is clear. There is ZERO need to gloat.

Continue to bring some of her 17+ million voters into the fold

Pepou   June 24th, 2008 8:25 pm ET

Obama needs the help of all intelligent, educated people. That includes democrats, republicans and independents willing to work for real change in this country. I don't see why the Clintons should not be included. They may be a lot more clever than some of their supporters who keep whining about Hillary's loss and threaten to vote for McSame.

GO AWAY!!!!!   June 24th, 2008 8:24 pm ET

Lisa ............You didn't need them when you were convincing your supporters that you were the better qualified to become the President then the Clintons...........HE is suppose to convince his supporters ,certainly can't convince YOU ..........GET OVER IT!!!!!THEY need each other......She need help with her MONEY PROBLEM .......If you send her a DIME each time you take HIT on OBAMA .....her . money problem would be OVER!!!!!........GO to MOVIES !!!!!

Don Hiller   June 24th, 2008 8:24 pm ET

Pro and Cons above about honest, helpful, and handy 'Clintonization' of his campaign just thrills me. As the "Bard' penned in his "Much ado about nothing" when the Clintons think that BO can't win without their eager, endearing endosements, "Methinks they protesteth too much".
On the other hand BO can't win anyway; but:
McCain can and will.

WISDOM   June 24th, 2008 8:22 pm ET

One thing I don't understand about the Media:

Why is the comments of Mr. Black has such a short live? If comments like this were made by Rev. Wright, would it still be same? I wonder….

I really worry about the mindset of those GOP, especially those neo-cons…What could be their contingency plan to continue their power stream? Could it be something like Mr. black mentioned about? Hmmm….I wonder…

I wonder if Gore took the presidency as he really deserved, what could have been different? I think about 9/11… If he were the president in 2001, could the 9/11 have been prevented? Well, the chances could have been much higher I think because he was Veep for 8 years after all. I just hope that God will not let bad things happen this time.

I really hope that God will let us have a good leader who will save us from all those troubles we are facing these days.

Wake up conservatives! It's time to be united under common purpose.
If you are a true believer in God and His teaching, you will know what is right thing to do. Love each other and promote world peace! Who do you think will be a better candidate for that job? It's a no brainer!

Jackie   June 24th, 2008 8:22 pm ET

If Hilary Clinton had won the nomination she would have needed Brack Obama to win the White House. I would have expected him to do do all he could to help her win. It is the way of politics. We need everybody to help us. This is not a one man show!

WISDOM   June 24th, 2008 8:21 pm ET

One thing I don't understand about the Media:

Why is the comments of Mr. Black has such a short live? If comments like this were made by Rev. Wright, would it still be same? I wonder….

I really worry about the mindset of those GOP, especially those neo-cons…What could be their contingency plan to continue their power stream? Could it be something like Mr. black mentioned about? Hmmm….I wonder…

I wonder if Gore took the presidency as he really deserved, what could have been different? I think about 9/11… If he were the president in 2001, could the 9/11 have been prevented? Well, the chances could have been much higher I think because he was Veep for 8 years after all. I just hope that God will not let bad things happen this time.

I really hope that God will let us have a good leader who will save us from all those troubles we are facing these days.

Wake up conservatives! It's time to be united under common purpose.
If you are a true believer in God and His teaching, you will know what is right thing to do. Love each other and promote world peace! Who do you think will be a better candidate for that job? It's a no brainer!

Toot   June 24th, 2008 8:19 pm ET

Like he said he need the Clinton's to win this race. The Clintons don't need him. It is a shame the DNC pushed and pushed to get him the nominee without really thinking of the fallout. Obama is not ready to run any office and he throws anyone under the bus that don't see things his way.
Like Rev Wright said he is a politician that will say anything to win!! Now in today's news he slammed another Pastor a few years ago all for political gain. Look out America we all are going under the bus and the skid marks are going to burn so bad that we won't know what hit us/
Obama supporters you, DNC and his campaign divided the party..and oh him to with his flip flop flop flip!!

2Nurselady   June 24th, 2008 8:16 pm ET

I think the Clintons should let Barack Obama do his own dirty work. Campaigning is hard work. Why should they break their backs? And, with how Obama is talking, I think he wants to put her in some cabinet slot like healthcare czar or something – a worthy cause, but she could do that as VP as well. And, there is NO PERSON outside of Hillary Clinton that can do the job she can do for this country as VP. No one.

Winthorp   June 24th, 2008 8:16 pm ET

Tony, I agree one hundred percent. If I read one more post about how the DNC carried Obama across the finish line, I am gonna scream. There was no foul play on Obama's part. He ran a much better campaign, and still is. He is keeping it clean, despite the fact that all his opponents seem to focus more on him then his stance on issues. Maybe it's because they know he's right.

Obama/Clark '08

Hannah   June 24th, 2008 8:11 pm ET

Hey Clintonites!
Can we please make this about the issues? I don't care if you have a bone to pick with Obama, or even the DNC. Think long and hard about the issues at stake.

anthony   June 24th, 2008 8:10 pm ET

he needs to tell his supporters that!!!!!!!!!!1

BIFF, BIFFINGTON...   June 24th, 2008 8:09 pm ET

He's smart enough to know it,

and man enough to ADMIT it.

Joe - Chicago, IL   June 24th, 2008 8:08 pm ET

Hey Jordan,

We're both too young to be involved in politics. We need to sit back and let the older Generation continue to run things, because they've done so well. They learned from their mistakes of the past, and thats why we're not involved in an unpopular foreign war like Vietnam. Their vast experience has allowed them to be careful stewards of our economy and now it flourishes. One day, when we're old, we can run the show for ourselves. But until then, we better just not have an opinion and stay home for the elections.

A Latte Lover, Seattle, WA   June 24th, 2008 8:08 pm ET

TRUTH: Charismatic, it is no coincidence that Bill and Barack share the same zodiac sign. Also, more than half the presidents are first born. Barack is a first born child…McCain is not.

You are correct Truth, both are Leo's, born leaders and very charismatic. McCain is a Virgo. I wonder if any reputable Astrologer has done chart comparisons on these two???

Carol 17   June 24th, 2008 8:07 pm ET

Everytime I read the vicious disgusting comments by Obamabots I remember.......

Ya – That's why I'm voting for McCain in November.

maggie   June 24th, 2008 8:06 pm ET

Robert in Toronto, wrote this....ON June 24th, 2008 3:36 pm ET

Listen up PUMAs:

If you cost Obama this election, Hillary Clinton is DONE. 18 million plus po'd Obama voters will BURY her at every chance they get. She won't even be able to hold onto her seat in the senate.

Just think of that before you have a brain cramp and write in Hillary or vote McCain.
______________________________________________________Who do you think you're threatening? We aren't afraid of you and your kind! We'll do as we please and you aren't about to do anything to hurt Hillary because there are laws to take care of people like you!!! GOT IT?

to night mare sings in berkley square   June 24th, 2008 8:05 pm ET

hillary lost fair and square she lost on every categories:plegdes delgates,super delgates,popular votes(does mean primaries + caucus).you go head vote for her in g.e.,we do not need your vote,obama wil win anyway. did i mentionned obama is leading mccain on every poll without her.

John, NC   June 24th, 2008 8:01 pm ET

Obama must be in a terrible shape if he needs the Clintons.

Jean   June 24th, 2008 8:01 pm ET

Do not believe all of the media hipe, you could win without having to keep sucking up to the Clintons. Just continue to campaign on the issues.

As I would say in basket ball terms, YOU HAVE YOUR LEGS BACK SINCE THE PRIMARIES ARE OVER. YOU WON!! BILL CLINTON REFERED TO HILLARY AS A FORCE TO BE RECONDED WITH. WHAT DO YOU OBAMA THINK ABOUT THE FORCE OF AMERICANS BEHIND AND SUPPORTING YOU, YOU IMPLIED THAT WE ARE IN THIS TOGETHER AND.

MOVE FORWARD!!!

Sean   June 24th, 2008 7:59 pm ET

Clintons are dismasted past of Democratic Party and us as democrats need to move on and not dwell on egotistic and self-absorbed individuals. Obama is the future of America and all the values that we stand for! World will envy us for our leadership, courage and culture once Obama is elected to for President of United States!

California Girl   June 24th, 2008 7:58 pm ET

Enlightened Voter – Go back to your cave. We are moving forward! Stop the hate and negativity. It's time to let your hatred go!

Democrats win in November!

No More Clintons, CA   June 24th, 2008 7:51 pm ET

Does Obama really need the liars Clintons to prop him up?

I am really concerned if he can really stand up on his own in leadership if he thinks he needs the Clintons to win!

James Washington   June 24th, 2008 7:48 pm ET

My family is not willing to vote for such an unqualified candidate. We understand that Hillary and Bill must support him, but some of us life-long Democrats are not uniting.

Good luck raising 85 million plus to compete with McCain and the Republicans. Good luck with your incompetent candidate.

alex123   June 24th, 2008 7:46 pm ET

Seven articles on the Clintons today! Get over it, CNN, she lost and now has to run cap in hand to the men to get her money back. That sure advances the cause of feminism!

Di   June 24th, 2008 7:46 pm ET

Obama, you can get the Pope to support your nomination if you want.... it won't work. Those of us who see through you are a) scared of your insanely liberal socialist agenda, and b) saddened by the fact that so many sheep are unable to stop worshipping you long enough to come out of their zombie-state and see what you really are – a hypocritical liar that's WORSE and in it deeper than the 'old-school politicians' you claim to be against. It's exactly like when Bush was put into office.... people worshipping rather than using their brains. It's just "Democrat style" now – that is the ONLY difference. When did critical thinking become a BAD thing???

Jeanie   June 24th, 2008 7:42 pm ET

Whoopdeedoo. Those snakes can't be trusted.

I'm still voting for Barack.

Pope, Philadelphia   June 24th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

nice try repubs... Hillary supporters arent stupid enough to ignore her wishes and support MCCAIN who she cant stand.

kathy   June 24th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

i have sat here and read all the bad things being said about hillary clinton to me the are awful now i see why the democrates cannot take the white house no more often than have. the truth is barrack cannot do it whith out her' people wake up and stop the bicerking and threats and lets win the white house'.better yet i wish HILLARY WOULD RUN INDEPENDENT THEN I WOULD KNOW IT,S GOING TO BE A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE;

Ann Romero   June 24th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

You Obama people need to get real, he needs Hillary to win the White House. Clinton is for Obama and will encourage many of us who were against him for lack of experience.

Once again, I believe he won because the Dems. want a yes Man, not a Woman with a will. I know McCain is calling him a no Man, I guess we really need to see what Obama is all about.

What is Obama all about? Is it really change? Is change the color of his skin? Is change going to help our gas prices now? Are we going to wait another 4 years?

What is it Obama people?

Janet Dewey   June 24th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

No Hillary Clinton on the ticket. My friends and I will not vote for McCain. We will write in her name on the ballot.

Jordan   June 24th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

I don't get it. How would Obama be any worse than Hillary? Their policies are basically the same – the only real difference I saw during the primary season was that their universal healthcare policy would be *slightly* different. To the Hillary supporters, I understand your disappointment (believe me, I would have been miserable if Obama had lost), but a vote for McCain would only hurt Hillary AND the Democratic party even more. At least if Obama got into office, he would certainly make her his healthcare official, if not his VP...

And to Lisa, who is apparently sickened by Obama's 12-year-old voters: I may be 19, I may be young, but I do know my politics. I have taken numerous political science courses and know many Obama supporters who are just as involved in politics as I am. I know a man (my age, mind you) who served in his Republican town office and interned for it as well. He is an Obama supporter. Somehow, that Senator is doing something for the younger generation (the FUTURE of this country) that Hillary and McCain cannot and will never be able to do.

Farrell, Houston, Tx   June 24th, 2008 7:39 pm ET

HISTORY HAS ALREADY DICTATED THAT ANY EX-PRESIDENT OF THE SAME PARTY IS NEEDED, SO NO ONE HAS NEVER SAID BILL CLINTON WASN'T NEEDED. EVEN JOHN MCCAIN NEEDS GEORGE W. BUSH IN SOME WAY BUT UNFORTUNATELY FOR JOHN MCCAIN BUSH IS NOT A CURE.

To Desiree, georgie, et al.   June 24th, 2008 7:37 pm ET

Please tell me you're kidding. Bill Clinton was insultingly dismissive of Obama and extremely undiplomatic in his criticisms. Of course Obama is going to defend himself, and of course he's going to go on the attack when Clinton compares him to Jesse Jackson. But now they (Obama and the Clintons) have put their differences behind them, as all primary candidates do when there is a nominee. They're moving on together, as they should. Now if we could just do the same....

Matt, Canoga Park   June 24th, 2008 7:36 pm ET

Hey Barak, If you need the Clintons then America does not need you. We do not need a return to gems like NAFTA, Impeachments and head in the sand foreign policy.

The more you need them the less I need you and will not vote for you.

NO CLINTONS OR BUSH" EVER!!!

Women In California For Obama   June 24th, 2008 7:34 pm ET

Okay Obama don't say I didn't warn you. The Clinton's are campaigning for themselves-NOT YOU. They want you to pay their debts, promote their agenda and then step aside so HRC can tre-take the nomination. Right now, I am sure they are just like vultures waiting for the American people to disown you so they can say "I told you so."

DAN   June 24th, 2008 7:34 pm ET

He should ask Nancy Reagan, He did say that Ronald Reagan did more for change than Bill Clinton. What about if Hillary has a bad day and you know her claws come out, he also has said that she was disengenuous and thought she was Annie Oaklie. or will he clean off his shoulders of her when she'll be campaigning for him. Or scratch his face with the middle finger. We know Hillary who was the best candidate to be president will do it because she is loyal to the democratic party, she is quite a Lady.

Perusing-through   June 24th, 2008 7:34 pm ET

An email from Bill Clinton read publicly by a staff spokesman, is NOT a rousing endorsement of Senator Obama's race for the White House. Bubba, you are one sore loser. I'm disappointed.

However the Democratic Party really needs you in those Appalachian town hall meetings in Tennessee, Kentucky, and West Virginia. But feel welcome to stay on the porch until your spirits are lifted. Don't want your sad face in the crowd just yet.

SAY WHAT!!!!   June 24th, 2008 7:33 pm ET

Ula Nejad- Sacramento Ca.............He is going to need his wife, Hillary alright!…he is momma's boy. Get a life. America wants men not mice.
I DON'T UNDERSTAND ........mice -y- DID THEY let -U-.OUT .......go BACK IN your HOLE!!!!!!

Clinton Fringer   June 24th, 2008 7:32 pm ET

What? Speak up? I don't think we heard you. :)

Lucas, Nashville TN   June 24th, 2008 7:30 pm ET

Don't turn your back on them, Caesar.

Tommy Hussein in St. Louis   June 24th, 2008 7:30 pm ET

Makes me sick June 24th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

The way Obama and the Clintons are now so lovey dovey makes me ill. I will never change my position on Obama and I will not vote for him ever. I will change the channel every time his face comes on the TV and for sure when I see him and Clinton campaigning together, yuk, yuk and more yuk. I admire Hillary, but I sure wish she would not endorse him – but I guess if she wants to keep her job at all – she has to.

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She doesn't *have* to do anything, any more than you are being "forced" to vote for John McCain. She is employed by the people in her state, not by her party, and although I'm not one of these idiots who come on this board and speak for entire states or "all 18 million of us" or whatever, I don't think she would suffer that much of a backlash from New York voters for not endorsing him.

If it "makes you sick" to see her endorse Obama and be friendly with him, then maybe you should try to figure out where the problem really lies – by taking a look in the mirror.

Perusing-through   June 24th, 2008 7:29 pm ET

An email from Bill Clinton read publicly by a staff member, is NOT a rousing endorsement for Senator Obama's race for the White House. Bubba, you are one sore loser. I'm disappointed.

However the Democratic Party really needs you in those Appalachian town hall meetings in Tennessee, Kentucky, and West Virginia. But feel to stay on the porch until your spirits are lifted. Don't want your sad face in the crowd just yet.

aware   June 24th, 2008 7:29 pm ET

Bill and Hillary for Obama and pigs fly! An Obama for president would be a backward and downward spiral for America.

The Obama drama is turning into sick tragedy drama. You've probably seen the masks. :( and :) Will the real Obama please stand up? No, you will have to do the research. It is all there.

Obama is a discredit to his biracial heritage and to America. :(

Vote for an American hero in touch with mainstream America who won't fake it! :)

No, I am not a Republican. I am a disgusted Democrat leaning Independent but voting for McCain 08! :)

Proud American   June 24th, 2008 7:27 pm ET

Lisa,
Why so sour? Get over it, otherwise it will eat you up inside. Its all good. America is starting to head in the right direction. Far, far away from the Republicans.

Paul   June 24th, 2008 7:27 pm ET

No you don't Obama. They'll lose you the election. More lies, misstatements and irresponsibility.

annie   June 24th, 2008 7:26 pm ET

obama does need the Clinton's but the Clintons certainly don't need him! This country certainly doesn't need him.

susie   June 24th, 2008 7:23 pm ET

As a Hillary supporter, I will not vote for Obama.

Proud American   June 24th, 2008 7:22 pm ET

Lets Go Dems!!! Lets Go America!!!

Janey   June 24th, 2008 7:22 pm ET

Dems–do not vote for this arrogant fraud, Obama–wait for Clinton if you really want a democrat. Do you Obama supporters realize this man will say and do anything to be in power? What happened to his "seal"? Someone with some brains told him to chuck it? Cnn is no longer my news station–too biased toward their chosen candidate. Keep Lou Dobbs–the only objective one left.

Independent for economy   June 24th, 2008 7:19 pm ET

Obama '08
Obama '12
Clinton '16
Clinton '20

dr. joe   June 24th, 2008 7:19 pm ET

I AM GLAD ABOUT THIS!!!
WE ARE UNITED ONCE AGAIN.
THE REPUBLICANS WANTED TO DIVIDE US, BUT WE ARE BACK!!!

LETS GO OBAMA!!!!

The Truth   June 24th, 2008 7:18 pm ET

Why do we have all these republicans posing as Hillary supporters?
Guys it is quite obvious what you are doing. Give it a rest!!! Obama is going to be the next president. No one wants to vote for McBush and your corny names like "independent voter", "Texas Trail Dog" and of all things "A nightengale sings in berkley square."! will not fool anybody.
Get Real

BAMAFALIFE   June 24th, 2008 7:18 pm ET

Baby, you don't need them–but I know that it is a nice gesture for the both of them to "throw their public support behind you." Understand that you have ALL that it takes to go forward in this election and WIN–hands down, BAM–hands waaaaaaaaaaaay down. We have sooooooooo much faith in you and love you to our heart's content. We will give till our wallets are empty and shout until we have no voice. We will rally support until the oceans cease to rage and thunders ceases to roll. You are our ROCK...BA-ROCK–BARAK. You are a living legacy, BAM!

58 old white ladies for OBAMA   June 24th, 2008 7:17 pm ET

DON'T GET IT TWISTED AMERICA.

BIL CLINTON IS NOT A RHODES SCHOLAR ACCIDENTALLY.

HE KNOWS BETTER THAN MOST, THE POSITION WE ARE IN

AND NO DOUBT WILL ROLE UP HIS SLEEVES & HELP GET

SENATOR OBAMA ELECTED.

jimmy   June 24th, 2008 7:16 pm ET

It's about politics. Do what it takes to win. If you feel you need the Clintons, ask for them, after all they too are Americans.

On the campaign finance issue, everyone walks around complaining that the system is broken; well if you wish to reform the system, this is the way to do it.

Jen, CA   June 24th, 2008 7:14 pm ET

What a crock! We know Obama needs everybody and everything - because by himself he is nothing! So why didn't he tell us that up front?

Still voting for McCain, no matter what. McCain is realistic, experienced, wise, a genuine American hero, in Congress since 1981, courageous, REAL, not a figment of the imagination.

TexasLady   June 24th, 2008 7:14 pm ET

The only way that the Dems can come together is if the hate stops. But I can't see any of the obamabots willing to look beyond their pointy little noses and belive that another candidate could have any use.

Down with the obamanation!!!

Tina   June 24th, 2008 7:14 pm ET

One of the things that scare me most is listening the media saying how Mrs. Obama hates Senator Clinton. I have heard that many times and never heard Mrs. Obama or Mr. Obama, saying anything about it.

I can expect anything negative from the Replublicans but as I see how the Democrats allow this attack their own constituents, I wont vote for them.

Fernande Picard   June 24th, 2008 7:13 pm ET

Heheheh, Obama needs her heheheeh MORE THAN HE IS WILLING TO ADMIT.
WHY DOES'NT HE OFFER HER THE VP...IS BEHOND ME!
It's called "arrogance"!
P/s. He will dig himself in ...all by himself.
Fernande Picard

Viva McCain *he is not offering anything to Hillary so...it will be McCain for me! we will survive 4 more years.

Optimistic in NJ   June 24th, 2008 7:12 pm ET

I actually think you'd be better off without the Clinton's. The Republican's have only just began to run all of her negative quotes against you. The Clinton's have become toxic and make me weary and cause me to worry. My suggestion to you is watch your back!

Southern gal   June 24th, 2008 7:11 pm ET

Obama DEFINITELY IS going to need the Clintons....
If Obama wants to rake in the votes - mine included - he will need
Hillary on the ticket with him as VP.

Nothing will unite the Democrats faster and easier than THAT,

Ellen   June 24th, 2008 7:11 pm ET

Iam a Hillary supporter who can never be for Obama. I believe Obama will destroy our country. I don't think MCain is much better but I believe his motives are good for America.

pakuna   June 24th, 2008 7:10 pm ET

He needs to give up his citizenship to Kenya!!!! He needs the Clintons?
He degraded, disrespected a past President and tried to trample the Clintons. Now he needs them! Well your regime should have thought about that from the get-go. The total disrespect he has shown for the People of the United States and the United States repulses me.

Mimi De La Cruz for OBAMA   June 24th, 2008 7:10 pm ET

WE NEED THE CLINOTONS TO HELP US GET OUT

OF THE CRAP SITUATION SOME VOTERS GOT US IN.

I KNOW THEY LOVE US & OUR NATION DEEPLY.

sharon   June 24th, 2008 7:09 pm ET

OBAMA DOES NOT NEED THE CLINTONS> Nobody needs them. I wish they would go away forever. EVERYBODY stop living in the past.

Rose   June 24th, 2008 7:09 pm ET

So now Obama is going to suck up to the Clinton's. He needs her and I am betting her heart won't be in her support of him. As for Bill, I think Obama better think twice about asking for his support. Bill Clinton just may say something stupid again and maybe it would be by accident or maybe not.

slax   June 24th, 2008 7:08 pm ET

well since you already stole all of hillary's policies and ideas...

Concerned Citizen of America 08   June 24th, 2008 7:07 pm ET

Texas Trail Dog, I highly doubt you are a Hillary supporter, merely a operation chaos tool. As I said to you on another thread, BIG BOLD FONT only magnifies your ignorance. CNN, I thought you screened these posts for offensive inappropriate content?

Wolf   June 24th, 2008 7:06 pm ET

Obama is still unelectable in November. Clinton would have beat McCain and I hope she only does what she absolutely has to do, nothing more, nothing less. This is the same creep who so wickedly used the race card against her and Bill. That was personal and not on the issues. Obama is a looser and would do anything to win. ClintonDemocrats will not support Obama because simply put, he is bad for America. Vote for America.......Vote for McCain!

This is from RealClearPolitics.com........CNN – you are at it again :-)

RCP Average 06/15 – 06/23 - 48.3 40.8 Obama +7.5

Mark Webb   June 24th, 2008 7:06 pm ET

So, Hillary will not be VP, but head of Department of Health.
Good compromise!
And God bless you all!

Comedy Central   June 24th, 2008 7:05 pm ET

I am reading that Obama is ahead by double digits. Obviously he does not need the Clintons or anyone else. Let him do this on his own. Bill and Hillary do not dumb yourselves down by helping this clown. He is just patronizing both of you. You certainly won't get a fist bump from the Mrs.

BROOKLYN   June 24th, 2008 7:05 pm ET

The ONLY way he could win is if he puts Senator Clinton on the ticket...

otherwise at least half of her supporters will NOT vote for him... HE HAS NO EXPERIENCE!!!

Beverly, NYC   June 24th, 2008 7:03 pm ET

That's right Barack, keep friends close & enemies closer.

bo   June 24th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

of course you're going to need them. you're a lameduck candidate and will be a lameduck president.

Rose   June 24th, 2008 6:59 pm ET

To All of Those Who Think HRC is Done: Ever hear of a write in? It's not over till it's over.

An Independent Hillary   June 24th, 2008 6:59 pm ET

I hope they all work together to end Republican rule! Kudos to Obama and the Clintons for coming together. As much as I wish Obama was NOT the demo, McCain is a totally unacceptable option.

Habibi   June 24th, 2008 6:59 pm ET

NOW he has nice things to say about the CLintons just because he needs their help!?!??! The AUDACITY of him!!!

I hope all 18 million voters of Hillary decide to sit this election out...Then we will truly see if he can win.

Patrick   June 24th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

McCain has shown more respect than Obama ever has to the CLintons!!!

MCCAIN 08!!!!!!

Susan MO   June 24th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

We get it Lisa, we get it.....you've picked losers all your life. You voted for Hillary and she lost. You will now vote for McCan't as a penalty for that, and he will lose. You voted for Bush twice, and America lost.

JimS.   June 24th, 2008 6:57 pm ET

Dang, what a bunch of babies on here. Most of us, in primary school, learn we DON'T ALWAYS GET OUR WAY 100%. Sounds to me like lots of the people on here (on all sides) were the kinds of kids who would take back their toys and go home.

Paulette, Cincinnati, Ohio   June 24th, 2008 6:57 pm ET

Obama needs no one except himself and his wife and Wright and Jackson and Sharpton. Whew!!!! I'm tired of naming all his sick buddies and sidekicks. WAKE UP EVERYONE STANDING BEHIND OBAMA AT HIS CAMPAIGN APPEARANCES. I can proudly say I will cross over in November '08 and vote McCain because he is best qualified. United We Stand America.

Vietnam Vet   June 24th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

Nightingale:
WAHHHHHHHHHHHHH- -WAHHHHHHHH- -WAHHHHHHHH

There !! Now do you feel better? you 2 year old throwing a tantrum
GROW UP, Get in line for a brain. A Vote for Obama IS a vote for Hillary
Figure it out!!!!!!!!

CNN post this for all the Hillary Lvvers

ny   June 24th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

McCain '08/Hillary '12

Obama is ignorant and a BIG LIER. Look at the people around him...a wife that does not love Americans, a pastor and mentor for 20 years...give me a break. I am a Clinton supporter and will vote for McCain.

Go Hillary in 2012!

lauren   June 24th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

PS–Samson: I see you said it first, and more eloquently. : )

NVH   June 24th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

I'm an Obama supporter but I sure am tired of Barack groveling to Hillary and now Bill Clinton. Okay!!! so he thinks he needs their support. I get it ! ! Now stop sucking up to them it's so demeanning. YOU ARE SO MUCH BETTER THAN THEM.

lauren   June 24th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

OK, OK, come on everyone!

Clinton supporters: Obama is far and away more aligned with the Clintons' stances than McCain. We need in Dem in the White House, so I hope that all Clinton supporters can come together for him.

Obama supporters: the Clintons still pull a lot of weight for some people, and it's both smart and appropriate of Obama to want tto utilize them.

Enough of the nasty primary feelings! It's general election time and we have to rally around Obama!!

WE ARE ONE   June 24th, 2008 6:52 pm ET

TO TEXAN June 24th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

I REALLY LIKED YOUR POST. YOU ARE VERY SMART AND WISE.

Mike, Syracuse, NY   June 24th, 2008 6:51 pm ET

Now that there is an Obama/Clinton love fest, were they lying about each other before, or are they lying about each other now?

Emma   June 24th, 2008 6:51 pm ET

Thank God we have our country back from dictators and dynasties!
Obama08!

MARYANN Oswego IL   June 24th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

THe USA needs the Clintons to put us back on track as the Greatest nation in the World....Bill Clinton is the Best Political Figure I have known in my Lifetime...Hillary if given the chance will also become one of the Best...this Barack guy is a FOOL just like George W Bush . Michelle Obama is a joke..where do these people get off thinking they are better than anyone else..Barack is not GOD..I am sick of hearing how everything he does is sooo freaking SPECIAL!!!!

Nova from NV   June 24th, 2008 6:49 pm ET

All the Obama supporters hate the Clintons and do not deserve our votes. The bitterness will not be healed in time for Nov. Sorry, but McCain has my vote.

Texas Trail Dog   June 24th, 2008 6:48 pm ET

Because of you Obama Supporters – we Hillary Supporters do not want her to have anything to do with Obama either. Yeah she's important to Obama as long as he can use her to get his way and her;s and Bill's wisdom. I SAY DOWN WITH THE CORRUPTION NOW. FORMER SUPPORTERS OF THE DNC DO NOT UNITE TO VOTE THIS MAN INTO OFFICE. HE IS A SCUM BAG. He is as bad as the worst LOS ANGLES RIOTER. THOSE PEOPLE DIDN'T CARE ABOUT KING. ALL THEY CARED ABOUT WAS DESTRUCTION OF THINGS THEY COULD NEVER HAVE AND STEALING WHATEVER THEY COULD GET THEIR HANDS ON. THIS IS THE SAME MENTALITY AND THE DRIVING FORCE BEHIND OBAMA AND HIS REBELLIOUS WIFE MICHELLE. TAKE AWAY FOUR LETTERS FROM HER NAME AND THAT LEAVES YOU IN HADES!!! OBAMA MEANS DESTRUCTION OF THE UNITED STATES.

Chris from NY   June 24th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

SHE WANTS SOMEONE TO PICK UP HER TABS AFTER SHE LOST THE PRIMARIY ELCTIONS WHEN EVERY ONE WARNED HER THE ELECTION WAS OVER IN MARCH. BUT SHE PRESSED ON LOANING HERSELF 2O MILLION DOLLARS. THE OUTCOME OF THE ELECTION TURNED OUT TO BE THE SAME IN JUNE AS IT WOULD HAVE BEEN IF IT HAD ENDED IN MARCH. SHE HAS HERSELF TO BLAME FOR SPENDING SO MUCH MONEY ON HER FAILED CAMPAIGN. SHE WOULD HAVE REACHED THE SAME HISTORIC MILESTONE WITHOUT SPENDING SO MUCH MONEY.

Denise   June 24th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

Too little. Too late. But nice try.

Republican for Obama   June 24th, 2008 6:44 pm ET

Don't actually let her inside the white house please, she will steal all your furniture.

Billy Clinton was asleep on the watch while the 9/11 attack was being planned. He failed us, and failed us miserably. He murdered those people in the Trade Center with his complete carelessness. If he had actually done his job they would have acted upon the reports of the attack and/or atleast CAUGHT them before it happened. Bush gets in and has to deal with Billy's inability to do his job. And admittedly, Bush doesn't do all that good of a job either.

The Clintons have stolen far too much from our country, and I consider them a blemish in our history. Let's keep them out of here for good, they have done enough harm already.

Obama '08

Darth Vadik, CA   June 24th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

aaaaahhhhhhhh

being nice

Cmo'n Clintonites, do you really want McSame?
Really?
Of course you dont.
I'm sorry OK, for all the bad things I have said bout Hillary's campaign.
She is better than her campaign, it was that Mark Penn guy that messed it up for her.
I'm giving you a hug right now.
Girl power....

CATHY   June 24th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

Obama needs Hillary and Bill,he knows he canot do it himslelf and after he has used them he will throw them under the bus,just like he did his grandmother.GIVE ME A BREAK.I

Ilona Proud Canadian   June 24th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

No Bush/McCain,

Barack supporters thank you very much!

Now I challenge all of the Hillary Supporters, to do the same as No Bush/McCain above. This is the only way that Americans will be able to determine, just how many Barack Bashers, ARE REALLY REPUBLICANS IN DEMOCRAT CLOTHING!

FOLKS I AM SERIOUS, all previous Hillary Supporters who really believe in her policies, should get on the blogs and TELL THE REPUBLICANS THAT.....YES WE WILL!

Jeff D, South Bend, IN   June 24th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

Independent Voter: You are a ranting idiot. Take your 1 vote elsewhere.

Franky   June 24th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

Oh no!!! Guys, tell the Dems I'm gonna need that stuff....

Ian   June 24th, 2008 6:41 pm ET

Have you seen the polls, bitter Clinton supporters? Obama's winning by 6-12 points WITHOUT YOU! You are the ones who need Future President Obama, NOT the other way round! :)

Ben,Pa   June 24th, 2008 6:40 pm ET

NO where. Obama does NOT need Bill's help. I think the less the Clintons are involved eht better for Obama.

Clintons misled 18million voters(Americans) that they were winning while they had lost long time ago!

Patrick   June 24th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

“[Senator Clinton’s] going to be a force to be reckoned with not only in the Senate but hopefully if I'm successful in the White House she's going to be one of my key partners in making sure that we’re moving forward on issues like healthcare that she cares so deeply about.”

SO THIS MEANS HE WILL NOT PICK CLINTON FOR VP AND IS NOT EVEN CONSIDERING IT!!!

MCCAIN 08!!!

vicky   June 24th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

I think it's a good thing for them to get together. More BAD news for McCain. Do it in Michigan or Florida.

Debby   June 24th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

I think with them working together Obama has a good chance of winning the Presidency.

The Novice   June 24th, 2008 6:37 pm ET

To you Hillary supporters or republicans who claim to be hillary supporters. Are you all frickin serious, i guess we all want MCCAIN to be prez, wow! If you dont wanna vote for barack then just dont vote, but dont vote for Mccain please! I wonder what history will say if barack does turn this country around, catches Osama, troops out of iraq, etc etc, how will history judge or better yet how will you haters judge him? This campaign has nothing to do with race, although many would like to make it such, but has to do with my kids having a chance at a good life and you frickin hillary supporters are killing me with that she was cheated crap! You people better wake up fast, if not then accept disaster if McCain reaches the white house!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We are still seperated as a nation in the worst way!

Richie   June 24th, 2008 6:36 pm ET

South Carolina, this is the place the gloves came off and the divisive comments were planted.

Loretta from California   June 24th, 2008 6:35 pm ET

We democrats will need to unite if we are going to have any chance of ridding ourselves of the Republican regime. So can we please put aside our differences AND WORK TOGETHER? Please.

DEMOCRATS UNITE!!!

Brandon Hillary Democrat for Mc Cain   June 24th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

If he truly feels he needs her supporters Hillary will be on the ticket !!

Flat out.

Thomas   June 24th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

So let me get this right Obama thinks the Clintons where racist, and now he needs support from a racist?

He created hundreds of Anti Clinton attack ads and paid bloggers millions of dollars (I know, I was one of them) to attack Clinton on boards and now he wants there support.

Am I bitter because I was let go by Obamas camp because they did not need online bloggers anymore YES...

Obama is nothing new, but he has the race shield around him, if anything goes bad you can call the other person a racist (The info packs we got said to use that term on the boards).

mel   June 24th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

This is a good move on your part Obama,you need the Clintons.
Also,start looking at your secty of state,secty of defense and Atty
general some like John edwards.Wesley Clark defense,Kathleen
as your vp,secty of state Sam Nunn

Justice League   June 24th, 2008 6:33 pm ET

Of course we need them, this is obvious. What we don't need, and cast down into the bowels of Hell are the Republican Trolls who keep spamming CNN with their childish remarks every day. We got news for you, joy-boys, we're fighting back, so hope you brought your boxing gloves. Hilllary let us use hers.

Doris,Memphis,TN   June 24th, 2008 6:33 pm ET

You are a smart man Barack Obama!
Fake it until you make it.

Phil, FL   June 24th, 2008 6:33 pm ET

You are a vindictive bitter person INDEPENDENT.

If you can NEVER say anything positive, shut up. Your ignorance comes thru loud and clear.

Brandon Hillary Democrat for Mc Cain   June 24th, 2008 6:33 pm ET

So Barack Does this mean Hillary Clinton will be your vice president If not then as usual he is full of it.

jim   June 24th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

I wish the Clintons would stay away from Obama, too. If elected, Obama will be one of the biggest disappointments as president ever, especially among young people who are expecting the big changes that Obama promises. Kerry and Kennedy will be stuck with that. At least the Clintons will be able to say I told you so.

Independent Voter   June 24th, 2008 6:31 pm ET

Vivenne:

Democrats are whiners. They eat their own young. There is nothing new in their behavior post-Clinton loss. History will be made, all right. Obama will win and be a loser. And we will pay the price. Nothing new at all.

Charlie   June 24th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

For my part, I wish the Clintons and their entire SoLoGs (Sore Loser Groupies) would stay away. The famous Clintonite smiles are forced and Hill looks like the five-year-old who is being forced to kiss the old-maid aunt. She is being pushed into doing this by her surrogates who want to promote her 'good sportsmanship' for future endeavors, but she is bringing as much good will to this election as a bear at a picnic. Good Sportsmanship, for starters,requires a generous, considerate, ladylike/gentlemanly nature...also, very importantly, a sense of honor and fairness...all these are Clinton antonyms. The Clintons are convinced Obama needs them. I don't think so, and I wish our presidential nominee would prove me right.

Z   June 24th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

Yeh right! Maybe Bill can teach Obama a thing or two about cigars.

Samson   June 24th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

We need to unite as a party, end of story. Obama is not as radical of a leftist and Hillary is not as right as people have claimed just to polarize the two. Either candidate is better than McCain, and therefore as a Hillary supporter I'm voting for Obama. I could care less about all the vitriol some Obama supporters are still saying about Hillary and her supporters; they aren't doing the Democrats any favors. I also can't understand the Hillary supporters that are going to McCain. If you really wanted McCain you should have been a Republican in the beginning, considering how similar Barack and Hillary's policies are.

Haloalani   June 24th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

Send Hillary to Canada and Bill to Mexico. That ought to do it.

Independent Voter   June 24th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

I can't wait to have a president who can't find his way around the capital without a map! What Obama and the DNC deserve is a Republican
senate and house. Then we'll see how much Change can happen. Oh, but I forgot. Obama is so powerful that he would welcome this because he can overcome anything as long as his speech is provided by someone else.

He avoids every situation where he has to think fast because he CAN'T DO IT. That's why he ran away from debates with Clinton and town hall meetings with McCain. He would demonstrate his lack of information in those settings. Obama is a PHONEY! My guess is he will be elected, though. And if you think we have problems now, just wait. I personally am looking forward to an entirely screwed up presidency with all the Obama followers blaming everyone else when nothing happens – we're all racists if we aren't impressed. I love the racist attack. It is such a turnoff that people who might otherwise vote grudgingly for Obama just can't make themselves reward the new improved American Racism offered by Mr. O.

TEXAN   June 24th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

I LOVE this man ! He knows that this country needs fixing. He knows that Mc Cain " is not gonna cut it ". He is willing to put his pride aside and ask and accept the Clinton's help so that together we will make this country better for ALL Americans. THAT is what you call really caring and being sincere. Thank you Obama for being a "BIG MAN". You deserve and will be " OUR PRESIDENT " !

Chris   June 24th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

Obama is going to win thats the great thing! Blog all you want anti Obama supporters he will CHANGE America!!

God sent us Obama

God loves Obama!

Enlightened Voter   June 24th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

hey No Bush/McCain – you my friend are an enlightened voter. Bless you!

Lisa   June 24th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

Shame on you DNC for selecting this loser. Now he's asking the Clintons for advised, you have got to be kidding me!!!!

Chris   June 24th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

Listen Clinton supporters.......Regardless of how you feel about Obama, you have to admit he is trying to reach across to them as much as possible. He knows they will be instrumental in getting to the presidency and the key is BEYOND. Clinton could take up a place akin toTed Kennedy's role in the Senate and then after 8 years of an Obama administration could really ratchet up support so she could run again in 2016.

Obama Supporter   June 24th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

Hey, if you want HRC to fade into oblivion in the Senate, then vote for McCain. If any of you actually are REAL – not Operation Chaos – Hillary supporters, she could be a healthcare Czar or VP or a Supreme Court Justice under Obama!

It makes no sense to trash her (fading into oblivion in the Senate) because she lost!!

Sebastian   June 24th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

This is a very gracious offering to the Clinton family. Nice to see your leadership in pulling the party together.

Senator, you are a good Christian Man.

Khalid   June 24th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

I do believe, in the interest of party unity, that he does need the Clintons. As a staunch Obama supporter, I have seen the bitterness of BOTH sides. There is a very good chance that this primary won't be noted for its historic precident (which it should), but how petty and partisan supporters on both side were. WE have an opportunity (and responsiblity) like never before to shape politics in America and the World for the better. BOTH campaigns ran tough and hard. BOTH campaigns made mistakes that were exploited by the other. Bill Clinton said if you can't take the heat, you should get out of the kitchen. If Senator Clinton had won using Fl and Mi votes that (sorry) shouldn't have counted, many people (like myself) would be crying foul. BUT the stakes are so high (war, economy, supreme court, etc) that we'd just have to suck it up. I do understand that Clinton supporters are upset. That is natural. All I can say is that you made an excellent choice and I sincerely doubt that this is the end of her legacy. She will be fine. AND she proved that she is probably even more effective without her husband (the most effective modern day democrat) than with him. That truly speaks to her talent. Now I hope that as we (as Obama and Hillary supporters, not democrats and republicans) can work together and stop sniping at each other. This is not the way forward.

diziz31   June 24th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

Spoken like a true Christian.. Love your enemies

malabar   June 24th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

i am not a democrat. i have only voted in one presidential election– for Bill Clinton in 1996. I did not vote for Gore or Bush. I did not vote for Kerry either. I did vote for Hillary in this past primary. I believe the Clintons have what it takes to lead the world into a better future. I do not dislike Obama or McCain for that matter. God Bless the man that does win, however I personally believe the most qualified candidate and best hope for the future is now out of the race.

Makes me sick   June 24th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

The way Obama and the Clintons are now so lovey dovey makes me ill. I will never change my position on Obama and I will not vote for him ever. I will change the channel every time his face comes on the TV and for sure when I see him and Clinton campaigning together, yuk, yuk and more yuk. I admire Hillary, but I sure wish she would not endorse him – but I guess if she wants to keep her job at all – she has to.

atxgrrl   June 24th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

You obots need us, yet you threaten us. Hmmm...sounds like the epitome of an abusive relationship. Ain't gonna happen. PUMA!

John, AZ   June 24th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

McCain: Obama is going to need all the help he can get...

Really.   June 24th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

That was Bill is his hayday. Not Hillary.

Don't confuse them.

TaraLynn   June 24th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

The Clintons should not lift a finger to help Obama. I will never vote for Obama.

McCain '08
Hillary '12

FactCheck   June 24th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

Wow, you people sure are dense. Obama said he needed the Clintons not that he needs their supporters. If you want to vote for McCain to spew your venom go right ahead. After all, that's pretty most of you seem to have going for you.

Kim.MA   June 24th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

Hillary need to know we don't need her. She is an arrogant lady who listens to no one.

Obama can do without them, loosers. I have no respect of Bill Clinton no more!

Lisa   June 24th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

Now little Obama needs help from the Clintons. His supporters should feel like idiots right about now. Ooh I forgot his supporters are under the age of 12.

Vivienne   June 24th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

I am going to be watching closely this year to see if the democratic party is going to unify and fight the Republicans. So far the Republicans are running around acting like victims. Democrats better wake up and see that all the problems that we are currently facing is because Republicans do not know how to lead. This country is in a mess.

WAKE UP!

Naomi,KY   June 24th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

They made potholes for you and difficult for you along the way.

I am happy Obama never made ill of Clintons but they made ill of him on the campaign trail. How sad!

saga for Obama   June 24th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

we need unity.. to fix the mess left by Bush. Hill will be the head of Health Care in Obamas Administration, then everyone could afford health care. when Obama is president the ENRON advising Mc Cain will be running for the hill lowering the gas prices so we could afford to drive to the Dr., we need unity...so the billions of dollars we save from leaving Iraq can go to Daycare...so our kids are safe while we go to the doctor

Steve B, NewYork. NY   June 24th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

YEEEEESSS .... 12 Point Obama lead over McCain in the new LA Times Bloomberg Poll !

Wolf Blitzer and Co..

We told you , once you stop polling with Hillary Clinton in the mix, we see that Obama handily beats McCain.

Hopefully MSNBC and CNN's obsession with the Clintons will begin to subside !

On to the General Election where history will be made !

Those who stood in the way of history always regret and apologise for it later.. when it matters no more.

Barack Obama will be the next POTUS !

Lisa   June 24th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

You didn't need them when you were convincing your supporters that you were the better qualified to become the President then the Clintons.

Rave   June 24th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

Mr.Obama, you know..you dont need Hillary.... Maybe Bill is a reasonable guy, but dont trust Hillary. No to Hillary and her supporters that claim to vote for McCain.
OBAMA (2008 -16)

DM, Arlington TX   June 24th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

Poison , Poison, Poison p p p poison beware of the Clinton, don't put Senator Clinton incharge of the campaign funds.....

Candy West Virginia   June 24th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

You don't need the Clinton supporters Obama, by November they will need your brilliant presidency desperately.

Lisa   June 24th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

Finally the truth comes out!! That's what we've been trying to tell Obama supporters for the last 16 months.

Gary Chandler in Canada   June 24th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

On June 2nd I posted in the Anderson Cooper BLOG that Hillary would take the Health portfolio. Today, Obama practically said that will be her role. On Friday it will be the head line news!?

georgie   June 24th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

too bad obama had nothing nice to say about the former president untill he realized he needed him to win! Thats just one more thing to dislike about obama!

independent   June 24th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

yes,but,we dont need their bills ,do we?they are rich,and used their money to attack you.

Independent Voter   June 24th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

I'm not voting for Mr. Snake Oil. I will either vote the rest of the ticket and leave President blank or vote for McCain.

JC   June 24th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

You really don't need them Barack. We will carry you over with or without them.

independent   June 24th, 2008 6:10 pm ET

yes,but,we dont need their bills ,do we?they are rich,and used their money to attack you.

Desiree   June 24th, 2008 6:10 pm ET

“Bill Clinton is one of the most intelligent, charismatic political leaders that we have seen in a generation and he has got a lot of wisdom to impart,” he added.
That's not what he said about him when he was attacking his character and legacy while running against Sen Clinton. He felt comfortable in attacking a spouse then.

Dexter, Houston TX   June 24th, 2008 6:10 pm ET

Over the years the Democratic message of Unity has gotten lost. Barack will restore that. A sign a good leader is knowing your strenghts and weaknesses. The sign of a great leader is knowing how to use the strengths of the people surrounding you to get the job done. Barack Obama is that man.

Under his leadership, there will be room at the table for ALL AMERICANS.

Dex
Houston TX

Bill   June 24th, 2008 6:10 pm ET

Senator Obama since you won the primary it is up to you to get the voters to vote for you. I am a Clinton supporter. However, I will sit this election out. I agree Senator McCain is President Bush third term. However, I believe your election would be worse for this country than Senator McCain.

Tony   June 24th, 2008 6:10 pm ET

WELL GOOD LUCK FINDING GEORGE CLINTON, CUZ BILL & HILLUHRY AIN'T GON' HELP YA!

...seriously though, true Billary supporters (no, not you, PUMAs/not-very-sneaky Republicans), just stop being so juvenile and vote for your future, not for what you think happened to your savior.

Alex in MA   June 24th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

"A Democrat No More"

Why are you so infatuated with Obama if you are no longer a democrat? I am still amazed how anyone could have supported those snakes. Never ceases to amaze how the wool can be pulled over the eyes of so many for so long! Must be something in the water we drink.

Ardnuas   June 24th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

Thank you Bill Clinton..... We NEED the Democrats to win, so we can get our country back on the right track.... McCain VOTED with Bush 95% of the time! ( Plus I want Hillary appointed to the Supreme Court)
Obama/Biden08

Travis   June 24th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

Barak you can win this election hands down without those sleezeballs Clintons....

They'll do anything to get the money back that they owe..(true slippery snakes)

Kick them to the curb and tell them thanks but no thanks.

Enlightened Voter   June 24th, 2008 6:07 pm ET

Darth Vadik, CA – on this, I agree whole heartedly. Your a real man. The funny thing is white men have screwed up this country and yet they blame it on every body else. (BTW I am white)

Anita from Arizona   June 24th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

Ok, if you think you need Bill in your campaign, but just so you screen his speeches and rehearse his interviews first. You don't want him sticking his foot in his mouth, but this time it'll hurt you not Hillary.

yns   June 24th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

Beware Hillary and Bill! He is just going to try to chew you up and spit you out and throw you under the bus like he has done everyone else!

Joe Reed   June 24th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

Democrats Unite! Obama is up 12% in a new LA Times/Bloomberg Poll!

M Johnson   June 24th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

Don't need 'em. They're all a bunch of pouting cry babies anyway. It's time to turn the page anyway. Clintons and McCain are history. Entertaining but irrelevant.

No Bush/Mccain   June 24th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

Obama, I am a former Hillary Supporter who supports you and so does all of my friends!

Tina   June 24th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

Unfortunately for Clinton supporters, this election is not about Hillary. She lost, she's an also ran–get over it.

Barack may need your hellp, but I don't. If he loses, I hope gas prices double until you come to your senses for voting for McSame.

Clinton Supporter   June 24th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

Well, I have to give Obama this one. He actually appears to know he needs the Clintons. (I stress "appears".) Given another month, his ego will have grown so gargantuan that he will cease to believe this. And as for "Change," how about all those sanctimonious comments about taking private funds instead of taking the government campaign funds in order to provide a level playing field for ALL candidates? That position, no longer serving his personal interests, changed, didn't it? So much for those "Clintons only care about themselves" attacks. Now you can just substitute Obama where you used to type Clinton!

The bad old days of 22 million new jobs in 8 years, a ZERO deficit, no Iraq war, balanced budgets. Wasn't that an awful time? Golly, those nasty power hungry Clintons really did so many bad things to us. We certainly don't want a repeat of THAT performance!

Or do we????

America   June 24th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

God bless America, land that I love
Stand beside her
And guide her
Through the night with the light from above
From the mountains
To the prairies
To the oceans
White with foam
God bless America
My home, sweet home
God bless America
My home, sweet home

Obama 08

We're Behind You   June 24th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

Forget it Barack, they're selfish.

A Nightingale Sings in Berkley Square   June 24th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

Hillary proved she was a fighter. A real alpha person not a beta glove wearing sand bagger.

Hillary was the real deal. She won the mid west and the east coast. She beat Obama every which way.

The only way Obama won was my minority rules that permitted the DNC to hand pick a male over our female candidate. i pledged my support for Hillary and backed it up with cold cash.

Yes I am for Hillary now and forever, but I am afraid the DNC is making me vote for John McCain. Go there now and register.

A Democrat No More   June 24th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

Obama needs Clinton supporters. Cuddling up to us now won't help.

Darth Vadik, CA   June 24th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

If something wrong with you marriage its the gay people...
If you dont have a job its the brown people...
if you feel unsafe its the black people...

The excuses of a frightened little white guy.

GROW UP

Enlightened Voter   June 24th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

Obama, I am a staunch supporter and have donated money to your campaign and will continue to do so, BUT YOU DON"T NEED THOSE SNAKES! Those two are poison. She still has those idots thinking that she got shafted regarding the MI and FL votes, never mind that she signed the agreement that no votes should count. She shouldn't have gotten any. But if you feel you must accept their support I will still support you and just suffer in silence.

TRUTH   June 24th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

Charismatic, it is no coincidence that Bill and Barack share the same zodiac sign. Also, more than half the presidents are first born. Barack is a first born child...McCain is not.

Ula Nejad- Sacramento Ca   June 24th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

He is going to need his wife, Hillary alright!...he is momma's boy. Get a life. America wants men not mice.

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