June 29, 2008
Posted: 04:36 PM ET

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Bill Clinton and Barack Obama will talk soon, according to Terry McAuliffe.
Bill Clinton and Barack Obama will talk soon, according to Terry McAuliffe.

(CNN) — Clinton campaign chairman Terry McAuliffe assured CNN’s Candy Crowley that former President Bill Clinton and presumptive Democratic nominee Barack Obama will be discussing Clinton’s role in the campaign within the next two days.

“I believe that in the next 24 to 48 hours they will talk and off we will go,” McAuliffe stated on Sunday’s Late Edition.

Clinton has remained behind the scenes so far during the general election. He was not present at the Democratic event in Unity, New Hampshire on Friday and has only released a one-sentence statement saying that he will do whatever he can to help the Illinois senator win the election.

Many analysts have said that Clinton’s not-so-subtle absence from the campaign is because he is angry and bitter about his wife losing the nomination.

McAuliffe defended the former president, saying that he has been taking time to let his wife finish up her campaign and secure her relationship with Obama.

“She was the candidate, she got 18 million votes, she’s the political leader of the Clinton family now,” McAuliffe said.

Obama asked to talk to President Clinton on Friday and Hillary Clinton told him, “Absolutely,” according to McAuliffe.

Now that President Clinton is back from a five-nation tour during which he attended Nelson Mandela’s 90th birthday party, McAuliffe predicts that they will be speaking shortly—but stressed that the attention should be on Hillary Clinton and Obama coming together.

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Ted   June 29th, 2008 3:33 pm ET

Well, that was unexpected.

Dal CA   June 29th, 2008 3:37 pm ET

Looks like he will pressure Obama to put Hill on the Ticket. I hope he does not do that. Let OBAMA choose his running mate.

TEXAN   June 29th, 2008 3:37 pm ET

??????? Let's see what happens. Should be interesting. Bill, please be sincere and help Obama and the Democratic party. If you really can't….stay the heck away !!!!!!

TEXAS FOR OBAMA   June 29th, 2008 3:39 pm ET

Bill Clinton was an excellent President. Both Bill and Hillary will do whatever they need to do along with the entire Democatic Party to get Barack elected as the next President.

Barack Obama will be one of our greatest Presidents' in history.

Blunt   June 29th, 2008 3:41 pm ET

Wow cares about Bill? Why is he rellivant? Hillary is who that was running for president - why is he overshadowing her now? As far as i can tell the Obama campain can do without Bill stop sucking up to him like he's still important!

Blunt   June 29th, 2008 3:41 pm ET

Who cares about Bill? Why is he rellivant? Hillary is who that was running for president - why is he overshadowing her now? As far as i can tell the Obama campain can do without Bill stop sucking up to him like he's still important!

Proud American   June 29th, 2008 3:41 pm ET

Lets Go Dems!!!!

Mimi De La Cruz for OBAMA   June 29th, 2008 3:42 pm ET

VOTED FOR BILL TWICE, AND

WOULD HAVE VOTE FOR HIM AGAIN.

WE NEED ALL OUR DEMOCRATIC LEADERS

TO GET TOGETHER. A HOUSE DIVIDED, AS WE HAVE

SEEN, LOSES THE ELECTIONS.

Educator in CT   June 29th, 2008 3:44 pm ET

Bill needs to get a life and give someone else a chance. Obama needs his supporters at this point. It is unfair for Bill and his followers to demand Obama to pay for Hillary's debt.

All Hill had to do was suspend her campaign back in March. Everyone knew she wouldnt win but she continued to rack up the debt and now she is blackmailing Barrack to pay for it.

The Clintons have done enough damage to the Democratic party already.

Fawn   June 29th, 2008 3:44 pm ET

Calling ALL Democrats le'ts take back the White House and reverse that what we can from being "BUSHED "[ Oldermann].
The Obamas and the Clintons are coming is sync under the slogan, "Yes We Can!".

Brian   June 29th, 2008 3:44 pm ET

Leave the man alone. Plz…

David Goldman for OBAMA   June 29th, 2008 3:46 pm ET

BILL LETS MAKE SURE

MCIDIOT DOES NOT EVEN GET CLOSE.

YOU PERSONALLY OWE THE REPUBLICANS

A SEVERE BUTT KICKING. AND WE ARE HERE

BY THE 10S OF MILLIONS TO HELP GET IT DONE.

Loretta from California   June 29th, 2008 3:50 pm ET

I never had a doubt. I knew that he would be supportive in whatever way he could be. A True Democrat!!! I'm so excited.

DEMOCRATS UNITE!!!!

MyOwnMe   June 29th, 2008 3:50 pm ET

Come on out and endorse Obama like you know you're gonna. Why keep everyone in suspense. I think he's getting a kick out of making Obama wait. Quit being a sore loser.

58 old white ladies for OBAMA   June 29th, 2008 3:52 pm ET

OBAMA & THE CLINTONS NEED NOT TO JUST

INSURE VICTORY FOR NOVEMBER, BUT FOR THE NEXT

16 OR SO YEARS. 3 OUT OF 7 ELECTIONS, IS NOT MUCH

OF A SCORE. ALL THAT LOVE HER,NEED TO COME TO THE

AID OF THIS NATION. WE ARE IN THE CRAPPER, AND MCSLEAZY

WOULD JUST DIG US A DEEPER HOLE.

Ian M   June 29th, 2008 3:53 pm ET

Good. Bill needs to chill out and get on Obama's train. Barack Obama leads the Democratic Party now.

Michelle   June 29th, 2008 3:53 pm ET

YAAAY Team!

Joint Ticket   June 29th, 2008 3:54 pm ET

Well I'm glad that my favorite president will be talking with Obama! No one can deny that while he was president, this country was doing great! I feel that preseident Clinton did the right thing by laying low and letting Hillary and Obama get things organized first. I would love to see a joint ticket. Obama/Clinton 08

xddy4u   June 29th, 2008 3:55 pm ET

I'll be glad when the Clintons ride off into the sunset. Obama is trying to be graciuos. But this graciousness will cause him problems. The sooner the Clintons get off stage, the better it will be for Obama. They should take a long vacation until Jan 31, 2009, when everything is all over. Obama doesn't owe the Clintons anything. When Obama wins, and he will, let it not be like he needed the Clintons to get that victory.
Obama's greatest strength would be to campaign Clintonless. Then, he'll go down as "Da Man", not someone tied to Hillary's apron string.
Obama all the way

Roger   June 29th, 2008 3:57 pm ET

These political analysts are really looking for some dirt. Bill Clinton can't even breath.

patrick   June 29th, 2008 3:59 pm ET

I think Bill along with Hilary and Barack will once again show the world how powerful the Democratic party "CAN" be once they unite for the larger purpose.I also think that Barack will do whatever he can to make sure Hilary's women and men supporters ARE supported in November.

carol   June 29th, 2008 4:00 pm ET

I hope the Clintons will work together with Obama for the good of this country.

GT/Florida   June 29th, 2008 4:00 pm ET

I hope President Clinton tells the presumptous presidential nominee to "take a flying leap." Having one Clinton "making nice" to Obama is MORE than enough. If it weren't for President Clinton, Barack Obama wouldn't be where he is today. The Clintons have done more for the AA community than any president since Abraham Lincoln. So I think BHO and MO are the once who should be making nice not WJC and HRC.

randy   June 29th, 2008 4:03 pm ET

Well it is a good thing. It is part of uniting the party.FOX i bet the are not happy about this news since friday night the have been trying start to on on big deal why clinton never endorsed obama.

58 old white ladies for OBAMA   June 29th, 2008 4:03 pm ET

WE JUST HAVE TO ADD,

WE GOT HURT BY THE CAMPAIGN TOO.

AND WE ALSO FEEL IT WAS A SERIOUS FAMILY SPAT,

NOT A WAR. WE NEED TO RID THE REPUBLICAN

SCOURGE ON OUR NATION & THE WORLD.

BHO FTL...   June 29th, 2008 4:03 pm ET

I think clinton is angry about Obamas clear racism toward him…

Sarah   June 29th, 2008 4:03 pm ET

Obama should stay clear of the Clintons. They cannot be trusted.

Paul   June 29th, 2008 4:03 pm ET

Obama is the President and Hillary Clinton is the Vice President

Bill Clinton is the Secretety of State

loribee   June 29th, 2008 4:03 pm ET

Bill will toe the party line….he is a Democrat all the way!

OBAMA '08 and '12

nick   June 29th, 2008 4:04 pm ET

Clinton was a good president. Restored America's prestige in the world after years of Reagan/Bush. But Obama will be a great president.

patrick   June 29th, 2008 4:05 pm ET

Well guys and gals, i honestly would vote for Hilary or Barack so im putting my interest of the party over the individual candidate, which is how ive always voted. When i look at the values and traditions of the Rep party , im reminded once again to why im a bonified Democrat.

Texans for Obama   June 29th, 2008 4:05 pm ET

Everyone knew that he was going to endorse Obama. Bill doesn't want a Republican as president. Yes we can and we will!

Marcus B   June 29th, 2008 4:07 pm ET

To GT/Florida:

They are "making nice." That's why they wrote checks to pay off HRC's debt!

Harvey in Va   June 29th, 2008 4:07 pm ET

President Clinton should only campaign as he did if his wife is on the ticket. Otherwise the way Obama, his campaign, and his supportters treated him,,I would tell them to leap into the flame of McCain.

mary   June 29th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

If he plans to help Obama like he helped Hillary, I'd say "thanks but no thanks."

Dee Dee   June 29th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

Question- Where is Terry Mc Aulliffe going to fit in this election ? Obama has a laid back campaign not always in the cups like in Senator Hiillary's where he drank with Mika and Joe on Morning Joe?
He seems more out of control than President Clinton. Had he not introduced Senator Hillary as the next President after Senator Barack Obama had enough to declare the nomination. He might need some Ritalin to fit into this campaign. Senator Barak needs Chelsa more than Terry.
Will Carville make up with Governor Richardson, Donna? When and where? Please stay on this story. It's crucial for the party in the coming together.

patrick   June 29th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

Obamanites, the truth is, if Bill is willing to do what Barack needs of him, then does that not say that Bill is truly willing to help get Obama elected?. We all know the Clintons, and we know they are not into being forced or hogtied into doing anything they dont have their heart into. Bill Clinton will still be just as liked and loved when the party is united.

Marie in California   June 29th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

I don't care what kind of a deal Bill Clinton, McAuliffe and Obama try to scrape together…..my vote will still go to McCain.

I vote person, not party. Always have. I supported HIllary, but my second choice is McCain. At least he is a decent and honorable man.

P.U.M.A.

No Abomination in the Presidency!

bill for barack   June 29th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

Well Barack DID say he'd meet with any sort of dictator woth no preconditions ……….

Christian Vreeland, Traverse City Mi   June 29th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

Bill Clinton is possibly the most important supporter Obama can have, it was during his presidency that America was its most prosperous in recent years, and it's only since he left that things have gone bad. bill was a great president, and Obama will be one too.

Robert New York City & Miami, Florida   June 29th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

Don't move a finger for that Jerk Obama, Mr. Clinton.

Let him sink all by himself along with all their supporters.

patrick   June 29th, 2008 4:10 pm ET

Si se puede, si se puede!……………

Vamos a la casa blanca en 20081

randy   June 29th, 2008 4:10 pm ET

He is trying to protect his legacy.he know obama will be the greatest president ever known so bill clinton dont his own his to die.

John in Iowa   June 29th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

Obama is a fraud. He preaches change, but continues to deal with the old timers.

Ratgurl   June 29th, 2008 4:12 pm ET

McAulliffe needs to remove his nose from the business of others. I firmly believe that it was Terry's tactics, coupled with Bill's behavior, that damaged Hillary's campaign beyond repair.

jim sane   June 29th, 2008 4:13 pm ET

LET BILL FADE INTO OBSCURITY WHERE HE BELONGS.

ron   June 29th, 2008 4:13 pm ET

If Obama can't win without the Clintons what the hell is he doing there.he stole his senate seat with technically legal but very unethical means he bought the nomination from his party now he wants to ride to the white house on somebody else's coat tails.take away his telepronter and let him accept Mccain's invitation to town hall meetings where he can answer for himself and not read from prepared script or answer prearranged questions from stooges in the audience

Arsicha Arsii   June 29th, 2008 4:13 pm ET

Don't do it Obama; if you do persuaded by bill to put hillary on the ticket you will regret the consequence. Choose the best not the least.

caribbean admirer of OBAMA   June 29th, 2008 4:13 pm ET

I think that Bill Clinton maybe can be of use to help Hillary become President in 2016.
For now Obama has to keep his winning track with the staff which supported him through the primaries and leave Bill out of this campaign.
I believe that his contribution can harm him a lot.

aware   June 29th, 2008 4:13 pm ET

If there is one thing Bill Clinton is not, it is stupid. He knows an Obama presidency would be like! :(

It will be very interesting to see how this plays out. :)

Bill Clinton was a caring president who dealt with the issues of the poor and disenfranchised. I believe Hillary would be even better! :)

I respect the Clintons, but I don't trust the obfuscating media myth, Obama, at all. He has no moral center. :(

This former Democrat will vote for the only wise choice left - McCain 08! :)

Generation X   June 29th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

And on 5…4…3…2…1….Here comes the PUMA (poor uneducated miserable adults) nuts with Obama better pick Hillary as VP or we will write her name in or vote for McCain. SO WHAT. Hopefully, your children will be first in line to fight in Iran!!!

aware   June 29th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

If there is one thing Bill Clinton is not, it is stupid. He knows what an Obama presidency would be like! :(

It will be very interesting to see how this plays out.

Bill Clinton was a caring president who dealt with the issues of the poor and disenfranchised. I believe Hillary would be even better! :)

I respect the Clintons, but I don't trust the obfuscating media myth, Obama, at all. He has no moral center.

This former Democrat will vote for the only wise choice left - McCain 08!

Rob   June 29th, 2008 4:15 pm ET

Lets talk about something more important. Like how 35% of cnn viewers who take the mini poles believe the north pole will melt this summer. If you are someone who said that just admit you were wrong come November and vote smart.

Believe Again   June 29th, 2008 4:15 pm ET

GT/Florida yes they did a lot for the AA community as the AA community did for them too. This was not a one sided relationship okay. The primaries are over, lets live and let live move on, these are the kinds of divisions America's enemies are looking at and hoping that it continues, that also includes the media's unquenchable desire to divide and profit. For goodness sakes, can everybody just grow up and unite for the much needed repair of this great Nation.

Barack Obama IS Our 44th president!   June 29th, 2008 4:15 pm ET

Why doesn't Bill stop being a coward hiding behind surrogates and just come forth and speak for himself. If it's not true that he isn't acting like a 2 year old throwing trantrums. If it's not true that he's not angry. If it's not true that he's not being a girly-man. If it's not true that he is not a sore loser; then why doesn't he let the world know what's really up, instead of hiding behind surrogates. Enough with this foolishness.

It's time for REAL change in Washington, it's time to elect Barack Obama for president!!!

dennis from chicago   June 29th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

bill clinton a man of experience just what o bama needs EXPERIENCE…. clinton 2012

Caycee, Pearl City Hawaii   June 29th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

I'll believe it when I see it. Maybe.

mitchell hussein martin   June 29th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

of course.all democrats are uniting with independents and repubs across the nation to support our next president.we dont want anymore war in iraq.

gary   June 29th, 2008 4:19 pm ET

MARY. YOUR JUST A HATER. BILL IS TOP IN HIS GAME ,AND WAS ONE OF THE BEST LEADERS WE EVER HAD. OBAMA WHO YOU ALL HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT.

Joe   June 29th, 2008 4:19 pm ET

Yep…Dems are up to it again….now Obama wants to do ANYTHING to get elected…must be that Cheney line in him that does that…eh? Can't be the "Change" in him eh? Yep…acts just like a Clinton…do anything whether right or wrong, he'll do it…yep…same OLE THING!!

Kenneth - Alabama   June 29th, 2008 4:20 pm ET

I am happy to see these two democratic political families unite. Those who are dogging the Clintons, you're the individuals responsible for the democrats being split. Step into reality and come to the realization that Obama can not win without Hillary supporters. Plain and simple. Watching how some of you speak of Hillary, I understand why they are bitter and would rather vote McCain.

I don't want to bring race into the equation because I feel more comfortable speaking to an all black audience. Whites tend to misunderstand racial issues and use their misunderstanding and racial debates in the future. But, my fellow blacks should stop setting their hopes so high to the point where they dog the Clintons, when in fact, the Clintons were along side the black community before Obama even showed up. Stop getting all emotional to the point where you bite the hand that feed you simply because Obama is black and you're so emotionally strung on what Hillary said about King Obama during the campaign. I supported Obama from the beginning, but I never spoke down upon Hillary in the way some of you do. Its not just blacks, I just wanted to make sure I address my own race, because whites would probably he accused of being racist for addressing the situation.

Obama 08: Female, 60, white   June 29th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

Obviously Bill Clinton needed to let Hillary and Obama face the voters together before he stepped forward; she was the candidate and out of respect she needed to be given centre stage. The press is just trying to create controversy and improve ratings with a story that they don't even know if there is one.

If I would have had a chance to attend Mandela's 90th Birthday bash, that is where I would have been too!!

GT/Florida   June 29th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

To Marcus B

Obama's each wrote a check for $2300 to Hillary Clinton and both of the Clintons did likewise ($2300 each) to Obama.

Bradley In Colorado   June 29th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

Let the hateful Obama bashers commence their worthless attacks…

Emperor Obama Has No Clothes   June 29th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

Sen. Obama jumps in front of a parade and calls himself a leader.

Bradley In Colorado   June 29th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

Obama spent the weekend working out policy ideas and meeting with people.

McCain bought a personal jet.

Who, then, do you think'll win in November, based on the weekend's productivities?

Obama '08

jack   June 29th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

This is the 21st Century and the politics of the past belong just there. It's time to look past the Clintons and their consultants, they are soooo last century.

The new Democratic party DOES NOT NEED the Clintons. Hillary did a respectable 49%……..but that is still LOSING!

Ula Nejad- Sacramento Ca   June 29th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

I agree with Terry. It is about Hillary and not Bill. Hillary 18m supporters should help contribute $1. But that does not guarantee a vote for Obama. Bill should take the opportunity now to twist Obama arm and remind him that Democrats believe in the 'real candidate' and not punks.

Susan from Scotts Valley   June 29th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

It was the right thing to do to sit back and let Hillary take the first steps in bringing the Country together. 18 million people voted for her and, I hope, care about what she has to say. Now, that she has, it's his turn to endorse him and his endorsement should be as big but for different reasons… because he was a president who delivered peace and prosperity - something we hope to have again under Obama. They both deserve our respect.

Go Obama '08!

Annie   June 29th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

Bill Clinton will always be remembered as a hero to Democrats. President Clinton's two term Presidency will always be remembered as a time of prosperity for America.

Obama will always be remembered as a Benedict Arnold…. the Democratic candidate who was willing to trash the Democrats and a two-term Democratic president for his own self interests.

Bill Clinton will always be our Hero!!!

NOOBAMA   June 29th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

BILL AND HILLARY HAVE ALWAYS DONE WHAT IS RIGHT. THE PRONBLEMIS THEY CAN'T MAKE PEOPLE VOTE FOR OBAMA AND I AM ONE OF THE DEMOCRATS THAT WON'T. HOW DARE ANYONE CALL BILL CLINTON A SORE LOOSER WHEN CRY BABY IS THE BIGGEST CRY BABY I HAVE EVER HEARD. HE DEMANDS PEOPLE TO STOP PICKING ON HIS WIFE THEN WHY WAS ID OK FOR HIM TO PICK ON HILLARY'S HUSBAND. THAT IS A SEXIST REMARK IF I EVER HEARD ONE. HE CLAIMS IT'S ALL ABOUR RACE NO IT'S ABOUT INEXPERIENCE, LACK OF RESPECT, LACL OF KNOWLEDGE AND A MILLION OTHER THINGS THAT AREN'T RACE RELATED

john   June 29th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

DONT LET BULL MCCAIN ENTER IN HOUSE.

OBAMA 08/12.

Bradley In Colorado   June 29th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

Everybody! I'm having a pro-Obama party at my house Friday! There'll be pizza and beer, so please come!

McCain supporters welcome if they can see the light beforehand.

Chuck   June 29th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

The fact that the Clintons are both so much in the media spotlight shows just how much of a small fry Obama really is.

PUMA!!!

Kris   June 29th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

Bill is definitly not as important as Hillary is to promote unity. I think Bill should definitly have a little if no impact in this campain.

john   June 29th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

WE HATE REPUBLICAN .

OBAMA/BILL 08/12.

Phil, FL   June 29th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

This verbage is CNNs way of hyping headlines.

Bill Clinton is too savvy to be angry or hold a grudge. It would cost his speaking $$$ and would cost his wife and daughter their political careers.

CNN is not unbiased, they are not fair - they are like all the others and try to keep their TV ratings up.

Kyle   June 29th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

I will only vote for Obama if he has the common sense to put Hillary Clinton on the ticket.

Generation X   June 29th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

Hey, PUMA (Poor uneducated miserable adults) nuts and the Operation Chaos Republicans tell Rush that his plan is not working and the Democrats are willing to fight this time.

PUMA Members;
Charlotte
fred
Belle
Hillary Supporter
Brian, TN
Michelle

Republican Tools
Uncle Sam
McCain 08
Hillary 08

Have a great day!! NOT THIS TIME

Bill from Oklahoma   June 29th, 2008 4:36 pm ET

Obama will probabally put bill where hillary did, out in the boondocks trying too get the redneck vote

Farrell, Houston, Tx   June 29th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

DEMOCRATS AREN'T WORRIED ABOUT BILL CLINTON SUPPORTING OBAMA SO DON'T BE FOOLED. THE REPUBLICANS ARE SCARED TO DEATH OF BILL CLINTON'S SUPPORT. TRUST ME, BILL CLINTON KNOWS THE REPUBLICAN STRATEGY AND HE HAS ONE BETTER THAN THEIRS THAT WILL PUT OBAMA IN THE WHITE HOUSE.

Mary   June 29th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

Bill Clinton should just stay away from the Obama campaign. Obama is too far left for the Clintons and most real Democrats.

Liberty Queen   June 29th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

GT/Florida, Right On. It's not about the DNC, it's about DEMOCRACY and Democracy was railroaded by the DNC. Hillary Rodham Clinton is the winner of the popular vote and the delegates and carried the states we need to win the general election. We want Democracy, not obama, the closeted muslim.

jb from sierra leone   June 29th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

thank God. This is great news. i'm begining to admire and respect the Clintons again. oh, please get Chelsea on board. a furture president
with Mr. Obama's eldest daughter as vice. mark my words.
GO BARACK. you rock.
God Bless

Lynn E   June 29th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

Please excuse me while I barf. Sorry. I really don't think this "unity" of the Democratic Party is legitimate and will hold. People unified under duress will never forget it and it will not help the party nor the individuals involved. Take a good look at John Mc Cain, he was very cooperative in 2000 but look what he has lost, at least so far. The independent streak or value shouldn't be disregarded. Obama definitely didn't feel a need to and I don't think the Clintons should either. It's what we value in the country and what really helps create diversity and independence. I'm not unified with the Democratic party and don't intend to, I still have my dignity and that is important to me.

Tania   June 29th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

Bill Clinton was one of the best Presidents and had a great record for working for minorities. He opened the door and jump started the careers of many black and latino politicians.
Since leaving the White House he has done exceptional work for charities and traveled the world to help good causes.
Obama and his campaign tried to discredit him and pulled the race card on him and unfortunately the public bought into it.
I hope that Bill Clinton will not endorse Obama nor do anything to help with the campaign.
Obama talks a lot but has so far not achieved anything.
He is an empty suit and a phoney.

Jan CA Dem   June 29th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

I am so tired of the Clintons…I am for Barack and want him to stand on his own merits without this continued courting of the Clintons. If he thinks Hillary is so great and we need both of them so much, than why did I bother supporting and voting for him? He has thanked them and been more than gracious and complimentary. ENOUGH ALREADY!

Obama is risking alienating his own base of old and new Dems by going overboard on praising the Clintons. They have had their day and represent the old political machines. If Obama chooses Hillary for VP…I'll lose respect for him and he becomes a political player like all the rest. We'll see!

wildheart4hillary   June 29th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

Good luck winnng without Clinton supporters.
Keep chanting hope and change- you're gonna hope you have more than change in your pocket.

xbjllb   June 29th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

Anyone who thinks that an obvious misogynist borderline self-hating racist MOST ungallant drug using brat like Obama who went before a real Lady who'd already WON THE PRESIDENCY AGAINST ANY POSSIBLE GOP CANIDDATE according to all polls BEFORE he entered the race with a mere 51% of the vote of women in America, is in for a HUGE surprise. Hopefully before the end of August, but MOST DEFINITELY in September.

Obama the Brat will never see the inside of the Oval Office unless Hillary or McCain invite him there for a VISIT.

And THAT'S the message Bill Clinton should deliver to him, face to face.

I'm a male who was taught age before beauty; Obama was taught NOTHING.

LUIS BARRETO   June 29th, 2008 4:48 pm ET

GOBERMENT SERVICE IS MORE THAN MONEY. LEFT DEMOCRATS AND CONSERVATIVE REPUBLICANS SUPPORT THE CLINTONS DUE THEIR DEFENCE OF THE NATION AND OUR FULL CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS FOR ALL OUR CITIZENS. IF FEW OF THE PEOPLE OBAMA HAS ,DO NOT RECOMMEND ,HILLARY FOR VP/, THE WHOLE NATION MIGHT NOT AGREE WITH OBAMA,/ BECAUSE THE DEMCRATIC PARTY IS ONLY ONE../ THE WORLD IS CONSIDERING HER VERY POPULAR WITH WISDOM./ IF NOT SELECTED RUNNING MATE , OBAMA IS GOING TO LOSE THE ELECTIONS ON NOVEMBER///////

Fred   June 29th, 2008 4:48 pm ET

Yeah…I hope you democommies keep Billary very near you…I'll check back later to see how that worked for you… hehe

lisaque   June 29th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

Dont do it Bill dont help him, dont forget the things he said.

Just say NOBAMA

PUMA (PAC)

Jackie, NYC   June 29th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

I am so over the Clintons. I have gone from total respect and awe of them to not wanting to see them again. I hope they don't both speak at the democratic convention. Obama has done enough butt-kissing for the Clintons. They need to move over take their place in the back of the bus.

Let's get on with the general election. Obama doesn't need this sideshow.

JOYCE   June 29th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

i am from arkansas and that makes me happy
both my guys together
how wow is that?

SUE, Michigan   June 29th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

To be BLUNT, Blunt, you can't spell, and Bill Clinton is 'relevant' because he is the last Democratic President, and he was the last President to have not only a balanced budget, but a surplus; since eaten away by the Republicans and their idiotic wars and tax cuts for oil men and their ilk. I'm sure the basically untested Barack can learn a lot from him, and will do well to keep both Clintons in high advisory positions, if not as VP and Sec. of State. Hillary would be great on the Supreme Court as well (can we get rid of Scalia before he does something even more insane this week than last?) We need not just Democrats in the WH, but we must take CONTROL of Congress, not this puny majority that can't really do anything but go along. And Pelosi, should she hang onto her seat at all, needs to be replaced as Speaker. She has been totally ineffective, and should have been leading the impeachment charge instead of hiding behind the desk.

JermCool   June 29th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

I voted for Nader! I hate everybody!

no veep for hillary   June 29th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

of coarse he should meet with Obama, it's for the good of the party, eventho Bill doesn't like it. I think Hillary & Bill still have their own agenda going & want the Pres for Hillary in 12 or 16. You can tell they (even Hillary) is not 100 % for Obama, they still want to see him fail at some point & time, then she will have another chance at the Presidency.I don't really trust the Clintons on the campaign trail. They did allot of damage to Obama with their remarks & negativity just helping the Repubs. However; Dems have to unite. Obama for Pres 08

Lori   June 29th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

Bill,
Please do NOT endorse Obama. He is lying more and more all the time. Super delegates take note you can still support Hillary as you know you should.

Devon Spencer   June 29th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

Clinton was a great President and respected by the Democrats. It is very important that the Clinton's will work with Obama.

janet   June 29th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

i think Bill Clinton has ever right to be upset with the way his wife was treated she won the most votes and still i to am wondering why do we vote if our vote don't count? Hillary is the one that should be in the running for the white house not Obama that is why unless Hillary is on the ballot i will vote for Mccain,

Bentley   June 29th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

Obama was selected… not elected. I wish Bill and Hillary would stay as far away from that fool. He'll never be president because millions are voting for McCain.

Country first, party is on the back burner along with the issues.

PUMA

Clinton Dem Voting McCain   June 29th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

I wonder how much money Obama is going to offer Bill. Think it will be as much as he paid the super delegates?

akc66   June 29th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

Oh Brother!
Some of these comments….

BLUNT: Any former President from the same party as the current nominee is RELEVANT, especially one who was elected and RE-ELECTED.

MARY: That was his WIFE taking the heat for 18 months. I would hope my husband would be just as defensive of me, even at his own expense.

xddy4u: Uhhh, Obama was only consistently ahead of McCain in polls when Hillary dropped out of the race. Give your candidate a little more credit in determining who he needs in his campaign and who he doesn't.

Sarah: If you'd like to get specific on how Bill and Hillary would blatantly betray the trust of the Democratic Party and ruin their legacy and political careers by sabatoging it's nominee, I am all ears, my friend.

Marcus: HRC ran up debt because there were 18 million people on the Campaign trail begging her to stay in the game. The Obamas want and need the help of her prominent Donors to help win this thing, and their commitment to him is largely contigent upon that.

Now we all know these two families will likely never be the best of friends, but they have a common cause and much work to do, so if you all just let them do it….

Obama Supporter   June 29th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

OBAMA is going to be the next Presidents and probably the BEST President in the History of America. If he can fix what the MORON Bush defaulted to then he can fix anything. Lets see! OBAMA needs a 8 year turn continuous. He is going to be the BEST we ever had!!

OBAMA 08 all the way through 2016!!!

Obama / Clinton 2008   June 29th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

I really hope we can work this out!

I am an Obama supporter who has nothing but respect for Hillary.

I think a joint ticket would be unstoppable. If we can put aside our problems, we might be able to stop Bush's next war against Iran.

Obama / Clinton 08!

h.face   June 29th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

GOBAMA :)

Jimbo from Florida   June 29th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

Everyone, lets come together and fix the democratic mistakes. Bill and Obama need to communicate to seal the victory in the election.
Obama '08 and '12 and Clinton '16 and '20.

al   June 29th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

there will be no unity

watch

learn

all you antiamerican SCUM…

DM, Arlington TX for Barack Obama 08   June 29th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

Duty and Honor, the Democratic Party Unite for Victory 08..

Yes We Can…. former President Bill Clinton is a team player…..

We shall have the family togather again….

Florida - RFO   June 29th, 2008 5:08 pm ET

There's plenty of work for President Clinton and Chelsea in support of the Barack Obama.

Obama for America!

Nowhere Man   June 29th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

Please, Bill, just stay under your rock for the rest of the election.

Rowny J Vidot   June 29th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

Time to heal past wounds

Shannon   June 29th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

Bill, please ask Senator Obama why he thought the way to win was to label anyone who disagreed with him a racist. Ask him if it was ok to treat HIllary Clinton in such a hate filled sexist manner, ask him if he really believes that you are a racist. Ask him why he voted three times for a gas tax holiday in IL, but now calls it a gimmick. Ask him why he voted for the Cheney Energy Bill that gave big oil tax breaks, but now that he wants attention, says we need to tax the profits he helped them make. Ask him why now that he's the nominee it's ok to flip flop on all of the important issues that got him nominated like FISA. One of his ardent supporters in a previous post said it's ok that he says one thing and does another, that it's what all politicians do. Ask him Bill, why if he's the candidate of change, if it's not politics as usual, why that is ok!

Casey in CA.   June 29th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

I think the unity in the Democratic party is going to blow everyone away this year. Let's finally get things done for healthcare, alternative energy, education and the environment.

Yes, we can.

NickNas   June 29th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

you know really I don't care. Clinton is done as far as I am concerned and that is from once STAUNCH Clinton supporter. All Bill wants now is some kind of power or claim of access so he can use it to make deals and enrich himself further.

Brinkley   June 29th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

Aw, isn't that touching?

Now we can be treated to the "change" candidate waving and smiling with this repulsive dinosaur, just as he did with the repulsive Mrs. Dinosaur last week.

What "change"? As Hitchens once wrote, these folks represent "two cozily fused buttocks of the same giant derriere."

rachel   June 29th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

Bill was busy he will do it when he is good and ready. I hope people are sincere, and I hope Obama will not attack bill's adminstration anymore since he has like half of his adminstration working for him. I am a hillary supporter will probably vote for barack, but he has to give me something to go on besides he's a democrat. Also bill and Hillary wrote out checks to Obama too on Friday, a day after the obama's wrote them checks. You know how it is when a new baby comes into the family have to make sure the older kid knows you still love them too. We still love you Hill and Bill.

Jack   June 29th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

WHY should Bill Clinton "Unite" with obama - and his supporters???
Seems like Bill Clinton was a very fair guy - and did more for the AA community than any other President. Boy - how quick they shot him down - called Bill a Racist!!!!! Where was obama to defend Bill??? - SO….what exactly does he "owe" obama - let Jackson & Sharpton UNITE the party!

rachel   June 29th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

Have to add people need to let get hashed out and I really wish the civil rights leaders would comeout and say they should have said something about the sexism in the campaign like they did about the racisim. I also think apologies need to be made for Hillary beign called a monster by someone in Obama's camp

DWPforHILL   June 29th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

It's sad to see Obama supporters saying he doesn't need Bill Clinton, because that means they're contradicting him. After all, Obama just said he needed Bill's help not only in winning, but in governing, in his speech in Unity, NH.

PUMA!

Dems for Hillary   June 29th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

We need to win the election. Bill helps. Making Hillary VP should seal the deal!

kevin   June 29th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

Obamanites better wake up he needs the Clintons to win the election. Once people realize what his tax policy is the election is over capital gains tax from 12% to 28% goodnight Obama !!! Without Bill and the clinton supporters Hillary 2012!!

McCain will win!

Wake up smell the coffee

Joe Doe   June 29th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

As it stands Bill Clinton was the most successful President in modern history. His economic stats are unmatched.

Obama doesn't appear to have strong legislation planned, so he is going to need all the help he can get.

Obama has a weak medical overhaul and an even weaker energy overhaul, yet those are the two bills dragging most American's and businesses down.

It's time to get practical. Iraq, Iran, Pakistan and terrorism are all BS issues compared to the energy and medical crisis in America.

You can't keep wasting your money and expect everything to just work out.

Race and foreign relations just aren't that important in contrast to the failing economy. We are not in a racial upheaval or on the bring of world war. It's economics we must focus on.. Obama isn't showing a lot of ideas in those fields.

It's will be up to the people to push him in the direction we need and not simply wait for him to wave his hand and fix the nation.

Marc PDX   June 29th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

So the official pouting period comes to a close… (thanks to a $22.5M honorarium to the Clintons from the Obama campaign)… so nice that they found a way to put their differences behind them.

Bridget   June 29th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

Why can I see here just pro-Obama comments???GRRR

Go Bill! You are right. I'm still very angry too.
Hillary 2012!!!Vote McCain!

Josh, NY   June 29th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

Questions for Obama supporters:

Obama has now come out in favor of allowing handguns in the cities while over 500 people in Chicago have been gunned down this year including many children and innocent people. Is this the Obama you thought you knew????

He's also come out against gay marriage. Is this also the Obama you thought you knew?

Lawrence Usher   June 29th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

GT and BHO are retards!!! Where do you get off thinking that Obama was the racist one? And why do the Obamas need to make nice to the Clintons? Obamas do not owe them jack. I am in favor of Bill Clinton and Hilary Clinton being involved in the cabinet of President Obama, but to blame Obama for any of teh losses Clinton have suffered during the primaries is dumb!!!!!

Garry   June 29th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

I'm sure Bill will be only too happy to help Obama with women's votes! One woman at a time.

MN   June 29th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

Back to the the trailer park. Obama is looking more a Clinton everyday. I thought he was about change, now will it be a return to the tawndriness of the Clintons…..pardons, scandals, interns…..coffees,

Miri   June 29th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

Bill Clinton for whom I voted twice disgusts me. He has prostituted the Presidency for his own financial gain. We all know that the party promised HRC anything she wanted to stay w/ him when he debased his office.
Bill the years that NY has gone w/o an effective Senator are enough. Please take yourself & your Bush league Evita back to Arkansas.
& to all those MI voters who voted uncommitted to show their opposition to the only candidate who willfully violated the rules we'll make sue your voices are heard.
To Billary, just what you said about Obama, if you think Evita will be on the ticket or reelected to the Senate.

SnitchCraft   June 29th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

Who wants a man that could not stay on message, even for his wife's campaign? They should all make nice, however, like Gore, Obama should avoid using President Clinton in his campaign. He'll do much better without him. The ex-pres appears to be a bitter man these days. I'm sure he's upset that he will now be remembered for being impeached and being a race baiter. It's sad since Bill did do a few good things while in office.

Pat M   June 29th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

To say that Bill Clinton should only Campaign if his wife is on the ticket is to imply blackmail against Obama! Both Hillary Clinton and Obama were Candidates for the Democratic Party. They are still with the Democratic Party. And the goal is still to have a Democratic President in the White House. Therefore, in my opinion, Hillary Clinton should put all her energy into ensuring that Obama is elected . And I believe wholeheartedly she is doing just that. If Obama wants to have a conversation with Bill Clinton that's Obama'a and Bill's business and I don't feel bloggers should be suggesting that Bill transcribe a form of blackmail upon Obama to have the opportunity of a conversation with him! Let's be reasonable vs. nonsensical and completely unrealistic. Last time I checked this was the Political Ticker not a reincarnation of Al Capone's Meeting Room!

SC for Hillary   June 29th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

For all of your kool aid drinking cult obama supporters, while you are bashing the Clintons, please don't forget that Obama has not won the election and will not win the election, because not all of us are fooled by Obama's dirty Chicago Politics, ask Aiice Palmer about the dirty trick obama played on her, he is dishonest, plays dirty politics and he and his wife are two trickery people, Obama produce your original copy of your birth certificate with a SEAL on it, until you produce that birth certificate, you are not a US citizen. Mccain 08

Noah   June 29th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

For you people who keep knocking the Clinton's, its Obama who is asking for their help. If you read the story, Obama asked Hillary for a meeting with Bill Clinton. Knock off the Clinton bashing. When you can stand and and say that you have contributed as much as Bill and Hillary have to the United States and the world, then you may have a right to complain.

Bill and Hillary are crucial and important to the democratic party. Lets not forget that most of the "negative" stories from this campaign were media generated and exploited. Niether Hillary or Bill, or Obama have talked badly about the other. Get over the rumors and surrogates who spew hate.

Peter   June 29th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

This tactic loosely translates into a question or three: How much cash? How many speaking engagements will Obama ask for in return? How much profile is in this for Bill and Hillary?
This is politics, not a picnic. Lets hope Obama can change it a bit when he is elected and rid the system of these parasitic tactics!

Vegas Input   June 29th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

Plz, all 18m HRC supporters, send HRC $1.10 to pay off her debt. Eliminate the problem!

Zoe   June 29th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

Shame on Bill Clinton!
As someone who received such support himself,
during in-party challenges,and attacks from the
"right wing conspiracy" he should be bigger than this!

He should be out there saying….well sometimes the best person for the job is neither about sexism or racism but rather…..excellence…
Obama got it …For heavens sake Bill….try to be gracious…
It ain't always gonna be about YOU.

sharon   June 29th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

I don't feel right about Bill Clinton. He'd only need one person to ask him who he thought would make the best president, and we'd be off and running to the races. Why is Terry McAuliffe still speaking for him?

S Callahan   June 29th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

If Bill would just draw on what drew him to politics in the first place he will come out in full force….get back to your original values Bill…

ANTI CLINTON   June 29th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

Awww, little boy billie is mad because he didn't lie enought to get his mama elected by the libs, what a bummer. This guy is a mother fuucker to the max! He thinks that the Clitons "deserve" to be in the whitehouse because that is there destiny…it must be nice to live in his world! Don't believe everything you think moron bill. Your old lady lost fair and square, she lied just as much as you and Obuma did and she was the lesser man and lost, so take it and smoke that in your pipe…only this time inhale and don't lie about it!

Betty K. Prichard   June 29th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

Bill and Hillary need to get off the stage–disappear. Obama does not need them. He won the nomination against them–so he should let them go, or it's old Washington politics as usual. The Clintons are corrupt and will only hurt Obama. A lot of the votes for Obama were votes against the Clintons and votes for changing things in Washington. Embracing the Clintons stinks.

If it's meant for Obama to be President–he will, and without the Clintons.

Mauri   June 29th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

Last week, the talking heads at MSNBC couldn't start off a program without the tired old, "Where's Bill Clinton and why is he snubbing Obama?" Now, everybody's talking about how threatening the Clintons are and warning Obama to steer clear. Well, wake up everybody and listen to Obama. The two Clintons seem to be his dessert of the week, so I guess people better tip him off about how poisonous the Clinton are!

Obama All The Way   June 29th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

I hopeObama tells Bill exactly what his role is….be enthusiastically supportive, BUT stay in the background and don't say anything stupid.

Obama owes the Clintons NOTHING. The Clintons will owe Obama for saving their political careers and legacy. This notion that the Clintons did so much for AAs is ridiculous. Bill Clinton would NOT have been elected to two terms WITHOUT the AA vote. The Clintons are smart and know whom owes whom. Without the AA vote, Bill and Hillary are just another husband and wife democratic partnership.

Barack the Vote. President Obama. I'll be there in January to usher you into the White House.

MN   June 29th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

What do you owe the Clintons? Have you paid them what you owe them? The Democratic party is the party of entitlement and the Clintons have $20 million in debt so pay up!

Tommye J Winkley, San Antonio, TX   June 29th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

Obama/Hillary…..they look great together; seem to have so much strength and "can do" possibilities….it would certainly be a good step for him to select her as VP running mate. Their strengths complement one another and it would bring all 3l6 mil voters together.

President Clinton will come along when it is appropriate. He is not part of the "conversation" just yet. He, too, is a political pro and will do his job. It does not take a rocket scientist to figure out that he wants this Democrat in office; but, let's face it, the campaign got pretty personal when attacks were made against his presidency by a candidate of his own party, which was unprecedented. All because the candidate was running against the former president's wife. That did not go down well with me. If I have to resolve that anger and hurt, I am sure he does, too. He will come along and when he does, it will be with gusto and because he has conviction and because he knows it is "simply business" and no longer personal. It is about Hillary and Obama, not Bill Clinton, right now. I think she is great, always have. She makes me feel good and positive and hopeful just by listening to her. She would be a great VP for him; she is accustomed to "second place", to helping men get things accomplished. Contrary to what many people have said about her, she is NOT narcissistic; she knows how to work with men and others to get the job done, which has always been her motivation.
Her humor, which I only learned of during this very long campaign, is a delightful surprise to me and I have followed her accomplishments for many years when I first started Pediatric Nursing. I think it speaks to her genuineness and her authenticity, and, frankly, to her "balanced" thought process and her ability to relate to people.
I will easily vote for him with her on the ticket. I say this not to "blackmail" or threaten or issue ultimatums, but, because I deeply believe she has the talent, the experience, the personality, the motivation to serve the country through service to him as his VP. I cannot think of anyone else who would fit that bill as well as she can. I think, together, they may be unbeatable. I began to see how all this CHANGE I have had to listen to for 18 months just might come about with these 2 people.

Deborah   June 29th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

I cannot believe there is still hate coming out of the Obama camp. It seems like that is all you represent! I've never seen peace come from hate. He and his supporters will give us change, all right - from Bush's fear tactics to Obama's hate strategy. He asked for the meeting with Bill, and you people are demanding Bill back off. ??????? Why doesn't Obama leave Bill alone? Why doesn't Obama leave Hillary alone? Oh, yeah……..because he needs them!!!! Obama, leave Bill and Hillary alone! They have better things to do than campaign for your sorry, lying tail!

Shakespear   June 29th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

This is good news as a south african i have always admired the former president BC and i hope he will do the right thing and help unite the party, i am sure he has learnt a lot from his interaction with our former presiden Nelson Mandela especially on matters of reconciliation and nation bulding. From South Africa we are watching with great interest for many reasons as this election is important to us too. I have been following the american election system for many years now, its such an interesting process to watch how strong media houses can influence the voters/citezens view on a particular candidate. it would be nice to have such strong media houses in africa.

Shane   June 29th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

DOES HE HAVE TO ENDORSE OBAMA? TO MY KNOWLEDGE, NO! FOR THE SAKE OF THE PARTY HE WILL ENDORSE AND CAMPAIGN FOR OBAMA. EVERYONE SHOULD LET THAT MAN BE AND HE WILL DO WHAT IS NEEDED. MR. CLINTON WAS ONE OF OUR BEST PRESIDENTS AND HE WOULD WANT BARRACK OBAMA TO BE ONE OF OUR BEST PRESIDENTS TOO. JUST LET HIM BE!!!!

Ed, Santa Fe, NM   June 29th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

NO CLINTONS FOR VP

Susan   June 29th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

That's good! He wants the Clinton's help.

Obama/Hillary 08 The Super Team!

Scott L   June 29th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

Let's see Obama is anti-war (ok how do you deal with israel/iran? we strong armed north korea and voila they are now off the axis of evil) he is anti gun (this constitutional right was just affirmed by the supreme court this past week DOH!) and he wants to raise your taxes 3-4% for what he deems "rich people". News flash…Americans ARE making more than $200 / 250 k per year and won't push the button for someone who will instantly take away their hard earned money. If you do, then please just mail it to me instead.

What a mistake the Democrats have made….and I even voted for John Kerry in the last election. Kerry didn't come out and say he was gonna raise our taxes. What is Obama smoking? Oh wait, those days are behind him now.

Mary Lou   June 29th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

Bill and Terry - do not join forces with this man…. he is not to be trusted.
No matter how much he wants to push unity down our throats,
I will never consider him as anything but an illegitimate
candidate who will never receive my vote.

Vig   June 29th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

Bill Clinton knows politics - Obama knows squat. Bill Clinton has a right to be bent out of shape - he knows Hillary's nominating process got hijacked. Can't wait to read that book. It was one big dump job. I don't know why Bill and Hillary Clinton think they have to do anything for Obama - let him get his own votes - he's arrogant enough to think he can. As for the rest of us- restore Hillary's candidacy, even the score - PRINT her name on the November ballot as your choice to occupy the White House and lead the country. Let justice prevail.

AER   June 29th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

Any Hillary supporter who is polled on who they intend to vote for in November needs to say "Hillary"!!!! and get her back in the numbers. In November, write in Hillary. I am an Independent and like many Republicans who never had a chance to vote her, I intend to do so in November. I hope the 18 million Democrats who voted for her once, will do it again.

Bill can go through the motions of a unified Party. All that matters is that vote in November.

BOLA   June 29th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

THE MEDIA SHOULD PLEASE BACK OFF, THEY ARE CONTRIBUTING MORE TO ALL THIS. LET PEACE AND UNITY REIGN.

keith   June 29th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

Good. Let the rivalry end so they can join together. She may not be his running mate, which is fine, but maybe she could be the Health Care Czar, Bill the Middle East Czar and Al Gore the Environmental Czar. If he can get them to promise to be heavily involved in these issues (and not necessarily in the cabinet), then the country will feel comfortable that he can simplify his agenda and concentrate on Iraq, with the help of Jim Webb, as well as begin to reconcile the budget and rebuild a "greener"
America in the 21st century.

nancy   June 29th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

Why can't everyone leave bill clinton alone..this was hillary's campaign and up til now it should have been her and obama together..if bill had been with her then everyone would have complained about him being
there with them.that he was still trying to run things so bill cannot win
either way.I know he was a very good president and he should be angry
about the campaign.The Obama tried to say he was playing the race card and there is not a racial bone in his body.He and Hillary have always
worked for and with blacks.Blacks really cared for the clintons until obama came on the scene.I think Bill is very hurt about the fact that obama putting down his presidency.Obama better hope he is half the ,man bill clinton is .Clinton was a very good president.So leave bill clinton alone ..he has a right to be hurt and angry.He will be just fine.

Scott L   June 29th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

Pop quiz…January 19, 2009 Israel launches attacks on Iranian Natanz nuclear facility. Iran responds with conventional warhead missiles directly targeting Isrlaeli cities wiping out tens of thousands.

Bush is packing up to leave the White House that night.

You just won the US general election…what do you do…what do you do.

Miranda   June 29th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

GT/FL,
That was a mighty "white" statement…thanks for showing your true self.

mike obama   June 29th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

Bill Clinton has a big heart. He will forgive Obama and his campaign for using race card against him. Obama and his campaign has tarnished his legacy to some extent. Obama will go to any extreme to get himself selected for nomination. He is injecting race card in the general election. It will not work in general election because 90% balck votes anyway vote for democrats.
People came to know Obama at the later stage of the Primaries. If people came to know at the beginning of the Primaries about his bitter comments, ties with Wright, Pfleger,Ayers et el they would have showed him the door then. That is why Hillary started getting number of battleground states which is most needed to win the election, and not the red states which anyway will go in the republican column.

Let Obama Fall   June 29th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

that's principles folks….

We're Watching You Bill   June 29th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

Bill Clinton owes African Americans. It is plain and simple. He would NEVER have become president had it not been for the support of black people. Well now it's time for him to pay up–we've supported him for eight years, so he needs to support Barack–why? Because it is the right thing to do. As a former Democratic president, he needs to support the nominee. Barack Obama is the nominee.

His reputation, his legacy depends on what he does next. He can salvage his legacy or watch it flow down the toilet, along with George Bush's.

New York   June 29th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

go obama and clinton we need you guys help our country to get back on its feet. obama/clinton 08!!!!!!!!!

Votr   June 29th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

Bill Clinton go ahead and "help" Obama. Neither of the clintons have ever done anything without direct benefit to them and their pocket book. If it happens to benefit the people or the country then so be it but it is never the overriding purpose. Never BUT Never do anything because it is the right thing to do, ONLY when there is something in it for the clintons! Having been a terrible disaster as our President it will be interesting to watch and see how todays socialist "Democratic" candidate with marxist desires partners with yesterday's power grabbing, profiteering, "me first", "do anything you want. But when you get caught-blame someone else" president and spouse.

Karen   June 29th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

Together we can!

Wait till NOV   June 29th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

I hope Bill punches the lying hypocritical Obama.

Obama has run the most shameful campaign in the history of the democratic party.

He dissed and ridiculed and mocked (Annie Oakley) and dismissed (brushed HRC off his shoulder) Hillary Clinton and all 18 Million of her supporters.

The DNC fixed this primary for Obama- they appeased the newbies who threatened to stay home, and the African Americans who threatened a black out of the vote.

In so doing… they destroyed the democratic party. They abondonded integrity, ethics, principles, fair play and fair elections.

Suffer in NOV for the travesty of justice.

susie   June 29th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

Vote for McCain, he is the next best thing to Hillary.

Shirley in CA   June 29th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

Bill:
Please remember; Obama does not do drama. Stay on the "reservation". DEMS UNITED FOR CHANGE!!!!

tj   June 29th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

Bill, plz don't do this
The way DNC & Obama campaign treated you - threw dirt on your inheritance, made you a racist - unbelievable.
Where was Obama at that time?
NoBAMA 08

Never Obama   June 29th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

I suspect that Bill will be protesting with his vote in NOV- just like myself and countless other life long democrats that DO NOT like the direction the new democratic party is taking.

Since when do Democrats trash and bash their own?

Since when does one democratic candidate call the other candidate a warmongering racist?

Since when do we reward this treachery with Unity?

Give him hell Bill.

Julio   June 29th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

If obama is planning on using Bill Clinton now, he needs to keep him on a very short leash, and make sure he is always accompanied by key campaign officials, so that he does not do any more damage. He is an egomaniac and has very little respect for Obama, a man he feels a certain superiority to. And Obama must make it clear to him that he will be nothing more than a surrogate aand nothing else. It is reported that he will be insisting on Obama to make statements declaring that he (Clinton) is not a racist, or even apologize for statements that were made during the campaign to that effect. By doing so he wants Obama to help rescue his tarnished name in front of the African community who now see him differently. Obama must resist this kind of weakness since no one in his campaign had ever accused Clinton of racism. Bill Clinton himself said things that many thought were borderline racist, he needs to clean up his own act, since he dug his own hole.

INGY Q BINGLEBOP   June 29th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

THIS IS OUTRAGEOUS,,,HILLARY WAS THE RIGHT DEMOCRATIC NOMINEY AND NOW IT IS OBAMA,,,HE DOES NOT HOLD UP WELL AGAINST JON MCCAIN,,,HOPEFULLY BILL WILL BE ABLE TO GET HIM TO STEP DOWN AND GIVE HILLARY A CHANCE.

andrew   June 29th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

Bill Clinton Rocks! He know that obo will be back for this country. He is a man who has actually done this job..Cnn and you obo fans have really messed us up….When Mc cain wins just remember obo fans: THIS IS YOUR FAULT NOT HILLARY'S! own the problem that yolu have made!!!!!

emc/stl   June 29th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

Obama should not feel compelled to be nice to the Clintons. The Clintons have the belief that they were suppose to be given the nomination until Mr. Obama laid claim and cemented it. To all those who believe that Clinton is a friend to African American because he has a office in Harlem…lets not forget that he downplayed and called a black man as a potential president a fairy tale. The only fairy tale here is that he still thinks hes more important than he truly his. Look how his help doomed wifes campaign…..Obama take a lesson from Gore distant yourself from Slick Willie.

Clinton, no, wait, McCain Supporter   June 29th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

PS: Hillary also wrote a check for the max of $2,300 to BO. You Obama babies will be very lucky if Bill Clinton does anything for BO. He is beloved around the world. He is the only 2-term democratic president since Franklin Roosevelt, he is enormously powerful and he is so much smarter than Greedy Tot that it isn't even funny.

I imagine he will show up and say he supports the ticket. People treated him so very badly, no one has a right to any more than that. Clinton, the "racist" who put his office in the middle of Harlem and made it a chic place to be. He's done more for American blacks, including Barry, who found that it was more convenient to be be black than white (affirmative action = money) than any president in American history.

All so he could listen to the real racists in America, BO and company, try to paint him in such an unfavorable light. Well, it didn't work then, and it won't work now. Sure, he'll help Greedy Tot, and watch him screw up for 4 years. Then, if we're luckier than we deserve, Hillary will come back. Meanwhile, I'm tickled pink to vote for McCain.

matt   June 29th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

the democratic campaign is a big hit soap opera named "How a black man or Woman can make history" which is completely irrelevant as to what this country needs most people who support either obama or hillary are people who want to see a change in color or gender in the white house, not a change in our country. i for one believe that if the white old men in office arent broken, dont fix them. thats all we need in office and all that has been since the beginning of this country. the founding fathers would be turning in their graves if they only knew. Thats what we need change from "Godlessness" enough of this affirmative action and politically correct and back to what people really know and away from what are minds have been opened to accept.

Arthur   June 29th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

OBAMA/CLINTONS-2008!!!!!!!!

Still for Hill   June 29th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

Bill,

Join me when I vote AGAINST the lying, hypocritical, race-baiting Obama in NOV.

I am pretending to support Obama on the polls- including the exit poll in NOV.

Take back democracy.

Take back the democratic party.

NO MORE FIXED ELECTIONS.

We can pretend too   June 29th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

JUST say no deal, Bill.

Obama trashed, bashed, demeaned, mocked, jeered, ridiculed Hillary and all her supporters for his entire primary campaign.

We will feign unity for Hillary. We love her and support her and admire and respect her.

We will play the game for now.

But watch the protest votes in NOV.

AER   June 29th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

I AM VOTING FOR THE "WRITE PARTY" THIS NOVEMBER and writing in Hillary Rodham Clinton for President. The Clintons need to start their own 3rd Party, not support Obama.

Like many of Hillary's supporters, I am too poor to send a substantial donation to Hillary, but I still have what counts…ONE VOTE…just like all the McCain conservative millionaires and Obama elitist millionaires.

I intend to use my one vote and join the "Write Party".

Hillary in 2008! Let's make real history!

John   June 29th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

Beware the snake. Bill wants $$$, I will be happy when the convention is over and the presumptive is the candidate, Watch out for slick willie

Maria   June 29th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

I don't understand what's the rush! Leave Bill alone!

gregg   June 29th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

love obama,, love mugabe,, let the love roll,, wake up america,, b4 , the anti christ is among you,,, think, super dels,, denver is near,,, hillary ,, stop the madness,, and run indi,,,

dummycrats   June 29th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

A lot of nerve expecting Bill's support.
Didn't Obama trash the Clinton years- the best presidency ever.

Didn't Obama call you and Hillary and ALL your supporters racist?

Didn't Obama lie about NAFTA- and Hill's position on it?

Obama destroyed the democratic party with his hateful, vulgar, divisive brand of unity. And his same old pol