June 29, 2008
Posted: June 29th, 2008 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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Jan CA   June 29th, 2008 9:52 pm ET

I hope Terry McAulliffe has no place in Barack's campaign. He acts like there is something wrong with him. His behavior, like he's on medication or maybe needs to be, he definitely needs to get a grip on what is going on. That intro as Hillary the next Pres of U. S. right after Barack had enough votes/delegates & had announced he was the Dem nominee. I never could stand him during the campaign, the way he just blabbed on & on & on about the 18 million Clinton had. All I can say is "get lost Terry". Obama for Pres 08

Hate to break it to you   June 29th, 2008 9:44 pm ET

Great that everyone is getting on board including Bill. And if I get one more person talking about what the Clintons did for the AA. I'm an AA and hate to tell you, but they didn't do anything for me. They didn't pay for me to go to school, and even now I'm going back to further my education and don't see a check from them addressed to me. They didn't help me get a job, pay my mortgage or anything. And no, I didn't grow up on Well Fair, my mother worked 2 even 3 jobs to keep us out of the system, still had our own home and no child support. Anyways, I just want to say if they did so much, shouldn't the AA community be better off? I'll give them credit for the charities and other public services, but don't speak what you don't know. He was cool and great President at the time, but that goes for mostly everybody, not just the AA. And I don't owe the Clintons crap cause they didn't do anything for me. When they send me a check, then I'll start kissing a..! This doesn't in anyway mean I dislike them it's just the AA doesn't owe the Clintons anything. They didn't bring about civil rights, they may have been advocates, but they sure the hell didn't start it. And another thing..Bill skipped out of the country so he didn't have to go to Vietnam and still was a great President, so don't act like Obama wouldn't have good foreign policy. Matter of fact, Bush even had to go back to the the drawing table using the Clintons outfit on Korea.

Dolly   June 29th, 2008 9:44 pm ET

My husband and I will not be voting for Obama. We're not sheep to follow everyone else. We voted for Hillary in the primaries, because we thought she would really try to prove she could get things accomplished. The media and the DNC wanted Obama, We don't

Katz   June 29th, 2008 9:44 pm ET

I think Bill Clinton is just standing aside while Senator Clinton and Senator Obama demonstrate unity. He will be on the scene when the time is appropriate. Go, Hillary! Go, Bill! Go, Barack! We are so blessed to have those three leaders among us.

white people for Obama   June 29th, 2008 9:33 pm ET

TRUTH- You are not a true democrat what you are is a bitter person. How are you helping the democratic party. To tell you the truth I am very unimpressed with the way Hillary let the racism of her campaign supporters take over this election. She does not deserve to win. I guess it is okay to be racist but it is absolutely evil to be sexist. In reality both sexism & racism is not acceptable. OBama left his church on behalf of Hillary, he has given up his religion for her. What the hell else do people want from him?? DO you want him to bleach his skin and dye his hair blonde??

Debbie   June 29th, 2008 9:30 pm ET

Bill doesn't NEED to bow down to Obama! He slammed Bill every chance he got and the former PRESIDENT is suppose to let it go! Shame on Obama for not having respect for Bill Clinton!!!!!!!!

The only reason Obama should talk to President Clinton is to apologize for his politcs oh yeah,,,, he said he wasn't a politician! another lie.

Go Hillary and Go McCain

mara   June 29th, 2008 9:30 pm ET

Is there a reason we are supposed to believe Terry McAuliffe, the new star of Fox News? The one who said that Fox News was the most "balanced" network? He hasn't looked straight in at least a month. He didn't even look sober at the all-star funeral. Remember? The one for Russert? After he had said that he would toast Tim Russert's father in heaven? When the man was still and is still living? Remember when he said that Hillary was still going straight to the White House? In June?

Gary Chandler in Canada   June 29th, 2008 9:29 pm ET

Rate the importance of campaigning for Obama on a scale of 1 to 10.
Hillary 8.5?
Bill 5.5?
Jimmy 3.5?
Michelle priceless

white people for Obama   June 29th, 2008 9:27 pm ET

What is wrong with Bill Clinton, he had such a good reputation as the "peace and Prosperity" president, now he has been reduced to a old crazy man. ANd Terry McAu-- whatever his name, is such a political HACK !!!!!! I really find him annoying, loudmouthed, liar and he has no integrity. Go away Terry!!

Jennifer   June 29th, 2008 9:27 pm ET

LOVE HILLARY!!
LOVE BILL!!

and yes I will hold my nose and vote for Obama.

Jen, CA   June 29th, 2008 9:26 pm ET

In the end, poor Bill has to tow the old party line. But I don't have to - I will gladly, wholeheartedly, and with immense peace of mind - vote for John McCain. Because Obama, quite simply, is a bunch of NOTHINGNESS!

MoTi   June 29th, 2008 9:22 pm ET

Big surprise. It's not an option. Mr. McAuliffe is a fantastic cheerleader for the party.

TRUTH   June 29th, 2008 9:22 pm ET

MY FAMILY ARE DEMOCRATS THAT VOTED FOR BILL CLINTON 2 TIMES, GORE, KERRY, BUT WILL NOT VOT obama. I WILL VOTE FOR OBAMA ONLY IF HILARY IS ON THE TICKET, BUT MY FAMILY IS STILL McCAIN 08 HILARY CLINTON 12 , NO MATTER WHAT BILL CLNTON SAYS OR DOES. OPRAH DESTOYED THE DEMOCRATS.

Nadine   June 29th, 2008 9:20 pm ET

After reading the books, "the final days" and "Hell to Pay", many of us wouldn't be so kind & giddy about the Clintons. These people are nothing but demons and have a problem with correction. Read the book folks, then you stop making a God out of those Clintons.

Rave   June 29th, 2008 9:19 pm ET

Yes, they should talk and I am sure he will support Obama in this race.
OBAMA (2008 -16)

bob in LA   June 29th, 2008 9:18 pm ET

Thus is not the general election. His wife is most likely not going to be the nominee. Why should Bill be part of anything yet?
Let Obam actually win the nomination, then worry about who is where.
The press as usually , makes too much out of every move.

Bayousara   June 29th, 2008 9:18 pm ET

"Some analysts say...."

I think "analysts" are responsible for much of the consternation surrounding this election.

I say to them, "Stifle it"

MacMo   June 29th, 2008 9:17 pm ET

Now let's all go barack de vote!

sparkos   June 29th, 2008 9:16 pm ET

Why does this fool Obama need all this Clinton help to get elected. It is disgusting. He should be able to run his own campaign, take a stand on an issue and mean it and be his own man...every day he appears to need the Clintons more to tell him what to do...By his own admission in Unity N.H. he said "he needs them to win"...how incredulous is that! I have been a democrat for 40 years and never seen anything like this...it is truly disappointing. I will be reregistering Independent Monday as this candidate is unqualified and too weak. Maybe for the City dog catcher, but not the President of the United States. Bill Clinton was a great president.

Nadine   June 29th, 2008 9:15 pm ET

Personally, if Bill & Hillary Clinton that darn angry that there will be no Clinton's in the white house, both of them need to get off the stage and stay off. No other presidential candidate has or had to endure the mess what Sen Obama is going through. It don't matter what measure of "experience" or length of politics, the people has voted. The Clintons don't own this nation, nor this earth. And if their ugliness by them and their supporters continues, remember this, What goes around, will come around. What's good for the goose, is good for the gander! Judgement is mine, saith the lord, "I will do the repaying".

seah   June 29th, 2008 9:15 pm ET

Oh God, there goes Bill

A talk with Obama One on One, they usually get the extra dose of Koolaide.

That nation will be under his mind control if he keeps going.

Lisa   June 29th, 2008 9:14 pm ET

Bill & Hillary 08!!!!!

BOB   June 29th, 2008 9:13 pm ET

WHERE IS THE CHANGE!!!

RJ, CA   June 29th, 2008 9:11 pm ET

The suspense thickens - yeah, really! Bill Clinton was a great president, and he was brutally bashed by the ultra liberal media. Now, of course, as a "good Democrat," he has to pay "lip service" to his party. We understand, but we still don't buy into the corrupt DNC.

Now we vote for John McCain - NOT bought by a corrupt party! A genuine American hero and EXPERIENCED legislator and leader!

Lisa   June 29th, 2008 9:11 pm ET

Hillary should have won the nomination.

Margaret   June 29th, 2008 9:08 pm ET

President Clinton needs to get over the fact that Hillary lost the nomination and stop claiming that Senator Obama used the race card or that he disrespected Senator Clinton. It was President Clinton that made many mistatements and lost his temper. Now is the time to show that he is a great statesman and not a sore loser and help save this country from 4 more years of Bush policies.

Anonymous   June 29th, 2008 9:07 pm ET

I hope Bill never helps the thief who stole from his wife and called her names ... and let others be sexist. Unity is a sham. Obama is a hypocrite and a jinx for Democrats. Arrest Obama for his Rezko house bribe before end of July

LUIS BARRETO   June 29th, 2008 9:07 pm ET

GOVERMENT SERVICE IS MORE THAN MONEY. LEFT DEMOCRATS AND CONSERVATIVE REPUBLICANS SUPPORT CLINTONS DUE THEIR DEFENCE TO THE NATION AND OUR FULL CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS FOR ALL OUR CITIZENS. IF OBAMA NOT RECOMMEND ,HILLARY FOR VP/, THE WHOLE NATION MIGHT NOT AGREE TO VOTE FOR OBAMA,/ BECAUSE DEMOCRATIC PARTY IS ONE../ , OBAMA IS GOING TO LOSE DEMOCRATIC PARTY IS NOT REFLETED BY THE PARTY CURRENT LEADERSHIP./

brainsplus   June 29th, 2008 9:06 pm ET

I getting a good feeling about the prospects of another Democratic Presidency soon. The time is long overdue ... thanks a trillion

ben   June 29th, 2008 9:06 pm ET

I liked bill as a President. I must say though: I hope obama is watching his back.

fred17   June 29th, 2008 9:05 pm ET

who cares about bill

J.C.   June 29th, 2008 9:04 pm ET

If Bill Clinton were to be secretary of state, I wonder how much more defense technologies he will transfer to foreigners.

semp   June 29th, 2008 9:04 pm ET

Oooo ... goose bumps ... Will there be pizza and fat chicks?

deroy   June 29th, 2008 9:03 pm ET

clinton cannot come to grips with the fact that he is no longer an important man. this is now the third election since he left office.

plus he gave away his reputation for $100 million is speech fees and bribes for his library.

now he has to live with that record.

Cynthia   June 29th, 2008 9:03 pm ET

We all knew that it was going to happen – it was only just a matter of time. The Clintons did not get as far as they have gotten by not being politically smart. They are going to do everything they can to get Senator Obama elected because they know that everyone is watching and watching closely.

Realistic   June 29th, 2008 9:02 pm ET

When Bill endorses Barry, that will drive the 200 man-hating lesbians and bitter old ninnies who constitute the PUMAs out of their minds! It is a curiousity to see so many PMS-ing women carry so much hatred for so long - get a life!

Syed   June 29th, 2008 9:01 pm ET

Sen.Barak Obama and Sen. Hillary united for party unity in Unity,NH. Now President Bill Clinton will meet with Sen.Barak Obama in next 48 hours . We can smell of win this Nov.4 . I will personally request Sen.Barak to consider Sen. Hillary as his running mate(VP) and win the elction in Nov 4 for our people,nation,party and abroad. It is time for Sen.Barak and Hillary to forget the past wound and move forward and unite together for our people,nation and party. Our country desperate needs Democrats to win this Nov.4 election. Thanks

The US abolishes century old clinton dynasty   June 29th, 2008 9:00 pm ET

ok, if Obama means CHANGE then why now this bringing these wealthiest, racists, monopolist, monarchist, elitist people????

sorry if Obama is now back to the same old same old that is no change

my vote will go to McCain...

she (the hilarious one) said it clealry it is her or Mcbush,

so hey, if Obama means no change, then i will vote mcbush....

he can not and should not bring them along, that is old status quo, NO change

the clintons are looking out for themselves, WE ALL KNOW that BILLARY will run on 2012 and then their princess chelsea for whom momy and dady paved the road so she can benefit from wealth will run in 2015,
so Obama, learn for once... they dont care, they are Wealthy, racist, adn elitists, these three clowns even so they are a joke and make you laught they have more money than you could ever dream.. they are opportunist..they are the Clintons..and CNN loves t hem..

RevRayGreen   June 29th, 2008 9:00 pm ET

tell Bill Clinton to go and INHALE !!!!!!!!!

Mom who loves OBAMA   June 29th, 2008 8:55 pm ET

Yeah Bill! Glad to have you come aboard! Voted for you twice, and would love to vote for you again! A vote for OBAMA is a vote for Bill Clinton!

OBAMA '08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Darcy - Arkansas   June 29th, 2008 8:52 pm ET

I was so disappointed to see the way Bill Richardson was treated by the Clinton camp when he came out for "Obama. I NEED to see Bill Clinton to openly embrace Bill Richardson before I can really believe democrat unity is more important than personal loyalities to the Clintons.

Oh Yeah, Well...   June 29th, 2008 8:51 pm ET

Bill needs to get his act together. He needed the support of African-Americans, they voted for him, and then he threw them under the bus.

Doris,Memphis,TN   June 29th, 2008 8:49 pm ET

This is good if the Clintons are sincere!
Barack did not damage their image they did.
Hillary must wait until 2016. She will only
be 68.

Ben   June 29th, 2008 8:48 pm ET

Bill Clinton once said, "During the primary, you get to fall in love. For the general, you have to fall in line."

I look forward to watching Bill take his own advice.

Maggie   June 29th, 2008 8:47 pm ET

Bill Clinton should tell Obama to go to hell. After Obama and his people criticized him and more or less called him a racist, why would they want his help to get him elected. I hope Obama realizes that because he was unfairly selected and not elected as the nominee, that he will not have that same priviledge in the November presidential race. When he loses that race, I hope that will teach the DNC and superdelegates a lesson that they should have not selected the weaker candidate but taken the decision of the voters who had voted for Clinton as she had the most votes.

I would like to know what has happened to fair democracy. This democratic race reminds me of the Zimbabwe elections where democracy was flushed down the toilet and the voters did not count. Obama was forced onto the democrat supporters and I hope McCain is the winner just to teach them a lesson.

Ben   June 29th, 2008 8:45 pm ET

Who cares.

As Bill Clinton would say, "It depends on what the meaning of the phrase 'irrelevant ex-President' is."

WISDOM   June 29th, 2008 8:45 pm ET

To people who makes more than $250,000 per year,

Please make sure you vote for McSame this fall. McSame will make sure of that you continue to rake in money while so many Americans will suffer from his legacy economic policy. I'm sure you rich people all get united behind McSame to preserve wealth you already have. I don't blame it to you people at all. However, one thing that I want to remind you is that you are on the wrong side in God's eye.

People will not be fooled this time around. Especially, those Evangelicals who really care about God's message, will not vote for one will destroy world peace.

Bill in CT   June 29th, 2008 8:45 pm ET

Who cares. BC sold his soul to the Republicans his first term. He is not a real Democrat. Obama does not need this guy carrying his water. He is better off just with HC or alone. Every time average Americans see BC they will think of how he sullied the Presidency with a 21 year old Intern, and then ruined Hillary's campaign!!!

Eugene   June 29th, 2008 8:44 pm ET

President Bill Clinton will do whatever he can to election a Democrat, because he is a Democrat and not because he likes Obama or thinks Obama is qualified. Read some of these comments and if these Clinton haters are Obama supporters he has a sorry bunch and I doubt that he can win in November.

Go away Billary   June 29th, 2008 8:44 pm ET

Bill is angry and bitter about losing, so what? Hillary somehow demands respect for losing a fair contest, so what?? Obama owes them nothing, and should stop sucking up to them as though he does.

The Clintons are the egomaniacs, liars, mean and nasty competitors, and Hillary is a disastrous manager that has screwed up her own campaign budget. Thankfully she won't get a chance at the national budget.

Barack should politely distance himself now. They've gotten his gracious thanks and his max donation of $2300. Billary should go home.

Ulysses Carter Jr   June 29th, 2008 8:39 pm ET

Let me say first that I am proud to be a card carrying Clinton Democrat. I am proud to have a picture of Pres. Clinton hanging next to MLK, JFK and Malcolm X in my living room. Now its time for all Democrats to rally together behind Barack Obama and defeat McBush. The republicans are going to pull every dirty trick imaginable to defeat Obama so every vote is going to count. We cannot afford another Supreme Court Judge nominated by a republican administration. Oh by the way let me be the first to circulate the idea of Hillary Clinton as the next Attorney General in a Obama administration. I bet then Bush's lackey's will quickly develope a respect for the law. Go Obama!

ree not for obama   June 29th, 2008 8:37 pm ET

Why don't you leave Bill Clinton and Sen. Clinton alone. They are much better then the Obama's . Never heard the Obama's say they would help Sen. Clinton if she was the candidate. We all know the only reason the DNC jumped on his bandwagon was because of the money.

I have taken my name off their email list. No way am I going to send them money I need for gas and food.

Remember they have been in control for two years and what have they done. Don't think with them in control that everything will be back to the way it was.

Think before you vote.

Joseph   June 29th, 2008 8:32 pm ET

Obama, Stay miles away from Hill, Billy will run your life.

Mike, Syracuse, NY   June 29th, 2008 8:31 pm ET

Should we start a countdown? T minus 48 hours and counting. The excitement is amazing. People are slipping into comas all over America at the news!

58 year old white ladies for Obama. Chill out already! The world will not end if McCain is elected, but it might if a rank amatuer gets in the White House.

lampe   June 29th, 2008 8:31 pm ET

Educator in CT. To begin with Pres. Clinton is not demanding anything for Obama Sen. Clinton is asking for his help which is what Obama would have done if he had lost. Second the Clintons DID NOT damage the DNC, the DNC did that all on it's ownby not defending Sen. Clinton was being the blunt of all those sexists remarks.You had better believe if racists remarks had been made in the news like they made sexists remarks against Sen. Clinton ther would have been HELLto pay. So please get your facts straight, because of people like you with remarks like yours, it will be very easy for Clinton supporters to go to MCCAIN in Nov. Thanks for lending us a helping hand. BITTERI IN PA.

TereinCalifornia   June 29th, 2008 8:29 pm ET

In reading all your blogs, I am truly amazed that you still do not get it.
We have been "Bushed" again, but this time by the democratic(?) party.
Keep on believing that the nomination was really based on the peoples'
votes. Good luck, America.

FormerGOP   June 29th, 2008 8:29 pm ET

I did not vote for Bill at all!

But this is Hillarys Show and he is a distractions

Let Hillary have her time in the spot light.

Dave   June 29th, 2008 8:29 pm ET

Not sure how much value there is for Clinton to endorse Obama.

A president who didn't know what sex "is" endorsing an empty suit who seems to only be about bad mouthing his opponent. Where are the great ideas that will bring about positive "change".

Kate   June 29th, 2008 8:27 pm ET

If the country could got back to when Bill Clinton was president I would vote for him over and over again. Those who say he needs to go away couldn't possibly be a democrat, because his policies embodied all that democrats stand for. His eight years were economically fantastic and the world looked to us instead of away from us. If he decides to support Obama, then of course Obama should be greatful, especially since he tore him apart with racial inuendos, that honestly are so against the Clinton grain I was shocked they stuck.... Bill has always been for the less fortunate and made a point to always push for equality.

Obama could use his example of how to be a great president for the USA.

Pennsylvania   June 29th, 2008 8:26 pm ET

This election has turned into a three ringed circus.

Now we have Bill and Hillary playing little dog tricks ($2300 each) for Obama and the Democrat Machine.

Angelita barth   June 29th, 2008 8:25 pm ET

McCain for President.....Hillary for vice president...I do not trust Obama...he is a good talker...he just want history for black people but I don't think, he will work hard for American People. Mostly black people voted for him....there is a reason for that.....I am not white nor black .This election is very nasty because people voted for the color and gender...I am for hillary because American people can trust her.....experienced,knowledges and hardworked....no Obama on Nov.
listen carefully of he's speech !

Susan   June 29th, 2008 8:25 pm ET

Hopefully Bill will put jis ego aside and do what is best for the country.

Puzzled   June 29th, 2008 8:25 pm ET

Now, there's a brain trust.

JJ in NY   June 29th, 2008 8:23 pm ET

Willy is angry and bitter..............oh my !

Guess the White House won't be a cat house again .

Bulldog   June 29th, 2008 8:22 pm ET

The truth is Bill Clinton is not used to losing. His latest loss to Obama is very hard for him to except. The funny thing is that Bill views it as a personal loss but he wasn't the one running. I sure hope he can get over his ego soon and get on board. This country does not need Bill to be an obstacle in defeating John McCon and the Straight Con Express.

GO AWAY!!!!   June 29th, 2008 8:22 pm ET

Harvey in Va........... 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..........That is why his name is BILL and your name is HARVEY...........Now you can take a LEAP iinto the no spin zone!!!

Sebastian   June 29th, 2008 8:22 pm ET

Former President Clinton ..

No one can take away the progress the country made during your 8 years in office. History will judge you well by that score.

The issue with Monica will be a foot note. I along with most other American's believe the impeachment proceedings were a shameful and political use of a process.

Sir, your legacy will be bolstered and Hillary's place within the party will be bolstered by a Barack Obama win, provided you are seen as a saavy, "elder" statesman that lent his political intellegence to the next Democratic president.

For yourself, for your wife, but also for your country, you've got to shed any bitterness from the primary and bring your "A" game.

We'll be looking for you selectively on the campaign trail with Obama and to your gracious speech at the Convention about crossing the 2000 to 2008 Abyss

StacyGA   June 29th, 2008 8:21 pm ET

GT/Florida says:
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.
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Some people need to come off that cheap talking point. I am African American and can tell you this – Bill Clinton did nothing for me or any other black person that I know. He was a decent Pesident and he cared for the poor and downtrotten, some of whom happened to be black, BUT he also helped poor whites, Hispanics, etc... He was a President who tried to do what was right when it came to social issues, but that does not mean that an entire race of people should kneel at his feet and blindly follow. That is ridiculous. Barack Obama or any other black person in this country owe the Clinton's NOTHING! Furthermore the most wonderful President as far as many blacks are concerned was Kennedy, not Lincoln, just so you can be in the know.

Michael J. Notte   June 29th, 2008 8:19 pm ET

I MEANT TO SAY –BE TRYING SERIOUSLY TRYING TO SEEK ADVICE OR KNOWLEDGE FROM,, OR RETAIN IN CABINET POSITIONS FOR ,THE PREVIOUS,AND FOLKS LIKE THESE MEN.

gloria   June 29th, 2008 8:15 pm ET

who ever becomes president exspecely one he going to owe so many people favors he going to be dangling on those puppet strings for a long time . boy is he going to owe. thank you gloria

Michael J. Notte   June 29th, 2008 8:15 pm ET

I ALSO WANTED TO ADD, I THINK PRESIDENT OBAMA SHOULD SEIOUSLY GETTING IN HIS CABINET,PEOPLE THE LIKES OF ,A MARIO CUOMO,,OR SEN JOE BIDEN, OR THE YOUNG MAYOR OF NEWARK N.J. (WHOS NAME LEAVES ME THIS MOMENT ) AND I BELIEVE THAT HE WILL DO THIS. GARNER,OR TRY TO SEEK ADVICE FROM THE SMARTEST MINDS OUT THERE, AS TO WHAT THE NEXT ,STEP TO TAKE TO TRY AND PUT BACK TOGETHER THIS NATION,THAT KING GEORGE AND HIS LITTLE GANG OF CRIMINALS HAVE SO MUCH DESTROYED, IN THESE 8 SHORT YEARS,, GO BARACK..----–EEEER.; EXCUSE ME GO MR PRESIDENT. YEAH –YES WE CAN.YES WE CAN; YES WE CAN...

Josh   June 29th, 2008 8:13 pm ET

I really do think there will be a democrat in the Oval office for the next 16 years. It will be Obama and Clinton for the first 8 and Clinton and Edwards for the next 8!!!

Mike   June 29th, 2008 8:12 pm ET

How is Bill pressuring Obama when Obama was the one who initiated this meeting between the two of them. Predicting what occurs then is pointless for now.

pam Eugene OR   June 29th, 2008 8:12 pm ET

I think Bill will do more harm than help. He is a bitter and angry man. I don't think Barack should tie himself to tightly with either of the Clinton's. I am all for unity. I just don't trust the Clinton's sorry to say.
I am starting to see how Barack might be forced to take Hillary as he VP. Sure hope not, but it is just politics.
Obama 08

Jess   June 29th, 2008 8:11 pm ET

Looks like Obama-backer, Murdoch's little trick in his UK paper worked.

saga for Obama   June 29th, 2008 8:10 pm ET

good going Bill

Roofin Reality, Houston, Tx.   June 29th, 2008 8:10 pm ET

Anyone who analyzes this thing should recognize this...
Senator Obama has every reason to win this race, although it may be closer than any of us who support him may think.

Senator Clinton knows that if she doesn't "appear" to be 100% behind Obama, her time on the national stage is likely over as many Dems will see this as the time to take back the White House and she didn't help do that.

Likewise, President Clinton knows his legacy parallels what happens with Obama this year and then with his wife in 2016. If 2008 doesn't happen, 2016 likely doesn't happen either and he'll be remembered as a President who presided over good times but could not get his VP elected, his wife elected or even a strong Dem in a Dem leaning year elected to POTUS.

So, both of them, once they get over their emotions will allow logic to once again direct them, which is what has made them so successful.

I'm betting on logic to rule the day in the Clinto household.

BB   June 29th, 2008 8:09 pm ET

Who cares! Obama would do well to leave Clinton out of the election!

DAISY FROM NY   June 29th, 2008 8:09 pm ET

the sad news about next coming election day is that is on November 5, close to my birthdate which means I am going to be one year less young.

Koral   June 29th, 2008 8:07 pm ET

This was not unexpected at all. Hillary and Bill Clinton will both work hard for Obama to be elected. It was always going to be that way. Yes, there are strange issues with Bill Clinton. But there's never been any question that both he and his wife love this country and have given the greater part of their lives to public service.

Now, I hope Obama will come through. So far the "candidate of change" part has been a little off the mark. He'll win by moving to the center, to be sure, but I hope he gets back on the left side after the election. Bottom line is – the Democrats must win.

Michael J. Notte   June 29th, 2008 8:07 pm ET

YES WE CAN!! YES WE CAN,!! YES WE CAN;.!!!! I'M 461/2; I WAS 11/2 WHEN JFK WAS TAKEN FROM US, I'VE BEEN WAITING MY WHOLE LIFE FOR ANOTHER JFK TYPE OF PERSON TO COME ALONG,,THANK-YOU SENATOR OBAMA,, IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF LINCOLN,ROOSEVELF TRUMAN,,ROBERT KENNEDY,AND MARTIN KING,, COME ON DEMOCRATS,,LET'S GET OVER OUR BICKERING AND FIGHTING AND AND WITNESS ANOTHER HISTORICAL MOMENT HAPPEN ,IN FRONT OF OUR EYES,,,WHEN ON JAN. 20TH 2009,SEN.BARACK OBAMA.HOLDS HIS RIGHT HAND ON THE BIBLE(YES THE BIBLE,) AND BECOMES OUR FIRST AMERICAN OF AFRICAN DECENT,TO BECOME THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA..!!! YES WE CAN..YES WE CAN,!!

bimmer   June 29th, 2008 8:07 pm ET

Clinton should listen to his heart and do waht he thinks is best. The Obama and his suppoertw=ers were not nice to him. So why should he be?

Jeremy   June 29th, 2008 8:06 pm ET

Bill Clinton has been an icon in the democratic party. He is a true leader who is respected by a majority of democratic party members and independents. Obama needs Bill Clinton to help show that Obama is capable of running the nation. Face it, Obama needs the Clintons more then the Clintons need Obama. Win or loose the Clintons have claimed their spot in history as amazing democratic leaders who lead a nation and multiple states to peace and prosperity. Obama is yet to write his chapter in history. I'd rather look back at the Clinton successes then all the other democratic failures in recent history. How many democrats were in the Ova Office during your lifetime??
Obama/Clinton

blgeorgia   June 29th, 2008 8:06 pm ET

I voted for Bill twice but I would never vote for a Clinton again. Please Mr. Obama, I know you have to be nice to him but DO NOT TRUST HIM and don't give him or Hillary any real power. I have confidence that Obama knows exactly what kind of people the Clintons are–and they're not nice.

DAN   June 29th, 2008 8:05 pm ET

President Clinton should not hang around with a race baiting crook who received favors from Rezko in exchange for government subsidies where people lived in hell because of the neglection of the buldings. Just recently a fence from one of those buildings fell and killed a 4 yearold boy. Hopefully Fitzgerald will investigate the dealings between slumlord Rezko and crook politician Obama.

Cricket   June 29th, 2008 8:05 pm ET

Why does Senator Obama have to pick up the pieces of the Clinton's ?
In the eyes of many, the Clinton's negative campaign tatics poll numbers are nosebleed high. Obama is doing all the work to bring unity to the dem. party. Yet the media wants to give 98% of the credit to the Clinton's ....go figure.

RSB   June 29th, 2008 8:05 pm ET

I wish Hillary and Bill would talk and she could explain how he helped her lose. He was a good president but that was then and this is now. I guess we'll see what a team player he is. Someone should tell him he's not in control and his arrogance is showing.

captainkona   June 29th, 2008 8:05 pm ET

LOL

Yeah, we all know the Clinton's. If Obama trusts either one of them they will destroy him.

Clinton's cannot be trusted.

A mid westerner who loves guns and God   June 29th, 2008 8:04 pm ET

"You know, this election is about trust, and trusting people's word, and unfortunately apparently on several items, Sen. Obama's word cannot be trusted," McCain said in Louisville, Kentucky.

I, also don't trust Obama. i am afraid of his liberal record and his proposed tax increases to fund the welfare queens. He just can't be trusted with the greatest nation on earth.

Please join John S McCain during this campaign year and help elect him as our 44th President. He will bring security and experience to the table, while defending America, your values and your wallet.

Texas Trail Dog   June 29th, 2008 8:03 pm ET

MARCUS B. – YOUR IGNORANT, UNDOUTEDEDLY YOU DON'T KEEP UP WITH THE NEWS. BILL AND HILLARY THE VERY NEXT DAY CUT OBAMA A CHECK FOR THE VERY SAME AMOUNT HE CONTRIBUTED. I AM SO TIRED OF YOU FOOLISH OBAMA SUPPORTERS . THAT HAVE YOUR HEADS IN A CRACK. FIRST OBAMA COULD WEAR THE PANTS OF A BILL CLINTON. LORD HELP US IF THIS MAN IS ELECTED.

Venus   June 29th, 2008 8:02 pm ET

Ahhhhh! The media is looking for news!

Bill Clinton is a busy man you know and he is not running for office!

fine parents   June 29th, 2008 7:57 pm ET

June 29th, 2008 7:56 pm ET
Your comment is awaiting moderation.

Blindly vote for Obama. Go ahead, do it.

Then, when his health plan kicks in and you have to answer to the government to justify your childrens' well being, you'll wonder what you saw in him.

Please ask the tough questions before blindly following him. Ask him about his plan to fine parents if they don't buy into his health plan.

Just ask. If you're okay with that, then go ahead and vote for him. But you should at least know what you're voting for.

He won't be ending the war in Iraq. He may say he wants to, but he won't have the power as President. So, if you're voting for him because you want to end the war, you're not going to get it in the next four years.

SONIA4HILLARY   June 29th, 2008 7:57 pm ET

DAILYKOS==DAILYHATE

is feeding thier bloggers with this kinda talk

AZ GOP: “… McCain is mentally unstable and out of control…”
by Bo Jangles

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This November, for the first time, McCain’s name will appear on a national ballot. While Arizona residents know a lot about McCain’s political history, the nation, as a whole, knows relatively little. His national image is largely a fantasy created by his public relations machine.

It is time now that the nation learns the facts about McCain. What better place to begin than in his home state with his fellow Republicans?

fine parents   June 29th, 2008 7:56 pm ET

Blindly vote for Obama. Go ahead, do it.

Then, when his health plan kicks in and you have to answer to the government to justify your childrens' well being, you'll wonder what you saw in him.

Please ask the tough questions before blindly following him. Ask him about his plan to fine parents if they don't buy into his health plan.

Just ask. If you're okay with that, then go ahead and vote for him. But you should at least know what you're voting for.

He won't be ending the war in Iraq. He may say he wants to, but he won't have the power as President. So, if you're voting for him because you want to end the war, you're not going to get it in the next four years.

Daniel Wagle   June 29th, 2008 7:55 pm ET

Wouldn't it make it easier for Hillary's fundraisers to raise money for Obama if they don't have to worry about paying off that debt? It will help Obama raise more money and enable Hillary to campaign more for him if he helps her pay off that debt.

ticket   June 29th, 2008 7:54 pm ET

Obama/Bill Clinton 2008

A nightingale Sings in Berkley Square   June 29th, 2008 7:54 pm ET

Don't go Bill. After all he not only dissed you but he dissed Hillary time after time. He smoted her on the cheek and did the same on the other cheek.

The problem with those idiots that support Obama and others of the same ilk, is that they never ask the question what would happen if we departed Iraq?

We need a public discussion on what may happen, if we leave Iraq, covering all the advantages and disadvantages.

If we would have had this, maybe bush and the neo's wouldn't have invaded. But we are there and we need a national discourse with some of our bright people.

Colin Powell said it's like the guy in the china closet dropping a cup. If you break it, you buy it.

So let's get Powell, some others and Shinsecki and try to find an intelligent, honorable way out of this mess. I think McCain can do that and I don't think the empty suit can.

Please, No Obama   June 29th, 2008 7:54 pm ET

Why is Bill sullying his reputation by talking to this piece of trash called Obama? BHO shamelessly attacked the Clinton glory years during the primary and had the audacity to doubt the Clinton trade manifesto which brought prosperity and millions of jobs to the US while strengthening our trade partners. Now, Obama says he might have exaggerated. Obama is a sham, an idiot and a disgrace. Stay away from him, Bill. He is not worthy of your attention.

Larry, Apex, North Carolina   June 29th, 2008 7:54 pm ET

Who needs Bill?! He's a windbag and not very truthful or trustful, but his ego is enormous-and over WHAT?! Go retire, Bill-you are no longer relevant...

I used to be a Democrat   June 29th, 2008 7:54 pm ET

Bill Clinton was the "Second Worst President Ever."

But despite that I really feel sorry for the way Obama and his Obamanazi followers treated Hillary and the Clintons. It was/is down right sexism.

I hope Bill Clinton stays away from Senator Hussein. His legacy will not be improved.

Clinton, no, wait, McCain Supporter   June 29th, 2008 7:53 pm ET

Chelsea Clinton won't give BO the time of day! She's back at her job and wouldn't be caught dead anywhere near him. She's the only Clinton who has that luxury.

And what Carville does regarding Richardson is totally irrelevant. Terry McAuliffe is a close friend of the Clintons, and he'll do what he's asked to do. But none of this will make Obama a better president, and I, one of oh-so-many, will vote for McCain, and if Obama wins, I hope he screws it up royally!! I can wait 4 more years. The DNC picked him and made it happen. I don't reward jackals with my vote. And I don't reward sexists and racists either. So McCain 08 it is. Here's hoping if it's BO, he is the biggest Democrat loser in 100+ years.

cleareyes   June 29th, 2008 7:47 pm ET

Bill Clinton shines his legacy forever in the world. He is a truly American hero in the modern society. The fools can say whatever they want to destroy his reputation, but the history will tell the truth!

Lynn in NM   June 29th, 2008 7:46 pm ET

WOW!!! Obama is talking to Bill, who effectively lost the campaign for his wife. Are you trying to lose the general election Mr. Obama? Remember, half the US does not like Mr. Clinton, or Hillary for that matter. Do you really want the electorate to be mobilized in McCain's favor?

kay for obama   June 29th, 2008 7:44 pm ET

is time for obama and bill to talk becuse we need him and is going to help us in november i believe to winner the white house

Independent Voter   June 29th, 2008 7:44 pm ET

Looks like Greedy Tot Obama doesn't know much about economics either, although he is too arrogant to admit such a thing. This week he's been telling his adoring public about ways he will spend the money now spent in Iraq on domestic needs.

He doesn't seem to understand that the money spent in Iraq is BORROWED FROM CHINA. If we're not borrowing for Iraq, we will be paying it back, NOT spending more on domestic programs. Unless, of course, he is a) lying to make points, a distinct possibility; or b) plans to continue spending like there's no tomorrow, something I could believe as easily as a. Maybe Bill can take this fool aside and fill him in. Or Hillary can handle it, or he can hire Hillary's team to help him out. He better do something, though, because he's looking really DUMB!

William Courtland Waterford, ON   June 29th, 2008 7:44 pm ET

The parties...

How many people are shut out of business with the administrated leadership for not holding membership with a political party? Why just this one former president, and why does another side need to informally disclude this one.

I live on a sphere, does it not make more sense to list my address as polar x-y co-ordinates.

If a mean center of every property was taken, my address, along with everyone elses would always be a uniform 21 mostly numeric characters.

Lisa   June 29th, 2008 7:43 pm ET

Bill does not need to be Obama's friend. Don't forget Bill what Obama did to your wife!!! He brushed her off like she didn't mean anything.

kilobeast   June 29th, 2008 7:43 pm ET

To: GT/Florida:

Just can't keep the hatred to yourself huh? Evidently, you now speak for the nation and can feel proud to tell my community with gusto about who has helped our people the most since Abe Lincoln? Do you really expect to see the face of any Clinton on U.S. currency? Ask that alligator to move out of your rut in the swamp so that you can lie back down and go to sleep.

Toot   June 29th, 2008 7:43 pm ET

Listen to you Obama supporters..you are still hating on the Clintons even when your nominee is the one who wants them in!!
You are the people that divide the parties.

DUH   June 29th, 2008 7:43 pm ET

Hey Randy...having trouble putting a sentence together?? Typical Dem, uneducated and probably looking for more government handouts! If the Dems get in how high are taxes going to go, we already can't afford to live. I for one don't want anymore of my money going to the feds. Haven't they screwed up enough finances??? Tax breaks are for everyone just like tax increases are.

Greg FL.   June 29th, 2008 7:42 pm ET

Harvey, are you that delusional? The Clintons treated Obama like dirt at every turn and he played a whole lot nicer then they did. It amazes me when one of you "Clinton Supporters" cry about bad treatment. Did you forget the kitchen sink strategy? Your candidate lost fair and square. Now get over it and quit crying about it.

GT/FL Obama doesn't have to make nice to anyone. He won she lost. If Hillary ever wants a future in the party. She and Bill have to make nice, not the other way around.

D.R.   June 29th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

That is wonderful!
If he helps Obama half as much as he helped Hillary we shall see President McCain take office in January '09.

Wake up America, do you honestly believe that after such a heavily contested battle for the democratic nomination, they are united? Hillary wants her debt paid off and Obama needs all those 18 million votes that she accumulated.

Let us not forget that Hillary won the popular vote and all the big states but is not the nominee, is that democracy? We used the same argument to say that Gore won the popular vote and should have been President, yet we 'Flip Flop' and do not apply the same to Hillary's Popular Vote dominance.
Huh?

She should run as an independent since I cannot take anymore of this old Washington politics of 'FLIP FLOPPING' that Sen. Obama has now mastered.

McCain '08 for Hillary '12

Selma   June 29th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

I struggle to survive on social security. Robbing Peter to pay Paul I manage small cash donations to Mr. Obama. I believe in his message. The Clintons are very wealthy. He makes more money on one speech then people like me will ever see. Their campaign debt is their responsibility not mine or others like me, My donations are meant for the Obama campaign not the Clinton debt.

ck   June 29th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

My bet is that Bill is being warned about his behavior... Hillary will be chosen as the VP and they need to cut a deal with Bill about his behavior during the coming months before the election.

Yeah... the democrats picked a real "dream team" What a joke!!

Theresa   June 29th, 2008 7:39 pm ET

The comments here that are disparaging Bill and Hillary Clinton are similar to hundreds I have read in Washington Post and other sources. They are either misinformed by the biased news media or the writer imagines what one of the Clintons has done or will do and then disparages the "culprit" for the imagined offense. In spite of the fact that Obama was highly unappreciative of President Clinton's accomplishments during his two administrations and lumped his presidency with Bush in calling for change, President Clinton has already said he will do everything he can to help elect Obama and he and Hillary have each donated $2,500 (the limit allowed) to Obama's campaign, just as Obama gave $2,500 to pay off Hillary's campaign debts. She has made it clear she is not looking for any repayment for the millions she loaned the campaign. Katie Couric was entirely correct in her comment about how extremely biased the news coverage of Hillary Clinton was against her.

Westexacan   June 29th, 2008 7:39 pm ET

Bill was a great president, good economy, no major wars, was respected by other countries. He could negotiate. His best role will to kinda stay in the background but clobber the Republicans when they come out with their attack dogs. I would love to see Bill Clinton and George W. Bush debate.

Mark NH   June 29th, 2008 7:38 pm ET

Bill, don't do it! Stay as far away from Obama as you can. He is poison to our democracy! Please do not campaign for him. He is a liar, unpatriotic and a manipulator!

alice1970   June 29th, 2008 7:37 pm ET

I hope the Clinton's stay as far away from this Obama guy as possible. Between his lobbyist ethanol ties (including Tom Daschle sitting on the boards of three ethanol companies) his backers in Exelon, his criminal ties to Tony Rezko and his meeting of Nadhmi Auchi, I think anyone who goes near this guy is in for some trouble.
Hillary or McCain – honesty, integrity and experience.

Kat, Huntington, West Virginia   June 29th, 2008 7:37 pm ET

obama better be asking for a meeting with bill if he wants a chance of winning this election. you all better wake up and beg for the support of the clinton's without it, McCain in 08!! So, stop the name calling and childish behavior, obama needs hillary and bill and we all know it. Hillary for VP or I vote for just about anyone other than Obama!

Petey   June 29th, 2008 7:37 pm ET

Obama is a socialist. mark my word – McCain wins in November.

ELAINE   June 29th, 2008 7:36 pm ET

I THINK THAT OBAMA IS ONLY USING THE CLINTONS FOR THERE BRAINS. TRHEY ARE VERY SMART. HE REALLY DON,T CARE ANYTHING ABOUT THEM, HE KNOWS NOTHING ABOUT RUNNING TIS COUNTRY. HE;S SCARED TO DEATH.

Franky   June 29th, 2008 7:35 pm ET

Uh-Oh!!! Bill is back!!! Alrigth Dems, let's do this......

Beverly, Kalamazoo, MI   June 29th, 2008 7:34 pm ET

Obama stay away from the lying and deceit that is the Clintons! You don't need them nor do you owe them anything! Remember all the hateful things they said about you during the campain....Please tell them to go back to NY.

Go Obama   June 29th, 2008 7:31 pm ET

It's one big happy family!

captainkona   June 29th, 2008 7:29 pm ET

Obama would be a fool to allow this twit to have any input whatsoever. There's a reason we voted for you instead of Hillary, Barack. We don't want the Clinton's to have anything to do with our White House.

The Bush/Clinton Dynasty must end for the good of the nation and our people.

JMO   June 29th, 2008 7:28 pm ET

This country was doing great while Bill was President because oil was $17-$28 a barrel during his Presidency. Look it up. I hope everybody isn't thinking the 90's are coming back if the Democrats take back the White House. It's not going to happen.

Desiree   June 29th, 2008 7:24 pm ET

The lovefest and we're just one big happy family is sickening and getting tired. We are not stupid, why do politician want to treat the people like children. Bill Clinton should just say no deal or fake a heart attack, he shouldn't be forced to do what he doesn't want to do.

lisa   June 29th, 2008 7:23 pm ET

============is anybody gonna stop this idiot bush ??

===============another war with iran ????!!!!!!========

========somebody , anybody????=========

jerry Gulley   June 29th, 2008 7:22 pm ET

Obama isn't worthy to shine Clinton's shoes.

FACT CHECK!!!!!!   June 29th, 2008 7:18 pm ET

GT/Florida…………..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……….If it weren't for President Clinton, Barack Obama wouldn't be where he is today. A BIG LIE!!!
There were others that contributed to the struggle Dr King,
President Johnson , John and Robert Kennedy and others long before the Clintons……..Now UNITY is Great….BUT there will be ………NO BUT kissing ……….AA community played a big part in BILL'S TWO Victories …………..FACT CHECK is in ORDER!!!
CNN plz POST

only 4 hillary   June 29th, 2008 7:18 pm ET

President Clinton... don't do too much. Obama and his rabid thug supporters think they don't need you, Hillary or her supporters.

Stay clear of this arrogant puppet. He's go the old establishment behind him and the far left liberals.

PUMA PAC... stay strong. We know what happened at the caucuses...
we won't vote for Obama boy.

McCain '08 for Clinton '12

anthony induisi   June 29th, 2008 7:17 pm ET

bill was one of the most popular presidentsever..sen obama should be pleased to have him help out ..an he will hes a true democrat an well always be ..smart electionering made him look bad during the primaries his words were parsed .. but he well bve the guy who gets all those working people who have good memories of the good old days when he was president ...he will help turn the tide..hell get us the baby bommers hillary well get the woman an between the 2 of them the catholic vote,,an sen obama well get the young to finally come out an get intersted an help send the mcbush people on there way ...our young men an women well come hime an we can start spending all that money on us for a change..we can only hope obama picks hillary for his vp an we can almost be sure to cartry this country to victory..we shouldnt take any gambles we should go with our strongest team to claim back our cpuntry //lets put all our felings behind us an go with the dream team an youll be able to see one of the smartest politicians of our time go to work with hillary an obama an lead us back to reality

California Voter   June 29th, 2008 7:17 pm ET

This is all politics and frankly, I don't understand why former President Clinton needs to say anything more than he has as the spouse of the former candidate. Again, another topic that just fills up space.

Media sucks   June 29th, 2008 7:17 pm ET

Just what did you all ezpect?

Democrats are just that and they bond when they need too

Big Thinker   June 29th, 2008 7:17 pm ET

I would like to say that the haters on both sides – Hillary Haters & Obama Haters – YOU ARE ALL MISSING THE POINT!!!!

THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT THERE THAT CANNOT AFFORD TO WAIT FOR CHANGE INCLUDING MY GRANDMOTHER, MY KIDS, AND MY FUTURE UNBORN CHILDREN.

I WANT YOU TO TELL MY GRANDMA AND MY KIDS THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO RUIN HER CHANCE FOR CHANGE JUST BECAUSE YOU WANTED TO CAST A PROTEST VOTE FOR MCCAIN, OR THAT YOU WANTED TO CONTINUALLY HATE ON HILLARY AND CAUSE HER SUPPORTERS TO NOT SUPPORT OBAMA!!!!

YOU PEOPLE, YOUNG AND OLD, NEED TO GROW UP!!!!!! AND FOR THOSE THAT SUPPORTED HILLARY AND NOW MCCAIN.... WHY DID YOU SUPPORT HILLARY IN THE FIRST PLACE????? EVERY LAST ONE OF YOU ARE POISENED WITH THE SIN OF RACISM, AND YOU NEED TO LISTEN TO OBAMA AND GIVE HIM A FRIKKEN CHANCE!!!!!

OBAMA/CLINTON 08
PLEASE..... MY GRANDMA CANNOT AFFORD TO WAIT 4 MORE YEARS!!!

Voter   June 29th, 2008 7:17 pm ET

I don't understand all the whining about paying Hillary Clinton's debt. This is business as usual in elections in this country, and here's why: if potential candidates had to face the probability of losing an election and being saddled with monumental debt and no elected position, many, if not most, candidates would not become candidates at all.

The willingness to pay the losing candidate's debt is key to providing the voters a choice of candidates. It also guarantees that people other than the wealthiest members of each party will be willing to run for office in the US. It is critical to the election process, and we should applaud it and expect it and insist on it if it is not done willingly.

Yeil Raven   June 29th, 2008 7:15 pm ET

Terry McAuliffe we could sure use your help with Sen. Joe Lieberman.

Obama '08

Cathy in MD   June 29th, 2008 7:14 pm ET

Why is Barack Obama asking Hillary if he can speak to Bill? Have the Clintons taken complete control of this election? When will it end? All this pomp and circumstance, special consideration, stipulation, negotiation, symbolic gesture, coddling – when the Clintons were the ones who deliberately drove the wedge that divided the Democratic Party and got us into such a difficult mess. We should have seen this one coming years ago when we weren’t given the decency of a straight answer from President Clinton – while he was under oath. WE were not respected by the Clintons then, and we aren’t now.

Nicholas G   June 29th, 2008 7:13 pm ET

One of the surprises of this election is that the GOP will loose Texas and Arkansas.

Monica for Obama in Indiana   June 29th, 2008 7:11 pm ET

No bill and no Terry. Bill should just go about being Bill. I think they are treating Obama unfairly on this one. If I was Obama's campaign, I would feed Terry, Bill and Hillary out of a long handle spoon. And to make sure that it is very clear that Terry nor the Clintons speak for his campaign.

The Clintons are playing a game and as soon as her debt is paid off. I believe the Obama Campaign, will tell them exactly where to go!

joan   June 29th, 2008 7:09 pm ET

This used car salesman has been a prooven liar. Obama can do better without this sleaze. Everytime the name Clinton is dragged out, it costs obama votes in the general election. The Clintons are making sure Obama to loose to prove her right about his electability. She needs to be right, will do anything at any price to prove she is right at the expense of the Party. Dump her name right now!

Orion   June 29th, 2008 7:08 pm ET

I hope Bill Clinton does not endorse Obama.

Rabblerouser   June 29th, 2008 7:07 pm ET

Gee, I wonder if BO is now going to apologize to Clinton for allowing his campaign to call his remarks in NH racist (when they were not). Don't think BO is that big a guy.

Don't kid yourself. This is still a house VERY divided. After how the Democrats ran this farce of a primary, they don't deserve the white house.

If Not Hillary, then McCain.

dems united   June 29th, 2008 7:06 pm ET

I think obama should offer a position in government to bill, hillary, gore, edwards, and many other true dems.

joe smith   June 29th, 2008 7:04 pm ET

we need to remember, if ,according to top government officials, ( part of patriot act), our president feels America is at risk; he can suspend the national election, and remain in office; now with an unfavourable rating of around 40%, one would have to be smoking last years' corn silk to want to remain in office that bad..

Marina   June 29th, 2008 7:03 pm ET

Thank you President Clinton,

We are expecting you to fully support Barack Obama and put everything aside. You were far from innocent during Hillary's campaign and we need you now to do the right thing for Barack, the Democratic party, and us...the people.

roger   June 29th, 2008 7:03 pm ET

These white wine sipping liberals don't realize that Bill Clinton is the only dem in long time who gave them taste of white house not only once but twice. Otherwise they have long list of loosers such as Mondale, Dukakis, Gore, Kerry. Sen. Obama will be joining this list if he doesn't choose Hillary as his VP. Why Obama is sucking up to Clintons now because he knows they are the only one in Dem party to win not only once but twice. So Obama cult members shut up & focus on McCains and do not write him off. He will be your worst nightmare if Dems are not united. Go Obama/Clinton 2008.

Larry D.   June 29th, 2008 7:02 pm ET

Bill Clinton was one of the better Presidents of all time. The country was in great shape with Bill at the helm. Obama will need Bill Clintons expertize in dealing with the underhanded Replubicans. And for those former Hillary Clinton backers that now say they will vote for John McCain, They are putting their personal feelings in front of what is in the best interest of the country. Or, are they just racist individuals that refuse to vote for a black man ?

k knowles   June 29th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

More sexism from the pig, trying soo hard to suck up to Bill. Hillary is the person that OBAMA needs to be sucking up to. She is the star. We all know she was running the White House anyway, back when Bill was President. So-until she gets her old room back, I'm Voting for MCCAIN to keep her bed warm.

Jimenez   June 29th, 2008 7:00 pm ET

President Clinton doesn't need to help Obama. I hope he wont. Another friend just confirmed what is happening with alot of democrats. Both her parents and herself are not voting this year. They refuse to vote for Obama. Shame Obama now trying to get Bill Clinton to help him after he accused both Clintons of being racists. Don't do it President Clinton.

http://www.justsaynodeal.com

Ed   June 29th, 2008 7:00 pm ET

I'm still not quite sure why people follow the fools like the Grahams. To each his own I suppose. Religion to them has become a business. Perhaps they should have taken the money that they scammed from their "believers" to buy that nice house in NC and spend iit on people who really need it. McCain gave them a visit strictly for the evangelical vote. They even "diised" him by no endorsement.. He has no clue just how obvious he is with his political BS is. McCain for president, I sure hope not !!

J Stone   June 29th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

Why on Earth does Obama need to "sit down" with Clinton?? Give me a break! He beat both the Clintons with everything including the kitchen sink thrown at him. Now Obama is even offering to get them out of debt due to incompetant mismanagement on Hillarys part – Bill is still ungrateful.

Lets face it, the Clintons heve never helped the Democrat party – only themselves. Wherever they go the bring bad luck to the Dem party.

jenn 33870 FL   June 29th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

Obama and Clinton would make a Great Dream Team! Super Ticket! A force to reckon' with!

kelly   June 29th, 2008 6:57 pm ET

What on earth does this washed up has- been bring to the table? Reminders of his decayed so-called leadership, fooling around with anyone with standards low enough to consort with him, and a harpy wife who cannot face the fact that the Clintons are sooooo OVER. Barack is really tainting his image by running with them. I know the intent is to try to pull in some of the Hillary feminists, but the bottom line is, that is a high price to pay. They can't vote for her in the election anyway, so get over it and move on.

THE TRUTH shalt set YOU Free!!!!!   June 29th, 2008 6:57 pm ET

Dee Dee ............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 Barack needs Chelsa more than Terry..............YOU are SOOOO RIGHT .........BILL should ter Watch TERRy!!

FayeinCT   June 29th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

Hillary knows she has to play nice right now. Bill does not owe the DNC or Obama anything. Bill can do what he wants.
Obama needs Hillary and Hillary needs Obama. It sucks but it is true.
The DNC needs a HUGE overhaul.

PUMA

Hen   June 29th, 2008 6:49 pm ET

"Off we go"?
McAuliffe should be gone asap.
He's a snake. Did Hillary no good.

ms. l.a.s.   June 29th, 2008 6:49 pm ET

why wont CNN post my comments? WHY WONT THEY POST ANY PRO-CLINTON COMMENTS? They are so in the tank for Obama it's not even funny. Obama is going to lose – he can't win over any of the Hillary supporters

see you all in DENVER!

PUMA!

Dan (Redmond, WA)   June 29th, 2008 6:48 pm ET

One more time Bill!!! We love you and you can help us out a ton!

Obama '08!!!

Belle2   June 29th, 2008 6:48 pm ET

After the way Obama and his fans treated the Clintons, they should leave him alone and let him win or lose on his own.

Kirk in upstate New York   June 29th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

They need to clean up their reputation if Chelsea is ever going to be elected President!

Maybe Obama can have Bill sell cigars at the Dem convention.

Heather   June 29th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

I do think this is amusing really. McCain was attacked by the left because they said all he knows is military; being from a military family.

Suddenly, military experience is a reason to not elect someone as President? This attack is coming from the party whose 2004 Nominee saluted and said he was reporting for duty?

Truly amusing!

Mesfin for Obama   June 29th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

she wast his golden time.

Ilona Proud Canadian   June 29th, 2008 6:44 pm ET

Joint Ticket,

Your comment reminded me, that there was something I have been meaning to Post. (no, noooo, noooooo bashing)

I have heard in one way or another, about how wonderful everything was when Bill was President. I don't doubt that, but what I fail to understand is this.

When Bill was elected President the first go around, he was also "inexperienced" But he inherited a much better America, than the one Barack is running for today, there is absolutely no comparison of the America of those long gone days, and the MESS that Barack has facing him today!

There WAS NO IRAQ WAR; there WAS NO MILLIONS OF FORECLUSURES; there WAS NO DROWNING ECONOMY; there WAS THE HEALTH CARE ISSUE, but HEALTH CARE WAS NOT RESOLVED, it is still there, NAFTA WAS SIGNED AND SEALED, and that folks is why, AMERICA HAS LOST MILLIONS OF JOBS. Please remember I am NOT BASHING I am just telling it as it is! whoever is voted in to the White House will have a completely different AMERICA TO DEAL WITH, and frankly, I don't envy him.

So folks you can see why I wanted to post this comment.

I REALLY HOPE THAT BARACK WINS, but you folks have got to be prepared, to give him just a little time to do all the things you are asking of him!

GOOD LUCK

carrie obama   June 29th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

bitter clintons!

Heather   June 29th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

Mc Idiot? Which is the party of hate again, I forgot.

carrie obama   June 29th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

*yawn*
why dont we just move on to beating the crap out of macwar?
no time for distractions.
the clintons have lost every positive emotion coming from me
i could care less abt this
Obama for ever

kent   June 29th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

Hey Texans for Obama whatever you are smoking .. can I have some please !!!

OH   June 29th, 2008 6:41 pm ET

Each coin has at least two sides. When Bill campaigned for his wife, he it for the Democratic ticket.

He'll do it again for Senator Obama because at the end of the day, it is one party and their views are similar.

Mireille   June 29th, 2008 6:41 pm ET

Thank you William Clinton, but I knew that soon or later the Clintons will join the winning side and campaign for Obama, not because they particularly like it but because they have a reputation and political career to protect.

Obama is the worse nightmare for the Clintons, it's hard to believe that Bill is going to 'help' Obama with an open heart. Please president Clinton don't spoil it like you did with Hillary's campaign, don't say things Obama did not say.

Yes We can
Mirielle for Obama,
London England

Frank   June 29th, 2008 6:40 pm ET

Why is it that Bill Clinton is resembling W.C. Fields more and more. I guess it's all the woman and booze. What a loser. I have zero respect for him, for Obama and for the Democrat party who will taqke more money out of my paycheck. Just say 'NO'!

Jennie L   June 29th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

I don't understand why people are so bent over about Bill Clinton not publically coming out to say something...this isn't about him it's about Hillary Clinton...he had his 15 minutes now its time for hers.....

Frank   June 29th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

So Hillary lost, so what. Why would we want a sore ,child like ,loser like Billy boy on Baracks team? He didn't do much for Hillary. Let him have his pitty party and when he gets done with that he can lie some more to the American people. Go Obama !

Archer   June 29th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

They will fight. There will be a lot of yelling and bad words. Hillary will rush in and yell at them and they will look sheepish and sit in a corner. The while they are in the corner, Bill will pinch Barack and Barack will yell. Hillary will put them in separate corners. She won't let them come out until they promise to start acting like grownups, especially Bill. When she says that ,Barack will make a face at Bill. Bill will try to hit Barack and will get in more trouble. Barack will make another face.

M T in OK   June 29th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

I THINK SEN.OBAMA WILL MAKE A GOOD PRESIDENT, BUT HE HAS TO UNDERSTAND THAT THE CLINTONS ARE NOT THE ONLY ONES THAT KNOWS HOW TO FLUSH THE TOILET AT THE WHITE HOUSE. GOD HELP US IF THEY GET BACK IN THERE.

KE   June 29th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

“You asked me at the wrong time,” a man said to a woman.
“So when is the right time then,” a woman asked.
“Well… you know…the right time, you figure it out…” he said.
“Well… I can’t see any other time…” she replied.

A coalition of women and the other disfranchised American can make deference if enough of them agree that the situation is bad enough, I mean BAD ENOUGH. If we don’t fight now, we always will be a fool.

We don’t like oppression from the Democratic Party especially.

McCain 2008

Anonymous   June 29th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

Okayeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

Helen, NY   June 29th, 2008 6:37 pm ET

Those 58 old white ladies, have a life. You know nothing about Barack. Normally white ladies get attracted to black males. However this candidate has no hacground and no experience. Sorry. I am independent but I will vote for John McCain together with my friends here in New York. Barack does not deserve to be our commander-in-chief. He knows nothing about the important issues.

Lavallette, NJ   June 29th, 2008 6:37 pm ET

I am scared of Barack Hssein Obama.

Idont care who he taks to, I am gonna be a McCainOcrat this fall!

Paul   June 29th, 2008 6:36 pm ET

My support for Obama is wavering a little. If he gets too cosy with Clintons, then I'm not sure if I trust him either. Oh well, there's always John McCain.

Frank   June 29th, 2008 6:36 pm ET

So Hillary lost, so what. Why would we want a sore ,child like ,loser like Billy boy on Barcks team? He didn't do much for Hillary. Lrt him have his pitty party and when he gets done with that he can lie some more.

Pat Va   June 29th, 2008 6:35 pm ET

Keep your friends close; keep your enemies closer...I don't have a particularly good feeling about this. Too contrived, coming from Bill's side.

lance9591   June 29th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

Bill and Obama must to unite to kick that SOB Bush and his corrupted regime out ASAP.

Arnaldo Chissano   June 29th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

Well, I'm not american and I don't live in the States, but I support Obama and Clinton together...

I support the Democrats and I believe they both can lead America to a great nation.

Go for B. Obama

fair   June 29th, 2008 6:33 pm ET

Obama should stop sucking up to Clintons. Obama get either Clinton’s support, I am staying home this election.

Alston   June 29th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

It takes a simple yes or no to endorse your party's candidate.

NOT bull from the Clintons.

Seems like Bills tripping over his huge ego!

Michelle   June 29th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

IMO No one could blame
Hillary or Bill if they only half-heartedly campaign. After all, Obama
lied and called them racists. And they both know Obama doesn't cut it.

Obama is very much like Bush–arrogant, lying, inept, and charming.
Obama and Bush share the same mantra of "hope and unity."
As you see, those slogans are just ear candy and a way to get votes.

Obama = Bush 3 (even worse than Bush)

Some of you might be surprised to know that Obama helped the corrupt slumlords in Chicago more than he helped the poor tenants.

Read all about it at noquarter.com. In addition to getting news at CNN, noquarter is an excellent source of candidate/election news.

JC   June 29th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

Woohoo!!! Whether you like it or not, the Clinton's have a huge following and always will. They are experienced, intelligent, professional politicians that have always loved the United States, whom we can not do without!

Alex in MA   June 29th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

Trying to Sleep with the Snakes? A couple Black Mambas?

Not a good idea brother!

Chris   June 29th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

Come on, Bill, get over the fact that you're probably not going to be in the White House again and get behind Barack Obama.

Dan, TX   June 29th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

I"m glad the supreme court has protected our rights to buy guns. IF the US invades Iran, it is our duty as US citizens to take back our government by any means necessary.

kelly WI   June 29th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

The dem congress authorized 400 million for Iran operations.
Read CNN article. Seymour Hersch.
Obama would be a failed one term prez just like Carter. People will be mad about being taxed out of sight.

Grover W.   June 29th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

Whatever it takes to bring about regime change in Washington. I would suggest that if Obama selects Hillary as his running mate, he may want to hire a food taster as well :)

Charles Douglas Lemay   June 29th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

Bill Clinton is in a box.

Everybody with three brain cells knows that he is the reason
that Al Gore did not win in 2000.

Now, he's in that same fix again, and he just can't stand it!

Tracy   June 29th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

Sounds good and let's hope Bill and Barack’s partnership will serve the Democrat party well and they'll work together in earnest. And with Hillary’s added strength we’ll win back the Whitehouse. Bill Clinton may not have been the very best president ever but he was absolutely supreme compared to that dopey Bush. Notice how Bush is trying to "talk" to rouge nations now??? SHOCKING! and simultaneously attempting to get serious with Iran? Two things that Obama said he should have done years ago instead of going into Iraq. Obama 2008 & 2012 and Hillary Clinton 2016!!!

richard   June 29th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

Didn't Bill say once tell Obama that if he can't stand the heat to get out of the kitchen. Maybe someone needs to tell Bill to leave the cook alone.

Alf   June 29th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

Comparing Bill Clinton to Obama reminds me of King Saul and David the giant slayer! 1 Sam 18:7-9

Stealing is not winning   June 29th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

Well... Obama raped Hillary and trashed the Clinton presidency.

Takes a LOT of arrogance to expect and demand their support.

But it is so clear that Obama has NO mandate.... that even the Clintons must throw in their support to save this shoe-in election for the democrats.

The republicans are hated... but Obama is such a weak candidate that even McCain could win this year.

That is what you get when you steal the nomination from the best qualified candidate the party has ever had.

JIM...TX   June 29th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

Just what we need now...Bill AND Terry trying to twist Obama's arm in some manner to get HRC on the ticket an maybe Bill a cabinet spot. They just don't give up. If they weren't so into themselves they all would have supported Obama as soon as he had the numbers. Instead they held back trying to figure a way in the back door. They really need to get a life back in HOPE!!!

TonyInKentucky   June 29th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

Bubba can help and I think he will.

Bubba can hurt and I think he will.

I think Bubba does more good than ill for Obama's cause as long as Hillary isn't on the ticket.

For pure political skill we have two of the best in Bill and Barack, we should use that talent to it's full potential.

KATHY   June 29th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

For better or worse they can win without Bill. He will sabotage Obama just like he did Hillary. As far as bill is concerned there is only one President Clinton for the history books and that will be him. Bill destroyed Hillary's campaign and i will never forgive him for that. She would have been far more outstanding than Bill and that's what he was afraid of. If Obama makes deals with Bill than he's not the man i thought he was. Frankly I think Bill is getting a little senile. Can't remember the facts, can't get anything right and runs his mouth uncontrollably. Obama's gotten this far, he doesn't need Bill screwing it up. I don't really trust either Clinton, but having to take one, i'd take hill any time.

JIM WHITTAKER, Hemet, CA   June 29th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

Bill Clinton has always been a spoiled, whiny mama's boy.

He throws a hissy-fit when he doesn't get his own way.

Most of us have known this ever since he pushed his way out
onto the national stage, but only now are others recognizing
and acknowledging it.

A sad, pathetic way for somebody who COULD have one of
the Great Ones to end up.

But, that's who he is. Always has been, always will be...

ainnj   June 29th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

Bill Clinton should come out and support John McCain because he knows McCain is the best candidate left standing in this race. Don't worry little obamatons, he won't, he will support the little prince like all the other professional politicians in the democratic party. It would be nice though to see someone stand up and do the right thing.

glenn   June 29th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

Let's hope Obama puts Hillary on the ticket.
Bill was a good president and led the country to a level of high respect .The country needs his ability . Hopefully the Obama people will us him to help bring this great country out of the dark place the bushy's have taken it to.Yes Bill made mistakes .they didn't cause us to be led into two wars and many of our precious young men and women to be killer and mimed for life.After all Clinton only lied about SEX big deal /the repulican spent 80 millin dallors to find that out
Let's move on to the real issues and that is to find out what we need to do to get this wonderful country back into the right direction.After all Bill beat the republican at everything they tired to do to him and won .we still need his intellect. to help out the Obama wite house .
Obama has A monumental task ahead of him.and this country is going to need all of the best leaders to turn it around.One person will not be able to do it alone .Let's all pray that the good lord puts his touch on Obama .He will need it.We will survive but wii take a few years

Mike Maddox   June 29th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

Seeing how long it took for him to even communicate with Obama (nearly a month now), I can't help but be cynical of Bill's actual support of Obama.

get real   June 29th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

A house divided.

Isn't that the irony- the great Obama promised he was a uniter.

Instead he inspired a hateful, vulgar, filthy bunch of supporters who trashed and bashed and demeaned not only the other democratic candidate- but also all her 18 Million supporters.

Who booes and heckles another democrat? Who mocks and jeers another democrat? Who calls other democrats poor, ignorant, inbred, redneck morons?

The new democrats for Obama do.

Don't be stupid now. Vote against the divisive racist, Obama.

Duop Wuol, Colorado Springs, Colorado   June 29th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

This is productive, honest, and vital move for the Democratic Party.

John   June 29th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

No matter what happens........I voted for Hillary and I will vote for McCain in November. Hillary For President 2012

MidwestIowa   June 29th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

Obama can't shake Hillary. And now comes the two-for-one Clinton deal. Who DOESN'T believe she'll be VP? One heartbeat away from leader of the free world , and besides, as VP she IS in the White House. And so is Bill. Gotta hand it to the Clintons – YES, They WILL! is right!

felix   June 29th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

obama-clinton 08

Say no   June 29th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

Hillary was the candidate. Bill should not HAVE to endorse the liar Obama.

Obama trashed and bashed Hillary. Obama lied and played the race card and stole the nomination.

Unity is a nice dream.

But Obama destroyed the party and even Bill should not help him to re-unite it.

William, from Cali!   June 29th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

More, "fake" unity postering; from the DemocRATS........................(Just Pandering) don't mean "did-a-lee-squat"..................................

Dusacre   June 29th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

Big deal!

Sam   June 29th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

Bill and Barack talking doesn't imply anything. A lot of bloggers here think these talks are to get Bill back in the game. Bill wasn't the only reason Hillary lost, but not being able to keep his mouth shut certainly didn't help her. Bill was a great president in his first term. Not so good in his second. Now he's a loose cannon with a much higher opinion of himself than those around him have. If Barack has any sense, he'll keep Bill at arm's length. Hillary and Barack can do great things together, as long as Bill doesn't get in the middle of things. Let's hope they can figure out how to keep Bill occupied and busy doing something that won't cause problems (that'll be real tough).

Richardson for V.P   June 29th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

I hate conspiracy theories, but something just doesn't feel right about this unity thing with the clintons. These are the same people who ran the smear campaign from hell against obama, Terry, hilly, and billy sank to levels below scum, but couldn't pull it off. Now you got Bill angry at barack for alledgedly turning him into a racist when he's the one who made all the racist statements against obama and hillary demanding money she wouldn't have needed if she would have used her god given common sense and dropped out of the race after she lost 11 in a row. I just don't know folks. I knew they were planning to sabotage the general by staying in the primary after they knew they couldn't win, but now, I can't follow what there doing. My conspiracy theory had hillary either being the v.p. and having obama hurt, or having her ask to be v.p like she did, knowing he wouldn't choose her which would enrage her supporters making it impossible for him to win them over. Now it looks as if hillarys supporters are coming aboard, as well as hillary looking like a close alley in unity N.H..Lets just say this, I know there still planning something because there ambision is unearthly and there the biggest egomanics that ever lived, just wait and see

McCain has Michelle to re-play   June 29th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

Take your time Bill.

We hope you NEVER endorse this rotten dirty excuse for a democratic nominee.

He cheated and stole the nomination. And he did it by savaging your wife and trashing your presidency.

McCain, are you listening. Plenty of hateful Obama rants to re-play to remind her supporters that you are an alternative to the disrespect shown the Clintons by their own party.

justobserve   June 29th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

Why don't we all let Bill rest a bit longer?

Jean   June 29th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

Obama just as well be walking though a couple rattle snakes, Go home Clinton's

Doug   June 29th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

Don't forget that, sadly, each of the Clinton's may possibly have more interest in themselves than they have in either the country's or the Democratic party's welfare.

I think Bill has clearly demonstrated this, and Hill has come in a close second place...

I guess we'll see, huh?

Phantom of the Oprah   June 29th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

Bill and Hill have to pretend to like Obama and his dirty tactics.

As a voter of my conscience- i do not have to pretend.

Celebrities, Oprah, Caroline, the DNC and the media do NOT get to select the nominee- not this year, not EVER.

A vote for Obama is to approve the disrespect and the ugly nasty campaign he waged to destroy and eliminate Hillary from the competition.

No to the injustice.

Anonymous   June 29th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

Why did Obama needs the Clintons after he campaigned that he wants to turn the page on the them. He knows he cannot win without them. The Democrats like to nominate the left wing of the party and this the reason why they will continue to loose to the Republican party. Gore, kerry are examples.

I was a former Democrat who voted for Clinton during the primary. I am now an independence with no party affiliation. If Obama chooses Clinton as his Vice President, I would consider voting for him. On the hand, if Obama chooses somebody else, I will stay home in November.

bk   June 29th, 2008 6:10 pm ET

Patrick
Yes the Clintons are being forced to do this and if I were them when I went in to pull that lever in Novemeber, it would be for McCain. Obama played the race card from the beginning he turned down a revote for Fl and MI. Check out how Obama won in Chicago. Eliminating his opponents because some people printed instead of writing. Its called voter suppression. I would never vote for this fraud.
What happened to " I will debate John McCain any place any time?" Obama is scared to debate him, thats why he keeps hiding. Obama would rather read his speeches and let all of his cult listen to him in rally's. Shock! You can't ask questions at rally's. So your cult won't know how stupid you are.

enomisa   June 29th, 2008 6:10 pm ET

Bill should give Obama hell for the rotten dirty way that Obama treated Hillary in the primary- and for the way Obama encouraged his filthy, foul-mouthed vulgar supporters to trash and disrespect the party's OTHER candidate.

This can not become the future of democratic primaries.

We must stop and end this travesty of justice this time.

Otherwise all future democratic candidates will threaten, cheat and hate and lie their way to the nomination- and play the race card

ANGIE   June 29th, 2008 6:10 pm ET

i dont think its wise for bill clinton to be helping obama just look what bill did to obama in the primaries but then again his wife needs to pay her debt so be nice bill play fair and dont push obama to make hillary vp thats obamas choice just as if hillary were the nomoniee it would be her choice as well for vp and for the love of god bill THINK BEFORE YOU SPEAK

Sylvia Johnsen   June 29th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

Bill, you are a president. You speeches are not cheap. Make Obama pay, or better: Hold out. Make Hillary hold out. The convention is a debate Obama cannot run from. Obama is such an inferior candidate, I wouldn't rule out buyers remorse in August.

Fixed for Obama   June 29th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

I will vote the ticket if Hill i s on it.

Not for Obama- but out of respect, admiration of Hillary.

I will honor her by voting the ticket if she is on it.

Any other scenario and I honor my principles and Hillary by voting against the lying, cheating, strong-arming, race-baiting, dirty politician of hope, unity and change.

That is change I can believe in.

DNC beware of installing nominees. It will backfire on you.

Jewel - NC   June 29th, 2008 6:07 pm ET

Hopefully it will work out!

Peter E   June 29th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

And once again, how about talking about ISSUES instead of who/what endorses whom, and how much they spend, or how do they poll. Endorsements and polls are only for those lazy people who don't want to spend any time thinking about issues and make decision for themselves.

JWR   June 29th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

Obama is smart to enlist Pres. Clinton; his endorsement and visible support will help quiet voters' fears about Obama's inexperience in an executive role. And he's a great and popular campaigner.

Pander   June 29th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

Loyalty to the party is nothing, compared to loyalty to the principles and ideals for which it stands.

This year the party imploded with Obama's intra-party hate and race-card playing. This year Obama forced the hand of the DNC and the voters to install him as nominee.

This year Obama was allowed to steal the nomination.

We will not give tacid approval to these tactics of dirty politics and divide and conquer by voting for the democrat.

We will protest the inequity and injustice with our vote.

We will feign unity- for Hillary- but we will have her back come NOV.

Peter E   June 29th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

Oh, so now Bill Clinton is no longer labeled as 'racist' by the Obama campaign? Now that they realized they need the Clintons for the general election?

betsy   June 29th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

It's amazing that so many hate Bill Clinton. Except for the stupidity of his actions with Lewinsky (which she was partly to blame for), he was a pretty good president, MUCH much better than Bush. As for the Clinton's destroying the democratic party??? How did they do that? More people voted in these primaries for the democratic party nominees than republicans WITH Hillary Clinton on the ballot. So how did she destroy the democratic party? People who say this are not using their brains, but some emotion based on what??
The Obama people seem to think that they don't really need the Clintons' support to win. I beg to differ. I think 18million votes is a good reason to have them involved not to mention their expertise can come in handy, especially when you are the newbee that Obama is. They deserve respect not derision.

kelly WI   June 29th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

Hobamma cant pay off her debt. Its agaisnt the rules but then when have dems ever followed the rules. Hillary will have to write a book to recoup her money.
Bill was a lazy president and didn't do anything but go on vacation and coast on the Bush 1 policies. Didn't attend to National defense.
Didn't take Bin Laden when offered to him.
Some people sure like to re-write history. We'll let the historians write the books and not listen to campaing spin.
McCain 08

Peter E   June 29th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

I sure hope Bill Clinton will be as 'helpful' in campaigning for Obama as he was for his own wife...

Puma pac er   June 29th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

Obama does not have the support of millions of Hillary democrats.

Who will not unite behind a fraud who lied, cheated and stole the nomination.

Democracy is more important than party loyalty.

Free and fair elections are more important than a democratic win this year.

The future of democracy, fair politics, and voter's rights are on the line.

No picture is bigger than that of freedom, justice and equality for all. Nothing trumps fair elections.

NO to Obama.

Swanman   June 29th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

THE CLINTONS, may pretend to support and 'help" Obama but behind the scenes, in every possible subtle way they can get away with it, they will do anything possible to insure Obama loses. Hillary's only chance of ever being President is 2012, and Hillary's only chance of ever being president is if Obama loses in 2008. Don't think they've given up yet, remember Bobby Kennedy, Hillary sure does.

Theresa   June 29th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

As I said before, Barak does not need Bill. All he needs is Bob the Builder.
He said he needed to fix the economy, then he can just copy the rhyme of Bob the Builder theme: Bob the Builder... Can we fix it...Yes we can!
That way his supporters won't keep screaming to boot Bill and Hillary.
I am curious how he will execute all of his so called his genuine plans.

Richard   June 29th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

Obama will say: "Get lost, Bill!" lol

seaweb   June 29th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

WHY isn't it about how Barrak and Bill can get together?

THAT is the ticket that couldn't be beat in November. Bill certainly could do a lot for America right now as the Vice President, and there's nothing in the Constitution that says he couldn't.

Let the Republicans nominate whatever shape-shifting demon they can dig up.

Hill is the best   June 29th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

The Clintons are far better people and much truer democrats than the Obamas.

Barack divided the party along race, age, income, educational and geographic divisions.

Michelle said that she would NOT vote for HRC, were Hillary the nominee of the party.

The Clintons are working to unify- even though they were the ones who were disrespected and trashed and lied about by both Obamas.

I will make sure McCain remembers to use all of this to defeat Obama.

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 politics of hope. And his dirty politics of change.

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,,,

Maria   June 29th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

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

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

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!

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.

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.

Arthur   June 29th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

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

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.

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.

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.

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!!!!!

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.

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.

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.

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

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!!!!

susie   June 29th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

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

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.

Karen   June 29th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

Together we can!

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.

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!!!!!!!!!

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.

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

that's principles folks....

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.

Miranda   June 29th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Susan   June 29th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

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

Obama/Hillary 08 The Super Team!

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

NO CLINTONS FOR VP

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!!!!

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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!

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...

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?

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.

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!

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!

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.

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

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!

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.

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.

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,

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.

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!!!!!

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?

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!

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.

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.

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

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!

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!

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

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 5:16 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.

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."

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.

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.

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!

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

Time to heal past wounds

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

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

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!

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....

al   June 29th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

there will be no unity

watch

learn

all you antiamerican SCUM...

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.

h.face   June 29th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

GOBAMA :)

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!

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!!!

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....

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?

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

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,

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.

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.

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

JermCool   June 29th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

I voted for Nader! I hate everybody!

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.

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?

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.

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)

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

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///////

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

john   June 29th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

WE HATE REPUBLICAN .

OBAMA/BILL 08/12.

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.

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!!!

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.

john   June 29th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

DONT LET BULL MCCAIN ENTER IN HOUSE.

OBAMA 08/12.

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

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!!!

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!

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.

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!

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

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 4:22 pm ET

Let the hateful Obama bashers commence their worthless attacks...

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.

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!!

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.

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!!

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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!!!

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.

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.

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!

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 4:13 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! :)

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.

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.

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

jim sane   June 29th, 2008 4:13 pm ET

LET BILL FADE INTO OBSCURITY WHERE HE BELONGS.

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.

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.

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.

patrick   June 29th, 2008 4:10 pm ET

Si se puede, si se puede!...............

Vamos a la casa blanca en 20081

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.

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.

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 ..........

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!

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.

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.

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."

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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

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

Sarah   June 29th, 2008 4:03 pm ET

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

carol   June 29th, 2008 4:00 pm ET

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

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.

Roger   June 29th, 2008 3:57 pm ET

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

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

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

Michelle   June 29th, 2008 3:53 pm ET

YAAAY Team!

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.

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.

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.

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!!!!

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.

Brian   June 29th, 2008 3:44 pm ET

Leave the man alone. Plz...

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!".

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.

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.

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

Lets Go Dems!!!!

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!

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!

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.

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 !!!!!!

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.

Ted   June 29th, 2008 3:33 pm ET

Well, that was unexpected.

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