June 30, 2008
Posted: 03:30 PM ET
Bill Clinton and Obama spoke Monday morning.
Bill Clinton and Obama spoke Monday morning.

WASHINGTON (CNN) — Former President Bill Clinton and Barack Obama talked by phone Monday morning, representatives of both sides said, as the Democrats sought to quash rumors that Clinton holds a grudge against the man who knocked his wife out of contention for the party's presidential nomination.

Obama called Clinton and they spoke for about 20 minutes Monday morning, the Obama campaign told CNN.

Clinton wants to campaign "with and for" Obama after the hard-fought primary campaign between Obama and Hillary Clinton, Clinton spokesman Matt McKenna said. Clinton "renewed his offer to do whatever he can to ensure Sen. Obama is our next president."

Watch: Obama, Clintons: Hard feelings?

Obama "had a terrific conversation with President Clinton and is honored to have his support in this campaign," Obama campaign spokesman Bill Burton said.

The chairman of Sen. Hillary Clinton's unsuccessful presidential bid, Terry McAuliffe, said Sunday the former president was angered by media reports suggesting he did not plan to actively support Obama in the general election.

"He was angry that these ridiculous stories were out here, and these supposed close friends of the president — none of the close friends ever got called," McAuliffe said, referring to anonymous sources quoted in some stories. "What happens, a lot of time, is people like to pretend they're close so they can tell the reporters that they're close, but, you know, they're just talking."

McAuliffe said he spoke to Bill Clinton on Sunday morning. The former president recently returned from a trip to Europe.

Obama and Hillary Clinton appeared together Friday in Unity, New Hampshire, where the former first lady said of her ex-rival, "we may have started on different paths … (but) today our hearts are set on the same destination for America … to elect Barack Obama as the next president of the United States."

The two had met the night before at a gathering of Clinton's biggest political donors, at which Clinton delivered the maximum legal donations to Obama's campaign from herself and her husband and Obama and his wife, Michelle, donated the maximum to Clinton's campaign — which remains mired in debt.

But some analysts read bitterness into the fact that Bill Clinton did not appear at either event and had made no personal comments supporting Obama since his wife conceded the nomination. Instead, the former president released a statement through a spokesman saying he "is obviously committed to doing whatever he can and is asked to do" for Obama.

McAuliffe said Bill Clinton merely was waiting in order to avoid taking the public's focus off of Obama and Hillary Clinton's joint appearances.

"Any time that Bill Clinton and Barack Obama speak, it's going to be big news," McAuliffe said. "They wanted this out of the way first. Now that that's over, they will speak. And I'll bet you they speak within the next 24 hours, 48 at the most."

He also joked at rumors that the ex-president remains angry at Obama from the Democratic campaign.

"This man doesn't stay mad," he said. "He can get mad for 24 hours. It's his Irish ancestry."

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Anonymous   June 30th, 2008 8:55 pm ET

Obama is fresh, and he for change. Bill and Hillary is from the old school. Obama please watch your back with these two. Bill and Hillary will stop at nothing to get what they want. They are in this for themselves. Also Bill Clinton brought his wife's loosing on himself by some of the things he said and did. He has been fooling black people for the longest time. Black folks thought Clinton was the first black president, where did they get that idea, please don't be fooled. Obama will win by a landslide not because he is Democrate, not because of Bill Clinton or Hillary, but because the American People is sick and tired of being scared, loosing our troops, spending billions in another country, can't buy gas, loosing our homes, not having health care, can't afford medicine to stay alive, lobbying our Jobs, being lied to, and being used and abused. John and Cindy McCain is old rich and his only concern is winning this stupid war not our problems

Dr.Mimi De La Cruz   June 30th, 2008 8:38 pm ET

TWO TYPE A INDIVIDUAL WITH INCREDIBLE

INTELLIGENCE. WHILE THE DEMS TOOK THE

HIGH ROAD, THE REPUBLICANS WON 7 OUT OF 10

TIMES. THAT HAS NOT DONE US ANY GOOD.

WE NEED TO START HITTING MCBUSH & HIS

CONSTANT SLEAZE MACHINE HARD & FURIOUS.

WE NEED TO WIN THE WHITE HOUSE,

NOT A DEBUTANT MANNERS CONTEST.

Carter show campaign for Obama   June 30th, 2008 8:33 pm ET

Where is the Obama campaign not asking President Carter to campaign for him? The Clintons does not owe the undemocatic party anything after the way they were treated.

Let President Carter, Clyburn, Pelosi campaign for him. After all does the Obama camp want a "racist" to campaign for him or is President Clinton no longer a "racist" now that the Obama campaign realise that they need him.

Obama/Clinto 08   June 30th, 2008 8:31 pm ET

people make a big deal of the dems party not coming together. well it is. and hillary and bill will help. people wanted her to drop out because she was dividing the party. but why would u tell her to give up??? OBAMA/ HILLARY 08

Show some respect   June 30th, 2008 8:27 pm ET

Please show some respect to President Clinton - who is Barack Obama? He is a two time president and well respected all over the world.

I am surprised that Obama and his crew - Brazille, Clayburn etc wants him to campaign for Obama after race-batting and call President and Senator Clinton racist.

I am waiting for Obama and his surrogate to publicly apologized to the Clintons.

Rose   June 30th, 2008 8:27 pm ET

Forget It! The Clintons are not really needed, nor are they trustworthy!
Barack, you are better off going it alone, let them suffer, althoug I know this is not your makeup.

linda from South Dakota   June 30th, 2008 8:27 pm ET

obama,, u dont want bill on your shoulder, trust me,, hes done more amgae in his term thats why he WAS IMPEACCHED,,,,, him and hillary will do anything to get what they want illegally,, and he also thinks hes such a " pretty boy"…lol,,, get lost bill,, obama doesnt need your kind,, gooooo obama!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

sonia   June 30th, 2008 8:26 pm ET

P.U.M.A.

BILL …THERE WILL NEVER BE AS GREAT PRESIDENT AS YOU …..

WE LOVE YOU ..AND HILLARY AND WILL ALWAYS SUPPORT YOU IN ANYTHING U PUT HAND ON…..

linda from South Dakota   June 30th, 2008 8:24 pm ET

well, good and fine,, BUt i found ,, doin research here that bill cliton has had some bad dealings with iraq etc,, under the sheets(no pun intended) so im not for bill joinin this at all,, do your research, ,people,, bill and hillary do anything to get what they want,,,, down with bill,, up with obama!!!!!!08,, u dont need him or hillary,,,

Gladys   June 30th, 2008 8:24 pm ET

Give Bill Clinton a moment to collect himself. He probably was mad as h*** that his wife lost, and now he "has to" come back and actually support Obama in his campaign. This is a serious blow to his ego.

The Clintons and their political machine don't lose. After 8 years at the white house, followed by having a seat in the senate - the bottom must have fell out. They couldn't close the deal.

This is like a paradigm shift. Some people get it right away and can deal with the change, while others have to catch up. Bill Clinton is one of them.

bpower   June 30th, 2008 8:24 pm ET

Still ain't voting for OBAMA eventhough I respect Bill Clinton. The DNC is pooling something dirty and has morphed into a party I can no longer respect.

charles   June 30th, 2008 8:22 pm ET

Whoever wrote Bill Clinton is a moron, is certainly misinformed. Why don't you check into that claim.

Susan   June 30th, 2008 8:15 pm ET

Great! Obama needs his help!

Obama/Hillary 08

Josh,NY   June 30th, 2008 8:13 pm ET

Sure, big Bill can't wait to campaign for Obama—NOT.

Willy   June 30th, 2008 8:13 pm ET

Letting the Mack Daddy of Mack Daddy's go on the road for the Mack daddy. You're done BHO

Chipster   June 30th, 2008 8:05 pm ET

"The Clintons are acting like a couple of spoiled children who need constant attention so they don't throw a tantrum."

What? Excuse me but what have the Clintons done besides back of for a while to allow Sen. Obama to take the center stage. Sen. Clinton has forcefully said she supports him and asks her supporters to do so. To those who are pouting and claiming they will vote for McCain, she asked them to reconsider and put the welfare of the nation first.

Just because a bunch of goof-balls on the blogs claim Bill is angry and Hillary is depressed does not make it so. The Clintons have been loyal Democrats and public servants for decades. Please stop transferring the rantings of sour supporters to the Clintons. They will both work as hard as they can to help Sen. Obama because there is too much at stake for our nation not to do so.

California Gold   June 30th, 2008 8:04 pm ET

I'm glad they spoke on the phone. I wouldn't want to be in the same room as Bill Clinton.

Juan Carlos(Vegas)   June 30th, 2008 8:04 pm ET

McCain '08 and Hillary 2012 HOW ABOUT THAT.

IndependentGA   June 30th, 2008 8:04 pm ET

PUMAS>>>> You are a bunch of disgruntled idiots. I hope that you dont work a post office. What you need to do is get over it. The game is over…. your team didnt make it to the super bowl….. vote for who you want….No one cares…. better yet…KICK ROCKS!!!!!

james   June 30th, 2008 8:00 pm ET

I'm really surprised that Bill isn't supporting John McCain. After all, they both cheated on their wives many times.

Paul   June 30th, 2008 7:58 pm ET

Bill Clinton Promised less, and exceeded the expectation as a president during1991-1999

Obama is promising the sky like a leader from a developing country. We know how it ends. Sorry, my young friends I was like you. Government will never solve our problems, we need to do it ourselves using free market. It is not perfect, but it is the best we have so far. Do not turn US into a developing - 3rd world country..

Lisa   June 30th, 2008 7:58 pm ET

Bill and Hillary really need to retire to a far away island.

OBAMA OR DIE.....Washington DC   June 30th, 2008 7:51 pm ET

Did anyone watch the BET awards last week? All I gotta say is McCain better watch out. SOOOOO many young people look up to these musicians who 100% support Obama. Don't for once think you won't see some of these artist come out and campaign for Obama before November. Did we forget about P Diddys "Vote or Die" campaign?!?

I'm a 24 year blk women and I have friends from all backgrounds. Everyone I know is voting for Obama.

McCain is out of touch with youth. He's like my grandfather. Obama has made it easier and more delightful to participate in the political elections. McOld Man DOESN'T HAVE A CHANCE!!!!!!!

OB '08 :-)

Nowhere Man   June 30th, 2008 7:51 pm ET

Bill probably gave him the best times to take a dip in the ole' secretarial pool in the WH.

Joe Texas   June 30th, 2008 7:48 pm ET

The Obama supprters shoud be thankful the Clinton's for helping him campaign, People have forgot the years when the Clinton;s left a surplus and having Obama win will make another 3rd Bush term, But and if Obama wins is because he''s got there back, and if there going to be talking of the Clinton's, son't forget she got all the battleground states, Thanks for Obama for stealing the nomination…

Peter E   June 30th, 2008 7:48 pm ET

I do wonder about the true political standing of all those Obama supporters whose hatefest against the Clintons are VERBATIM republican talking points from the 90s… Some people would rather have pundits tell them what to parrot instead of think for themsleves…

sharon   June 30th, 2008 7:47 pm ET

It seems by this blog Candy, that you're the only one that cares. Got a little carried away did you?

Ann Frantti   June 30th, 2008 7:46 pm ET

Obama intentionally labeled President Clinton a "racist"..that is unforgivable….the real racist if Obama playing his race card. I will vote Republican..even if Bill Clinton, personally, asked me to continue to support the Democratic Party..not this time!!!

Peter E   June 30th, 2008 7:46 pm ET

The knee-jerk Clinton-haters won't be satisifed. They will continue to interpret all words and actions as the Clinton's 'destroying the party.' They don't even listen to their own candidate Obama on this. They just mindlessly hate.

MD   June 30th, 2008 7:46 pm ET

I am sad to see that Obama is concentrating so much on the Clintons.

The Clintons are acting like a couple of spoiled children who need constant attention so they don't throw a tantrum.

I am sick to death of the pair of them. I wish Obama could believe that he could easily become the president of this country without the Clintons.

Obama must make sure that when the general election is over and he is the president that everyone knows that he became the president for who is, and not because the Clinton had anything to do with it.

mic   June 30th, 2008 7:39 pm ET

O: wats up dude?
B? i'm alright! how's scarlet doing?

Monica for Obama in Indiana   June 30th, 2008 7:37 pm ET

And Now What? Obama does not need Bill or Hillary to win this election. The US does not belong to the Clinton's. Bill's problem is now he will not be the FIRST Black President. He never was really, it was just something to make him feel good. Sure we all lived good while he was president, but he is in the past now and we live on.

As far as his legacy with the 'Black Community' it is tarnished and Bill knows it and anyone that says it isn't is lying. Bill forgot, who he was talking to, he forgot he was talking and commenting about 'Slaves' grandchildren and great-grand children, whose blood mixed with dirt was so instrumental in the growing and building of this nation! He forgot in his moment of haste to get back in the oval office, he made unforgettable and unforgivable racial comments, he made was to the survivors of great people and those who had helped to put him into office. He for one moment forgot that Obama's relatives did not come America by the way of the slave ship!

the clintons destroyed their own legacy as so did bush

neither of them have anything coming

nannie bouroughs, Kenosha, WI   June 30th, 2008 7:36 pm ET

Both Hillary & Bill SHOULD stay as far away from this deeply flawed Chicago thug as they can; the only thing that they can accomplish by having any relationship with this buffoon is to hurt themselves!

Obama is a GREAT Flip-Flopper and a loser…

No More Clintons, CA   June 30th, 2008 7:35 pm ET

Obama should stay away from the Clintons' drama and ambitions!

wiser   June 30th, 2008 7:33 pm ET

Senator Obama doesn't hold a candle to Presidents Clinton's brilliance and capable leadership. The US did very well during his administration. Wake up Democrats with short memories!

Jayhawk   June 30th, 2008 7:32 pm ET

The media cant bear not having Bill Clinton in the limelight ot attack. He doesn't seem to know how to fend them off. He never ignores questions he should ignore. Or refuse to answer somethiong and stick to not answering. He should take lessons from Giuliani

The media love their field days with Clinton.

H-ROD   June 30th, 2008 7:30 pm ET

John Mccain is a MARY not that theres anything wrong that buit he's a mary with bad breath !!!!!

lexel   June 30th, 2008 7:28 pm ET

Everything will come together at the right place and at the right time. However, for such a heated primary and hungry Republicans on stand-by for any loopholes, the delay in endorsing Obama by both the Clintons gave way to some ridiculous speculations and "gossips". I do think once they are all seen out together (Clintons and Obamas) on the campaign trail, these trivialities will stop. I also think they'll find a comfort zone they'll be able to share once the dust settles.

JOHN   June 30th, 2008 7:27 pm ET

I WONDER IF THIS WAS THE 3AM PHONE CALL.?

Sharon in Florida   June 30th, 2008 7:26 pm ET

I never thought the day would come when I would say that I actually feel sorry for Bill Clinton, but it has arrived.

Dianne   June 30th, 2008 7:26 pm ET

Who cares about Obama the truth about him slowly leaks out each day. I am a Democrat that will NEVER vote for such an inept candidate. The press can spin whatever they want and I will not change my mind. I will be voting REPUBLICAN for the first time in my life. McCain is the only candidate with experience, knowledge and ability.

Does everyone forget what President Clinton did for America? It is time that CNN and America showed him respect and gratitude.

JOHN   June 30th, 2008 7:26 pm ET

WHO IS TEXAS TRAIL DOG?

Charlotte   June 30th, 2008 7:24 pm ET

First of all, Bill Clinton cannot be Obamas' VP. Second, why would he even want to? Thirdly, Hillary Clinton will be written on my ballot in November. I admire the Clintons, but will not vote for Obama. Obama will throw anyone under the bus to get elected. I see a loser in Obama and it is sad to know the last 8 years will not be enough to get him elected. The urgency of now was based on the worst current administration in history, and it would be his best shot at being President. We lose our best shot to take back the White House. I wish the DNC had not tried to shove Obama down our throats like they did. As a Reagan Democrat, I have to look at my options and they are bleak.

H-ROD   June 30th, 2008 7:22 pm ET

THe right wing in 2000 said that Mccain turned Gay in Veitnam they said that he committed treason and was a head case!!!!!!!

Enlightened Voter   June 30th, 2008 7:21 pm ET

Hey California Voter - So I guess all those people that sat in a catholic church and listened to their pedophile, molesting priests are corrupt too, right?

lars   June 30th, 2008 7:18 pm ET

Who is Bill Clinton?

H-ROD   June 30th, 2008 7:12 pm ET

John Mccain Mcgreeve Hmm!!

Mark Anthony   June 30th, 2008 7:08 pm ET

Should be unifying the party but you so called democrats in here are still trying to divide it. You say Obama can't be trusted, watch out Bill, he stole the election from your wife, etc. but look at the facts Bill lied under oath, got impeached, had numerous affairs, lawsuit after lawsuit and Obama is not to be trusted.

Huh it's funny how selective memory works.

jimmy dao   June 30th, 2008 7:06 pm ET

Barack Obama WILL NOT BE US PRESIDENT - OLD MAN WILL WIN

Chris in FL   June 30th, 2008 7:05 pm ET

The DNC is a sham and their selected candidate is a puppet. Bill shouldn't give him the time of day.

It's a sad day that a bunch of inexperienced college kids have led to nominating a candidate who wins caucus states and red states. What a complete JOKE.

Stay away, Bill. We'll do the I told you so dance in November.

PUMA Democrat
Tampa, FL

tony   June 30th, 2008 7:04 pm ET

Grow up Bill Clinton. You heard statements worse than that. Our party is trying to win the election meaning yours too. You played the race card so grow up and quit being such a cry baby.

Tony,
California

Rivers of Tears   June 30th, 2008 7:04 pm ET

Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa, I don't want to shake Barack's hand.

O/08

H-ROD   June 30th, 2008 7:03 pm ET

I want to share this with all you good people but you have to promise not to tell anybody OK , I heard that they sexually abused John Mccain in vietnam untill he cracked and thats why he has issuses with woman and thats why he's so mean to his wife you know he called her the C word. So what ever they put in him is still there and thats why his breath is so bad !

Bill Cry Baby Clinton   June 30th, 2008 7:02 pm ET

Hey Bill, your gal lost. Get over it, Barack is the winner.

Obama 08

Terrible Tex   June 30th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

Texas Trail Dog is a racist of the worst kind. He thinks he's better than everyone else.

Dear Tex,
The cleaners called, your white sheets are ready.

Women in California for Obama   June 30th, 2008 7:00 pm ET

Well, Obama supporters owe Bill Clinton a thank you. I still believe he did not REALLY want his wife to win. Having said that-I'm not sure this meeting was such a good idea and I still think Obama should distance himself from the Clinton's. Since we will never really know everything discussed, I have no other choice but to believe it is all just for the photo-op. In the end they are all politicians. The Clinton's did what they had to do and the Obama's did what they had to do. In the long run they all will go on to lucrative book deals and long term future careers.

L. Bien-Aime, CT   June 30th, 2008 7:00 pm ET

Bill Clinton still has a lot of influence on the Blue Wing and its constituents. Hence, most of Hillary's favorable popularity was semi-handed as a result of Bill's popularity and presidency. However, in this election, we saw another side of Bill and his wife. They were too confident and that backfired on them. And the rest is history, which is still in the making.
Looking forward to the general election, Bill can and should be of great help to Obama. For, that would help him reinvent the positive image that he left us with when he exited the white house. That image was sacrificed and tarnished to help Hillary, but now that Obama is the democratic presumptive nominee, Bill must utilize this opportunity bring up his image by working with Obama to win the election.
Further more if Bill was so bitter that he wouldn't help Obama, what message would he send to Hillary's loyal supporters?

Pat M   June 30th, 2008 6:59 pm ET

Holy Hannah - Man I hope Obama doesn't have a rovin eye or would even consider looking at another woman! After reading the comments inspired merely by a telephone call between Barack and Bill I can only imagine what I'd be reading here if he ever dishonours Michelle!

The British Royalty, Madonna and Britney Spears didn't get this much coverage in the last three years! Tune into Larry King tonight folks. I just know he'll have two professional mind benders explaining what this telephone conversation really means in the world of political psychoanalysis! I hope they don't resort to kissing one another or giving each other hugs as we'll never get down to the real issues!

kim hussein taylor portland, oregon   June 30th, 2008 6:59 pm ET

i'm glad i wasn't around either one of them after THAT phone call—yikes!

bill, PLEASE stay out of the public eye, you will be a detriment to obama after your miserable behavior during hillary's campaigning. we want hillary, not bill!!!!

dems and TRUE republicans unite to defeat the neoCONs!!!!!!

Liar Lisa   June 30th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

Lisa you're the liar. Stick around in due time, the Clintons will throw you under the bus, too.

FayeinCT   June 30th, 2008 6:57 pm ET

I hope Bill joins Obama on stage and steals the spotlight.

No Obama………………EVER!

Jeanette   June 30th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

It's too late Bill. Barack has taken your thunder away from you. Poor Bill, no longer the first black president.

Top reasons why you are no longer the first "black" president.

1. You threw black people under the bus in SC
2. You called Barack's campaign a fairytale
3. You said what you did in South Carolina was a myth
4. You hijacked the election by pretending Hillary had a chance
5. You sulked about losing the election like a big baby

Caycee, Pearl City Hawaii   June 30th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

Both Clintons didn't have any choice. They're Democrats and they have to support Obama, otherwise they'll lose their political credentials.

Clintons Along For The Ride   June 30th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

Clintons, Cllintons, Clintons…. Say and Do Anything for Attention!!!

Then Clintons raged War against Obama during the race for Nominee. Then Obama beat them!!! Obama showed just how little the Clintons are in the world of Politics.

The Clintons are tagging along to keep their name in the game, and to try to get Obama to pay their $22 Million in Debt that they got while trying to beat him.

It's nice of Obama to let them tag along for the ride.

DON'T PAY THE CLINTON DEBT!!!
DON'T GIVE THEM ANY POWER IN THE OBAMA NAME!!!
Because they've already ruined their own!!!!

Keep your enemys close, but not too close!!!!
Just like the Bush Family, the Clinton Family are also ENEMYS To The People!!! Both Bush and Clinton Familys brought the nation to our knees!!

nate   June 30th, 2008 6:46 pm ET

crab_selector - your old job sounds about right for you.

WML   June 30th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

smarter than the rest:

i don't mind flip-flopping when it is done in light of new evidence, new situations, and so on. i think it shows a sign of intelligence and that maybe the first course wasn't right.

BUT, when someone flip-flops for the sake of garnering/winning votes, then it's a problem. many politicians do it, but mr. obama has become a sort of revolving door of late. he's fine when he gives speeches but not when he has to let us know what he thinks. look at his voting record: PRESENT. what the heck does that tell you????? the man can't take a stand.

MN   June 30th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

USS Cole……Is Bill Clinton the President who did nothing after the attack on the USS Cole?

Janel, St. Paul, MN   June 30th, 2008 6:41 pm ET

Obama won the nomination. Hillary did not in large part because of her husband's blatant attacks on Obama which backfired.

If former president Clinton wishes to endorse Senator Obama, fine, but I hope that Clinton doesn't get center stage in a lot of venues because he will likely drag Obama down with him.

frank   June 30th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

What"
Dont INHALE
are you getting points on fooling around with you Aids ?

California for Obama   June 30th, 2008 6:31 pm ET

Bill Clinton has no poker face. His disgust for Barack Obama has never been concealed. His "fairy tale" remarks and disparaging remarks about Barack Obama say it all.

Seems to me Bill Clinton has some fences to mend.

Hope he groveled well.

David Illinois   June 30th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

Bill Clinton should tell Obama to kiss off. After the way he was treated by the liar Obama Bill should just sit back and watch this party gasp it's last breath. After Obama has played the race card time and time again….then has the nerve to say Bill did who in their right man can trust this shyster? Remember it was Clinton who won the Pres….
TWICE you idiots. Obama should be kissing his rear for all it's worth not pretending that Bill played the race card. Shame on Obama.

Cyrus O.   June 30th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

Brilliant move. Bill has always been a great man, great president…obama is luck to have him on his side.
All the way to white house come January 2009.

Lisa   June 30th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

California, Texas, Nevada, Florida, New York, Ohio, West Virginia, and the rest of the world voted for Hillary.

Guam, Montana, Idaho, North Dakota, Utah, Hawaii, Wyoming and Alaska voted for Obama.

You do the math. People that are not use to Professional Used Car Saleman in their area voted for Barack.

A world view   June 30th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

U idiot Obama supporters can neither tarnish or change the impression the world has about Bill Clinton. He is and will always be one of the greatest Presidents this contry has ever had - at least in the view of the world. Whether he supports Obama or not is immaterial and will add NOTHING to his legacy. You can all continue to make your comments as if the world rns on your comments. Keep hoping……..

blgeorgia   June 30th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

Barack DO NOT trust the Clintons.

Raymond Duke   June 30th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

If Bill Clinton backs this man and supports him for the presidencey than I have no respect for him. He will just be the typical "WHITEY" that don't mind being called names such as cracker. Do whatever he wants my vote goes to McCain. I got a little more pride then to let a man with the middle name of "HUSSIEN" and his supporters call me names and then to say to them, I sure enjoyed that sex we had.

Texas Trail Dog   June 30th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

BILL CLINTON IF YOU AND HILLARY SUPPORT THIS IDIOT YOU WILL HAVE WIPED AWAY ANY SHORT OF LEGACY YOU MAY HAVE LEFT TO HONOR YOUR PRESIDENCY. YOU KNOW THIS MAN IF NOT FIT TO HOLD PUBLIC OFFICE. I SUPPORTED YOU AND YOUR WIFE, BUT THIS WILL BE THE ICING ON THE CAKE THAT FINALIZES MY PARTING OF THE WAYS FROM THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY. IT IS NOW CALLED THE NAACP PARTY OF THE UNITED STATES WITH ALL IT'S VOTERS AND SUPPORTERS. THE MORONS RULE. LORD FORGIVE THE CONTINENT. BECAUSE IT IS SINKING. OBAMA AND HIS SUPPORTERS ARE THE REAR END OF THE DONKEY THEIR NATIONAL SYMBOL REPRESENTS.

Agnes   June 30th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

It does not matter who "comes out for " or endorses Sen Obama, I will not vote for him. He is lacking on so many fields, that I can not simply vote for him based on party unity. I must have a history of action, not words, in order to make an informed decision. Where do I place my vote, in the candidate or the candidate's advisors? In the end only one makes the decision and I find him lacking. I will write in Hillary. Nobama!

Debbie   June 30th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

Bill Clinton owes the Dems nor Barack Obama nothing. I hope he keeps a low profile in his "support" of Obama. Let the Empty Suit make it on his own…or not.

Bill   June 30th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

President Clinton show help Dems get elected to Congress. However, in the McCain and Obama race he should stay out of it. Therefore when Senator Obama looses he will have the last laugh on the party that stabbed Senator Hillary Clinton in the back.

jimmie.brenner   June 30th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

Why oh why do the Clintons feel so entitled? The more publicity you give them, tge deeper the dagger goes. Barrack, they would love nothing more than to throw you under ther bus. They are "has-beens" but refuse to believe it.
jimmie

Desiree   June 30th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

If President Clinton doesn't want to endorse or support Sen Obama he should not have to, this is America he can choose to support whomever he wants or not support. I don't know why everyone is making such a big deal about this. Our we really stupid enough to believe in this lovefest, there is no love lost between the two and I don't blame President Clinton, Sen Obama wants to be what Bill Clinton already was, Obama needs Bill Clinton more than Blll needs him.

California Voter   June 30th, 2008 6:07 pm ET

I'm not a Republican and I don't support Obama, not because of his race and not because I am bitter. I just don't trust someone who for 20 years sat in a black liberation church pew and listened to a preacher that preached hate and racism and never batted an eyelash. I question his judgment, honesty and core values.

Henry, NJ   June 30th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

Jack,

Who knows, who cares? He suffered for 5 years, leave him alone. It will not sway me one iota from my resolve to vote for Barack.

New Flash: Barack is a good man, and so is John McCain. We don't have to denigrate either one of them to make a choice–unless you're playing a silly game.

Jan   June 30th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

Go Hillary!!

This is about the best candidate, not the best Democrat and Obama isn't either.

Never Obama

Michael Shea   June 30th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

I've had it with Bill Clinton!! He was my last choice for the nomination in 1992.

Then he sold the American worker down the riveer and a million union manufacturing and textile jobs down the rive by promoting and endorsing NAFTA, GATT and WTO.

If Bubba wants to cut some tv and radio commercials in Arkansas, why not

It's a done deal   June 30th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

Just smile Bill. Just smile.

Tapsiru   June 30th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

ANTON you are just as CHILDISH as RITA said. You claim you cannot vote for Obama because of the Obama supporters comments? Well let me reveal this to you, there are Republicans posing as both Obama and Clinton supporters to confuse such people like you.

Obama 08

Lee   June 30th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

Nothing can help Obama. He has built a cult-like "base" out of white males between 18 & 45 and AA, and then proceeded to piss off the rest of America.

Now, here it is almost July and he is at a whopping 44% percent. Oh yeah, that sounds like a real winner in November to me. NOT!

Thanks for making it so easy for us come the fall. You DEMS are going to need all the hope you can muster.

McCain in 2008

Carol   June 30th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

Let's get real. Of course, the man holds a grudge. That horse has already left the barn. It's human nature when you think your spouse got the short end of the stick. The question now is how much do both men have to swallow in order to present a united front?

Neil   June 30th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

I wish Bill Clinton would NOT support him, it makes Clinton look bad to be seen with such an inexperienced, unqualified candiate that accused you and your wife of being racists throughout the campaign…

Bill - tell this guy to take a hike.

Paul Lennon   June 30th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

If I was Bill Clinton, I would do zero for Obama, period.

Peggy - Tx   June 30th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

Even the husband of the Democratic loser gets as much press as McCain. All Obama has to do is call someone and it is big news. Obama's innate ability to command the attention of the press is a subtle indication of his future greatness as a leader. I feel sorry for the McCain people, their candidate sounds good in well choreographed adds, but lacks charisma, lacks conviction, and lacks a vision for America. The McCain people attempted to piece together a platform that can win an election, but they also created a flip-flopper- with a long history of contradictions fundamentally lacking creditability.

DNC Dropout   June 30th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

After the gross disrespect BHO and the media gave the Clintons and is still giving them, the former president doesn't owe him a thing. Now Obama is practically demanding help from both the Senator and the President. Neither owes him or the DNC a thing. He's very lucky to have them in his camp and must remember it's HIS job to unite the party, not theirs.

Regarding Hillary's debt, I personally got an e-mail from Bill Richardson to help pay off HIS campaign debt after he left the race. Can you say Double Standard?

I wish McCain could give me at least one reason to vote for him. Can't a valid and more successful third political party come to surface?

Oregon calling   June 30th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

It's about time Bill. I am sorry but I don not feel that the Obama camp nor his supporters owes Bill anything. He needs to think ahead of time before he speaks.

Obama / anyone HE chooses '08

Joe in StL   June 30th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

IF MCCAIN STEALS THE NOMINATION FROM ROMNEY, I'M VOTING FOR OBAMA. THE RNC CAN'T TELL ME WHO TO VOTE FOR!!!!

ROMNEY VOTERS FOR OBAMA!!!

Lynn in NM   June 30th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

Obama has sold his soul to the devil, when he starts talking with the Clintons. What is their payoff going to be? After all, they don't do anything unless there is something in it for them.

white people for Obama   June 30th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

SOmeone please tell Terry to shut up!! I am tired of that political hack. He is such an idiot.

Cynthia - Arkansas   June 30th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

Hispanics for McCain - Please, the man can't even give a speech without it being stopped by Hispanic hecklers four times. You are just a Republican trying to stir up trouble. We know you when we see you!

DIZIZI31   June 30th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

let's see the conversation goes something like this…
Bill - You know i didn't mean all those mean spirited things I said.
Obama- yes, I know. You were trying to save your legacy as President and didn't want to be upstaged by the wife. Got it
Bill- Thanks man. Anything I can do to help let me know.
Obama- Would you like to be Secretary of State?
Bill - Sounds good. CYA at the Convention Buddy.
Obama - Oh yeah!!

crab_selector   June 30th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

I used to weigh crab for a living. When we don't have the scale, we have to sense if the crab is going to be meaty or not. Often the large outer shell would not guarantee that the crab will be heavy. What we often do is use a stick and press down on its legs. If it shows strength, it often indicates that it is solid inside.

Obama is a large, decorated shell. When weighed he has little experience; when challenged, he offers a lot of talk. When confronted, he emits multi-faceted lies.

Linda W   June 30th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

Yay! Comments are not closed!

I'm glad they can stop trying to kill 2 birds with one stone, by using Clinton to beat up on Obama and vice versa

These are 2 powerful Democrats, who if combined can do great things together for the country.

It is timeout to use one to cancel out the other.

I've always believed that if they both came together and worked together they will be a powerhouse!

And, I believe it is the Republican's worse nightmare to have the experience and savvy of Clinton strengthen and supporting Obama, who has his own strengths.

Also, those who are enemies of the Clinton have been a little too gleeful over the so called comeuppance of the Clinton's, but they have to realize they are not down, and they are not out, they have moved into a new arena of being "kingmaker's"

It's my opinion and I'm sticking with it

Black Republican - New York, New York   June 30th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

Bill and Hillary Clinton may be right that Obama cannot win the election, given that white America may not be quite ready for a black president, but it is not their call to make simply because Hillary did not clinch the nomination. Their attitude reflects a lack of understanding that even if Obama doesn't beat McCain, at least the country has morphed dramatically since the racially segregated sixties and the era of women as house wives. Politics can be dangerous and deadly so Obama would be wise not to play up too much to Bill and Hillary, because having had their notion of inevitability and a dynasty shattered, they are looking to get him just so they can say in unison to America and the world: "WE TOLD YOU SO!" With party comrades like Bill and Hill, who needs enemies?

McCain may be old, but is proven gold! He's not perfect, but he's also not a derelict! An American hero and national treasure; he knows how to handle the pressure. He's his own man with his own plan, so let's give him the chance he deserves for he has given much to this nation he proudly serves.

Comedy Central   June 30th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

I hardly think that Bill is kissing O's *ss. Obama called him. At any rate for those who tired of Hillary Democrats and saying it is peolpe like them that got Bush elected. Please…. The majority of Hillary Democrats have never voted Republican. What got Bush elected was the lack of the first time voting Obama supporters. Remember this is the first time they have been "inspired" to vote. It is all those new voters that the leadership is counting on for this election and why they could care less about the Hillary voters. Just make sure you show up in November.

Cynthia - Arkansas   June 30th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

With all this talk this week about Bill Clinton being so "mad", I say capitalize on it. Let him give a speech about WHY he's mad. Mad because Bush has taken this country straight to the side a cliff. Mad because this country is hated all over the world. Mad because this country has borrowed so much money from China, Japan and the Middle East that we can never repay it. I think that's the speech he should give!

PUMA Republicans   June 30th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

Waaaaaahhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!

Booooo Hoooo!!!!

The media said Bill was mad, just like we are?! We want to vote for McSame because……um…….because…..ahhhh……duh….NObama…yeah, that's it.

Chuck   June 30th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

WHO's not relevant? Discounting the power of the Clintons is like throwing the baby out with the bathwater.

PUMA Baby!!!

David   June 30th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

Obama will win by a landslide not because he is Democrate or a Republican, not because of Bill Clinton or George Bush, but because the American People is sick and tired of being scared, loosing our troops, spending billions in another country, can't buy gas, loosing our homes, not having health care, can't afford medicine to stay alive, lobbying our Jobs, being lied to, and being used and abused. John and Cindy McCain is old rich and his only concerns is winning this stupid war not our problems.

Cynthia   June 30th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

I'm glad that they finally talked. Bill Clinton has been in politics for a number of years and I'm sure things were said about him before and will be said in the future, so he knows it best to move on and do what needs to be done. Besides, he brought it on himself by some of the things he said and did.

A Nightingale Sings in Berkley Square   June 30th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

I hope that clinton gave obama the definition of what is is.

karen-phoenix   June 30th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

We need the Clintons and Obamas at time in our countrys history that could make or break this country. Diplomacy–no more wars!!! Protect our jobs, health care, education that is if Bush leaves anything of the US left after he attacks Iran. If he does attack Iran, Russia and China will blow us off the map and we who are left will be hoping to live in Iraq!!! Russia and China get their oil from Iran!!!! Stupid Republicans!!!!

Pittsburgh first time voter   June 30th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

I can and hereby shall only say Bless you Both.

Pittsburgh first time voter   June 30th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

I can anc hereby shall only say Bless you Both.

Anita   June 30th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

Pres Clinton - you don't owe the democratic party or Obama a thing.

http://www.justsaynodeal.

Hispanic For McCain   June 30th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

Latinos Nation for McCain!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! All Hispanic people let all get together and get a Real Hero in the White House and that is John McCain!!!!!!!!!!!. All the Hillary Supported the Latinos let support McCain!!!!. Go PUMA Nations!!!!!! We need to teach the DEM Leaders that we are not for Sales. The vote of the American People count for SOMETHING!!!! Latinos in Florida, Michigan remember the Votes!!!!!!!!! LET NOT LET DOWN THE THE RIGHTS OF THE PEOPLES AND NOT THESE LIBERALS MORONS

Wisconsin   June 30th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

If you like an unjust war, failing econ, and a guy who will suck up to big oil then McWar is your man.

You can vote for McSame or you can vote to make America a better place with Obama!

nate   June 30th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

Q: Why do so many Republicans and Conservatives seem so angry in these posts? A: Because theyre going to lose and they already know it. Have a nice day :)

Stefan   June 30th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

When I hear Hilliary Democrats for McCain it makes me want to throw up! I swear its people like you why Bush was elected for another term. McCain is going to have the same economic plan as Bush are you blind I rather you not vote then to vote for someone just to purposely vote another candidate off! Obama and Hilliary have nearly the same exact ideas on everything, are you soar losers, this is about picking the right candidate and if Hilliary's views were the same as Obama's and McCain's was the total opposite why are you voting for him, and don't tell me experience he is just an old fart that doesn't mean he knows more. Its all about the people you surround yourself with politically when you are President, and btw they also stated that Bush had experience. You have to be some of the most ignorant people ever. You see I respect the people who are republicans who believe in everything McCain is but when you don't believe in everything actually almost nothing and you're voting for him because Hilliary lost you're definitely a moron, or a HuGe Bush fan which would also make you are Moron.

Tjaye in LA   June 30th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

So, they get to lie, misrepresent, lie, be negative, lie and destroy HIS name and reputation, but they cop a 'tude when they feel HE has done the same by beating them at their own game??

Really?

Is there anyone who STILL thinks these people did not feel they are ENTITLED to have the presidency??

ken   June 30th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

Makes sense to me… Hillary’s the focus now, not Big Dog. I think Bill Clinton knows what is at stake, we all do at this point, save for the holdout PUMA’s who are still steaming instead of getting involved. Everyone needs to pull together now — the Clinton’s get it. I really wish these folks nursing grudges would follow their gracious lead and come together with the rest of the party to put a Democratic president in the White House.

Derek   June 30th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

Obama & Hillary are America's dream team and the solution to the world's problems, she needs to be his Vice PM and with Bill by their side they will be an unstoppable force.

Belle2   June 30th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

Thank you! That is all you need to do. Obama needs to win or lose on his own, as all politicians do. It doesn't matter what you do or do not do. If he wins, they will say it is because he is the messiah; if he loses, they will say it is because you did or didn't do something.

aware   June 30th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

And pigs fly!

McCain 08! :)

Thinker   June 30th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

Bill Clinton should tell Obama to kiss his you know what.

He and Hillary have been long time friends of the African-American community, but Obama painted him as a racist??

Bill Clinton won the the White House, not once, but twice, left with a surplus and close to an 80% approval rating when he left office.

CTran   June 30th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

Obama is a flip-flopper and it was proven loudly and clearly by his actions. In 2002 when he ran for his current seat in the senate, he proclaimed he would not seek higher office in 2008. Well we now know what his CHANGE messages really meant, he can change his mind regardless of what he had said. Obama did not wear a flag pin on his lapel, he claimed he was patriotic, no need to show it. However late May 2008, when he met the veterans, without shame he did wear one to appease the veterans for votes. Well Obama supporters may say these facts are minor. Maybe so, but minor facts define his characters or lack of. Needless to say, his actions show he would say and do anything to get elected.
During the primaries, he often criticized his opponent's judgement. He himself admitted bad judgement in Rezko's land deal. Using his good judgement, he spent 20 years in Rev. Wright's church. The same Rev. who spewed hatred in his fiery sermons, who is Obama's spiritual advisor, close family friend and to his childrengodfather . Obama shamelessly threw his grandmother under the bus to justify his not denouncing Rev. Wright. Finally he had to denounce him when his spiritual advisor was attracting too much bad publicity. Obviously friendship only goes so far, Dem nomination is far more important. Again he would say and do anything to get elected.
Obama seized the nation's pulse and singing CHANGE like a parrot; judging from his words and actions, it is not likely those CHANGES will happen.

Tim from WV   June 30th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

Well, Bill may be a hillbilly but he made Obama kneel and kiss up didn't he?

elliott   June 30th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

The blind leading the idiot…..

Voting Obama   June 30th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

OBAMA 2008!!

Mike   June 30th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

Obama and Bill is a powerful force in American and American is waiting for them to lead this country in a new direction.

Barack/Bill 08!!!!

J Kay - KCMO   June 30th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

Barack is in a spot, no doubt about it. I do believe his intelligence and patience will overcome the "clingy clintons".

HereWeGo   June 30th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

Great news!!!! Yes we can and we will, and those who are haters will get over it or die trying.

Nowhere Man   June 30th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

Please, Bill, crawl back under your rock for the remainder of this election.

ralph   June 30th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

ok…
CNN has completed it's "People Magazine" gossip column fluff for the day "friend said they talked…" woohoo. Now can you report on something meaningful? What are the candidates plans for our failing infrastructure or how are we going to really wean ourselves from oil. That's something I want to read about.

dylan fan   June 30th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

LES_Chica,
8 years or not, Bill Clinton was impeached by the House of Representatives on December 19, 1998. Check your facts

Monique from NC   June 30th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

Obama now needs to publicly apologize for using the race card against the Clintons. Their support for civil rights has been solid and true for decades and I personally resent that the Obama campaign tarnished their record.

cuong   June 30th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

Once again CNN is making up the news instead of reporting them. What a shame. What President Bill Clinton did was corrected. He must stay silence until his wife officially support Obama. As to what CNN indicated that President Clinton is upset or mad. Was that true? Did anyone see it? Was that caught on tape? Do we have any witness? Or was it just hot air from CNN?

Claire   June 30th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

Bill Clinton brought us 8 years of peace and prosperity and Obama dissed him like a bad rash instead referring to a Republican Reagan as a "transformative" figure in recent politics. I would tell him to KMA also.

Ellie in Aurora, CO   June 30th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

What, Larry? Do you want the Obamas to personally send you their resume and let you interview them? Get a brain and go do the research. You will know everything you want to know about Obama if you read his books. There is plenty of information about Michelle Obama availalbe. Go on Barack's website. Stop being such an idiot and be responsible for figuring this out yourself!!

Chicano   June 30th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

I hope y'all noticed that it was Obama who initiated the telphone call. That must be accurate because with Bill's big head, I cannot imagine him picking up the phone and wanting to start the talking with Obama. Big Head Bill is the type that "if he wants to talk, he can call me." Neither one is worth a nickel.

OBAMA SUPPORTER IN IOWA   June 30th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

Regarding 'KEVIN' comments:

Sometimes I read something on these blogs that makes me very, very sad. Your comments were reprehensible. I'm glad you are in the minority now.

Independent   June 30th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

The media is a business. They try to keep something going despite the truth.

Bill never had a grudge. Made up lies for ratings.

Beware media, God will judge you.

jean   June 30th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

Hey Bill, Obama is offering hope and you should act fast towards his election….

Lisa Que   June 30th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

YES WE CAN AND WE WILL vote no Obama.

Bill dont do it dont help him.

PUMA (PAC)

Craig T   June 30th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

Bill Clinton needs to get over what ever problem he has with Obama. Bill needs to realize it ain't about him or Hilary, it is about eecting a democrat as the next president. Whatever butt hurt Bill is feeling, he needs to get over it and get with the program.

David, New York, NY   June 30th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

Now that everyone is onboard, the Obama campaign is going to be a powerhouse. More and more, it looks like November is going to be a landslide.

Phil, FL   June 30th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

I sure hope we get to hear about when the Ex-presidential candidate (McBush) and the Ex-president (Dubya) talk from their respective retirement porches.

That would be a conversation to hear - oops, one can't hear and the other doesn't speak good english.

Sorry.

Go Obama

Josh   June 30th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

Bill,

Please don't do it!!! Don't stoop down to Obama's low level! He was against you in the beginning and is against you now, why should he benefit from you? Tell your wife Hillary to stay home also, Obama shouldn't benefit from her! He knows he can't win the White House without the help of Clintons!

Dbad1   June 30th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

The world is watching —- YES WE CAN and YES WE WILL!

Anton   June 30th, 2008 5:08 pm ET

Rita, agree 100% with you. It's the Obama supporters who are so childish in their response is the major reason why I'm not voting for Obama…and the Obama supporters can only blame themselves should Obama not get the nomination (remember Hillary hasn't let go of her delegates, yet) or should he get the nomination, not win the presidency.

MODERATE   June 30th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

Good, bill is not gonna be such a sore loser. What does he have to worry about anyway –> Obama is 95% Clinton policies…

Hummmm...   June 30th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

I don't think the 'Hillary for McCain' supporters realize they are fish out of the water too.

What kind of cult is PUMA? These bloggers have posted nothing but negative/hateful comments, which I no longer waisting my time reading. I just see the word PUMA and don't even bother.

tj   June 30th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

CNN - ProObama's network never post my message.
Bill, don't do this.
After Obama & DNC tried to destroyed your legacy and paint you as recist you owe nothing to this party.
Their campaign make me and many-many other moderate democrats switch to independts.
Remeber we will not vote for him even if you campaign for him

Justice League   June 30th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

PUMA PAC IS WACK!!

dee   June 30th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

Why are we wasting so much time placating the Clintons? Once again, we are wasting time and energy on their sour dispositions which takes away from the task at hand. Win the Whitehouse!!!!!

The Clintons need to just get over it and quit the infantile behavior. Sometimes - most times - they act like spoiled children!

Kofi   June 30th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

I'd just like to point out that Obama's poll numbers actually went UP the minute the Clintons suspended their campaign and disappeared.

Does he REALLY want Bill stumping for him? Don't think so.

I doubt Obama really wants Clinton to do much more than stand in the background and show tacit (read: SILENT) support. Too much talking and squabbling happened in the primaries already.

Ann   June 30th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

CNN, don't you get it? Haven't you learned? Quit making a big deal out of every thing and repeating it over and over and over again. We are bored with your news reporting. Why don't you report something that really matters? We don't give a rip about whether you think Bill Clinton is angy or not. He has a right to his emotions and opinions like the rest of us do. You continue to bash people that you don't approve of. Give us all a break, please and save your reputation and our sanity.

Dave in Atlanta   June 30th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

Clearly journalism isn't for me because I will never see how the fact that two people had a conversation is a news item all by itself.

NV Female voter for Obama   June 30th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

I suppose this is good news for Barack, but if I am not wrong, BARACK won the primaries WITHOUT the help of Bill or Hill…in fact, oh yes, that's right, he BEAT them in the primaries, so am not sure if Bill's endorsement is essential to Barack winning the election come November. Enough about the Clintons already! We have our candidate with or without their endorsement(s)!
OBAMA '08 & '12!!
YES WE CAN!

McCain for President   June 30th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

To Sukari Hayes: NEVER!!

Sally on Cape Cod   June 30th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

I hope Bill Clinton tries to pursuade Hillary to run as an Independent. She's the only one qualified one to be president.

Christopher,Germany   June 30th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

We all know that these ridiculous stories always start with people like Wolfang Blitzer.He pretented as if he did not know that Prez Clinton attended the 90th birthday of the legnd, Nelson Mandela in London as part of a five nation trip.It was just an attempt to feed the public with wrong notion.

Walter from California   June 30th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

Hillary supporter all the way, accept when it comes to Barack Hussein Obama…Barack Hussein Obama needs all the advice he can get from one of the best Presidents ever …Former President Bill Clinton . With that said, Barack Hussein Obama will never get our family vote, even if Hillary is on the ticket…..Hillary Rodham Clinton 2012…!

Kat, Huntington, West Virginia   June 30th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

Rita, I AGREE!! This childish name calling only shows their ignorance and most probably have no clue of the good that both clinton's have done. In they've gone to college over the last 10-15 years they should thank President Clinton for the Direct Loan program, but I feel confident they have done little of any research. They are certainly a big reason why I can't support obama, unless he choses Hillary as his VP and even then it will be hard to swallow. Grow up kids, you need BOTH Clintons to win in Nov.!!!

Loyal Dem   June 30th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

We are fielding a crazy socialist. I'm for an amedment that allows Bill back in the WH. BO (crazy nickname!) is going to blow it eventually. Bet me!!

jean   June 30th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

suck it up and welcome aboard Mr. Clinton!

Republican for Obama   June 30th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

I don't care for Billy-boy: The man that slept through the entire planning of the twin tower bombings has alot to be ashamed of. He murdered all the people in those towers and as such very much for half the blame of us going to war. We reacted to our homeland being attacked. It took many years to plan that entire thing, and he was too incompetent to stop it before it happened. No, I don't like him for allowing us to get attacked.

But if it helps get Obama in the White House and clean up after the Clintons and the Bushes, then so be it.

hello   June 30th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

without both clinton Obama will be doomed.

Lisa   June 30th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

Why would Bill support Obama when he knows he's not fit for the job?

Former Dem for McCain   June 30th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

Well that's it. I'm officially voting for McCain. HIllary or Obama - it makes no difference. After this primary, the Dems really let me down after years and years of supporting them from Bill Clinton to John Kerry.

I look forward to voting for McCain.

Billiam the Kid   June 30th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

Very good that we are moving forward from here. As far as the weak minded crybabies, why do you all even pay attention?? You know they mean nothing…

Obama 2008 and 20012   June 30th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

Obama = Substance, Experience and LOGIC!

He'll make much better decisions than McCain and thats a fact!

Unity people!

Fed up with the lies   June 30th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

Welcome aboard President Clinton; better late than never.

Gary, MN   June 30th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

Trust, but verify.

This campaign has taught me that you have to be suspicious of Republicans and Democrats. Especially Democrats who throw loyal supporters under the bus.

Watch your back, man.

kcmookie   June 30th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

MY GOD! Please stop it. If you people really are Hllary supporters who will vote for McCain in the Fall, SHUT UP and just do it. Why do you even read this political ticker? Your candidate lost, and there is little left except for you to come on here and whine or discuss how somehow your candidate has a .00001% chance of coming back "if only some dirt on Obama is found".

If you are for real (I am guessing more likely Repubs pretending in an effort to try and attrack some of her supporters), then you truely show your ignorance every time you open your mouth. Please understand I am not criticizing the people who are for Hillary, but rather the one who claim they will take their vote to the other side. That is by far the DUMBEST thing I have ever heard.

You are acting like a child on a playground, "Oh my team is losing, so I am going to switch to the other team". I think as adults we realize the name for that is a turncoat, or TREASON. Your lame attempt to hold us hostage with a TREASONOUS THREAT is not only pathetic, it WILL NOT WORK.

OBAMA 08

LES_Chica   June 30th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

LarryH WI - Bill Clinton was never "impeached" he served out his full 8 years.

CA Loves Obama!   June 30th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

Didn't realize how many bitter people there are on this blog.

Bill Clinton will always be one of the greatest presidents!!!! McCain does NOT stand a chance - mind as well quit and join that cold and rigid wife of his at the beach.

Lavallette, NJ   June 30th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

I am scared of Barack Hussein Obama,

This lifelong democrat will be voting McCain.

Obama is a scary guy, what do we really know about? How dare he wait so long to speak with Bill Clinton. Who does Obama think he is? We know he is an arrogant Gucci loafer latte wearing man with no testicular foritude.

JonPeter, Hartford, CT   June 30th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

Leave Hillary out of this. She and Obama can negotiate her leadership role themselves. People who try to second guess or think they can say what either should do, show a lack of respect for either of their capabilities. Both of them are very capable leaders.

Similarly Obama and Bill will negiotiate whatever role Obama wants Bill to play in his organization. Give Obama credit for being strong enough to keep Bill in line. It is unfortunate that HRC was unable to keep Bill under control, but that's history.

EMJ   June 30th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

Fred, it' s comical how you tried to post without being racist but instead you come accros as a big racist. BO has from day 1 tried to run as a person running for president. Not a black candidate, not a white candidate. Give the man some credit please, he is smarter than you think. He would NEVER try to run as a black candidate because as we have seen in the primaries, there are racists in the north, racists in the south, racists in the east and racist in the west. I am 48, white and grew up in the segregated south. I honestly thought we as a nation were past all this racist BS. but we have certinly seen that is not the case. So just listen to his words, read up on his plans and comments on the issues important to our country. Stop worrying about the guys race. He is just as American as you and me and race has nothing to do with it. Oh yeah, Waa Waa, I'm voting for the old war monger because my candidate did not win the nomination. Waa Waa

Penny from California   June 30th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

Hillary supporter all the way, accept when it comes to Barac