August 7, 2008
Posted: August 7th, 2008 08:57 PM ET

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Bill Clinton will speak at the Democratic convention later this month.
Bill Clinton will speak at the Democratic convention later this month.

(CNN) — Multiple sources tell CNN that former President Bill Clinton will have a speaking role at the Democratic Convention, scheduled to take place in Denver later this month.

The sources say he will speak Wednesday night, the night of the vice presidential nominee’s speech. Barack Obama will officially become the presidential nominee the next night.

Candy Crowley also reports Obama and Bill Clinton spoke today.

News of the former president's role leaked out as reports of tension between the Clinton and Obama camps over fundraising and convention planning issues, and the release of a YouTube clip showing Clinton telling supporters they should develop some sort of “strategy” to make sure their positions were represented at the Denver convention.

Obama said Thursday that the controversy over whether the New York senator's delegates would be able to vote for her at the Democratic convention was a media creation.

“There hasn't been controversy other than what you guys are projecting right now,” he told reporters. Obama described conversations between the two campaigns over convention planning as “seamless.” “It has not been a problem,” he said.

Earlier in the day, Hillary Clinton did not offer a clear answer when asked in a Web chat whether she might ask that her name be submitted for the presidential nomination when the Democratic Party meets in Denver at the end of the month.

“I know that there have been a lot of questions on this subject. Senator [Barack] Obama and I share the goal of ensuring that the voices of everyone who participated in this historic process are respected,” she wrote. “I want to assure everyone we are working together with Senator Obama’s campaign and the DNC, and I am confident we will have a successful and unified Convention in Denver.”

Asked later in the day whether he would be content if Clinton’s name were placed into nomination at the convention, Obama responded “I didn't say that. I said they are working it out, guys.”

Hillary Clinton will campaign for Obama Friday in Nevada.

Filed under: Barack Obama • Bill Clinton


nonnie   August 8th, 2008 2:01 am ET

Clintons are not out of scripts yet?
Breathe in -
breathe out -
move on.

Senior female   August 8th, 2008 1:47 am ET

I really, really am tired of these "new kids on the block" acting like a bunch of nasty mouthed thugs. Obama really needs to tell them to knock it off.

Every time one of you Obamabots hates on Hillary and Bill, Obama looses another vote. This party was in tatters when the Clintons came on the scene and single handedly brought the Democrats back from the dead. FYI, in the final tally it was Hillary who won the base of the Democrat Party, the faithful, so to speak. Most of Obama's voters were first timers or change overs. So he seems not to be the candidate of the "party" as you like to boast of.

After the way Obama and his nasty supporters have treated both of the Clintons I will vote for Cynthia McKinney or Ralph Nader as either one of them has more sense than he does. I hope the 18 million Hillary march teaches Howard Dean and his bunch a lesson, count all the votes all the time...............got it?

Carl from MI   August 8th, 2008 1:46 am ET

Hillary will just have to wait until Obama has served his two terms... Bill will just have to grow up and stop whining about it.

Gilbert   August 8th, 2008 1:40 am ET

Please, enough of the Clinton brigade. Harmony is the only way to win the White House. Please let's not blow it now that we are this close.

Larry   August 8th, 2008 1:33 am ET

What will he say??

Please Bill and Hill - just go away.

victory @ pennsylvania   August 8th, 2008 1:26 am ET

I have to admit that I am a Demorcratic voter. But it just amazes me how I let myself be played by this demorcratic wizardry. The curtains have come down and I FINALLY see what the DEMORCRATIC PARTY is all about. What a letdown. This party is a bunch of( BS) You mean to tell me that after all the mud slinging during the primaries, the race baiting, ''sniper fire", and spin cycles, the Clintons haven't accepted defeat? There is no 13th round is a 12 round fight!! Is seems as though the Clintons are trying to sweet talk the referee. The fight is over! Go to your dressing room, get patched up and congradulate the victor.

In the republican party, Sen. John McCain was not the favorite, or the most liked, but he WON!! You don't see Mitt Romney or Rudy Guilliani going around talking about how many votes they got during the campaign. IT DOES NOT MATTER? My message to the CLINTONS and the DEMORCRATIC PARTY........GROW UP!!!

David in Illinois   August 8th, 2008 1:23 am ET

Bill Clinton is doing what he has to do. He really should tell this crop of democratic leaders to go to h-. The way the party and the media treated the Clintons during this primary was beneath contempt. Where is the money Obama promised Hillary....he has not lived up to his word. She has....immediatly raising over 500,000 for him as he was to do for her. But yes once again he lied and has "shifted" his promise. When you see Hillary speaking at the convection you will be watching the best candidate we could have had heading our ticket. Those of us who are so angry at the party elders should head the Obama fanatics who yell "get over it". We are and wil be voting Nadar or Green or Write in Hillary...some even for McCain. But Obama can be sure that most of the life long democrates that see through this hukster will not be there for him in Nov. We can live through another four years of McCain/.....Hell the closer the election gets the more Obama sounds like McCain....we can not live through four years of Oprah's political new age windup toy

good.   August 8th, 2008 1:18 am ET

HILLARY OR SOMEONE WITH A REAL RESUME 2012. DNC=FRACTURED

Jace   August 8th, 2008 1:08 am ET

I voted for Bill Clinton twice, I voted for Hillary doing the primary. But now I feel they are being very sore losers towards Obama. I feel they are acting very childish to be leading government officials. Part of being a strong leader is the ability to accept defeat and move forward for the good of the country. With her e-mails and Bill's comments, I am not looking forward to the convention. It is going to be a mess!!!!!!! They are destroying the Party's ability to win. With all the confusion during the primary, after the primary and even now, I am having second thoughts about voting.

Ex Dem   August 8th, 2008 1:05 am ET

Finally – they let a REAL democrat speak....

If he's not introducing his wife as the next President – then it had better be as the VP...

otherwise it's NOBAMA for me.

Cody Miller   August 8th, 2008 1:02 am ET

It's about time that Bill Clinton wised up. Senator Hillary Clinton ran an amazing campaign which should be praised, but she did not win the nomination. Bill Clinton needs to understand that Senator Obama will be the head of the democratic party, Bill Clinton can't grasp that yet. Yes Senator Clinton was not as praised as Senator Obama but she ran a historic campaign and so did Senator Obama. Now is the time to move forward and accept that Senator Obama is the best choice that we have for president. Bill Clinton needs to understand that Obama is clearly a leader and that the Clinton's and Obama will lead the country in the right direction....TOGETHER:)

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

b griff   August 8th, 2008 1:00 am ET

just would like to ask if a mccain,clinton ticket would help heel and unite america ? in a time when both parties seem to have lost their way. it would be great to have all america represented and just the far left and the far right.it is 2008 and anything is possible.please comment honestly .

joan   August 8th, 2008 1:00 am ET

Bad, Bad news. I always knew the Clintons cast a dark cloud over Obama's head. The Clintons don't want Obama to win. They do it by all means. This is another omen. Forget it!

Harry, Michigan   August 8th, 2008 12:56 am ET

Hillary and Bill need to "back off" and get in line with the DNC.... of which Obama is the leader. They have both discredited themselves enough. Time to give it up. If Hillary were to put her name in for the nomination, she would be giving up on unity, and prolonging the agony she and her husband have created.

Sick and Tired of the Clintons   August 8th, 2008 12:46 am ET

This is IT! Obama can't continue to lowball HIS dreams/plans/destiny of becoming the next US President (of PURPOSE) to satisfy the (imaginary) royal fiefdom of the Clintons. How is it that they have issues with the Obama camp, that he is not "retiring her debt fast enough" and Hillary role in HIS campaign is not clear or big enough. Did he mismanage HER funds during HER run? And WIFFIH? (Whats it is for HIM) An embarrased and outcasted (from the African American Community, who truly loved him) Bill (who is not a racist????) and a steadfast, full steam ahead for the Presidency Hillary. Who needs them? The dems who want another shot at changing America's future for the better are already on board. Those who will never support Obama 08 are not. Focus on the Independents and drop this 'ole ball and chain' act and soar higher.

Concerned Citizen of America 08   August 8th, 2008 12:46 am ET

The Clinton's luke warm support of Obama is pretty obvious. This notion that Hillary's supporters have to be respected is just over the top. In a contest, there is a winner and a loser. Hillary lost and that is the way it is. Her supporters were not marginalized nor maligned. If anything, her supporters did and continue to act like only their vote matters, not the votes of the 18 million who came out to support Obama, like we were some kind of diseased nicompoops. I'm tired of it, and I really don't care if they want to vote for McCain. Many of them come on these blogs and whine that Obama is an empty suit, no experience, they won't vote for him, they want Hillary picked as VP or they won't vote for him, why isn't Obama doing enough to pay down Hillary's debt?, When the heck does the whining stop? Where the hell have the Clintons been the past month? Surely not out supporting Obama. Hill supporters saying " after all the Clinton's did for the black americans " What did the Clinton's do for black americans that they didn't do for every other american? Please tell us. And these PUMA people are nothing more than Republican operatives messing with the Dem party.

Why does McCain always look down and obviously read a script when he talks????   August 8th, 2008 12:45 am ET

Intelligent Democrates Unite!

The others we can do without!

Robin Wagner from ct   August 8th, 2008 12:33 am ET

Bill And Hillary is two sad sad people . They need to stop this child like behavior , So sad . They lost move on. I not so socked , I told my husband right after Barack Obama won. Hillary and Bill will not end this . They can't stand to lose . Child like . And will go to no end to get what they want ,

J. McCaskill, Mississippi   August 8th, 2008 12:30 am ET

God bless the Clintons.

Hillary Clinton, President of the United States 2012 & 2016

John McCain, President of the United States 2008

JK Ashburn, VA   August 8th, 2008 12:27 am ET

Obamaniacs - watch out. The Clintons are cooking up a strategy to take the nomination at the convention. They are ruthless. They will chip away all week at the convention and continue to play on the belief that Obama is really not electable (he isn't). If he isn't a mile ahead in the polls now, despite lack of enthusiasm for McCain by Republicans and the number of Americans disillusioned with Republicans, then he is too weak to win and the Clintons will reinforce that every day.

Arkansas Undertaker   August 8th, 2008 12:22 am ET

Of course he is going to speak at the convention. Bill Clinton is the most famous Democrat in History beside FDR.

I Pray and hope the Hillary will serve as this nation next Vice President.

Obama/Clinton 2008

RJ, CA   August 8th, 2008 12:21 am ET

CNN article:
New MoveOn.org radio ads target Republicans on energy policy.
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More devious reporting by CNN. The article features Newt Gingrich’s picture as part of this article

Newt is about as far removed from MoveOn.org as it gets – yet CNN “implies” with this photo that Newt is in favor of MoveOn.org’s tactictics.

Shame on you AGAIN and AGAIN, CNN!

Honest Black Man   August 8th, 2008 12:19 am ET

PRESIDENT Bill Clinton could read the phonebook out loud and get more attention than Ba Ba Uhhhhh rack Obama.

Unity!!!   August 8th, 2008 12:12 am ET

CNN- former President Bill Clinton will have a speaking role at the Democratic Convention, scheduled to take place in Denver later this month.Hillary will speak on Tuesday and Bill will speak On Wednesday

Unity 08

Return to Glory   August 8th, 2008 12:12 am ET

Where is the love in the Democratic Party? Why are the PUMAS hating on Obama? These are questions most P.U.M.A members can't honestly answer. There reasons for not supporting Obama doesn't make any sense. Most Republicans don't support McCain but will vote for him in November. Obama and Hillary have the same views on most issues but Hillary supporters are not supporting Obama. Is it race? I seem to think it is. Let me say that my candidate of choice in the beginning was Joe Biden. When you get down to it he is the most qualified and experienced. His answer on the Sudan issue in a past debate sold the deal for me. He was the only one out of all the candidates who said he would commit troops to the Sudan. Obama didn't even respond to my liking on that.

I gravitated to Obama because he was fresh. He is admired around the world and has never once lost his cool when all of the attacks came. Keeping composer is critical in my view to be commander in chief. PUMAS are giving the subtle impression that they are closet bigots in my opinion. African Americans (which I am) have been supporting white candidates good, bad, or whatever since we had the right to vote. Now when an African American male is the Democratic nominee there is a coup to vote for McBush. Hmmmm!!! HIDDEN RACISM!!! Hillary supporters are even buying into the Republican attack machine rumors of Obama being Muslim and a terrorist to soothe their conscience about there inhibition to bring themselves to vote for an African American for the highest office in the land. I don't blame them just the bloodstained history of this country and the foundation of racism this country was established on.

Accusations that the DNC fixed the primaries and Barack bought the nomination are being made by PUMAS with no real proof. Barack didn't make the rules just followed them. The same rules Hillary agreed to. What amazes me is that the PUMA organization will sabotage a candidate for thinking they will have the support of Obama supporters. This is a subtle arrogant stance that is really a slap in the face to African American Democrats. African American Democrats have stood loyal with the party no matter what. We have even stood loyal with Bill through his Lewinsky scandal when most of the country abandoned him. You can count on African Americans defecting if PUMAS are the reason for some trickery or Barack not becoming President. If Hillary runs in 2012 PUMAS can forget it because African Americans will not support her and other minority groups will follow. Most importantly the Democratic Party will be demolished. You don't agree look and listen to this foolishness.

PUMA members wake up and smell the coffee. The only people you will be hurting voting for McCain is the country.

Frederick Douglas on Patriotism:

“a True Patriot is a lover of his country, who rebukes and does not excuse its sins”.

Sandi AZ   August 8th, 2008 12:06 am ET

Sure Hillary will campaign for Obama to try to get him to pay off her debts! Not to endorse him as she should, but to feed her own ego. Since she has been in hiding, she and Bill have planned out their convention tactics. She will get her delegates to add her name and she will try and take the Nomination. Shame on you Hillary, you and Bill are back to your old tactics as usual. If you do have this planned that way, it will be the end of your career and Bill's. The majority of this country wants Obama as President and the people will rightfully see that he gets it, and you will go down in shame!!

Pam   August 8th, 2008 12:03 am ET

Can we stop talking about the Clintons yet?

tony   August 8th, 2008 12:00 am ET

Now that's appeasement-been trying to tell you for months something that is very obvious-The Clintons are outwardly supporting Obama but inside they want him to lose because then she can run in 2012-
Hate to break it to you Dems–but when you are not in the deal 100% you lose–
TR

KO   August 7th, 2008 11:58 pm ET

It was interesting to hear Bill's tone during that famed interview on ABC. I do think it's right for him to speak at the convention for Obama. Maybe they can dispatch him in the Fall to campiagn in small rural towns where the vote remains undecided.

Unity!!   August 7th, 2008 11:57 pm ET

Bill Clinton will speak at the Democratic convention later this month.
This is Great!!!

Yippie   August 7th, 2008 11:52 pm ET

Nafta speaks again.

Barbara J. Davis   August 7th, 2008 11:51 pm ET

Are you kidding me? Is it true that Bill Clinton, the former 2 term Democratic President of the United States in the last how many years, was not previously asked to speak at the Democratic Convention? And now it is a mere 2 weeks before the convention.....suddenly he is asked!!! HMMMMNNN?? Does it have anything to do with Obama's polling numbers staying below 50% and barely ahead of McCain? Or does it have anything to do with Hillary's supporters STILL not on board? Me thinks so! Word to Obama....you have to get ELECTED.....there is no annoitment involved.
B Davis
PUMA in Seal Beach, CA

Muyoyeta   August 7th, 2008 11:50 pm ET

It's fun how the Clintons hold to the DNC to ransom... is it still not very clear up to now that Obama is the nominee. Makes me wonder whether Hillary still believes she can the nominee. Bill really doesn't have to speak in order for the Clintons to feel important!

Marc PDX   August 7th, 2008 11:48 pm ET

If I was Obama I would be W-O-R-R-I-E-D. Hillary wasn't that far behind him in the final delegate count. And Obama made a big mistake earlier this week saying he thought that ALL the votes from Florida and Michigan should be counted (bet he's regretting that about now), thus closing the gap further. If the Clinton's are insisting on counting her delegates at the convention then you can bet they are trying to flip the superdelegates right now! It wouldn't take that many and a lot of Democrats have realized in the last 6 weeks that Obama is a weaker candidate than Hillary. I think she and Bill are going to go for the jugular!

Unity!!!   August 7th, 2008 11:41 pm ET

CNN) — CNN that former President Bill Clinton will have a speaking role at the Democratic Convention, scheduled to take place in Denver later this month. This is no Surprise .......I love the Clintons

Marc PDX   August 7th, 2008 11:40 pm ET

Two thoughts on this?

1. Bill will be there to support whatever Hillary is going to do – not to support Obama

2. Obama is not strong enough to take command of the Democratic party. The Clinton's have a stalemate with him in this tug-o-war even though he won the primary. How on earth is he going deal with the likes of Iran, Russia and China?

Ughhhh! The Emporer Has No Clothes. Uh-Ohbama

Reality check #1   August 7th, 2008 11:37 pm ET

Ofcourse Bill Clinton should speak, he has been the only 2 term Democratic President in many, many years. He was one of the most loved Presidents in American history.

VT in Atlanta   August 7th, 2008 11:35 pm ET

Looks like Hillary might have a little more up her sleeve after all. LOL! Don't turn your back on them Obama. Those Clintons mean you nothing but harm.

Obama/Bayh 08

Jay   August 7th, 2008 11:33 pm ET

She and Bill need to give it up. I was for the people to decide and they decided, which has led to Obama being the nominee. Why are people acting like this was the Academy awards and the nomination was given by a selection committee?? It was decided by the American people and they have spoken. People need to respect that and leave it alone and concentrate on beating the Republicans in November!!

seanm   August 7th, 2008 11:33 pm ET

I used to respect Bill Clinton. But now he's lost a lot of it. He comes off as a cry baby. Besides people seem to forget that he and his wife helped usher in the Republican revolution in 1994. Good riddance to both.

John Lear, Burlington, IA   August 7th, 2008 11:31 pm ET

ATT: Obama, Do not trust Bill or Hillbilly for one moment, either one will stab you in the back in a heart beat.

GO OBAMA!!!!!!!

Edna   August 7th, 2008 11:30 pm ET

Whoopdy doo, who cares. If he talks positively about Barack okay. But if he's trying to promote Hillary for her 2012 run for the presidency, I'm done.

O/08

Ivan, Chicago, Illinois   August 7th, 2008 11:29 pm ET

Why shouldn't President Clinton speak?
Under his presidency there was unparalleled prosperity.
Other than Jimmy Carter who only won because of the nations disgust of the republicans because of Nixon and Water Gate, Clinton is the only democrat elected President since Johnson. Count'em Nixon two terms, Reagan two terms, Bush one term, and the son of Bush two terms.
Obama, probably will lose to McCain, because with the mood of the country firmly anti- republican, why is Obama only leading in the polls by 5 to 6 per centage points? Just ask Tom Bradely.

NoBama   August 7th, 2008 11:29 pm ET

ANOTHER RESON NOT TO WATCH THE DNC ON TV!

Obama is for those who want to go to fantasyland where people poop gumdrops and there is a pot of gold at the end of every rainbow. WAKE UP. obama's energy plan, not going to happn. 99.9% of the stuff in your house came on a diesel truck. There aren't going to be hybrid trucks in 5 years.

Vote for McCain, Vote with some sense. HE IS NOT THE 3RD BUSH TERM. OBAMA WILL BE THE 2ND CARTER TERM.

If Obama does win the first time he will lose by a landslide in 2012 when people get tired of 60% of their paychecks going towards wasteful government programs.

Age before beauty. 20 year old for McCain.

Texas Trail Dog!   August 7th, 2008 11:26 pm ET

BILL DESERVES HIS NIGHT. IT'S REMARKABLE THAT THE DNC IS GIVING HIM THE OPPORTUNITY. AFTER THE DNC TRIPPING HILLARY ON EVERY TURN AND THE MEDIA'S DIRECT ATTACK ON BILL YOU WOULDN'T EXPECT THEY'D GIVE HIM ANY OPPORTUNITY. BILL, HOWEVER BEING THE GRACIOUS MAN HE IS WILL COME OUT STRONG FOR OBAMA. THAT'S JUST THE WAY THE MAN IS. EVEN THOUGH THE MEDIA IS STILL TRYING TO ATTACK HIM BY SAYING THINGS AND IMPLYING THINGS THAT THE MAN NEVER SAID. FIRST HE SAID NOTHING RACIST BUT YET THEY WANT YOU TO BELIEVE THAT. BILL CLINTON WAS ONE OF THE MOST CONSCIOUS PRESIDENTS TO THE AFRICAN AMERICANS NEEDS THAN ANY PRESIDENT BEFORE, BUT YET THEY SEEMED TO HAVE TURNED THEIR BACK ON HIM. SOMEDAY YOU WILL BE ASHAMED FOR WHAT YOU DID AND SAID ABOUT HILLARY. AND NOW YOU EXPECT THEIR SUPPORT. THE SAD THING ABOUT IT ALL IS THEY'RE GOING TO GIVE IT.

TonyinKentucky   August 7th, 2008 11:26 pm ET

Good. Let's get this country off the slide and back to not only be first in the world but to it's place iconic leader and example in innovation, equality, freedom, justice, exploration, and once again be the light house of the world. Leading by example.

All hands on deck!!! Destroy the Republican cancer upon America!

Mike D   August 7th, 2008 11:25 pm ET

Too late to little to want to help this guy,
Too wrong to people don't want to try,
To close to let go,
To much pride to cry,
Bill and Hill its time to give up the fight,
If you really care then breathe,
Think of all those people decived,
Let it go , nows time to achieve,
A goal never before obtained,
Put your madness away
Save it for a rainy day,
It will come ....and then you will see,
Please pray for Bill and Hillary..............................

Tenderfoot   August 7th, 2008 11:22 pm ET

Maybe the DNC can take the $2 Million he'll earn for the speech and just put it directly towards Hillary's campaign debt. Ha

ANGEL   August 7th, 2008 11:22 pm ET

Hillary should be asked to be VP ...
It is looking like Obama is going to need EVERY vote , doesnt look the LANDSLIDE everyone was thinking ....
If the DEMOCRATS what the Whitehouse...
The ticket better be.......or me and millions of Hillary Clinton supporters will be staying home ........

Barack Obama/Hillary Clinton 2008

Cheryl   August 7th, 2008 11:16 pm ET

Pardon my language but...

People on the PUMA side and the Obama side need to STFU and start working their hardest to get the democrat elected. You can start hating each other again AFTER the election but this is too important to F up over childish my team their team crap.

If the Democratic party is destroyed by this petty rivalry the Republicans will be laughing all the way to the White House, and the rest of us will be suffering big time for four more years.

Do you want a war in Iran? Do you want to see your sons and brothers drafted? Do you want the rich to get richer while average Americans lose their homes and jobs? Hasn't eight years of this been enough?

Smarten the F up!!

Doris,Memphis,TN   August 7th, 2008 11:13 pm ET

Bill Clinton destroyed his legacy with Black Americans during the
primary. He is trying to clean things up. But if Barack loses the
election no one will ever forgive the Clintons and Hillary will never
be President or Vice President without the Black vote. The Republicans will never vote for her. The Clintons are TOAST.

aware   August 7th, 2008 11:10 pm ET

Waffling Obama! Put her name into nomination at the convention you coward! You are going to lose!

Hillary 2012! :)

VOICE OF REASON   August 7th, 2008 11:09 pm ET

THE CLINTONS HAVE MILLIONS IN CAMPAIGN DEBT AND WANT IT TO GO AWAY. IF MCBAMA WANTED THEM TO WEAR MUNSTER COSTUMES TO THE CONVENTION THEY WOULD. THE PRICE AGREED UPON TO GET THEM OUT OF THE WAY YOU SEE. INTRIGUE IS A BIG PART OF AMERICAN POLITICS. YOU NEVER SEE A POL TOURING A PRISON SINCE THERE ARE NO VOTERS OR DECENT PHOTO OPS. IF THE CLINTON MACHINE IS GRINDING HAY FOR MCBAMA ITS BETTER THAN THEM STIRRING PLANT FOOD FOR THEMSELVES. GET IT EVEN THE CHOSEN ONE HAS TO PULL A FEW STRINGS AND HAVE A FEW BACK ALLEY MEETINGS TO GET THINGS DONE. A REAL MESSIAH DUDE TYPE THINGY WOULD JUST STAND TOE TO TOE WITH HRC AND BACK THEM DOWN. MAYBE THE WHOLE DEM FOR PRES SCENARIO IS MUCH MORE FRAGILE THAN WE KNOW. BTW CNN COULDNT HELP BUT NOTICE HOW CERTAIN POSTINGS ONLY ALLOWED A VERY FEW COMMENTS. OBAMA GOTCHA AFRAID YOU MIGHT ACCIDENTALLY ENDORSE MCSAME. EQUAL TIME IS A FUNNY DOCTRINE WHEN YOU USE THE WORD OBJECTIVE TO DESCRIBE ANY TRULY FAIR MEDIA OUTLET.

curly   August 7th, 2008 11:05 pm ET

Think he'll say something about Obama playing the race card?
Perhaps he will comment on how much experience Obama has.
Bet he will compliment Obama on being a really good talker.

Jeff   August 7th, 2008 11:01 pm ET

Great news! Bill Clinton is one of the most powerful members and leaders of the Democratic Party. He should be allowed to speak at the convention. Has anyone forgotten the eight great years we had with him in the White House, minus the Lewinsky fiasco (which was way overblown–no pun intended). Compare those eight years with the most previous eight disastrous years. Hell ya! Let him speak, and speak as long as he wants to.

Frank, MO   August 7th, 2008 11:00 pm ET

OH NO !

Mary In AL   August 7th, 2008 10:59 pm ET

yea! I'm so glad. Can't wait for the convention.

go away mongers- Ventura ca   August 7th, 2008 10:56 pm ET

This will be a chance for Bill Clinton to do what he does best- Wow the Democratic base with a speech on HOW IMPORTANT THIS ELECTION IS for not just Democrats- but Americans everywhere.
He can put the pumA's in their place and point to the long term meaning of this election.
He can take back some of we Obama supporters (and former supporters of him) by preaching UNITY and what is best for our Country!
Do it Mr. President. You served this country well- Do it again.

Patrick   August 7th, 2008 10:52 pm ET

Hillary Clinton needs to be the vice president. No Hillary – NObama. Otherwise, this longtime Democrat will vote McCain.

tess   August 7th, 2008 10:51 pm ET

i really can't believe that even the clintons have this much gall!! my god, what does it take for those people to know when to go away? i just wonder how much evil they will do to obama if he wins – just think vince foster and a host of other people connected to the clintons – it is freightening!

JCH Philly Democrat   August 7th, 2008 10:51 pm ET

I hope Bill goes there and gives 'em hell!!!

Obama stole the election from his wife on account of our stupid everyone-wins-a-delegate-if-you-get-15%-of-the-vote primary rules (plus those undemocratic caucuses, such as Texas where Hillary won the primary by 4 but lost the caucus by 12). If you run the states that Hillary won through the electoral college compared to the States Obama won, Hill wins like 335-180 (oh, and did I mention the popular vote!!!). Bill isn't bitter, he just doesn't want to take a sip of the Kum-bai-ya Kool Aid and is just telling it like it is.

So no matter what Bill says at the convention, just ask yourself this... When Bill and Hillary are in the privacy of the voting booth Nov. 4, who do you think theyre voting for? (I'll bet its McCain, and voting with them)

Independent Dems for McCain/Lieberman 2008 (of course CNN won't post this comment, because this message conflicts with the "all Dems are united" mantra)

Paulina   August 7th, 2008 10:43 pm ET

Well , if only the delegates would use their common sense and vote for Hillary Clinton.
Obama will not win in November.
The more one finds out about him the more one realizes what a shyster and phoney he is.

M   August 7th, 2008 10:41 pm ET

I don't care if God him or herself was speaking! For nominating an inexperienced empty shell of a candidate instead of Hillary, I'm casting my vote for McCain.

Democrat gone to Independent   August 7th, 2008 10:37 pm ET

Of course Bill Clinton should be honored and should speak at the Democratic convention, although I can't think why he would want to. He probably doesn't want to.

It is my fervent prayer as a life long Democrat that Barack Obama loses this election. That's what it will take for the DNC to recognize what, under the watchful eye of the cunning Mr. Obama, they have done to this party. Essentially, the same thing that the Supreme Court did to Al Gore.

Then I hope they run Howard Dean and his gang out of power.

I can wait for four years. I care much more about what happens to the Democratic party in the US than I do about Roe v Wade, the Supreme Court picks du jour, energy policy, the war in Iraq.

These things come and go, but the DNC is forever, and there's no time like the present to clean it up and get the Chicago thugs out of there.

So, go McCain! And Hillary, I'll be there to cast a vote for you next time around.

Janet   August 7th, 2008 10:33 pm ET

First of all, how very wonderful that President Bill Clinton will be giving a speech at the national level. It's been a long time since we've had an intelligent, articulate, and poised President give a speech.

Secondly, my dream would be for President Clinton to place his wife's name into nomination for the Vice Presidency.

Thirdly, I wonder if he's been given this opportunity to help difuse any demonstrations that will occur if Hillary is not selected as the Vice Presidential candidate.

I don't believe in party unity. I believe in Hillary Clinton.

Darrel from Denver   August 7th, 2008 10:33 pm ET

The momentum after this speech and after the convention will be insurmountable. With the Clintons on board, McCain has absolutely zero chance.

Fred   August 7th, 2008 10:33 pm ET

Mr. President & Senator Clinton,
We are avid Democrats, but we wouldn't vote for Senator Obama
if he were the last person on earth. We don't believe in anything he
says.. He has slipped up to many times. We also don't understand
why he can't admit he's just as much white as he is black.. We feel
that he has blind sided the American people, both black and white
by portraying himself as an African American. We feel that he has
misled everyone with the race issue.. We feel he just plays on it, and
with all the respect we have for the Clinton's, we see no need to
support Senator Obama.. We have talked to many other Democrats
who feel the same way... We feel at this time with Hillary out that
our many votes would go to Senator McCain. We would be more
confident in a McCain presidency the next four years, then not being
sure were Senator Obama would take this nation. We feel he can't be trusted and is hiding something. We want a true American in the
White House , not somebody that can't even admit who he is.

FL4Obama   August 7th, 2008 10:32 pm ET

Thank you Bill. Democrats '08

Charlotte   August 7th, 2008 10:32 pm ET

After the convention he can always say he was in favor of having her name put in contention... King Flip-Flop...

BK   August 7th, 2008 10:32 pm ET

I hope Hillary and Bill pull the lever for McCain after what the media and the DNC did to HIllary. I know I am going too.

Juanita S Pinion   August 7th, 2008 10:30 pm ET

It would be a good idea to remember that Afro-Americans have supported the Democratic party ,no matter who the nominee was, 85% to 95% over the years.

What would happen to the Demo. party if people didn't support Barack Obama this time, whatever their reason!!!

non white & non-black person   August 7th, 2008 10:30 pm ET

i hate the democratic party because of evil, deceitful, threatening, liar Hillary. She has single-handedly brought down the democratic party along with her 18 million idiots! geraldine ferraro included. I will never forget the racist remarks they threw at Obama and his supporters during this campaign year. This is why the world laughs at us. We are the only ones finding a problem with Obama the rest of the world loves him. GroW UP America!

Charlotte   August 7th, 2008 10:29 pm ET

Bill Clinton deserves to speak, but watch the hate filled Obama-bots make with the nasties. I am so sick of them infering Hillary was behind the attempt on Obama, sickos all of them. I will write Hillary on my ballot in November. I hope Obama loses. Whether Hillary runs in 2012 or not I don't want him or his hate filled people in the White House in 2009...

S. Boatman   August 7th, 2008 10:29 pm ET

I Wonder If He Will Say Obama Has The Experience To Be President!

Anna C   August 7th, 2008 10:29 pm ET

Sixteen years!!!

Sixteen years!!!!

Sixteen years!!!!

rachel   August 7th, 2008 10:29 pm ET

Please haters need not post. Bill you are a gifted orator. Do what you do. I am sure bill cant win with this one because people will either say it wasnt enough or he's just trying to get the lime light.

love ya Bill   August 7th, 2008 10:28 pm ET

The best president that I've seen in my life. Wish his wife was on the ticket. Hate to vote for Obama but I might have to.

ADAM   August 7th, 2008 10:28 pm ET

HE NEESD TO GET OVER IT. HE DOESN'T EVEN DESERVE IT.
GOD BLESS YOU OBAMA. ALLOW HIM TO SPEAK AFTER WHAT HE SAID ABOUT YOU, YOU ARE A GOOD PERSON.

GO OBAMA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

bellabella   August 7th, 2008 10:27 pm ET

Great News!! Will Jimmy Carter's speech follow? Jimmy Carter is another living Democratic former President!! He should be invited to speak too!!

Anna C   August 7th, 2008 10:25 pm ET

Sorry Hillary haters, it appears you haven't seen the end of her.
Hillary is the VP. Hillary is the VP.
I am sure y'all will get over it... I know Bill hasn't and would not speak before the VP announcement if Hillary was not the VP!!!!
It would not make sense to disappoint Clinton supporters like that!

Clintons in the spotlight==four years more> if not, 16????
And if so, that would leave Barack and Michelle with just 8?

Now that doesn't seem fair/ he was the one who won the primary!
Hillary is the VP. Hillary is the VP!

lol!

Liliana, FL   August 7th, 2008 10:22 pm ET

His going to yel... VOTE FOR HILLARY!!!!!!!

Watch your back Barack!!   August 7th, 2008 10:18 pm ET

I pray Barak will watch his back when it comes to the Clintons. They are so politically hungry I believe they would do anything to upstage Obama and sabataging the convention would not even phase them! If they continue to divide the party as they are now, the Dems will NEVER win another election.. this is the golden hour folks vote wisely or the Republicans will put a strangle hold on the country and choke it to death. The United States cannot afford another "Bush" term it is in dire straights now.. there is not anytime for division and hatred .
God Bless and protect Obama and family..
Obama/Biden 08

jimmy   August 7th, 2008 10:18 pm ET

MORE? THE CONGRESSIONAL RACE IN WESTERN TENESSEE BETWEEN A JEWISH MAN AND AN AFRICAN-AMERICAN WOMAN
HAD OBAMA RUSHING TO STOP THE BLOOD LETTING THAT THE WOMAN STARTED WHEN SHE DOUSED THE JEWISH CONGRESSMAN WITH THE MOST HATED RACIAL SLUR IN TODAYS AMERICA. SHE COMPARED THE JEWISH MAN TO A KU KLUX KLAN MAN , A FORMER CONFEDERATE GENERAL. WITH THE PICTURE OF A HOODED KLANS MAN AND A CROSS .
THE CONGRESSMAN WAS DUMFOUNDED. HE WAS AFTER ALL ELECTED BY A MAJORITY OF AFRICAN AMERICANS IN HIS DISTRICT.

Walter, Long Beach   August 7th, 2008 10:18 pm ET

Finally, Obama is beginning to come to his senses.

If there is one thing that the current polling data shows, it's that Obama needs the Clintons to be sure of victory.

If he has the stones to choose Hillary for VP, the Republicans could fold their tents and skip the whole thing.

Terri   August 7th, 2008 10:15 pm ET

why?

Dan, TX   August 7th, 2008 10:14 pm ET

Excellent. Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton are Democratic Royalty. This is good for Obama and good for our nation.

Jan   August 7th, 2008 10:12 pm ET

Finally we are on the verge of a major landslide victory heres to hoping it's as sweet as it sounds. Together there is renewed hope not just for the US but for the world.

jimmy   August 7th, 2008 10:11 pm ET

WE HAVE SEEN THE ELITIST IN OBAMA . BUT WAIT THERE IS MORE. THE GOP IS LONG ON SCRUTINIZING THE REAL OBAMA.
WHO IS THE REAL OBAMA WHO JUST 4 YEARS AGO WAS A STATE LEGISLATOR WITH HARDLY ENY EXPERIENCE IN NATIONAL POLITICS, LET ALONE ECONOMICS AND FOREIGN POLICY.
THAT IS WHY OBAMA'S CAMPAIGN IS LOSING GROUND. HE IS NOT BREAKING AWAY FROM MCCAIN..ADD TO THAT THE SPATE OR RACIAL POLITICS IN CONGRESSIONAL POLITICS AND OBAMA HAS A REAL PROBLEM WITH THE AMERICAN ELECTORATE.
HIS RHETORIC HAS BECOME STALE. AND HE REALLY CANNOT COMMUNICATE VERY WELL WITHOUT A TELEPROMPTER.
THE GOP WILL YET HAVE MORE TO THROW AT OBAMA.

Chuck   August 7th, 2008 10:11 pm ET

PRESIDENT Bill Clinton could read the phone book and still be more captivating than barrack obama.

PUMA!!!

Reality Check   August 7th, 2008 10:11 pm ET

Please take your wife and go away. The both of you GET OUT OF MY T.V.

Obama is suppose to be talking about the economy, instead he has to talk about these worthless couple.

WHY WON'T THEY GO AWAY

What is wrong with the Democratic party. As much as I support Barack, I will never be a Democrat.

INDIRA MARTIN   August 7th, 2008 10:10 pm ET

Wednesday, July 30, 2008
DON'T BE A FOOL, DON'T VOTE MC. CAIN.
AMERICANS WOULD BE 'FOOLS' TO VOTE FOR MC. CAIN!
HE'S TOO OLD!
HIS SHOULDERS COULD 'BREAK' AT ANY MOMENT! DUE TO BONE PROBLEMS.
HE CAN'T EVEN RAISE HIS ARMS ABOVE HIS HEAD TO WAVE!
HE'S CANCER PRONE IN THE NEAR FUTURE!
AND HE CAN SUFFER A HEART ATTACK AT ANY MOMENT!
AND WILL BE BETTER OFF IN A RETIREMENT HOME!

'FOOLS' WILL VOTE TO CONTINUE THE SAME 'BUSHMAN' POLITICS! WHO NOW..AFTER ALL THE DAMAGE DONE BY STARTING A STUPID WAR!
BAILS OUT THE MORTGAGE BANKS, AND WANTS TO SUPPORT OFFSHORE DRILLING! ONLY 'FURTHER' DAMAGING THE ECONOMY, AND ENVIRONMENT! HE'S A 'BUSHMAN FROM HELL!

WHY DOESN'T MC CAIN'S CAMPAIGN SHOW ALL THE 'PROTESTS' THERE WERE, WHEN 'BUSHMEN' WANTED TO GO TO WAR!!
ALL OVER THE WORLD, HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE PROTESTED, ALSO IN GERMANY! AT LEAST THE GERMAN PEOPLE SHOW MORE COMMON SENSE, WHO SHOULD BE THE NEXT PRESIDENT IN AMERICA!

INSTEAD VOTE FOR A YOUNG, CHARISMATIC, INTELLIGENT, HEALTHY... AND DECENT POLITICIAN!(WHICH LACKS GREATLY IN AMERICA.)

SO STOP BASHING HIM FOR BEING THE 'PERFECT' CANDIDATE FOR PRESIDENT, AND I WISH HE CHOOSES HILLARY FOR VICE!

NOW THAT WOULD BE AN INTELLIGENT CHOICE!
SO VOTE FOR OBAMA! EVERYONE WHO HAS EARS, AND 'A BRAIN' BETWEEN THEM!

BIGBADWOLF

Tyler in Raleigh   August 7th, 2008 10:09 pm ET

Great, I was hoping we would finally have an America with no Bush or Clinton around. Maybe by 2020 we can put them behind us....

The Independent One   August 7th, 2008 10:07 pm ET

The plot thickens....

TN FOR OBAMA   August 7th, 2008 10:07 pm ET

As an American citizen, I DEMAND to know if my Vice-President is still alive? I haven't seen him is soooooooo long. I hope to heavens he has NOT gone hunting again.

Bill Charlotte, NC   August 7th, 2008 10:06 pm ET

Woooooooopppppeeeeee!!!!!!

It is the DNC and Obama kissing butt.

Why can't people learn... the Clintons are not Democrats... they are not team players... they are Clintons. Nothing else matters to them!

jimmy   August 7th, 2008 10:05 pm ET

AND THE FLORIDA AND MICHIGAN DELEGATES SO THEY CAN GO HOME AFTER THE CONVENTION AND SAY THE OBAMA CAMP GAVE THEM WHAT THEY WANTED. IT IS VERY MUCH TOO LATE AND TOO LITTLE. THIS IS INTOLERABLE FOR HILLARY'S SUPPORTERS AND NO WONDER THEY WANT TO MARCH AND EXPRESS THEIR DISSATISFACTIO WITH THE OBAMA CAMP..
TAKE NOTE HOWEVER, THE MIDWEST STATES PLUS FLORIDA AND NEVADA ARE PLACES WHERE HILLARY WON HANDILY AND THEY ARE NOT FICKLE VOTERS. THEY WILL HAVE HILLARY ON THE TICKET OR THEY SEE OBAMA GO DOWN IN DEFEAT

Pat   August 7th, 2008 10:02 pm ET

Why on earth would Hillary ask for her name to be submitted for the presidential nomination when the Democratic Party meets in Denver at the end of the month? Submit her name for what? In my mind, this is ridiculous. What purpose would that support? The nominee has been chosen and regardless of the decision the DNC made regarding Florida and Michigan voters, it won't change Hillary's present status. I understand why the voters of both States are upset. But it is time now for them to support their party as HIllary is doing and accept the outcome for the good of all Democrats and as I see it, all Americans. As God Forbid another Republican is ever elected again to the White House! If Bill and Hill can support Obama for the common cause than so should Hillary Supporters. If they supported her then and want her name submitted why don't they have enough loyalty and trust in her to follow her lead now?

jason twombley-missouri   August 7th, 2008 10:00 pm ET

Hillary and her mob of wannabes are disgusting..she did not release her delegates for a reason.her own selfish reason..on the outside its pretend to support Obama......on the sly its her n Bill plotting to overthrow the convention, with her 18 million votes...half prolly fanaticl fat women who would vote fer anyone thats a female...let me tell you, if the Democratic party allows Hillary to screw up this convention, the Democrats will not see the white hous for the next 20 years. the Republicans will gain back the house and the senate control, America will be in a revenge voting mode...but Hillary only cares about Hillary...so stay tuned frolks..it aint over until its over

jimmy   August 7th, 2008 10:00 pm ET

AS I WAS SAYING. THE OBAMA CAMP IS GIVING THE CLINTONS HILLARY AND BILL JUST ABOUT AS LITTLE A TOKEN AS THEY CAN THROW. HAVING BOTH HILLARY AND BILL SPEAK AT THE CONVENTION WITH A BIT OF MEDIA ATTENTION TO PACIFY
HILLARY'S ANGRY SUPPORTERS.

James   August 7th, 2008 9:59 pm ET

who cares, hes washed up and out of touch with the world.

Anna C   August 7th, 2008 9:59 pm ET

If Bill Clinton is speaking before the Vice President announcement, I can't fathom it would not be Hillary.
Unless of course, Bill spends his entire speech justifying why Obama should pick someone else...

Hillary is his VP. What other explanation is there?

I guess PUMA will have their day!

KP   August 7th, 2008 9:59 pm ET

Bill will talk about the good ole days when he and Moncia wrestled in the Oval Office while Hillary slept upstairs in the family residence.

jimmy   August 7th, 2008 9:58 pm ET

CNN BLOCKING MY COMMENTS

Duke   August 7th, 2008 9:56 pm ET

Bill needs to get over it and stop doing damage to this campaign. Bill knows that no one thinks he is a racist, but Bill did use race as part of a political calculation in the same way that Republicans do sometimes. I don't believe that most Republicans are racist either, but it is a fact that they have used race in political calculations. Bill got called on it and is upset about it.

He made a calculation and in fact it almost worked. He threw black folk under the bus in hopes of garnering larger white support, plain an simple, pure mathematics. He figured that once the dust cleared and Hillary had the nomination, the black folk would just fall back in line behind Hillary. He could smooth it over after the nomination process. To me, pure political calculation, not racism.

What Bill should be upset about is the poor organization and execution that was exhibited in the primary, by Hillary's team. That is where they truly lost the nomination. It was not race or gender, poor organization, poor execution, period. Face it, Obama had a better team and these things are won by teams, not individuals. Hillary's team was amateurish,.....actually incompetent.

Mom4Change   August 7th, 2008 9:56 pm ET

This November.......................President Obama!

baljeet   August 7th, 2008 9:55 pm ET

Don't waste your your time bill , obama is a looooser.

texas DEM   August 7th, 2008 9:54 pm ET

Real Democrats are Clinton Supporters.

Not Ted Kennedy or John Kerry.

gp   August 7th, 2008 9:52 pm ET

Democrats are playing with the fire.Why is needed to go along with any wish Clintons have . They are like children having tantrum !!! They have already poisoned whole season with their claims and entitlment that world have to treat them differently !!We are wondering why polls do not look different while Clintons go around and feeding hatred to their loyal voters by keeping them reminded of their own brused feelings.Whole catharsis story is nonsense. There was enough time for catharsis but Clintons did not alowe it to happen. History will ask them what was their rolle in maintaining notion that 60 % of "average – white DEMOCRATIC " voters not identify with Obama Values!!! That cant be in regard of his policies- which are almost the same as Hillarys; not regarding gender since all those Clinton's voters are against sexisam ; all what is left is race.I am white women and shocked with this fact. Clintons did not do anything to deconstruct this notion . By nnot doing anything agains they are doing for maintaining it.How uunfortunate that ther is no comon sense to stop them .

Victor Craig Vernon, New Jersey   August 7th, 2008 9:51 pm ET

In order for the Democratic Party to be united or at least, appear to be so,
they need BOTH Clintons. needles to say, ther is too much at stake at this point in American history for there to be nay more mis-directions.

The Repubicans and the conservatives will stoop to nothing to keep the White House they are now through the use of the Conservative radio , spouting and spreading the lie that Barack Obama and his wife hate the USA. The question that they pose is "If he does not like this country, why does he want to run it?" In addtion, one such person was caught in his plot to kill Obama.

Obama, even with all of his abilities and intellect needs all the help he can get to overcome the truly nasty attacks that he has and will continue to receive from the Right the almost Right and the Far Right.

Both Bill and Hillary can, with their appeal to the so called " Middle Americans, can help to ensure the election of Barack Obama.

Susan   August 7th, 2008 9:50 pm ET

I think Barack Obama is being extraordinarily generous and gracious with regard to the Clintons. They both have plum speaking spots, and will have the spotlight and national stage, just what they crave.

He is more generous than I would have ever been with them.

Susan   August 7th, 2008 9:50 pm ET

Oh, dear Lord! By the way, the Boehner story closed to soon. The Repubs want to call back in the Senate, but their fearless leader is on a golf course in Ohio. show their sincerity, doesn't it?

Mom4Change   August 7th, 2008 9:48 pm ET

Thirty year ballot.........................$10 Million European Income!

C wilson   August 7th, 2008 9:47 pm ET

Yes we can! The party will come together as one. Too much negative media hype.

Obama/Kaine 08

Mom4Change   August 7th, 2008 9:46 pm ET

Senator Clinton's husband....................Verbose!

Denise Groves   August 7th, 2008 9:45 pm ET

He better act like he has some sense, then he, and Hillary can take their debt ridden bottoms to Mars for all I care! The Clinton's are bad loosers!

nate   August 7th, 2008 9:43 pm ET

When its in your own best interests, people come around. It may take awhile, but they do.

vince Chicago   August 7th, 2008 9:41 pm ET

Hopefully he walks on stage and says "not a racist" then exits stage left.

TheTruthHurts   August 7th, 2008 9:41 pm ET

Poor man. Got careless in his speech and lost his title as first Black President. I think he's smart enough to know better and should have learned to keep his mouth shut.

He's been a brilliant politician and is clearly intelligent. Obama could certainly gain for his wisdom, but I wouldn't want his ego anywhere near the White House anymore.

RJ, CA   August 7th, 2008 9:41 pm ET

Devious reporting, CNN:

Your political headline shows Hillary Clinton with the caption, “Have Your Say, then back Obama.”

When one opens the article the headline states, “Bill Clinton to Speak at Democratic convention.”

Nowhere in the article did Bill or Hillary say “Have Your Say, then back Obama.”

It’s this type of corrupt, partisan reporting that has turned me off CNN many, many months ago – and I WON’T EVER COME BACK.

Griff   August 7th, 2008 9:40 pm ET

Too late. The Black community have thrown so much dirt at the Clintons. Especially Hillary because she was too popular with gthe whitep-Blue collar workers. Now the Obama supporters don't want her, and the only way he could have won; was with her... Now who will be VP?? Who will be the Runner?? You Destroyed yourselves with Greed.... Mr Blackman....

Ok   August 7th, 2008 9:39 pm ET

He better not mess this up for Obama. Bill is just a sore loser, he he needs to get over the fact that the better candidate won.

Ron Nebraska   August 7th, 2008 9:39 pm ET

Maybe Bill can quit pouting now and act like a mature party elder.

Dr.Mimi De La Cruz for OBAMA   August 7th, 2008 9:38 pm ET

AFTER HIS LAST MUMBLING SENARIO,

I AM DONE WITH BILL CLINTON. HE HAS

HAD AMPLE OPPORTUNITIES TO MAN-UP

AND SHOW SOME LOVE & LOYALTY.

HAS DONE THE OPPOSITE EVERY TIME.

Dan   August 7th, 2008 9:37 pm ET

Oh great, double trouble. Hillary is going to pull Harol Ickes out of her pocket, and throw that DNC ruling BS out. Then, Bill is going to speak too! Obama seems like he want to either give them once last chance to seem like fools, or one last chance to suck up to him. Either way – Obama wins!
I can't wait until the drama show plays out! They should have it in high definition TV.

Keeping An Open Mind   August 7th, 2008 9:37 pm ET

This is funny, the Clintons are going to control 3 of the 4 days of the convention, leaving Obama just the last night. I'll be shocked if Obama gets more than a 10 point bounce from the convention and any bounce is going to be short-lived. Obama is taking a page from Dean Smith and running a 4 corners campaign trying to run out the clock and it's backfiring on him already, the Clintons have stole the ball and heading down court for an uncontested layup.

empty vessel, empty words   August 7th, 2008 9:37 pm ET

Wait a minute, Obama says Clinton played the race card against him and now he wants him to speak for him at the convention?

I hope Clinton doesn't call him a "typical black person" or call Michelle "sweetie" as that would be wrong.

But don't worry Barry, when you speak I am a non-bot who clings to ANYTHING other than your empty rhetoric.

James   August 7th, 2008 9:36 pm ET

The title for this on the main CNN page is misleading–it looks as if Hillary and Obama have reached a deal.

Boo Clintons   August 7th, 2008 9:35 pm ET

Why does Obama have to continue to kiss the butt of the Clintons. They loss and need to get over it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dizizi31   August 7th, 2008 9:35 pm ET

What will Bill tell the DNC- Let me say this first – am I a racist? Well that depends on what your definiiton of it is

Gennamir   August 7th, 2008 9:32 pm ET

I think he's going to make Hillary Vice President. I read on another site Bill will speak rifgt before he names the VP.

David Goldman for OBAMA   August 7th, 2008 9:32 pm ET

BILL CLINTON HAS LOST THE RIGHT TO SPEAK

AT ANY DEMOCRATIC FUNCTION OF ANY KIND.

Dan from Minnesota   August 7th, 2008 9:32 pm ET

Bubba for VP?

Hope LV,NV   August 7th, 2008 9:32 pm ET

This should be interesting:)

Sudesh Kudchadkar   August 7th, 2008 9:31 pm ET

Hmmm. Bill Clinton speaking before the VP Speech...

The Clintons and Bayhs have been good friends for years. In fact, Bill Clinton said Senator Bayh will make a fine President one Day...

I think this is a small tip that Obama is leaning on Senator Bayh to be his running mate (Aka VP pick) with Bill Clinton introducing or nominating Senator Bayh as VP.

Scott L   August 7th, 2008 9:30 pm ET

With US and Iraqi deal to pull combat troops out in 2010 and the rest by 2011, Barack Obama will have no campaign platform to run on....

Nice move by Bush!!!!

Go to Europe Bill   August 7th, 2008 9:29 pm ET

Bill is so obviously bitter and out-of-touch (okay not a racist, just a complete self-absorbed jerk), the best thing he can do is decline the invitation. He's ruining the Democratic race for both Hillary *and* Obama with his selfish self-centeredness. And to think I donated money to that a&^%$#@ once upon a time.

Donna from Colorado Springs   August 7th, 2008 9:29 pm ET

Bill Clinton speaking at the dem convention will be a good idea i guess, if he says all the right things and does all the right things. But, Bill is Bill! He is an exciting and dynamic speaker and someone has to galvanize the dems or McStupid and his posse will be calling Mayflower Van Lines to make an appointment for a major move come January!

Cathy in MD   August 7th, 2008 9:29 pm ET

What more can this man have to say ... and should we believe a word of it?

Observer   August 7th, 2008 9:29 pm ET

Maybe Bill can reclaim some of the lustre he's lost over the last few months due to his angry off-hand comments and finger-wagging. He'll will be more interested in campaigning for Obama now, since he's been given an opportunity to speak. I think Bill's been feeling slighted lately, ever since Obama took the spotlight from him and he's no longer the center of attention.
Overall, a good move.

Bill Denton, TX   August 7th, 2008 9:28 pm ET

Who cares? Bill Clinton will always be nothing more than the answer to the trivia question, "Name the two Presidents who were impeached."

E.C.Coleman   August 7th, 2008 9:28 pm ET

Bill Clinton SHOULD SPEAK....................THE PERSON WHO SHOULD NOT BE THERE IS BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA. HE'S NOT QUALIFIED TO BE A CANDIATE OR A PRESIDENT. HILLARY CLINTON SHOULD BE THE NOMINEE, AND SHE WAS ROBBED. OBAMA IS A JOKE AND DOES NOT REPRESENT THE BEST QUALIFIED OR EXPERIENCED MAN FOR PRESIDENT IN THIS GREAT NATION. BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA IS A FLUKE AND SHOULD NOT BE THE NOMINEE. BIG MISTAKE!!! FINALLY, OBAMA'S ARROGANCE AND EGOTISM RECENTLY EXHIBITED DURING HIS SPEECHES AND REMARKS ARE REPULSIVE TO ALL. OBAMA IS NOT WHO VOTERS THINK; HE IS NOTHING BUT A FRAUD, AND HE HAS SHOWN THIS TO THE VOTERS.

Lynn in NM   August 7th, 2008 9:27 pm ET

That's good. Now I can watch my normal programming, instead of the convention.

Jim   August 7th, 2008 9:27 pm ET

Good maybe CNN can move on and perhaps talk about any rifts in the Republican party for a while.

Diane Dagenais Turbide   August 7th, 2008 9:27 pm ET

Hi Jack,

that's what I call working at uniting!

Thank you,
Diane Dagenais Turbide

Marie   August 7th, 2008 9:27 pm ET

Power Play by the Clintons. These people are underhanded. I hope to God she does not share the ticket with him. It will destroy his Presidential chances and his personal dignity. The Clintons make my skin crawl.

Sam Western NC   August 7th, 2008 9:26 pm ET

I have always been a support of Bill Clinton..but thet are starting to get on my nerves..Its Obamas turn either get behind him or get the LOST and take Hill with him if she can't do the same

Roger from CA   August 7th, 2008 9:26 pm ET

Interesting. Wouldn't be beyond the realm of possibility that Bill could be revealing and introducing the VP nominee..... Hillary (would make sense, since she would have spoken the prior night already). Not that I think she is the best choice (I keep going back and forth on that).

Of course, the VP choice will probably be announced prior to the convention, so the theatrical impact of the above scenario would be somewhat blunted.

Hill&Bill Country   August 7th, 2008 9:24 pm ET

Go Bill! speak for Hill and vote against Obama like millions of us would do in November!

john williams san diego, ca.   August 7th, 2008 9:24 pm ET

three hours of remember me.

Edith Arkansas   August 7th, 2008 9:24 pm ET

Beware the Clintons will attempt to sabotage Obama at the convention. They will throw the racist rock hide there hands and say I am not a racist when they know darn well they are racist in that they in a subtle way do not want to be beat by a black man. Bill Cinton gave it away when asked if Obama is ready to lead he danced all around answering the question. Bii Clinto knows any man as smart as Obaba is is ready to lead but he and Hillary steal wants a shot at the Presidency in 4 years. they are not going to do much to help O

Molly   August 7th, 2008 9:24 pm ET

President Bill Clinton owes obama – ZERO!!!!
The way the corrupt Chicago style obama campaign treated both Clintons is a Disgrace. The DNC sure picked the wrong guy – he is an Arrogant, Radical FRAUD and will never be elected.
Vote for our country – NOT the corrupt party.

Iowa Infidel   August 7th, 2008 9:24 pm ET

Of course he'll be there-he's nothing but a politician. What he should do is endorse McCain after what the DNC did to his wife. Chicken-S...

McCain '08!

Chipster   August 7th, 2008 9:23 pm ET

Bill Clinton is an inspiring speaker. Even Greenspan admitted that his economic plan was solid and his policies brought us 8 years of peace, prosperity, and International respect. The so-called "moral majority" brought us lies, disrespect, torture, "preemptive" war, unconstitutional domestic eavesdropping, and compromised national security for political payback.

Doesn't the obsession with sex scandals seem frivolous and petty now?

SCOTT   August 7th, 2008 9:22 pm ET

WELL, AT LEAST BILL CLINTON CREATED A SURPLUS FOR THIS COUNTRY, AMERICA WAS REPECTED IN THE WORLD, DOW WENT UP 8,000 POINTS AND HE CREATED 23 MILLION JOBS IN 8 YEARS. HOW MANY JOBS DID THE REPUBLICANS CREATE IN 8 YEARS, MAYBE 500,000? I SEE THE DOW IS ONLY UP ABOUT 800 POINTS IN EIGHT YEARS.

Vig   August 7th, 2008 9:22 pm ET

It's Hillary's time – it's Hillary's destiny to be the first woman President of the USA. She has earned it, she deserves it. Her journey to the White House was hijacked by the gender-biased media – CNN – are you listening? And now it is time to reclaim it. Obama had his chance to show what he's made of, and now we know, voters are not too impressed – Obamaspeak is wearing thin. Read the article in today's SF Chronicle in the editorial section and it pretty much sums it up. Clinton should extend the VP slot to Obama (something he will not do for her). Then he can gain experience, figure out what he's talking about and perhaps gain some depth of character and humility. Come 2016 – he may be ready to lead this country. And don't even think of playing the race card – calling us all racists if Obama gets bounced. We will not stand to be blackmailed. It's about competence, not race, not gender.

shhhh...   August 7th, 2008 9:21 pm ET

Of course I can't say my name just yet, but I am Barack's VP pick. See you all on Wednesday night!

McCain the Man   August 7th, 2008 9:20 pm ET

This only mean that it is Bayh.

diva   August 7th, 2008 9:19 pm ET

Great news for a great president! America loves Bill, the greatest president of our time!

Ken, LA California   August 7th, 2008 9:18 pm ET

Fantastic we need Bill active in Democratic Party, now lets Unify.

RJ, CA   August 7th, 2008 9:18 pm ET

Too late, Bill. Your "lip service" to the corrupt DNC won't sway THIS voter. McCain it is!

Carol   August 7th, 2008 9:17 pm ET

Thanks for the tip......... I'll make a point NOT to watch Wednesday night.
I've had enough of the Clintons to last a lifetime.

United   August 7th, 2008 9:17 pm ET

Not good enough !!!
Bring Hillary back, delegates do your jobs and count all the peoples votes as cast, representatives represent your constituents as they voted, no back room deals, or loose in November.
You are not doing us a favor, you earn our support by doing your jobs well. Thats how we keep our jobs, fair is fair.
Obama what ya changed ??
Sick of seeing your change sign, you got to show the results man, cos thats just the way it works.
And all the big money, well that don't keep me safe in the middle of the night, and it don't impress me much...
McCain Democrat

Deb   August 7th, 2008 9:17 pm ET

When will the Clintons FINALLY get over themselves. If Obama loses, they will be singularly responsible for this

KG   August 7th, 2008 9:17 pm ET

So, Bill pouts long enough and gets his way. Nice.

John from Canada   August 7th, 2008 9:17 pm ET

Will he be introducing his wife as VP? You think?

Kevin,FL   August 7th, 2008 9:15 pm ET

Well He's the former President Of The United States, He's a Democrat they could not have deny him a speaking role at the convention!

linda from South Dakota   August 7th, 2008 9:14 pm ET

i personally think bill wants to be recognized and with his attitude,, hes shouldnt ,, hes trouble witha capital T... and why is he still in the picture????( cos he wants to be :the focus"..<<<not go obamaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Obama supporter: When is it McCain's turn for Scutiny?   August 7th, 2008 9:13 pm ET

Once again CNN and the other socalled news media stir up another false set of rumour and half truths about Obama. Hopefully this wonderful man will get a break from all of you, rejuvenate in Hawaii with his wonderful grandmother and family and you people will give some scutiny to McCain.

Funny how you report that people think there is too much media attention on Obama and then spend most of your day reporting nonstories, avoiding having to deal with the inconsistencies and constant changes in the McCain campaign.

Ken   August 7th, 2008 9:13 pm ET

Thats good. Looks like the Democrats have a good lineup for the convention. People will be paying attention to see Senator Obama become the nominee.

Obama 08

NotFallingInLine.org   August 7th, 2008 9:12 pm ET

Wow, are the Clintons good at making the tension that really exists behind the scenes public just before they do what the failed leaders of the Democratic Party require them to do.

GOOD FOR YOU, BILL AND HILLARY!

Do what you have to do to maintain your place in the party, but keep sticking it to 'em a little first.

We know that you know that Barack Obama is nothing but an unknown, inexperienced, unqualified and unprincipled weasel.

Knoxville NFIL

Franky   August 7th, 2008 9:10 pm ET

Well......shouldv'e seen this coming. Alright Dems, just as long you talk PERSONALLY among each other, that's cool. But don't worry about the supporters, they're gonna say what they wanna say. Just as long you're playing the game Dems, is all good.

You guys have the fate in your palms.......oooppps!! Wasn't supposed to tell you the secret, LOL!!!!

Just focus guys, just focus...

Craig   August 7th, 2008 9:09 pm ET

Bill deserves to speak at the convention.

Send Michelle (I hate America) off to buy her $600.00 pair of earrings and Barack to Vegas to practice his race card playing.

Make Hillary the nominee.

Democrats win.

Select the Wizard og Uh's and await the doom.

Democrats lose.

bill for barack   August 7th, 2008 9:07 pm ET

I just want to hear him say 2 words – 'Hillary lost'.

Sandy - PA   August 7th, 2008 9:07 pm ET

Who cares what Bill Clinton has to say anymore? All he is going to do is campaign some more for his wife, so he can try to get back in the White House. He's been a hothead and a sore loser since she lost. Both Clintons should just shut up and go away – we don't need them or their lies and corruption anymore.

Jody Monroe   August 7th, 2008 9:06 pm ET

whoopie..... we're all thrilled..... NOT!

Billy needs to get over himself.... it's NOT about him. Someone send him a memo, quick!!!

lu/nyc   August 7th, 2008 9:05 pm ET

WHATEVER MAKES THE CLINTON'S HAPPY...THIS KISSING UP IS GETTING STALE AND TIRED

Tony Carter..SC   August 7th, 2008 9:04 pm ET

it would not be a democratic convention without Bill Clinton.Like him or not he's the best and most effective democratic president since FDR.

susie   August 7th, 2008 9:01 pm ET

Smart move Obama, maybe. I still won't vote for Obama, he is to wish-washy.

Peter of Oregon   August 7th, 2008 9:00 pm ET

ok.

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