With Hillary not on the ticket I will be voting for McCain.

If Bill speaks of the great economy in the 1990s, is he finally willing to give credit where credit is due: Ronald Reagan's 1980s tax cuts and the Republican congress who politically forced Clinton's hand approving the first balanced budget in 40 years and fundamentally ending welfare as we then knew it?

Never before in the history of Western Civilization has a nation ever taxed its way to prosperity, and Bill Clinton knows this. The least he can do is thank those who handed him his "greatest achievement."

Bill needs to GET OVER HIMSELF! Give us a break. He has turned off so many Democrats who supported him in the past by his imperial attitude of entitlement, that he's somehow better than the rest of us 'common folk.' . Bill, Hillary is not the nominee. No, you are not going to move into the White House in January. Try thinking beyond your own personal ambition. Frankly, I think a little altruism is needed .

Let's keep it real. If this was HRC, would she have made Obama her VP?
There time is over!

If he doesn't want to go with the program, let him stay at home. Barack Obama is the head of the Democratic party and it's his time now, not Bill's, Hillary's or anybody else's.

This is the Clinton economy. Funny, he knows about neither topic.

The Clintons are turning into a kidney stone in the Democratic Party. The longer it takes for the party to get them out, the more painful it's going to be.

He continues to live in lala land with lala. Bill Who???

You Hillary backers are so bitter/angry. Do you really think that if you contribute to Obama losing the general election that Hillary will have a chance come next time? Think again. It….will….never….happen. Go ahead and vote for McCain. The sad thing is that most of you who will do so are the ones who have the most to lose. You can't afford (financially speaking) to live with another Republican administration. Go ahead and cut off your nose to spite your face and see who suffers the most.

What do you expect? If it's not all about Hill and Bill they are "angry"! Who cares? I for one dislike the Hill-Billy aways intruding with their strident and devisive rhetoric. They are more like spoiled rich kids than seasoned, sage political professionals. Take a CHILL PILL Bill!

CNN is doing a great job and to the best of their republican ability to crash the democratic convention……..brave CNN for being the voice of stupidity…hope you are proud of yourselves…….I wonder if you'll do the same during the Republican convention…….answer to that is no…….go ahead CNN…….helping elect McCain will keep the rich "rich" and the rest taking the high road…….and by the way…..you must have Bin Laden laughing all the way to the bank………shame on you CNN!!!!

I love Bill. He's kind of like the off the wall Uncle that almost every family has. But this time I really just wish he would chill out already. All of this drama is just unseemly for his legacy and it certainly will not help his wife, whose future he really ought to be most concerned about promoting. Bill, its not all about you. Start thinking of others, such as your wife, please.

pb - the releasing of delegates is a moot action. The delegates don't need to be released. All delegates are currently, technically free until they cast that vote at the convention.

Like your vote, once its caste it is in stone. Remember that when the choice is between Obama and McCain; a volunteer army and a draft; pro-choice and abortion rights or pro-life and restrictions on a women's body; peace or war with Iran and Russia; alternative energy or off shore drilling; and sitting in your one kitchen or adding another to the list for John McCain.

It's a clear strategy. Destroy Barack, and get Hillary ready for re-election in 2012! Good luck Bill, Hillary and all your supporters, but God is on Obama's side.

This is typical of the Clintons - forget about the Democratic party, the big picture, the larger goals. It has always been, and apparently remains, all about themselves, their personal glory and deification. Clinton backers complain that Obama could be doing more to relieve Hillary's debt? I say the Clintons could be doing more to unequivocally support the Democratic presidential nominee, instead of the lukewarm support and statements, the whining, and being bitter, sore losers.

If the Democrats blow this election - again - it'll be because of the Clintons and their behavior during the primaries and continuing now. They need to get over themselves and think about the greater good.

you guys just want to stir up hate. You will always bllame everything on the Clintons. Not this time. Obama will sleep in the bed he has made for himself

It is so sad that Clintons are destroing their legacy them selfes. It is typical to asociate anger with them in this season.Wethr they are angry or their angry supporters who over and over demand certain things ( which are in first place not realistc - when they demand something else). Aperantly on the other hand they aer showing BEING NOT CAPABLE to deal with their angry folowers even they realy would like to!!!!!!!!!!!! What all that is telling about them??? They are placing them selfes into history -we do not need more anger around here.

I wondering why he losen in the Poll because of CNN, Clinton, Lies that MCSAME is doing to hurt Obama in the long run Obama going to win……..The American people are very excited having Obama to be president

Btw Obama bots… HRC is a moderate… Mccain is a Moderate…. BHO is a super liberal… put yourself in a moderate shoes, and ask yourself the question, " Who that is left represent me best?". So get off your high horse BHO and Hillary were not that alike. Deal with it…

Party Unity…One Nation…One President for all Americans-not just the Democrats or the Republicans. Who can be the president for ALL Americans? That is the question WE must answer before we cast our votes. Hillary can and should be that president … for ALL Americans…

Enough drama Bill. It is becoming so obvious that Bill and Hill want to sabotage the election so that Hillary can make the big 2012 comeback. Guess what? That won't happen. They have made that a pipedream that simply will blow up in her face. Longtime Democrats like myself will not forgive or forget and their are a lot of us.

The Clintons are starting to become that nagging ex-wife who is never happy. Here's an idea Clintons, just register yourself as an independent and go away.

Not choosing Hillary a HUGE mistake, this from a die hard conservative, all I can say is thanks Obama/Michelle/Joe B, never fails with those LIB egos, that is why they moved speech to larger venue

Do the Clintons realize that after all this whining and crying and back stabbing they're doing that Hillary doesn't stand a chance in any future election? If they keep this up, she won't even get re-elected to the Senate.

I AM NOT A HILLARY SUPORTER BUT CNN IS MAKING THIS INTO A CLINTON, MCCANE CONVENTION .I ALWAYS USE TO WATCH CNN, BUT I THINK THEY ARE SO STARVING FOR NEWS THAT THEY HAVE TO RUN WITH THIS . CNN THINKS THEY ARE RUNNING THINGS, WELL GOODBY CNN AND HELLO FOX,CBC ECT.

After this week, the polls will turn heavily in Obamas' favor and he will have a cakewalk the rest of the way, no matter what the McCain / Bush supporters do.

As a former Bill Clinton endorser, he is partly to blame for hill not being on the ticket. As they moved to vett hill bill would not (or maybe could not) stand up to the scruitny of his finances. The republicians would have had a field day with that. and for all you people who think mccain is a moderate, you really need to check his record. hawkish on war, pro life, voted for Bush 95% of the time.

President Clinton was the one of the best President America has had in a long time. Don't let Obama's supporters take that away from you, these are the same people that voted for George Bush for 8 years. Who can trust their judgement?

He's played out!

The knock on the royal family from the talking heads is that they are divisive. They sure as hell got that one right. I'm going to send them a bag of weed and try to mellow 'em out.

YOU GO JOE! (Biden)

who cares about whatbillys has to say!!!!go away and stay away…dont forget hilary and chelsea.

When will the Clintons understand they are no longer running the show? Honestly, when will they and their supporters move on? I voted for Gore and Kerry. My guys lost. I moved on.

I am really tired of hearing about how Obama did Hillary wrong, this is not about Hillary or Bill. Bill need to stop acting like a two year old that was just told he couldn't have a toy. No one owe the Clintons anything and I tell you this, if Obama lose because of all this mess about the Clintons, she can kiss her run in 2012 goodbye because the Obama supporters will not take this one lying down, just like all of you Clinton supporters say Obama need her supporters, so would Hillary, so she need to make the best speach of her life tomorrow and pray that her supporters get it and Obama is our next president because if he's not the divide between the party that she caused would be the blame!! And we Obama supporters will remember!

John King and Dana Bash, this report is beneath you. Citing un-named sources? Come on!

We know McCain is your hero and BFF, John, but you could at least PRETEND to be objective.

Bill Clinton is 10 times smarter than Obama.

Bob in NY,

You could HARDLY call giving BOTH Clintons prime time speaking roles at the convention…. A "SNUB"…

It's really time for the Clintons to go away. Their egos won't let them accept the fact that they are no longer the stars of the Democratic party and are doing nothing but causing problems.

Clinton's expect the democrat nomine will lost. But let me tell you this Clinton's both are facing a trial and the don't want to go. So someone will have to pay for all clinton's mess and it's going all Americans peoples. Watch Clinton are they nmanaged to destroy the democratic party. That's their goal no matter what, …..SHAME ON YOU BOTH…

Funny… All you you democrats who are upset by this should remember that you put this family in their positions. You voted Bill for President and YOU voted Hillary to the Senate.

You reap what you sow…

Gonna let Mr. Clinton explain the Gulag prison set up by the DNC in Denver?

I'm getting sooooo sick of these socalled expert "pundents" trying to start fights among everyone. IS THERE NO NEWS or are there just too many so called reporters! I'm watching more and more C-span to get the true picture and less and less CNN and I've been a CNN junkie since it started!!! GO Obama/Biden)08 and that is exactly how the Clintons feel!!!!

Hillary lost. Get over it.

Please be aware that many of these negative comments are coming from McCain supporters who are trying to put a wedge between the Democrats. I do not believe for one minute that these are truly disgrutled Hilliary supporters.

WOW! Bill Clinton is unhappy with his role!!! Go Figure!

I liked Bill Clinton and still do - but there is a thing called "growing old graccfully". Bill you are not running for office but ensuring your party gains office. I hope he gets it by Wednesday.

Interesting circus!!! I've been watching this more than the great Olympic. What's wrong with me? Maybe because I worry too much about my hard-earned $$ going to petty social programs that Obamanation will create…

The Clinton's sense of entitlement is staggering.

Joe Biden and Clintons will sabotage Barack's chances of wining the White House so that Hillary can run again in 2012; however, Hillary's chances of wining in four years time are slim to none!

Bill has had more then enough attention! He should be happy that he is speaking at all….. with all of his baggage!

Imagine if Monica showed up…now that would be a scene!

Has Bill ever been happy?

Hillary will give her full support to Obama, Bill will have his say and the Democratic Party will be Unified.

The ones who need to get over it are the Mainstream Media and their search for headlines. Obama will run a united campaign with Bill and Hillary working to see it gets done.

The question is are you going to take after Huckabee and his Religious Right supporters like you do after Clinton?

I think these two really think they are the king and queen of America?

Dear "FORMER" President Clinton,

Please back-off, and remember this is NOT about you! This is about Barack Obama, and the fact that this Nation needs him…NOT you!

and yet again, another subtle hint of what the clintons are trying to do - sabotage the convention and obama's candidacy. this to prepare the carpet for the re-emergence of the queen in 2012.

pathetic and sad if the rest of the democrats fall for this trap. much sadder for the country.

Obama power plays and sneaky back stabbing. BUT Bill knows that the economy and National Security go hand and hand. I bet he can make this the best speach of both conventions. Even so I can NOT vote Obama or even have anything to do with the DNC until they cleanup their act and replace everyone.

It's the same arrogance and ego that just about took down his entire Presidency. The guy never learns. Just go away!

Hello…. The Clintons are the best thing the Democrats have had for 50 yrs! A little respect here please.. Ha Ha!!

The Clinton's are making me sick. Nobody owes them anything. Why don"t they just not show up at all>

Bill Clinton is the most selfish, egotistical individual on this planet…
He cost his wife a shot at the presidency and he might cost Sen. Obama the presidency…

Shame on Bill Clinton…

OBAMA/Biden 08

Since when do the benchwarmers, tell the starting line up and coach what is best for the team? If I am correct, the benchwarmers usually take a back seat and try harder next time. They don't sabotage the team's efforts, they practice more and come back swinging next game for a starting slot. I HATE THE CLINTONS!!

Why won't he just go away? Isn't it obvious that his days of glory are over, and he's even being snubbed by his own party. Go away Bill, you had your time and blew it.

Unity. Right!

Bill Clinton needs to get over himself! This convention IS NOT ABOUT HIMSELF AND HILLARY! He has his shot, his time in the limelight. Stand back and let Obama have his turn. The DNC is doing you a favor by offering you a chance to speak, so quit whining about the subject matter.

On this front, I think I agree w/ Bill Clinton. He is good w/ the economy, and he should speak on his strength. However, President Clinton, you will be good speaking on any topics, really. Although I support Obama this time around, I think you were one of our great presidents.

Just when is Clinton going to get it. It's not about him, How can an ex-president be so immature and self centered? He needs to get over himself and get with the agenda. How nice if he would show some of the same grace as his wife. What a disappointment this man has become.

Let him stay home. I could care less if Clinton speakers.

Polls mean nothing people. Obama has a clear advantage in the electoral college and that's what counts.

"Sources" have become the "they" of the past. If the words don't come from the person directly, they mean nothing.
As the only successful Democrat in 32 years to attain the Presidency and the only one to be re-elected since Roosevelt, I think Bill knows the score.

Carville is at it again; Hillary won't get the nomination in 2012 if obama loses.

Obama acts like the "Mesiah". First he didn't want our votes (Michigan) to count, now that Hillary who won the state is out, Obama wants them to count. Too bad, the Michiganer, who voted for Hillary, will vote for McCain.

The Obama campaign is astoundingly clueless. He deserves to lose and it looks like he will.

CNN is on the take from the GOP

Why do we have to keep getting speculation reported as news? It is highly unlikely that the former President of the United States was not consulted.

By the way, what time does CNN broadcast the news? Every time I turn it on I get commentary.

How can Clinton be so good on the economy when he left office with the country heading into a recession? have we forgotten that the unemplyment had increased to 5.8%? The cost of living was increasing. Taxes had been lowered only because there was a republican congress and senate.

Not one person on this blog commented on why he is not happy….that he wants to talk about the economy- something he is good at doing because he wants to HELP the Democratic party.

Obama is like the smarmy upstart that thinks he knows everything and can't learn or respect elders. Nobody likes that kid.

The Clinton's seriously need to get over themselves.

Good Grief! Why don't we just crown the Clinton's King and Queen and be done with it.

……And i guess he wonders why Hillary Clinton was picked as VP.
Somone needs to tell this guy that he is the president anymore.
He wants to single handedly destroy the democratic party.

I'd agree that Bill's been a crybaby, but if you're going to have him speak at all, then he should speak about the economy.

It amazes me that no matter what the Clintons say or do the media continues to ignore that and portray them as the "bad guy".
Obama NEEDS the Clintons and they are being loyal to the party (why I don't know) and doing their jobs.
It's Obama's job to do the uniting….Not Hillary's.

I say let him speak his mind…..my gut tells me that former Presdient Clinton has done alot of soul searching in this past year and may have a renewed message to give…..I'm willing to listen.

Grow up Clinton

Bill, you were invited as a guest speaker. If the venue doesn't suit you, then don't speak. Stop WHINING!!!!! Gawd I am SOOOO tired of hearing that the Clintons are upset or outraged or annoyed or snarky!!!!! Waaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!

This is just more divisive journalism creating an easy to explain one side against the other narrative. Ignore this kind of BS from our media.

Too bad we have term limits.

He'd be a much better choice than either one of the ones we're stuck with this year.

It seems like the media are the ones pushing the divide. I was watching Blitzer last night & he & his guests seems so excited to talk about what was going wrong & making these predictions out of nowhere that made no sense.

It's all hearsay - stop trying to stir the pot CNN

Bill knows he failed in national security badly, but he also failed us in economy. Our economy is suffering due to the unfair trade agreements signed by Bill Clinton.

IF THE CLINTONS CAUSE OBAMA TO LOSE THIS RACE I WIILL NOT VOTE AGAIN IN LIFE. I WOULDN'T CARE WHO THE CANDIDATE IS ANYMORE IN THE FUTURE I JUST WILL NOT VOTE.

It is not the Clintons who are going to elect Obama into the office but the American People so Bill and Hill go away get out of the way you are wasting our precous time you had your time.

At least Bill can speak without a cue card. Not like ..Ah…Ah… ooh…ooh ….OBAMA

You Dems loved him and stuck by him, now your really stuck with him. Better you than the whole country, thanks for choosing Obama over Hillary.

I hope teh Democrats do not feed into this pile of rubbish. Another media mess. Bill Clinton will stay on point & this will be a great convention!!!!!

To Hillary supporters…you better watch the African Americans vote here. If she sabotages this elections…you can best believe she will loose in 2012 because she will need the African American vote and its a guarantee if they feel she clipped Obama..she will loose! All Hillary supporters please get over it. She lost! She lost in February not June. There was no way she could have caught in him in the primary

To Hillary voters,
If you stop and look at her record in the Senate, Hillary is A lot closer to MCcain than Obama is. Think about it. In Addition, I am a Conservative from New York that thought that releasing the text about Biden was a real cheap shot at Clinton. In New York, We call that kicking someone when they are down. Something to think about huh?

He's not the king anymore and thats a hard thing for him . And Hillary can get her crown next life . Its not happening in this one .Their just very bitter people.And CNN needs to start telling some of the truth out there about Mc Bush–guess your in his back pocket

All i can say is wow…..Just another UNHAPPY Clinton. Only a few more days and we do not have to hear about any Clinton NAYMORE!!!!

Obama is a good person and will make a great President.

The GOP is trying to paint him as this horrilbe monster by making false accusations and trying to tie him to anyone they can. This is what they have done in 200 and 2004 and look at the damage that was done by election Bush twice.

Don't believe the GOP lies if you want America to get back on track and restore it's reputation that the Bush/Cheney administration has greatly damaged.

I wish the Clintons would get over themselves. This convention is NOT about them. They don't get that. When Clinton has his convention it was exactly as he planned, so why should Barack's convention be any different.

Well, I know one thing, if Hillary spoils this convention in any way she will be toast. Wherever she and Bill go there's always drama. It is unfathomable that someone could put their own selfish needs before the American people.

Obama / Biden 08

silly obama. snub the only successful democrat in the past three decades. That's how you build unity, right? Clinton was a well liked, what happened? Now we have these ultra liberal dems that think they know everything.

Why not get him to speak on perjury, and redefining sex in America. While they may not be the venues that brought him to Washington, they are defined "Clinton" areas of which he can most certainly speak of with gleaming authority and color.

IF and I do mean IF, a Clinton is ever up for any kind of election at all –I will remember all of this. The media is at fault as well. Stop it. The Clinton's need to shut up. Their loyal supportors need to shut up. All you are doing is ripping the chance of a democratic president this year–up! I have never in all my years seen such childish actions. Shut up! Go away! I wish you were not invited to this convention. You are too proud, too stubborn and too above yourselves. Bill Clinton should be ashamed to even lift his head up with the way he discraced himself in office. Shame! Shame! Shame!

What a surprise, the Clintons are upset about something. *yawn*

The Clintons have made this about them. I heard the term "Hillary Democrat" and nearly threw-up. Why is Hillary or the Clintons making acting as if this is their party? They are clearly placing themselves above all.

I dont think the Clintons are going to like the fact that Mccain is using
them to promote his campaign. so if they were upset with Obama before they sure will be upset with mcain now for using his wife and
now turn on you if its one thing they are that is loyal to the DNC.
Go get em Bill dont let em put words in your mouth.
Maccain is using your wife for political gain.

OBAMA MUST BE OF HIS HEAD. HE IS ON HIS WAY TO SNATCHING DEFEAT FROM THE JAWS OF VICTORY LIKE ANOTHER FELLOW DEMOCRAT GORE. HE TOO WAS HIS "OWN MAN", DELIBERATELY SNUBBING THE CLINTONS, AT THE COST OF GIVING US 8 YEARS OF BUSH. OBAMA SHOULD REALIZE HE HAS WON NO STATE OF CONSEQUENCE OTHER THAN ILLINOIS. THESE ELECTIONS WHICH RARELY HAVE A GREATER THAN 50% TURN OUT ARE ABOUT THE BASE. THE CLINTONS ARE THE BASE WHETHER HE LIKES IT OR NOT.

Utter nonsense. Americans are not happy with MCCain/Bush/Cheney Karl Rove and on and on.Bill Clinton had his day, he and Hillary are nothing but a couple spiteful people.Look how many concessions Obama has made already, it's his and Biden's party now,so good riddance to the Clintons once and for all!!!!!!! Shut up sabatoeurs!

Obama/Biden 08

CNN, if you are overblowing this so called tension you are playing games with this important time in our history. Be careful that you aren't throwing out tabloed material just to get headlines. If this story is true please tell Bill Clinton this election isn't about him, it's about the American people. National Security is a very important issue and he should make a honorable speech.

Does "A chance for unity" at the DNC just mean "shut up and vote"? Doesn't seem like much unity leading up to the convention.

I do not know if this is just media spin , which i tend to believe that it is.I think we did very well under the Clinton administration. But if these stories are true, I am sure that Bill and Hillary would not have allowed Obama to run their convention, it would have been their convention all the way.
OBAMA/BIDEN 08
Connie from Indiana

Way to go, Bill. Show that arrogant, egotistical upstart what politics is.

Please oh please Bill Clinton…GROW UP

God forbid if the Clinton's don't get their way.

There, getting that little bit of frustration out of the way - I actually agree that Bill Clinton should talk about the economy, he was our leader when the economy had the biggest boom in decades.

On another side note - regardless of how Clinton's supporters feel about the whole process, they need to realize one simple fact. Hillary Clinton will be judged by her ability to bring her supporters back to the Democratic Party to vote for Barack Obama. If she is unable to move her supporters to a candidate who is in close proximity to nearly every view she has and away from a candidate who is a stark contrast to her views, then how would she ever be able to lead a country? Hillary won't have another chance to run for president if her supporters don't fall in line because she will ultimately be blamed for her inability to get her supporters to vote for Obama.

Now, I ask you….stop acting like five year olds holding tantrums in the toy store because your parents won't buy the toy you want and grow up.

Chew on that PUMA.

We dont care if Obama supporters dont vote for Hillary in 2012.

As long as Obama loses in 2008!!!

If you can't get on board with what you've been asked to speak about, be a professional and an adult and politely decline speaking at all. It only ends up making you look like a bitter has been when you sabotage someone else's chance out of spite. I've always been a supporter of the Clinton family, but this has GOT TO STOP. Relax, take the back seat for once in your lives. You are no longer in control. Act like the professionals you so want this nation to believe you are.

You know, all the Clinton's need to do to dispell all these rumours is to be straight-up, adament, and forceful in their denial. They haven't done that!!! Until they do, I tend to believe that Bill and Hillary Clinton are simply spoiled, negative, manipulative, and selfish people - these qualities disqualify them from ever governing this country again - afterall, haven't we had enough of that behavior with Bush/Cheney and their heir apparent, McCain?

This is not the Clinton Convention! This is about the future, not the past. Former Pres. Jimmy Carter and the Clintons should not have been given an opportunity to speak at the convention. Their speeches could hurt the NEW Democrats' chance of winning in November.
They didn't win with rules they help write. Hillary and Bill need to fade into the background and let the party move forward.

Mr. Clinton needs to come to the realization that his days are gone by, and this convention is about Mr. Obama. Sorry, Bill, but that's the way the cookie crumbles!

Ah, yes, the "drama" of it all! Or, shall we say, the "manufactured drama" of it all? The media needs something to write about. The only thing that
I pay much attention to is how many of those supposed Clinton Democrats will in fact vote for McCain or stay home. And the only relevant question to ask them is the following: What values and issues
make you a Democrat? Or, perhaps, Why aren't you a Republican already?

Heather- If Bill wanted respect he should have treated his wife with respect by not cheating on her. When he left office he left it in a despicable way

The media's constant Bill Clinton bashing is getting tired. Come on and give the guy a break.

Why is Hilary Supporter's need to get Obama to have her help to get his VP,,Obama is not 5 yrs old…he has judgement to pick Obiden. Get over it and Obama is the next president.

Hey you DEMwits why not let Bill speak on what he wants??? You tout free speach all the time….well practice it. What a bunch of two faced people you all are.

I was a Clinton supporter during the primaries, but this is ridiculous. All I see now is the Clinton's making demands for themselves. It's clear they only care about their own self-interests now, not about America. I only hope they can convince me I'm wrong when they give their speeches.

Hey, Clinton supporters who vote for Mccain. You know he is pro life right?–you realize that he will finish off a supreme court so radical that the right to an abortion will not just be turned back to the states, it could be outlawed entirely. Is that what you want?

Please this is not about the Clintons. When will we stop hearing about what they have to say and how they feel. Let's try to win the White House back for the Democrats and move this country forward.

This is probably the media trying to stir things up to make the convention coverage more exciting……but if true, you need to get over it Bill…….this is not about you this time around.

To CNN, the Republicans and the Clintons: GET OVER IT!

oh good grief. The Clintons are becoming the school yard bullies, I am so sick of both of them. I wish the Democrats would grow some and tell them both to have a seat and shut up!

Obama does not believe that Clinton was effective in the area of the economy, as witnessed by his repeated hits on the Clinton Presidency record in the primary fight. It makes one wonder what Obama did not like about the successful 2 term democrat, who left Bush with the first government surplus in 45 years.

Obama will make a great President if Bill and Hillary help him to get there. I think the media is overplaying their negativity, though, and both Clintons want to see Obama win. This is the media once again overblowing a story.

It's like CNN woke up and said…Let's make things interesting, DANCE PUPPETS!!!
I swear CNN doesn't want a Democratic president for some reason. Are guys owned by Rupert Murdoch? (did I spell his name right?) The Democrats are trying to present a unified party and you are doing everything you can to point out and create division. Why? Don't you want the world to be a better place?
That's okay. Nobody cares about your polls either CNN!

OBAMA '08 DEMOCRATS '08 AND FOREVER

Bill, please just Go Away, Far Far Away and take the ole girl with you!

Anything negative about the Dems makes headlines. If it's close it equals rating, you know that

What are the DNC and Obama afraid of? That Obama will be shown up by Clinton in regards to a hot button issue like the economy? It sure looks that way to me. If they want party unity, Obama and his supporters have to begin behaving like gracious victors embracing disenfranchised Clinton supporters rather than spoiled children sticking out their tongues saying "Nyaahm, nyaah! My candidate beat yours! I told you so!"

The Obama campaign wants to marginalize the Clintons. BIG MISTAKE! It goes to show their on going lack of respect for Hillary's 18+ million voters. Shame on you Obama!

Too bad Obama's losing in the polls. HAHAHAHA

SHARON:
(((( would like to hear just 1 hour of CNN convention coverage without Hillary's name being mentioned.Are you up to the challenge?)))

CNN is one step above FOX. What do you think?

I do not understand these PUMA Hillary backers. The price they demand to vote for Obama is the VP spot, and yet they say they will vote for McCain for nothing.

Why are you not demanding the VP slot on McCain's ticket as the price for your vote?

why does it always have to be about Bill?

Terry
Yes we the American who voted for Obama do not need Clinton and point of correction he is not Clinton is not the President, he was, get over it people.

CNN you're pathetic with your continuos Clinton reporting. Get over it, the Clintons are not in the GE race.

wow…CNN didn't even accept my 1st post!

i'll say it again…CNN SHOULD BE ASHAME OF THEMSELVES FOR STIRRING UP THE POT AND INSTIGATING DRAMA!!! NOT EVEN FOX NEWS IS BEHAVING THIS POORLY

Just another snub from the chosen one. I would love to have the l990's again. Great years for my family and friends and for most Americans. To Linda31 - H__ no, because it would be a lie.

After the divisive comments he made during the primaries that not only threatened Hillary's campaign but damanged the party's reputation, too, he should feel lucky that they're even allowing him to show his face let alone speak.

I used to be a Bill Clinton supporter (though I was always an Obama supporter this time around) but lately I have as much respect for him as I do for his wife, which is to say, none.

Aw the Clintons want their way? What else is new? Bill Clinton, I believe is a bit unstable so you never know with him. If I never see another Clinton in this lifetime it will be too soon.

I'm sure Bill and Hiillary would like this entire convention to be about them.

REALITY CHECK PEOPLE!

Hillary is NOT the nominee, and this convention is NOT, I repeat, NOT about them.

Either do everything you can to elect the Democratic nominee, WHICH IS OBAMA, to the White House, or shut your mouths for the next four years.

National Security or the Economy, Clinton can speak to either with ease as George W. Bush has brought both to their knees for this country. Just run with it Bill.

Whine, Whine, Whine. That’s all the Clintons know how to do???????????????? Enough already. This isn’t their convention!

For Gods sakes! HRC and her backers and her husband need to just quit whining! Grow up!

The fact that this is an article suggests that CNN, ever a hack network for Republicans, is just trying to anger disgruntled Clinton supporters to get them to vote McCain.

CNN- HOW WILL YOU COVER THE REPUBLICANS CONVENTION? CNN- DEMOCRATS WILL WIN, REGARDLESS OF YOUR DESPERATE ATTEMPTS TO STIR UP TROUBLE.

It is time for the Hillbillys to walk into the sunset with their tails between their legs. WE DON'T CARE WHAT YOU THINK OR FEEL!!!

President Clinton would not have been happy with any role at the convention unless his wife was the nominee. This is not a story. Move along media. Nothing to see here.

Obama needs Clinton's help…. but remember, it is Obama that is running the show now

(this is something the Clintons are not used to… but they have to)

Enough of the famous clinton flap and cry. Their time is past and the need the go away. We have enough drivel with a wordy and ineffectual obama that having a muzzel on the clinton twosome would be great.

The Clintons are going to destroy the Democratic Party.

If the Clinton's are so pissed then why don't they have the balls to run as an Independent? You know, more or less Perot Obama, just as Perot blew the win for Daddy Bush in 1992. (S)he won't though because they are nothing but talk and only in it for themselves. Not to make this country better.

I would like to hear just 1 hour of CNN convention coverage without Hillary's name being mentioned.Are you up to the challenge?Please…..I beg you

Respect isdue to the Clintons. Strong arming others will not get them anywhere. The talk is always about that Barack dissed them which is not true. They were the one who went below the belt. Why should everyone be bowing down to them after they treat Obama in such a bad way. No that is not right. The Clintons need to humble themselves and stop behaving like it's all about them. It is Barack's moment, let him shine stop trying to take the spotlight from him. Stop undermining him. Comeon now.

Who cares ! You are history. Get out of the way.

UNITY is needed… now more than ever

unless you want four more years of George Bush, administered by McCain

Where is the headline regarding the DNC's decision to reinstate Florida and Michigan delegates?? Why did they wait until their pet student had effectively clinched the nomination to release their strangle hold on Hillary's success? Bill should address the fact that Obama has effectively been shoved down our throats and Hillary can now take the nomination if we stand up and do what's right: Nominate the best candidate to lead our country from this mess we are in. Hillary can win if she and Bill will simply accept the responsibility for what they do best: Leaders of the United States of America. Both Clintons should honestly inform the American public of this travesty in the voting process and retake control of the party.

All this press about ‘tension’ between the Clinton camp and the Obama Camp looks like a media plant by the Republicans. This is just the kind of divisive nonsense that the Bush team used to create diversion during their campaigns. Poisoning the media is a relatively fool proof method because the media is compelled to report anything especially if it appears that there is a fight brewing. Grow up media barons and get some judgment. You don’t have to print every fool thing someone says.

Keep trying to stir up a controversy CNN. You should post the joint statement that just came out from the Obama/Clinton camps that debunks all of this kind of information. They want unity so let them have it. It may not get you as many juicy stories and ratings, but it's the truth. Your stories lately sound like the Enquirer with lots of information from "sources' close to the campaign. If someone won't put their name on the allegation, then it cannot be verified.

CNN is in the tank for the GOP.

It's too bad the media is still trying to tear down the Dems, after 8 years of Bush and many thousands dead in Iraq and Katrina.

For shame.

can't everyone see that cnn is becomin more like fox news each day?? don't tell me i'm the only one!!!

Just another Obama mistake. Judgement uh?

How can anyone be amazed by this report. The Clintons are still bitter they didn't win. It would not matter what they were given at this convention - more that I feel they deserve. The Clintons and their supporters are going to do what the Democrats do best - snatch defeat out of the jaws of victory. They are disgusting.

Let me take this time to THANK the Clinton supporters who are true Democrats and are now voting for Obama. These are TRUE DEMOCRATS that have placed Party above personalities. There are over 70% of people who voted for Hillary now supporting Obama. The other 25 % or so never were Democrats and were closet Repubilcans.

It is not the Clinton era anymore. They really need to move on, let go of the power and be wise leaders. People are watching you. And you and your wife a leaving behind of legacy of disgust.

Dear God, please CNN let it go. Who cares if he is unhappy. He has nothing to be unhappy about. The family has earned over 100 million dollars in 7.5 years. He is given an appropriate spot to speak to the Nation. What else could a person possibly want?

Enough

BOYCOTT CNN– THEY HAVE TURN OBAMA CONVENTION INTO AN ANTI -OBAMA, ALL ABOUT HILLARY AND MCCAIN CONVENTION. GET OFF THIS WEBSITE AND CHANGE YOUR CHANNEL NOW!!!

John McCain Not Happy With Convention, Period

With speakers like Lieberman, Cheney, Giuliani and George W. Bush, would YOU be happy? The GOP convention and Ambien™ definitely do NOT mix.

If there were 5 unhappy Clinton Supporters in Denver, CNN would find each one of them and interview them every day of the convention - twice. Here's a concept, CNN. How about REPORTING the news, not creating it.

This convention will be about America and Obama no matter how much the Clinton News Network wants to create a lasting rift.

Clinton: Thanks, bu no cigar!

I'm for Obama but I think Clinton is right, I hope he does talk about the economy that would be a much more effective speech and that is the number 1 issue and the biggest difference between Mcsame and Obama.

Dang it, I like Bill. I voted for the elder Bush the first time around, but for Mr. Clinton the second go around. Yes he's a womanizer, but he's also an intelligent man and smart politician to boot. No one's better than Bill when it comes to the economy and the Democrats should have let him speak where his strength lies. Why keep alienating both Clintons? It doesn't make sense.

Ther goes CNN trying to manufacture news again. This is really getting old CNN.

Bill Clinton is such a gifted speaker that he may well talk about Cinderella and he would make it interesting. The fact that national security is what the Republicans are running their campaign on, making it a national issue & putting themselves as the protectors of the American people against the"evils of the world", is the reason why he's being asked to address this issue. This is campaign in full speed, and strategy is what counts, not desires.

I wanted to get something off my chest that I heard how rowland martin and others are saying it is Dumb for the Clinton supporters to be upset, But what is Dumb is how the Democratic party has treated the Clintons - One He didn't pick her after half the country voted for her, second all the positive things the clintons did by helping many get their start and they turned their back, third making the clintons racist after all they did for blacks, hispanics, etc., third the media making obama this God and the clintons terible people, so that is dumb for the Democratic party to not think they didn't create this problem.

The Clintons. Gotta love 'em. They'll make this convention all about them yet.

He's the former Pres of the US.He deserves to and is entitled to be treated as such with proper level of respect. Let him say whatever he wants. Sen Clinton will always be the former First Lady and needs to be treated properly as well.

Some excitment in the air, isn't it? Why the Hope'n Change crew is so anguished? Do they expect the Clintons be good sports when they treated them like dirt?

I hope Bill Clinton gets up there and tell the American people
the truth, that Obama is not qualified to run this country, and he is a pompus jerk. Remember Clinton is known for speaking his mind,
and no one is going to tell him what to say or what not to say.

Hillary 08

When this election cycle began I was excited to have a candidate that I actually supported and was enthusiastic about for the first time in ages. As this year goes on I am beginning to hate our process and disappointed be the citizens. The campaign of negative attack ads that McCain promised he wouldn't run and now is. The Clinton supporters that are going to vote for the candidate with the absolutely worst record on women's issues out of spite.

I am again ashamed of American politics and am failing to see any optimism to bother getting out to vote. Thanks my fellow Americans for helping to kill my enthusiasm this election year.

Millions of registered democrats are abandoning their party. Dems are IMPLODING!!!!!!!!

I used to like this guy. Before I learned what a self-centered prima donna he is.

I guess Obama thinks he doesn't need President Clinton's help….

if bill doesnt want to speak then he should decline,, i sure dont want to hear what he has to say especailly when hes upset,,, could be a bad situation,,, he just wanted exposure through hillary and with him speakin could be a ba scene,, someone stop him,, its time the clintons move on,,,,

He should be talking about the economy… thats a dumb move by the DNC

These people are still not able to understand that Clinton lost the primary because she had the wrong message, hired the wrong people, could not manage her finances and, let's not forget about her Bosnia lies. Remember, the sniper story was not simply an exaggeration, this was a completly made up story. How could she possibly be President? By the way, why aren't all her supporters sending her a dollar each to pay her debt? Simple, because they are really Republicans that want her to stay in debt.

Obama just doesn't care about the contribution the Clintons have made to Democrats. It's personal to him. But he can't just snub them and expect everyone else to fall in line.

Why does Obama's staff continue to pick fights with the Clintons? Bill was the President for crying out loud. He knows a few things. If Obama doesn't trust Pres. Clinton enough to let him say what he wants, the Obama should just not let Pres. Clinton talk at the Convention.

Enough already !!!, did anyone hear Bill Clinton say that he was not happy?. This is just another way of upsetting the Democrated party.Listen people use common sense and remember we did not hear Mr. Clinton say or do "JACK". Give the man a break and stop trying to make him look like a sore loser.

Oh gosh more bogus stuff about the Clintons, this is getting ridiculous already. This is one of the main reasons voters are going to McCain because of this negativity of the Dem. party. Romney/McCain were bitter with eachother during the primary but Romney gave his support and delegates to McCain right off the bat. I have to say the Repulican Party doesn't diss their own like the Dems. do.

Bill tell Hillary not to give her delegates to Obama, she earned them, he didn't!!!

Who cares? Will somebody stop the Clintons. Listen! The Clintons and their supporters can sabotage this election if they want. If Obama loses you better believe that the Obama supporters will not be supporting her in 2012. This is ridiculous! This convention is supposed to be about Obama/Biden and all of the coverage is on the Clintons. Quick playing and move on… Good grief! So what he didn't vett her! Get over it! It was his choice.

"Bill Clinton is perplexed and, frankly, not happy…"
"If history is any guide, it’s unlikely the Obama staff will know exactly what