August 27, 2008
Posted: 09:37 PM ET

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Bill Clinton addressed the Democratic National Convention Wednesday.
Bill Clinton addressed the Democratic National Convention Wednesday.

Bill Clinton, not known for his self control, is still not over it.

It's been reported that he still resents the suggestion from Obama supporters that he played the race card during the rough and tumble Democratic primary. Perhaps that explains why, last week, he applauded John McCain's energy plan. Yesterday, Bill Clinton seemed to imply that voters could be forgiven for voting for a candidate they only agreed with fifty percent of the time, if they believed he was the candidate who could get things done. Could he have meant John McCain?

And now there are reports that Clinton, Bill that is, plans on skipping Obama's historic speech tomorrow at Invesco Field.

Bill Clinton gave a rousing speech tonight. That's not in question. It's what he's grumbling to his inner circle and coyly suggesting in unscripted remarks that's causing headaches — not to mention what can only be considered a Clinton-sized snub tomorrow night.

But is it all Clinton's fault? Barack Obama has not been exactly gracious about his predecessor's political accomplishments. Indeed, he told the Rena Gazette-Journal:

"I think Ronald Reagan changed the trajectory of America in a way that Richard Nixon did not and in a way that Bill Clinton did not."

In one line, Obama managed to diminish Clinton's genuine political accomplishments and compare him to perhaps the most hated figure in the Democratic Party — behind George W. Bush.

Tonight, Clinton was gracious. As for the next two months? Well, Hillary had a hard time keeping him on a leash, most recently when she was running for the Democratic nomination. Between Joe Biden and Bill Clinton's penchants for off the cuff remarks and off the grid observations, the Obama campaign will be challenged to keep these two political heavy weights off of the front page. As a political junkie and a conservative, I hope they don't.

Filed under: Amy Holmes • Democratic National Convention


Mickey the Fish   August 27th, 2008 9:58 pm ET

Knock it off, CNN. Your unnamed sources are fictional, and so is the divisiveness. Your network is reporting Bill will campaign with Barack. What's the real truth? I'll trust what Bill said tonight, rather than your unnamed sources.

GeeMac   August 27th, 2008 9:57 pm ET

Amy…How do you do it? you continue to disappoint with your Republican, divisive analysis. After the past disastrous 8 years under Bush's leadership, how can you remain divisive and negative? You can't find any good in what this administration has done so you continue to try to find something wrong with what is right!…..
Move on Amy….wake up!

KATHLEEN   August 27th, 2008 9:57 pm ET

Whatever tBill Clinton and Hillary Clinton said against Obama
during the primaries, they are truly trying to make it right.

Bill Clinton's speeckhwas amazingly great and I hope he is sincere because Americans, now more than ever need honesty and sincerety.
In, uniting the Dems Party, honest and sincerety is a must in our times
of trouble.

John Kerry, who should have been our Pres. in the last 4 years, gave
an outstanding speeh tonight. Simply great. He is a great leader and
a great American. John Kerry should be well commended on the
words he spoke tonight, defending Americans everywhere!!!!

BK   August 27th, 2008 9:57 pm ET

Why didn't you show both sides when Hillary was running? It was all promoting Obama and trashing both Clintons. Little late now isn't it? Don't bother. CNN has done what they set out to do. Destroy the Clintons.

SaveTheDramaFoObamasMama   August 27th, 2008 9:57 pm ET

Bill, a lot of democrats will be voting for John McCain. Its ok. Really!

Its obvious that a Bill and Hillary will be voting for John when they go into the voting booth in November.

Woohoo! : )

Therese   August 27th, 2008 9:56 pm ET

Get over it! Comments like this belong in the tabloids, not the "most respected news team…….." Quit fanning the flames of disunity and start reporting the news, rather than the gossip. Take a cue from the legacy of Walter Cronkite – he was the most respected man in journalism because he earned it. The Clintons love this country. They will do what is needed and required to help Obama rescue this country. Get on board.

Crissy   August 27th, 2008 9:56 pm ET

It is interesting to me how much hate a black (half black) American, like,Amy Holmes, can express for the first black person to ever come close to becoming the President of the United Staes. It would and could never happen in the Republican party. I question your hate for who you are (or half of what you are) that you would work so tirelessly to try and take down such a historic moment.

Ritas   August 27th, 2008 9:56 pm ET

Bill is Back!!! The most mesmerizing speech maker in history and to think we now have George W. Bush.
Obama should kiss the ground that Bill Clinton walks on because that is the only path to an Obama Presidency.

Democrats Unite - Obama/ Biden 08!! Whoop whoop!!! :-)   August 27th, 2008 9:56 pm ET

Your comment is awaiting moderation.
PLEASE POST…..

CNN… I love you guys… but just quit!!!

LET US UNITE WITHOUT THE HEADACHE YOU KEEP CAUSING… BILL CLINTON WAS GREAT…. HILLARY WAS FANTASTIC… MICHELLE OBAMA WAS INCREDIBLE… TED KENNEDY—PHENOMENAL!!!!

YES WE CAN!!! OBAMA/ BIDEN 08

Rob   August 27th, 2008 9:56 pm ET

Uh oh, it didn't go how I wanted to report it, so I'll just ignore that and pretend I didn't see what I just saw.

Well, Bill Clinton DID NOT hold back. I'm excited for Obama/Biden in 08.

So all the idiot pundits (CNN MSNBC FOX…) who have been fear mongering instead of reporting these last two days have egg all over their faces. That is for sure.

"Oh… she didn't say that he's ready to be Commander in Chief…"
"Her body language looked blah blah"

Please, shut up and report what is happening!

QUIT EDITORIALIZING AS THINGS HAPPEN IT MAKES YOU LOOK LIKE IDIOTS
(well thought out editorials and commentary are great after WATCHING and REFLECTION)

Delise   August 27th, 2008 9:56 pm ET

What are you talking about. You are putting a negative on a positive. Regardless of what happens tomorrow or what was said before, Bill Clinton showed himself to be a true American tonight. Shame on you Amy Holmes.

Linda   August 27th, 2008 9:56 pm ET

The question should be just why do the elite of the DNC think they are right this time? Bill Clinton was their ONLY success in decades. Look at the last three elections. Democrats have lost due to their poor judgement of nominee. This year is no different. When November comes and you have to pull the lever I guarantee it will not be the majority for Obama. Frankly I am sick of the skewed process the DNC is continuing to us to deny each and every American their right to vote for who they think is the best candidate.

God Bless our Country. Obama is a clone of Bush. Arrogant, untested with a foolish attitude. He even has Bush's swagger and smirk. It is not McBush it IS OBUSHAMA!

Phil   August 27th, 2008 9:56 pm ET

Why don't you work for Fox News? they are doing a good enough job of partisanship. You need adifferent job…..

Eff Yoo   August 27th, 2008 9:55 pm ET

lets call this post what it is…garbage. bubba left in 2000 and 2004 before the nominee spoke. non-issue here

Nevada dude   August 27th, 2008 9:55 pm ET

WHEN WILL YOU GUYS STOP??? YOUR DIVISIVE PROPAGANDA IS NOT WORKING!!!!

C.B.   August 27th, 2008 9:55 pm ET

Why do all the token Blacks in The Republican party even show their faces on TV. Amy Holmes is just like JC. Watts, Alan Keys,and Rice. Only Four Black faces will be at the Republican Party next week. Like Spike Lee said, this morning. The Republican will loose in November,and we will see if Amy Holmes be on any TV then. Have Amy Holmes forgot her roots. You still Black,and they will only let so many in the Republican party. Get a life Amy. This Party is Fine.

JohnDoug   August 27th, 2008 9:55 pm ET

Just the fact that people are obsessing over the Obama/Clinton relationship (especially conservatives) says a lot about the strength of Democrats this year. By comparison, the Republican convention promises to be a total snooze fest.

Anonymous   August 27th, 2008 9:54 pm ET

I wonder how Clinton kept the gag reflex under control when he said Obama was ready to lead.

robin kelly   August 27th, 2008 9:54 pm ET

Yes, Bill does have an impressive record. Of wagging his finger in the face of 300 million people and lying.

I love that the democrats parade out the only president to be impeached as if some hero. Says something about their integrity, don't you think?

diduwatch   August 27th, 2008 9:54 pm ET

Did you watch the convention? Bill hit it out the park and Obama needs to act like he knows who the man is…Bill's still the man and has a swag Obama wishes he had. Obama needs to respect his elders..

Sandy   August 27th, 2008 9:53 pm ET

President Bill Clinton is an amazing leader. Every Obama supporter should be happy with President Clinton's speech. He inspires and reaches out to all of the Senator Hillary Clinton voters encouraging them to help elect Senator Barack Obama. What more could he have said tonight? "The power of our example has always been more impressive than the example of our power."

RWT   August 27th, 2008 9:53 pm ET

Why did Barack Obama slam Bill Clinton? Guess who said this on Dec. 3, 2007: "So you decide which makes more sense: Entrust our country to someone who is ready on Day One … or to put America in the hands of someone with little national or international experience, who started running for president the day he arrived in the U.S. Senate."

Yep. You guessed correctly. Those were Hillary's words.

Emiel   August 27th, 2008 9:53 pm ET

OK this seals the deal. I am removing the ticker from my newsfeeds, I really can't consider CNN a fair and balanced network anymore. As soon as you quit making up these stories (to keep the race close I guess) I may tune in again. Or not.

Beth   August 27th, 2008 9:53 pm ET

I agree, why have a conservative make the comment. She wouldn't have said anything remotely unbaised no matter what.

Mack   August 27th, 2008 9:53 pm ET

I would hope Clinton, as a former President, would recognize good policy when he sees it, even if it is only in the form of golf-clap applause for a half-hearted plan that will only enrich the oil companies' hand in a dying (and drying) industry.

That's his prerogative and I appreciate it, just like I appreciate his informed opinion that Obama is ready to lead this country and is a far, far better choice than yet one more four-year repeat of the last eight years of failed policies and diminished standing in the eyes of the world at large.

Eddie   August 27th, 2008 9:53 pm ET

>>Don said…
>>Why do conservatives always want to divide, CNN why??????

Exactly, Don… I was really confused by the "perspective" of this "commentary" until I noticed it was by a "conservative commentator"… these guys are shaking in their boots, getting more and more negative, doing anything, including flat out public lying, to try to sour people.

NOT THIS TIME!!

O/B '08!!

Denise   August 27th, 2008 9:53 pm ET

If there is any resentment, Clinton hid it well!

Gennamir   August 27th, 2008 9:53 pm ET

PLEASE STOP CNN!! PLEASE! Nobody can diminish Bill Clinton's accomplishments! This is just another way to be negative!

dion booker   August 27th, 2008 9:53 pm ET

United I stand with Democrats, divided I stand with Republicans.. The Clintons know that if they do not stand with Obama there will be repurcussions when Hillary does run for President. I love Hillary and am a strong supporter. The Clintons cannot cause the the democrats to loose.

Kevin - Jonesboro, GA   August 27th, 2008 9:53 pm ET

Go ahead Amy and continue the nonsense…that's the only way your old boy will have a chance at winning.

Joe Reg   August 27th, 2008 9:52 pm ET

Congratulation Bill!

Finally the fairy tale is real. United we will recapture the White House.

America has a big surprise for the repubs this year.

Obama/Biden 08/12.

THE REPUBLICAN PARTY ARE AGENTS FROM HELL   August 27th, 2008 9:52 pm ET

ANOTHER THING IT'S PERSONAL FOR ALL OF US, WE ALL HAVE A STAKE IN THIS, WE ALL HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN A HARD FOUGHT CAMPAIGN, BUT THIS DAY AND FORWARD YOU WILL NOT BE TOLORATED, IT'S NOT AS IF WE DO NOT HAVE ANOTHER MEDIA SOURCE TO KEEP US INFORMED FROM A NONBIAS VIEW, THAT ONE IS C-SPAN. THEY KNOW HOW TO REPORT THE NEWS AND ARE NOT IN DIRE NEED TO INVENT IT FOR GAIN

CALLING ALL DEM AND INDEPENTENTS FOR PROGRESS TO BLACKBALL CNN!

I DO REALIZE THAT THIS WILL NOT GET POSTED, BUT AT LEAST SOMEONE FROM YOUR NASTY NETWORK WILL KNOW HOW I FEEL!

Bob   August 27th, 2008 9:52 pm ET

Its not a matter of divide, we just simply disagree. Thats a major problem with Liberals, they feel everyone should think as they do, and when they don't… shout them down.

Anonymous   August 27th, 2008 9:52 pm ET

cnn stop dividing and hating. The dems are united. Kerry gave an electifying speech discussing the two sides of McCain and how dare McCain question Obama's patriotism. Your network refuse to discuss the unification and the tuff speeches of the dems. You keep discussing the trash from the republican surrogates instead of covering the dem convention. You refuse to discuss the truth because you are in the pockets of the republicans. Your netwrok is a disgrace.

Franky   August 27th, 2008 9:52 pm ET

@Don

That's because we got nothing to do, you got a problem with that?? Plus, we like to talk………A LOT! LOL!!!!

So……..how you doing Amy? LOL!!! Na'h, I'm just playing, LOL!!

Tammy - KCMO   August 27th, 2008 9:51 pm ET

I think the media and the Republicans would like to keep the divisiveness alive to continue to cause chaos.
Both Clintons did a great job supporting Obama these past few days and it's time for the media to go find a bone to chew with McCain.
Congratulations Obama!!!!

judy   August 27th, 2008 9:51 pm ET

Whatever a conservative says, it is only to divide, not unite Americans!

gc   August 27th, 2008 9:51 pm ET

I don't get what you are trying to report. Yes he is upset that his wife didn't win. He should be able to be frustrated without you reporting every word. Looks like you are trying to create a story here. He just delivered a great speech and you are already trying to nuetralize it. That is not reporting!

Sue   August 27th, 2008 9:51 pm ET

Your line about what Barack Obama said about Ronald Reagan is really old news. Don't you have anyting better to write about? Can't you come up with something original.

And, what do you know about the workings of Bill Clinton's inner circle? I'll venture to say that you are not in it.

Perhaps, as Bill said, he is not going to Obama's acceptance speech because it is Obama's night.

Good grief…get a life.

Spencer in Cali   August 27th, 2008 9:51 pm ET

Just like last night, And the night before, THE RIGHT WING LOSES AGAIN!!

You cannot spin or politic your way out of the TRUTH Amy Holmes!!

Hillary Supporter for Obama 08!!

chitowngal07   August 27th, 2008 9:50 pm ET

"And now there are reports that Clinton, Bill that is, plans on skipping Obama's historic speech tomorrow at Invesco Field."

I would not blame him! Here's a gal that would rather eat dirt than watch another darn speech by Obama.

Nana   August 27th, 2008 9:49 pm ET

Amy Holmes please get a life. The Clintons have moved on so please move on!!

Randall in Seattle   August 27th, 2008 9:49 pm ET

This is typical of the recent barrage of anti-democrat, anti-Obama, anti-Biden swill dreamed up by the dittoheads on the right. I've never seen such blatant repetition of the party line.

Why is this given any credence? This type of "opinion" piece should be flushed down the toilet as is appropriate for what it contains.

Loretta from California   August 27th, 2008 9:49 pm ET

This was the greatest speech so far and I'm ever so proud to be a Democrat. CNN, why didn't you allow us to hear more of John Kerry's speech? Do I have to change to CSPAN FOR BETTER COVERAGE?

Democrats Unite!!!!!!

Jack from Freedom USA   August 27th, 2008 9:49 pm ET

President Clinton expressed it very well, we can't afford another republican term in the White House, we are broke and it's not getting any better with the republican cronyism to themselves "the wealthiest few".

America needs change, we can't slip into a country of "Republican Royalty". We need to preserve our democracy and reject the elitist views of the republican right wing!

Jeffrey   August 27th, 2008 9:49 pm ET

"In one line, Obama managed to diminish Clinton's genuine political accomplishments and compare him to perhaps the most hated figure in the Democratic Party — behind George W. Bush."

Uh, that would be YOUR interpretation of what was done and a very inaccurate one at that.

And so what if he isn't going to be at the speech tomorrow night?

Give it a rest.

Southerner   August 27th, 2008 9:49 pm ET

Bill has one thing going for him that Obama never will. He's been president of the United States!

Lindsay   August 27th, 2008 9:49 pm ET

Good grief!! Bill Clinton gave one hell of a speech tonight that underlined in no uncertain terms exactly why Barack Obama is the best man for the job, and what does CNN do?

……CNN turns it into yet another excuse to play up the drama.

MARYANN Oswego IL   August 27th, 2008 9:49 pm ET

Bill Clinton is the Greatest….I would feel so much better in my heart if he could just be President again…no one and I mean no one comes even close to this man…he loves this country so much ..he loves all Americans…Barack needs to learn BIG TIME from this HERO …Barack does not even come close to being the kind of AMERICAN PRESIDENT Bill Clinton was and should be again!!!!! The Clinton the true leaders of the DEMOCRATIC PARTY. Will someone (maybe her stylist) teach Michelle how to smile…please….?????

Chris Banner   August 27th, 2008 9:49 pm ET

What are you talking about,
Bill gave the speeach of his life, he spoke to our hearts and our minds, and whoever is smart enough will vote for Obama.
So Amy, whether you like it or not, Obama is the next president of the U.S.A, you can vote McCain if you want Amy, and I will vote OBAMA

Ken   August 27th, 2008 9:49 pm ET

Bill is not attending the speech because he did not want to overshadow Obama's nomination. James Carville made this clear the other night.

My gosh, when are we going to have intelligent journalism in politics and not sensationalism?

Dandelion.   August 27th, 2008 9:48 pm ET

Give me a break.

Bill Clinton and John Kerry both just gave VERY beautiful and sincere speeches.

Stop with this nonsense.

Lifelong Black Democrat   August 27th, 2008 9:48 pm ET

Leave Bill Clinton alone. He doesn't have a thing to prove to anybody, his record speaks for who he is. As for the race card, keep listening-Clinton will have the last laugh on that one. African Americans have been had! Jesse called it and then backed away from it, the truth will out in the end or the middle or somewhere on this road.

mel from Ohio   August 27th, 2008 9:48 pm ET

You are trying to keep yourself working by making up untrue issues to write about!! You are one of the reasons for the ignorance that continues to surround the coverage of this election season.

Democrats Unite - Obama/ Biden 08!! Whoop whoop!!! :-)   August 27th, 2008 9:47 pm ET

PLEASE POST…..

CNN… I love you guys… but just quit!!!

LET US UNITE WITHOUT THE HEADACHE YOU KEEP CAUSING… BILL CLINTON WAS GREAT…. HILLARY WAS FANTASTIC… MICHELLE OBAMA WAS INCREDIBLE… TED KENNEDY—PHENOMENAL!!!!

YES WE CAN!!! OBAMA/ BIDEN 08

Smeryl62   August 27th, 2008 9:47 pm ET

I think we just have to take him at his word. The funny thing about behind the scene comments is that they should stay behind the scenes. If he isn't speaking it publicly, then neither should you. He supports Obama. It really is that simple. He will campaign to help him win along with HRC. Stop with all the divisive suggestions that have not been substantiated.

Byron   August 27th, 2008 9:47 pm ET

Wow. This lady has jumped the shark.

tedious898   August 27th, 2008 9:47 pm ET

I'm so proud of Bill….we need to listen to him . I know Barack will use Bill's wisdom.

jake   August 27th, 2008 9:47 pm ET

Who hired Amy Holmes anyways?

Jay   August 27th, 2008 9:47 pm ET

Give it a rest!!! I know you pundits and so on like to drum up stuff just to suit your purpose of ratings and all by keeping things negative. Bill did what he needed to do. That's it, that's all!!

Don't some of you reporters have a conscience. This country needs to unite and help those less fortunate who have lost their homes, their jobs and their lives in the last 8 years. Grow up and support your country. You are doing your country a major disservice right now!!!!

More Conservative Spin   August 27th, 2008 9:47 pm ET

Ho hum… another great speech, another CNN conservative commentator trying to undercut the speech with murmurs of puma and clinton rancor. Stop trying to create the news CNN. Just report it. Murrow is spinning.

Badger   August 27th, 2008 9:46 pm ET

Nice try Amy. Go away.

Musicpromo   August 27th, 2008 9:46 pm ET

Are we to think that you amy holmes has some keen insight in to the clintons? Or are you a GOP mouthpiece? I think that it's the 2nd choice, I have watch you during this campaign season, and most of what you say sounds like it's right out of the head of Karl Rove maybe you talk with him before you hit the airwaves. That I would think to be true. In anycase there not much that can be done to save the Republicans have lost this a long time ago not only is the brand in trouble there whole party is take a look at them they wanted Hillary so bad so there could rally the troops because they hate her, not that not going to happen they have nothing McCain is dead in the water. They lost there last best chance. No Money, No Backing, No War, No Shot!

Bye Bye BYE!

R   August 27th, 2008 9:46 pm ET

you guys are full of it. CNN you started to look so retarded, and irrelevant

CL in Florida   August 27th, 2008 9:46 pm ET

Amy, let it go!!!

S. Boatman   August 27th, 2008 9:46 pm ET

Bill Gave A Great Speech Tonight! . . . A Grand Slam For Sure! This November I Will Tell Mccain Thanks. . . But No Thanks!

JImmy in California   August 27th, 2008 9:46 pm ET

BIll Clinton knocked it out of the park tonight too. All is forgiven.

Wendrell Dunn   August 27th, 2008 9:46 pm ET

To error is HUMAN, to act like you don’t is REPUBLICAN

DeniseGA   August 27th, 2008 9:45 pm ET

Gossip, Gossip, Gossip.

The Democrats have gotten over the primaries, why won't the republicans? Why does the media keep perpetuating the divide?

GET OVER IT, THE DEMS ARE UNITING AND WILL WIN THE WHITE HOUSE!

Quinn   August 27th, 2008 9:45 pm ET

To Don,

A better question is why does CNN always allow conservatives to dominate the news cycle and perpetuate that division?

Bart in SC   August 27th, 2008 9:45 pm ET

My God!!! Will this every stop? Bill Clinton just gave his convention speech and it was, as always, amazing. He said everything he could say to support Obama. But we are still giving him grief. This speech could not have been easy for him as Hillary's speech could not have been easy for her. I worked on Hillary's campaign and it has not been easy for me to watch two great American politicans give up on their dream. But, they have given the democrats everything they have asked for … so leave them alone. Stop the disrespect of his presidency and move on. I will always respect Bill and Hillary Clinton for their contributions to this country. And I will always be proud that I worked on her presidenial campaign. I will also vote for Obama in November because I believe he is a better candidate than McCain.

Nick   August 27th, 2008 9:44 pm ET

Can we please stop grumbling about things we can't possibly know and are irrelevant anyway? Bill Clinton got up there and gave the right speech and did the right thing. That's the news. That's what happened. Stop spreading discord and start reporting the news.

Shannon   August 27th, 2008 9:44 pm ET

I wonder how many people would get over being called a racist when you spent your whole life fighting and defending the rights of others. I guess he must be sensitive that way. The Obama campaign and it's supporters use the race card at the drop of a hat. Something goes wrong, and it's the pity party, waaah waaah it's because he's black.

You don't like his policies, tough, you must be a racist. His supporters are the biggest turnoff to his campaign. Their constant use of race and calling people racist shows such an incredible lack of personal responsibility. It shows in their own life every problem they encounter must be because of race, not anything they've done themselves. As a Democrat the whole race card issue is contrary to everything I was taught as a Democrat. This new generation of whiners can have their Messiah, some of us believe we are responsible for our own decision and problems, we don't blame it on our gender or the color of our skin.

Mike, FL   August 27th, 2008 9:44 pm ET

He told us all why its important to have a democratic president after a 8 disasterous years under Bush and McCain.

C-span is better   August 27th, 2008 9:44 pm ET

Good Job Bill. Welcome Home

pam Eugene OR   August 27th, 2008 9:44 pm ET

JC CNN.
Stop the divisive comments. Why don't you just buy a front page ad in the NY Times and say vote McInsane.
Clinton gave a wonderful speech tonight supporting Obama but you want conflict. I say…go C-SPAN. You are doing a fantastic job and down with CNN.
Print this CNN

Susan from Scotts Valley, CA   August 27th, 2008 9:44 pm ET

Amy, don't try to diminish what Bill said tonight. There's no doubt who he supports. And it's not your candidate.

John   August 27th, 2008 9:44 pm ET

Wow, you are a worthless hack of a supposed political commentator.

"The 20th century has been characterized by three developments of great political importance: the growth of democracy, the growth of corporate power, and the growth of corporate propaganda as a means of protecting corporate power against democracy."

Jordan Fitzpatrick   August 27th, 2008 9:43 pm ET

It just kills you people, doesn't it? You so badly want inter-party division, because that helps your ratings. Not this time CNN.

NotFallingInLine.org   August 27th, 2008 9:43 pm ET

Why should Bill Clinton get over what the Obama campaign did to our core principles of democracy or what they and many in the media did to Hillary?

Yes, we can remember in November.

And we will…

Sandy   August 27th, 2008 9:43 pm ET

August 27th, 2008 9:41 pm ET
Your comment is awaiting moderation.
CONSERVATIVE – the following is what I think of you and your warmongering hate-filled pity-party backward thinking old man.

If you have to start off with negatives, I'm not even going to read your crap column.

WE are taking our country back. YOU DEAL WITH IT. If you're with us, good, if not – GET THE H-LL OF THE AIR AND OUT OF THE BLOGS.

We need positive and we need our country back from the divisive types like you !!!!!!!!!

Mike   August 27th, 2008 9:43 pm ET

Yeah. And did you notice Clintons Blue Tie? Everyone knows that blue ties are a sign of contempt huh CNN? Geez give it a rest CNN. How much does Exxon Mobil pay you guys to stir up this garbage?

karen   August 27th, 2008 9:43 pm ET

Obama should be thanking the Clinton's. And for all the Clinton bashing that has been going on for months–I wonder–will Obama someday get that same level of adulation? I doubt it.

Peter of Oregon   August 27th, 2008 9:43 pm ET

Did you hear that speech McCain? That was an awesome speech. I would like to take this opportunity to postulate that you are un-prepared for the intensity Americans will show in their support of our only Real choice to lead this country, Barack Obama.

CNN… I hope Bill Clinton laid the final nail in your coffin of perpetuating false, fictitious and non-factual division between the Clintons and the Obamas.

Lay the devisive journalisim to rest CNN. No Way… No How… No McCain in '08.

John   August 27th, 2008 9:42 pm ET

I have been an Obama supporter since I voted for him for Senator in 2004.

I have been an Obama for President supporter since he made me very happy by throwing his hat in the ring in early 2007.

As an Iraq veteran, I knew that he was not just "Change", he was the change we absolutely needed.

I supported Obama throughout the entire primary season. Volunteered, defended, donated.

So when I say that I support Obama/Biden '08, I want you to realize that there is some history there.

After hearing Hillary Clinton speak last night, and after hearing Bill Clinton speak tonight, just now, I sent my first contribution to Hillary to help pay down her debt.

Hillary and Bill have shown that we are Democrats. We are united. We are on the same team, and that team is dedicated to electing Obama.

No way, no how, no McCain.

Obama is ready to be President.

The Republicans said that Clinton was too young and too inexperienced.

The Clintons are right. We need Obama right now. Obama is ready right now. Vote Obama/Biden '08, donate to Obama and Clinton, come together and get it done.

Yes We Can
CNN… absolutely terrible waste of bandwidth.

tedious898   August 27th, 2008 9:42 pm ET

Shut up Don….Faux news misses you. Please go home and join the rest of the roaches. Its still dark, but in a minute the lights will turn on and you need to run for cover. That will be in Nov.

Independent-Latina-for-OBAMA   August 27th, 2008 9:42 pm ET

More RUMORS FROM CNN………… YOUR TOP 'STORY' IN THE BLOG IS BY A CONSERVATIVE COMMENTATOR……… ARE YOU CNN………..OR HAVE YOU TURNED INTO ……………FOX NEWS!

BILL CLINTON WAS BRILLIANT, HE WAS A GREAT PRESIDENT SOMETHING BUSH WILL NEVER BE!

I LOVED HOW PRES. CLINTON POINTED OUT HOW THE GOP LIKES TO SAY 'THEY ARE FOR FAMILY VALUES' WHILE FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN WITH AUTISM, AS BILL SAID, HAVE TO GET A DIVORCE OR STOP WORKING TO GET MEDICARE!

BRAVO! PRESIDENT CLINTON! THANK YOU, SIR!

Charlotte   August 27th, 2008 9:42 pm ET

Well, if Bill didn't give Obama a major boost, nothing will. I don't think anyone is more eliquent then Bill and Hillary Clinton. The King and Queen of the Democratic Party. Now it is up to Obama to deliver the goods..

Paul Dobro   August 27th, 2008 9:42 pm ET

moments after Bill's speech which was well done and spoke highly of Obama, CNN wants to tear it apart?

Why CNN, WHY THE HATE?

Eric   August 27th, 2008 9:41 pm ET

Conservatives like Ms. Holmes have a weak candidate and realize that only by fomenting false division within the Democratic Party can they hope to beat Barack Obama. It's unfortunate that many in the media are going along with this strategy so they can have something to report.

Careful, ma'am, your desperation is showing . . . .

Voter   August 27th, 2008 9:41 pm ET

Barack Obama is an arrogant little creep who has treated people who successfully served this country for years as if they didn't deserve to stand within his gaze.

What an arrogant, self serving meglomaniac!

He is all yours, Democrats!

Jeff   August 27th, 2008 9:41 pm ET

For once we actually heard somebody talk rather than just listening to the CNN people in the special wonderful amazing booth they keep talking about. Horrible overkill on commentary from the best team in politics or whatever they keep calling themselves.

Jim, IN   August 27th, 2008 9:41 pm ET

This isnt FOX, CNN. Instead of talking about keeping Bill on a leash, lets talk about keeping some of your commentators on a leash.

Yoseph   August 27th, 2008 9:41 pm ET

Amy Holems is a kid. don't split words left and right. The man is more than you and you don't even think as much as my daughter. sorry to tell you he is Democrat and he will be, but I don't know where you stand. I guess this is your job and with no ethics.

Canadian Observer   August 27th, 2008 9:41 pm ET

Bill Clinton iced the cake for President Obama!

Steve Volis   August 27th, 2008 9:41 pm ET

Could CNN poll of polls conduct a poll on this question ??
which Candidate is Most likely to lead us into the Next War ???

Fred   August 27th, 2008 9:40 pm ET

To lead by….
"The power of example…. not the example of power"
My god, I miss Bill.

Don   August 27th, 2008 9:39 pm ET

Why do conservatives always want to divide, CNN why??????

Bill has more impressive records and not even BO can diminish it.

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