August 27, 2008
Posted: 09:20 PM ET

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 Hillary Clinton watches from the stands as Bill Clinton speaks at the DNC.
Hillary Clinton watches from the stands as Bill Clinton speaks at the DNC.

(CNN) – CNN has learned from a Democratic leadership aide that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has asked Hillary Clinton to deliver the party’s weekly radio address this weekend in advance of the Republican convention.

Democrats from the House, Senate, national party and the Obama campaign rotate delivering the speech each week. This weekend is the Senate’s turn.

Clinton is expected to repeat many of the themes of her speech on Tuesday, highlighting party unity, said the Democratic leadership aide.

Filed under: Democratic National Convention • Hillary Clinton


Obama 08/12   August 28th, 2008 1:44 am ET

Geri/Michelle clapped,smiled,stood up,saw tears,hugghed others around her so what more do you expect from this lady ?Go look in a mirrow are you smiling all the time?

Obama 08/12   August 28th, 2008 1:39 am ET

If you cannot see what McWar gang plans to continue / what McBush has done to this country and its people while they filled their pockets with Oil,more of their war they started /a mile long list of what these crooks Bush McBush Cheney Rove Graham on and on have done to this country .

Proud Republican   August 28th, 2008 12:17 am ET

I am a christian Republican woman and I care most about family values. I care about the many American women who were abused and abandoned by their husbands. When John McCain was in captivity his first wife waited patiently for him and never went to bed without worries and saying prayer for him. In the interim, the emotional stress caused her a crippling automobile accident. When he came back, he started having a series of affairs with other women while his wife was still struggling to pay the medical bills with the help of her friends. Then later he abandoned his wife of 14 years and his children so he could quickly marry a rich woman who is 18 years younger than him.
I value marriage and I will never vote for such an adulterer. McCain ought to be ashamed of himself! and those who really care about the daily challeges we face as women will never vote for this man. I don't want McCain to win so I will vote for Obama, NO McCain!!!

Voter   August 27th, 2008 11:36 pm ET

You think Hillary is being "nice" to retire her debt?!? Where have you been, sonny? Now she and Bill have done their thing.

Obama wants it to be the Clintons' responsibility to get him elected and unite the party.

In all my life I have never heard of a would-be president expecting someone else to do his job for him!

And the Obama followers seem to think this is okay. What is WRONG with them? And what is wrong with Obama?

Tomorrow will be over in 24 hours, folks.

Then the real world comes back into focus.

Biden is a nice guy, but here we have the Peter Principle playing itself out on the national stage.

Enough with the poor boy from Scranton line. What are these two going to do for America?

Suffering is not an accomplishment and hope is not a strategy.

Geri   August 27th, 2008 11:25 pm ET

Obama really needs to put Hillary in a cabinet post. She has so much knowledge and so many people that care about her. Both her and Bill put their feelings aside and endorsed him and for that he should be grateful. They threw a lot of votes his way and that may be the key to his winning. Michelle could have smiled more last night and tonight when the Clintons were speaking. Her dislike really showed. She needs to get a thicker skin (not on her butt…enough there now) & treat the Clintons with respect.

Jeff   August 27th, 2008 11:21 pm ET

What to do. If we elect Barack then Hillary wil never be president. Hmmm…..but a Democrat will be better than a Republicant. What to do, what to do. It's a toss up between the old stubborn guy versus the new clueless guy. Maybe I'll just stay home and wait for Her to run in 4 years.

Obama/Biden   August 27th, 2008 10:44 pm ET

It is ridiculous what the republican had done to this country in eight years. Coming from economics surplus from Bill Clinton to deep debt to China. This republican government is handing their white plate over to China and begging to barrow money from them. This has never been the US. Most of the time it always been the other way around. We are the one that used to lend money to the world.
These republican think that they have not done enough to the country and try to scare you away from a chance to take our country back. No way, No how, No McCain.

HILLARY SUPPORTER   August 27th, 2008 10:32 pm ET

THE CLINTON'S BOWED OUT GRACEFULLY AS THE TRUE AMERICANS THEY ARE. NOW LEAVE THEN ALONE ENOUGH IS ENOUGH ALREADY. THE PARTY IS UNIFIED AND OBAMA WON'T WIN AND WHO CAN YOU BLAME THEN. THE MEDIA AND THE DNCNEED TO FIND A NEW SCAPEGOAT.
I WILL NOT VOTE FOR OBAMA IN SPITE OF THE CLINTON'S SPEACHES
HILLARY WILL BE BACK IN 2012 AND WILL BE THE NEXT DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENT

NORA, FLORIDA   August 27th, 2008 10:15 pm ET

The fake PUMA's and GOP must realize that the tactics are not going to work this time….

NO WAY, NO HOW, NO McPUMAS

Kevin,FL   August 27th, 2008 10:12 pm ET

the Clintons got the DNC right where they want them, when Barack Obama lose, guess who controls the DNC once more, Bill and Hillary Clinton. So who ever screws them now, look out come 2012

Trollmaster   August 27th, 2008 10:07 pm ET

Are the Republicans posing as PUMA fake Hillary supporters going to once again try to generate some fake Hillary drama?

Sue   August 27th, 2008 10:02 pm ET

Hillary Rocks!

BJ Ferrell   August 27th, 2008 10:02 pm ET

After Hilary's speech last evening, I thought how much better her gifts would serve the world if she were to be Obama's Secretary of State rather than Vice President.

Dude   August 27th, 2008 10:00 pm ET

DNC is using the Clintons, they have made them loosers and using them, brilliant politics or Clintons so dumb.

Bob   August 27th, 2008 9:57 pm ET

They have to play nice… how else is she going to retire her debt? I'm sure Nacy, Harry and BO told them keep in line, then we'll get your money.Its all politics and favors.

Charles   August 27th, 2008 9:55 pm ET

INSANITY: Definition;
Trying the same thing over and over again and expecting a different Result.

A VOTE FOR McCAIN WOULD BE INSANE.
It would be more of the same

Morgan   August 27th, 2008 9:51 pm ET

Don’t matter how Mr. Obama is playing out on the stage, I don’t trust hem,
Good at talking, he is only a salesman, not a doer.
Mr. John McCain is the leader of American with the values which stand for honor, equality and respect to all.
I cannot believe what Obama wife's comment on "I finally love being an American". My God, if that is how she feels about America, she should go to China or another country to live and she will know what it means to be an American.
Mr. John McCain is not Mr. Bush; he is the Maverick of true American. We can count on hem.

Alvin Baldemeca   August 27th, 2008 9:49 pm ET

I don't think that a guy that voted present over 130 as a state senator has the judgment and leadership to be the President.

Veterans for Obama and Ex-Republicans for Obama!   August 27th, 2008 9:49 pm ET

Go Hillary, we love you for what you did on the floor today. I did not see it coming. You brought tears to this Obama supporters eyes! Today for the first time, I donated to your debt. Thank you, and lets change the world. I know Barack has big dreams for you, and your going to make a great team!

E>Dozois   August 27th, 2008 9:49 pm ET

I cannot believe what some ungrateful……persons write,what the hell do they want from the Clintons?Do they want them to win the election for Mr.Obama,thats his job now and if he is as good as people say then he will.HE is the one to work for his job now not the Clintons.

Shannon   August 27th, 2008 9:48 pm ET

Why do Bill and HIllary Clinton have to win the election for Obama, why can't Obama win on his own. Why isn't it his responsibility to win votes, and unite our party. What a loser, constant whining by him and his supporters, they expect the Clintons to win it for him. Hey Obama, how about you convince us on your own that you deserve our vote. You can't and that's why I won't be voting for you…

The Best for America "Hillary"   August 27th, 2008 9:47 pm ET

If is someone who deserve respect and we need to be proud ,this person is "Hillary Clinton"But I'm asking to the 18Million to please turn to McCcain and elect him as a President .Teach the Democratic Party the next time they have to listen to us.
Hillary Clinton 20012

McCain 2008!

MARK A. DANIELS   August 27th, 2008 9:44 pm ET

Yesterday Hilary got a gold medal,tonight President Clinton hit the ball out the park!!! I WAS PROUD TO BE A AMERICAN TONIGHT! i would liked to hear what Jesse Jackson thought about tonight Mark.!

Clinton, no, wait, McCain Supporter   August 27th, 2008 9:44 pm ET

Whatever. At least she doesn't have to travel all over the place, stay in hotels, eat day-old sandwiches.

Personally, I wouldn't walk across the street for Obama and his followers. I hope Hillary doesn't have to.

Maybe she can do it from her living room and in her pj's. I'm sure she do the speech in her sleep.

Independent-Latina-for-OBAMA   August 27th, 2008 9:43 pm ET

WONDERFUL! HILLARY, THANK YOU, FOR YOUR SUPPORT! GOD BLESS YOU, BILL & CHELSEA!

Jack   August 27th, 2008 9:42 pm ET

Let me share what I saw when CNN's own camera caught members of the so called Best Political Team unaware, moments after the patriarchial sppech by former president Bill Clinton.

Pictures really speak more than a thousand words. At least three big profile members of the team, looked like they've been hit by lightning. Really grim and pensive looks in their faces.

Central Scruitinizer   August 27th, 2008 9:42 pm ET

Thank you Bill Clinton for solidifying the Democratic party. Its been a strange and difficult year but the pieced are coming together. To borrow a phrase from the A-Team " I love it when a plan comes together"

wiser   August 27th, 2008 9:41 pm ET

Change the constitution! We need 8 more years of Bill Clinton!

He was the best president in my lifetime.

John   August 27th, 2008 9:41 pm ET

"It's Hillary Clinton as a write-in candidate in November. Obama is unacceptable and McCain, while serving our country and suffering for it, has policies & thinking that are too rigid and old fashioned. It's Hillary or no one."

You are not a Democrat. You dishonor Hillary and everything she stands for. You spit on everything she has fought for. You are a Republican. Enjoy getting exploited by Bush and McCain.

mike in central va   August 27th, 2008 9:37 pm ET

this might be off topic but bill clintons speech puts an end to ALL questions of where his loyalties lie. he answered ALL the pundits questions before they could try to open their stupid mouths and shouldn't leave any questions for the media, including cnn the communist news network, to pick through to try to find something negative towards b. obama about……..

Charlotte   August 27th, 2008 9:37 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..

gc   August 27th, 2008 9:36 pm ET

Looks like the Clintons have joined the party. Seems to me that voting McCain would greatly dishonor Hillary. If you don't believe she is genuine this week, how could you trust her as presidant?

Paul   August 27th, 2008 9:36 pm ET

Bill Clnton - among the world's greatest speakers - gave the weakest speech I've heard from Bill
The Clintons are giving as much support (publicly) as they did to John Kerry. The fact is - if Obama loses, Hilary will win in 4 years!

It will go down as the weakest Bill Clinton speeches of all time.

We need more support for Obama than "obama is ready to lead America"

S. Boatman   August 27th, 2008 9:36 pm ET

Bill Clinton Just Hit One Out Of The Park!

Charlotte   August 27th, 2008 9:35 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..

jwilliams   August 27th, 2008 9:35 pm ET

Hats off to the Clintons they have given two a great speeches this week.

Evan Crum   August 27th, 2008 9:34 pm ET

Great speech by Bill!

ME IN FL   August 27th, 2008 9:33 pm ET

Yep, now they need her!!! They annointed Obama, but now they need the Clintons to win the campaign for him.. What a world!!!!! Too bad that she cannot decline……

Cynthia   August 27th, 2008 9:31 pm ET

That was a powerful speech given by President Clinton. Now, this is how it is done - he hit it out the ballpark!

Yes We Can

KenB, MI   August 27th, 2008 9:30 pm ET

Same Old Business or Secure America's Future

Thank you Hillary.
Thank you Bill,

Thank you Barak.

No Hillary = No Obama   August 27th, 2008 9:27 pm ET

It's Hillary Clinton as a write-in candidate in November. Obama is unacceptable and McCain, while serving our country and suffering for it, has policies & thinking that are too rigid and old fashioned. It's Hillary or no one.

Peter of Oregon   August 27th, 2008 9:26 pm ET

How're you going to spin this in a devisive way CNN?

Sandy   August 27th, 2008 9:25 pm ET

Man - That Bill Clinton is GOOD !!!!!

Obama/Biden '08

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