August 28, 2008
Posted: 01:15 PM ET
iReporter Clayton Anderson says he liked ex-President Clinton's comparison between 2008 and his run in 1992.
iReporter Clayton Anderson says he liked ex-President Clinton's comparison between 2008 and his run in 1992.

(CNN) — Former President Clinton dismissed critics who say Sen. Barack Obama is too inexperienced for the presidency in his speech to the Democratic National Convention.

On Wednesday night, Clinton rallied support for Obama by drawing comparisons between his candidacy in 1992, reminding the audience that "Republicans said I was too young and too inexperienced to be commander in chief."

His message seemed to resonate with many iReport contributors.

Clinton "showed that being young is not necessarily being inexperienced or not being ready to lead," said iReporter Jordan Sarver of Athens, Georgia, who also commented on Sen. Ted Kennedy's appearance Monday.

Clayton Anderson of Savannah, Georgia, said the parallel that Clinton drew between Obama and himself was "most important aspect" of the speech. "I think we all know how productive and positive the Clinton administration was for Americans," Anderson said.

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Filed under: Barack Obama • Democratic National Convention • Hillary Clinton • I Report


American for America   August 28th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

Sorry but I have an issue that is much bigger than one election cycle. I cannot IGNORE and REWARD the DNC and media for tinkering with/trying to influence the outcome of our supposedly democratic electoral process. No candidate is more important than a fair process! My vote will be a protest against the dem leadership & meddling media.

PUMA for a reason, not a candidate!

Clinton You will always be Special   August 28th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

Clinton, great job, great speech, great smile!
You are loved all over the USA!

BK   August 28th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

Bush lost every debate and it was very clear that Bush didn't know what he was doing. The people ignored all the signs. It has been Obama's campaign strategy to keep him reading speeches and doing rally's and doing shows like the View so he won't have to answer for his rhetoric. Every time he goes off the script he loses points in the polls. Are you going to ignore the signs?

bert   August 28th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

– A health care policy adviser for the McCain campaign told a newspaper reporter that nobody in the United States is technically uninsured

THIS GUY ,( MCLAME ) ,IS NOT IN TOUCH WITH THE AMERICA I SEE AND ENVISAGE US HAVING IN THE NEAR FUTURE. LET'S TAKE ADVANTAGE OF ELECTING A MAN WITH INTEGRITY AND VISION THAT WILL MAKE A BETTER AMERICA. OBAMA KNOWS WHAT THE AMERICAN PEOPLE NEED. JOBS, ENERGY INDEPENDENCE AND HEALTH CARE FOR ALL. VOTE FOR OBAMA 08 AND 2012.

BK   August 28th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

Bill Clinton said what he had to say. What Bill Clinton didn't say is he was a governor for 12 years and was asked to run earlier and Clinton told them no because he didn't have the experience. There is a BIG difference.

Lisa CA   August 28th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

The only difference is that Clinton did have experience-8 years as Govenor of Arkansas. Obama has none!!! As a life-long democrat I will cross-party lines for the first and cast my vote for experience. John McCain!

Sandy   August 28th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

IF CLINTON CAN COME IN WITH NO EXPERIENCE AND TURNED THINGS AROUND, THAN SO CAN OBAMA. IT'S FUNNY HOW SOMEONE WITH LESS EXPERIENCE CAN DO AMAZING THINGS TO BENIFIT THE COUNTRY, AND HOW BUSH NO. 2 HAD ALL KINDS OF EXPERIENCE AND DID NOTHING BUT CAUSE THE AMERICANS PAIN. WHERE WAS THE EXPERIENCE WHILE HE WAS IN OFFICE. WHAT CLINTO DID FOR US BUSH THREW US UNDER THE BUS. MCCAIN WILL DO THE SAME.

Linda from Prescott AZ   August 28th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

And a McCain spokesman has said we don't need health care changes we are all already insured because hospital emergency rooms can't turn anyone away for frinancial reasons.

We need Obama NOW!

No Thanks, McCain!   August 28th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

Gallup polls have Obama up by 6 and this is not being reported just like the last consecutive times were majorly headlined when they were showing him down.

Selective, or Slow, reporting?????????

Meela   August 28th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

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

Farrell, Houston, Tx   August 28th, 2008 4:07 pm ET

I retired at 65 years old and was glad to go. When computers were first introduced I learned quickly but when programs seemed like they were changing everyday as time went on and I couldn't keep up. Fortunately I could continue to do things the old way until eventually that phased out. I embraced change because it was inevitable and it also made me understand why there is a retirement age. John McCain suffers from the same "old timers disease" at 71 and he is not about to embrace change or make any changes himself. Retire John McCain but not in the White House heck he's got 8 homes and a hell of a retirement.

Steve   August 28th, 2008 4:07 pm ET

Not only did Bill Clinton privately say Obama is too inexperience to be president as late as last week (which is widely reported, CNN included), Bill Clinton himself made a lot of rookie mistakes in his first two years in office. Some of the mistakes, such as the fiasco in Somalia emboldened Al Qaeda and led to escalating attacks on American interests in the 1990's, culminating in the 9/11 disaster. Wanna repeat the same mistakes again by picking someone barely out of diapers? No thank you.

Tony   August 28th, 2008 4:04 pm ET

Hilalry and Bill each hit the ball out of the park with their speeches adn it's still in the air.

Deal with it you republican LOSERS!

V   August 28th, 2008 4:03 pm ET

Mainstream America doesn't upload video blogs to CNN…if anyone thinks these loons are the face of America then they are mistaken.

CW in DC   August 28th, 2008 4:02 pm ET

This Bill Clinton quote from his speech last night should pretty much sum it up for everyone harping about Obama's experience -

"In 1992, when I ran, they called me young and inexperienced…….sound familiar?" - Bill Clinton

Nuff said….

JB- NYC   August 28th, 2008 4:02 pm ET

Clinton caused the Dems to lose control of the house in 1994. The dems held it for 40 years. That is quite a rookie accomplishment. You have to agree. I know it hurts, but the truth hurts sometimes.

Katie, California   August 28th, 2008 3:56 pm ET

Who are you kidding people? The Clintons ridiculed his lack of experience just weeks ago and now they are on the Obama bandwagon? I don't buy it! And I don't see how Bill even shows his face publicly….. has everyone forgotten about the scandal attached to his presidency???

b Jiggy   August 28th, 2008 3:47 pm ET

I'm glad that us young voters get it. We understand that at the end of the day, both candidates are politicians. They will flip on some issues, they will say what they have to and neither will be able to fix all of america's problems just by getting elected. However, as a country that has to move forward instead of backwards, the clear choice is Senator Obama. I'm an independent but i think Senator Obama is our best hope to progress in america. Senator Mccain voted against equal pay for women for petes sake!

:)

angie - dallas -28   August 28th, 2008 3:46 pm ET

YES WE CAN!!!
NO WAY. NO HOW. NO BUSH.. ER MCCAIN!

Michelle, St. Louis   August 28th, 2008 3:36 pm ET

"There is just NO comparison between Clintons first run and Obama. Clinton was a governor (executive position) for 8 years! Obama hasn't even completed his first term as senator. Don't forget he's spent most of it campaigning rather than legislating.

Spin it all you want, he's just not ready for the most important job IN THE WORLD!"

Duh….McCain doesn't have any executive experience either. Still, I will take judgement over expierience any day. McCain has over 26 years of "experience" and Obama has better judgement than him!

ron   August 28th, 2008 3:26 pm ET

inexperience and crisis are not compatible. you can't spend your way out of a financial mess whether you are a family or a country. if you are having trouble paying the debts you already owe making more is not going to solve it and unlike a family a country cannot declare bankruptcy and start over again with reaching third world conditions so if you can't understand that simple logic then vote Obama and don't whine when we are all on food stamps

yk   August 28th, 2008 3:24 pm ET

Yes ! that was the Bill Clinton I knew. I knew he was always there. and will not let the party down.
An effective campaigner and a great spreaker. In just a few sentences he alligned the true nature of republican rule that lead America to this horrible state of today.
Thanks Mr Clinton God bless you

Anonymous   August 28th, 2008 3:18 pm ET

McCain doesn't have any executive experience either.

Grandma   August 28th, 2008 3:18 pm ET

McBush is so joules of Obama since “we the people “love him and want to watch him more and more. Who wants to watch a man left his wife penny less and went after younger women I remember his best body Ragan and his wife even did not talk to him for months. It is not Obama’s fault that people love him and watch him and follow his life not just in United State, all around the world are watching him and loving him and I know tonight his speech watch all around the world. Good for him and he is a simple of freedom, American dream and hope

Aaron, Sterling VA   August 28th, 2008 3:16 pm ET

i liked Biden's fear-mongering speech. i hope you all know how he feels about the middle east. him and Zbig (and therefore Obama).

it's like the South Park episode where the school had to vote for a new mascot and the choices were a turd sandwhich and a giant douche. either way you go, it's bad times.

I Agree with Kelly from TX   August 28th, 2008 3:15 pm ET

Go Obama Go….AND DON"T COME BACK

darko   August 28th, 2008 3:13 pm ET

Obama's health care plan sounds spiffy, but it's just not affordable. With nearly half of the uninsured in this country already eligible or illegal, there isn't a need for a social program this huge. We can't contain the costs of medicare and medicade, how the heck can we afford hillarycare???

darko   August 28th, 2008 3:11 pm ET

There is just NO comparison between Clintons first run and Obama. Clinton was a governor (executive position) for 8 years! Obama hasn't even completed his first term as senator. Don't forget he's spent most of it campaigning rather than legislating.

Spin it all you want, he's just not ready for the most important job IN THE WORLD!

Kelby from Houston, TX   August 28th, 2008 3:10 pm ET

GO OBAMA GO!

John in Ohio   August 28th, 2008 3:09 pm ET

The iReporters were overwhelmingly positive in their acclamation for Clinton, Biden, and Obama. This is the true face of America and it is why Obama will win by a landslide in November.

Former republican white man from california for Obama   August 28th, 2008 3:09 pm ET

That is very true it was the most remarkable part of his speech and who among us is really ready to say if another is ready to be commander in chief than a man who has filled the job and did a great job with his term in office.

Get this story out Obama needs to hit Mc Cain hard in battle ground states over this health insurance statement. No Every one does not have health insurance and anyone who thinks that going to the ER and being seen = Good Health care is psycho at best but most definitely delusional!

Obama/Biden 08

Franky   August 28th, 2008 3:09 pm ET

You know guys, when I see my boy and his peeps, I see something different. I don't see a celebrity, or for example, a party. I see a family. I see a family where you see different types of people come together. A family where mistakes are made and mishaps occurred. A family where each member listens and helps. A family where most importantly, they care. But when I see Senator McCain, I see something different…

When I see Senator McCain and his peeps, I see a family that doesn't like to go out. I see a family that their secrets are discreet. I see a family that only goes outside. I see family that is very quiet. I see a family that is unusual. I see a family that hardly likes to talk. I see family most importantly, with no kids. I see a family that is different…

I don't know about you but I have a family. And if there's one thing I know from my family is that we have each other and we care. I have a family that believes in God and everything that God stands for. I have a family that taught me values. I don't know about you but I'm happy that my family is happy….if that ain't good for you, then I don't know what family is to you…

Greg, NY   August 28th, 2008 3:08 pm ET

Yes, McCain made fun of Obama for wanting to fill tires with air when that would actually work.

Obama should mail out band aids to people and say 'this is John Mccain's health care plan.'

Done deal.

Marie in Ohio   August 28th, 2008 3:08 pm ET

I am truly excited for tonight. This is a huge deal and we are about to witness History tonight. Barack Obama has inspired me to get involved, voice my opinions and fight for what I want. Funny thing is, I have found out that most of the people I've met want the same things as I do!

This is exciting. Congratulations Barack!

Anonymous   August 28th, 2008 3:06 pm ET

Gallup Daily Tracking Poll has Obama up by six. Shockingly, CNN did not post this poll.

NoMcSame   August 28th, 2008 3:06 pm ET

Can you say "out of touch"? You people better put that republican brand down and get with the rest of us. Saying that you are a republican doesn't make you and better or richer. these guys are playing a game with you and you fall for it every time. McSame and Bush are not one of you and they don't want to see you become one of them. Wake up people.

independent for obama   August 28th, 2008 3:04 pm ET

bubba did a great job! democrats are united. independents and republicans for barack, will make the difference and obama will be our next POTUS. sorry,GOP, your days are numbered. you should not have allowed the shredding of our constitition and the bill of rights. this country has been prepared for that for over 200 years,now.

CNN this should be your top story   August 28th, 2008 3:00 pm ET

CNN, that health coverage issue, put that on top! This is nice, but that is HUGE!!

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