September 11, 2008
Posted: September 11th, 2008 01:00 PM ET

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Sen. Obama met with former president Clinton in Harlem Thursday in their first extended sit-down meeting since Obama defeated Sen. Hillary Clinton in the Democratic primaries. (Photo Credit: Getty Images)

NEW YORK (CNN) - Former President Bill Clinton predicted Barack Obama will "win" this fall's election and "will win pretty handily.”

The two men chatted with reporters in a photo-op at Clinton's Harlem office before sitting down for a private lunch.

Clinton is scheduled to campaign for Obama in Florida later this month. According to aides, the former president will appear at a mix of fundraisers and campaign events on behalf of the Democratic ticket throughout the fall.

"We're putting him to work," said Obama.

Clinton said he’d "agreed to do a substantial number of things, whatever I'm asked to do.”

Obama smiled at Clinton's prediction that he would take the White House: "There you go, you can take it from the President of the United States. He knows a little something about politics."

The image of the two men meeting comes as a relief to many Democrats who have been hoping to put to rest the "Clinton-Obama rift" storyline. Both Clintons praised Obama in their convention speeches, but agreed a face-to-face meeting with the president was a necessary step in putting the contentious primary season behind both camps.

The two men were said to be dining on a mix of sandwiches, salads and pizza from the lunch chain Cosi.

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edweena   September 11th, 2008 3:10 pm ET

I don't know what Bill Clinton will talk about with Barack Obama, but you can be sure that strategy wise, he is a master. And he will give Obama some advice on how to counter the republicans. The GOP created a distraction to railroad the Obama campaign, and so far, it worked, but if there is one man capable on getting back up on his feet after losing some momentum, it's Obama. People don't know him enough to make a judgment of his character, but the man you will see in the coming weeks will be the real Obama, the next President of the United States, and nothing will stop him or the Democrats this year. They will stick with the most important issues. And soon enough, people will realize that the GOP offers nothing but fake illusions to win an election.

OBAMA/BIDEN 08!!!!!

BK   September 11th, 2008 3:10 pm ET

Obama can't spend the money from Iraq on his programs because he is moving them to Afganistan. Do you think that war is going to be free of cost there? There will be more lives lost in Afganistan than Iraq.

Keidra   September 11th, 2008 3:09 pm ET

Well I put it this way/ Washington is not working the way it is /and its obvious that John Mc/ has voted 90% of the time with Bush. I wish everybody will get off the race card also cause its obvious that that did matter since Obama is the dem presidential nominee/ I'm a singl mom with 3 kids who pay hard earned taxes for members of congress to have free health care when my employer just barely paid have of a recent hospital stay I had due to chronic illness. Which now they are garnishing my check for more that 25%. So tell that to John Mc. without a plan, and Soccer Mom who has no clue about the economy, may I mention who never said 1 thing about struggling Moms like myself who are the real pit bulls with lipstick. Which is very scary for my kids future: Someone who just came out the blue with no credentials to be my president. If it looks crooked it is CROOKED

Brenda of Saginaw ,Michigan   September 11th, 2008 3:09 pm ET

OK!!!, lets all do this since we can not get along. 1. Whites go back to England or where ever you came from.2. Blacks go back to Africa or where ever you came from 3...Mexicans go back to Mexico or where ever you came from...Leave America and give it back to the Indians.The Indians were better off with out the in put of the Democrates or the Republicans.

Marion S. McIntosh   September 11th, 2008 3:09 pm ET

This image of Clinton and Obama is great and the prediction of not just a win, but a big win will play well in the news media . . . hopefully. When "Sarah Sideshow" loses her luster, things will get back to normal and Obama should carry a healthy 5 to 7 point lead into November 4th.

Remember, "Sarah Sideshow" . . . Post it and repost it everywhere you go. Americans need to get the message and the message is clear. This election is about issues, NOT "Sarah Sideshow." Let's get back to talking about health care, education, the home mortgage crisis, war, gas prices, and the economy. Republicans can't win on the issues; so they want to run on "Sarah Sideshow." We can't let it happen. Let's educate Americans and get this election back on the issues. -Mc

Sophia   September 11th, 2008 3:09 pm ET

Obama will win. Regardless of how much the Republicans try to distract us from the issues; whether or not Palin parades up and down the country with her sarcastic, snarky comments. Obama will win because most Americans have had ENOUGH! All of you that posted Palin 2012 must be joking. You know NOTHING about this woman and you are ready to elect her President. That would almost be funny if it wasn't so terrifying that that much ignorance still exists in this country!

bea   September 11th, 2008 3:08 pm ET

it is good to see former president bill clinton and obama together,it is even better if they having lunch together.Bill and hillary clinton have done every thing possible to show their support for obama.the clinton"s is sometime criticized unfairly,but they are good people.Bill Clintion knows something about politices, he said that obama will have a big win.!!!!! Housto Texas

Mikki, Washington, DC   September 11th, 2008 3:08 pm ET

Well, if Bill Clinton can campaign for Senator Kerry he definitely shoud campaign for Senator Obama. To the Hillary Supporters, I believe that if Senator Clinton really wanted to be VP, she would have been picked as VP. I believe that Senator Clinton is now waiting to run for President again. Whether she has to wait four years or eight years depends on whether the American people continue to vote based on fear, lies and manipulation.

Tonya, Richmond, VA   September 11th, 2008 3:08 pm ET

Something is not right with the Republican Party hiding Palin like this..

no attack dog with lipstick !   September 11th, 2008 3:07 pm ET

Obama for president
Biden for vice president
Hillary secretary of state...

by the way john McCain, we dont need a warrior, we need a president. So we'll vote Obama... when we need a warrior we 'll let you know...

and, yes, hum....about Sarah Palin we dont need any pittbull or attack dog with lipstick...We re americans, and we WONT fight and ATTACK other americans ! WE want a unified country. WE Know you repugs are into the same old attacking and destrying one another politics, like you did for john kerry....but...guess what...

NOT THIS TIME !

sine   September 11th, 2008 3:06 pm ET

and i'm a woman!!!!!

e.j.mohammed   September 11th, 2008 3:06 pm ET

I will never vote with the Republican party ever again. I hope a real change will be coming with Barak Obama! I'm glad President Clinton is in Obama's corner!
E.J from Tacoma

Rob indetroit   September 11th, 2008 3:06 pm ET

what hurts more is that people seem to have forgotten the last eight,years. they keep talking about change then why do they have all of bushes people working on there campainge is that change no so dont be fooled by smoke -mirrors Obama-Biden 08-12'

TexicoFrom Mexico   September 11th, 2008 3:06 pm ET

Hey Bush Crusader...who said god is for America? You think he is taking sides? Thats the problem with the evangelical right....they are morons. They are worse than the farthest left liberal I can imagine! Lets go kick so and so's butt for God! Give us a break...its old and we are tired. I so wich that I could trade the 50 million Conservatives in for 50 million russians...at least they would be more honest!

Veterans for Obama

Michigan Voter   September 11th, 2008 3:06 pm ET

lol...well said Tim. I'm gagging too. What else is he suppose to say. Do you really think the Clintons...the best political family we got now, what this loser to win.

Jack   September 11th, 2008 3:06 pm ET

All's good in the Dem world. All hands on deck. There are a lot of smears that need to be beat back and a lot of truths that need to be told.

Obama/Biden '08

Lorenzo from Atlanta   September 11th, 2008 3:06 pm ET

I hope he's right. The last president screwed up this country so bad. Washington Mutual stock is less than $2 a share now. That's less than a happy meal. Look at what the republicans have done to America. How could anyone want another republican on the farm now:

Old McCain had a farm
e-i-e-i-o
and on his team he had a pig (with lipstick)
e-i-e-i-o
with a lie, lie here
and an ear mark there
here a smear
there a tear
Republicans must lose this year!

Emma, San Jose, CA   September 11th, 2008 3:05 pm ET

American voters: Let us help him be right on!

sunmia0538   September 11th, 2008 3:05 pm ET

The Black guy has to walk on eggshells, and the White guy and girl can be Rock Stars; Americans had enough of the this.

TexicoFrom Mexico   September 11th, 2008 3:05 pm ET

Hey Bush Crusader...who said god is for America? You think he is taking sides? Thats the problem with the evangelical right....they are morons. They are worse than the farthest left liberal I can imagine! Lets go kick so and so's butt for God! Give us a break...its old and we are tired. I so wich that I could trade the 50 million Conservatives in for 50 million russians...at least they would be more honest!

Oh one more for all you History Buffs...what party has protected this country the last 100 years? Hmm...let me think...Wilson (WW I) Democrat, Rossevelt Democrat (WW2)and Kennedy (Cuban Missile Crisis)...hmm anytime the world or the country was at war or on the brink it has always been A DEMOCRAT!!!!!!

Republicans = Police Actions...Vietnam/Nixon (yeah yeah Johnson but it was a CIA Republican backed Police Action) The Gulf War and Iraq....

Democrats are the REAL WARRIORS!

Veterans for Obama

White Europian   September 11th, 2008 3:05 pm ET

Obama to be our president He has to be open He is not, He can't fool me or my family and my friendts. So He will not win.McCain and Sarah are the winers.

sine   September 11th, 2008 3:05 pm ET

This whole election is becoming a joke. Young people will forever think the political process is a joke. Just because people want to vote based on gender or bias towards another based on color.

People are willing to put our futures on the line over culture warfare. Old people who won't vote based on prejudices are selling their childrens and grandchildrens life to the devil himself.

The responsible choice is obama/Biden – it seems like they are the only one's talking about ISSUES. I can care less that Sarah is a hockey mom, or a woman. What can she do to for this country ...and right now it's pretty much nothing. We already know what McCain is offering.

Thanks but no thanks!!!!

Americans need to hop off of Stupid and be smart like the rest of the world.

hometowndemocrat   September 11th, 2008 3:05 pm ET

I love to see how Bill can still strike fear into the hearts of the republicans! Oh, did I say hearts? I meant hollow chest cavities!

Jorge   September 11th, 2008 3:05 pm ET

A film clip of John McCain's release from prison has just been released. In it he is shown giving a very snappy salute. Hasn't he been saying that the reason he can't lift his hands above his head is that he had both arms broken back then?
Maybe he just has rotator cuff degenration and he's trying to get sympathy. Naaahhh.

karen raleigh   September 11th, 2008 3:05 pm ET

It's going to be a landslide for Obama/Biden unless people have marbles for brains

Worried in NYC   September 11th, 2008 3:05 pm ET

United we Stand, Divided we Fall. Don't forget it.

Independent for Obama   September 11th, 2008 3:05 pm ET

Yes please, Obama for the win. Remember the Republicans are the party that wrecked America!

Jeff   September 11th, 2008 3:03 pm ET

I've always thought that the democratic party would not be unified until Barack and Bill got together. Its finally happening

Caligirl   September 11th, 2008 3:03 pm ET

Thank you Mr. Clinton. Now, let's get this ball rolling. We need to focus on the issues – economy, healthcare and education. BTW Hillary Democrat and Dem or McCain, Hillary will have a significant role in the administration.

Obama/Biden '08

Lillian Driver   September 11th, 2008 3:03 pm ET

I have been a democrate all of my life, and i love the Clinton's. I never thought i would be voting against them, but i will not vote for Obama. As a "typical white woman", i don't think he cares about my vote. What is a "typical white woman" anyway?

Dana   September 11th, 2008 3:03 pm ET

It cracks me up to see the few posts that are against Obama, and yet these McSame repuglicans still think their candidate is going to win. Do your own poll of these posts, and you will see the real America and how they feel.

Caligirl   September 11th, 2008 3:02 pm ET

Thank you Mr. Clinton. Now, let's get this ball rolling. We need to foxus on the issues – economy, healthcare and education. BTW Hillary Democrat and Dem or McCain, Hillary will have a significant place in the administration.

Obama/Biden '08

If McCain Wins We Must Revolt   September 11th, 2008 3:01 pm ET

Why not lunch from Sylvia's? Isn't that Bill's fave spot?

Ol' Foot in his Mouth Biden   September 11th, 2008 3:01 pm ET

This calls for getting a pig all gussied up.

Nick - Arlington, VA   September 11th, 2008 3:01 pm ET

Strong Hillary supporter September 11th, 2008 2:54 pm ET

one can notice clearly that OBAMA is no confortable standing next to Mr. President Clinton. I just love it!
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Did you get that from him standing there...smiling...and looking completely calm? ........yeaa thats what i thought.

Percy Smith   September 11th, 2008 3:00 pm ET

This is what we've been waiting for. Barack should have picked Hillary, but the Clintons are really putting country first by helping Sen. Obama win. Hillary u may have not won this time, but the Senate is getting a lioness for generations to come.

Obama Biden 08
Go Hillary you're still the "woman" (smile)
Pres. Bill Clinton, the best president of our time.

Steve   September 11th, 2008 3:00 pm ET

To Mikey, "Are we supposed to believe that there have only been 32 bills signed into law in 2 1/2 years. Looks to me like this is a carefully selected sample. What wacko right wing website did you get this info from?" Where do you think they get the title "do nothing congress" from? Plus the miserable 9% approval rating. Do YOUR research!

We love Sarah   September 11th, 2008 3:00 pm ET

Sarah Palin is GOD!

Big Daddy   September 11th, 2008 3:00 pm ET

Dems. and Liberals, You just dont get it. Clintons cant help now. They were basically snubbed.

Obama wants change. Change from center to Marxist socialist left and change from Pres. Bush to Himself.

Mccain wants real change putting we the people back in charge of our govt. and stop waste, and cut spending. He believes we can handle our own money better than the govt. not a bad idea HUH!!!

Joe Regis   September 11th, 2008 2:59 pm ET

The same repubs who were backing Obama against Clinton are now backing a figment of their imagination.

Democrats will capture the White House and bring about real change and reform to Washington.

No way, no how, no lipstick, no Mccain- P...

Obama/Biden 08/12.

Brad   September 11th, 2008 2:59 pm ET

Obama will announce his Game Changer plans very soon, McCain had Palin for his game changer, now it's Obama's turn, and it will be a shocker.

Mr.Obama, the only way to win this thing is to fight fire with fire..and you have not done so...the people that are not voting for you are the ones who sit in front of their tv's and watch that fake WWE OR WWF Wrestling...these people have not been to Harvard or not very educated at anything. There is about 18.000.000 who are not voting for you, learn how to talk to them, it doesnt have to make sense what you say to them, it's how you say it to them.

Chilly   September 11th, 2008 2:59 pm ET

Obama would be polling a lot higher if the polls were able to reach the people on his side. Think about it–McCain's support is mostly the older crowd, people who are unlikely to be as up on technology as Obama's younger base. The polls haven't touched me since I went to an all-cell household. How many others are out there that the polls can't reach? TONS and TONS!!! And most of them are voting Obama.

Go-bama!

AVERAGE JOE   September 11th, 2008 2:59 pm ET

but mccain was a POW

Krissie   September 11th, 2008 2:59 pm ET

Doesn't anyone realize that the VP Sarah Palin has more experience to be our new president than Obama has! Just because Obama is a funny, articulate guy doesn't mean he will run our country the way it needs. John McCain is the best choice with the most experience and I am A DEMOCRATE. Let me also say, John McCain IS NOT Bush so why keep comparing him to Bush? Just because he is a republican, he is still his own man as the VP pick is her own woman. Its time for some real change and Obama is just not the guy for the job!

Brian - Trinidad   September 11th, 2008 2:59 pm ET

So,to win the nomination,Obama calls Clinton a racist.To win the White House,Obama now says he values Clinton's opinions.Doesn't sound like Obama knows what he's doing.

real, educated, no lipstick and caring mothers   September 11th, 2008 2:58 pm ET

Ed, Greensboro,NC..........is that what people call you all the time, it seems that it sank in your empty head

Rob indetroit   September 11th, 2008 2:58 pm ET

If there is any thing wrong with vetting palin, i mean every vice presidental canadate has been vetted.

Joe Idaho   September 11th, 2008 2:58 pm ET

NO ONE DIED WHEN CLINTON LIED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

activist mom   September 11th, 2008 2:58 pm ET

I'm with the folks begging for Dem unity and I am typing this looking out my window at Ground Zero a few blocks away from my home on this somber day of reflection. No more hate. No more pointless wars. Eye on the prize folks...we cant afford 4 more years spending our money on WARS. We need to shore up the infrastructure of OUR OWN country!

Former Hillary Volunteer 4 McCain   September 11th, 2008 2:57 pm ET

18 million HillRaisers R united against Pelosi and Reid's "chosen one".

This was over before it started.

McCain = Mr. 90%   September 11th, 2008 2:57 pm ET

Palin/Pawlenty in 2012????

Roy – River Falls, WI is smoking better pot that most liberals if he thinks that will ever happen!

What a joke!

Obama/Biden '08!

Mindscape   September 11th, 2008 2:57 pm ET

!!!!!!!!!!

Bill Clinton thinks Obama's gonna win????!!!!!

His VP thinks he made a bad choice in picking him. Biden also said that Obama does'nt have any foreign policy experience and can't be president.

Obama has proven himself an empty suit with nothing substantial behind him and the latest polls are showing this.

I can't wait to see Obama fall!!!!!!!

McCain/Palin '08

Founders rolling in their graves   September 11th, 2008 2:57 pm ET

Liberalism has to be the single most dangerous form of cancer known to man. It causes otherwise seemingly intelligent people to believe the most ridiculous of notions, notions that have been proven wrong countless times, yet who's cancerous head raises yet again and again to infect the beliefs of its victims.

Yet it seems, inspite of the teaching and hard work of the adults among us to eradicate this brain-afllicting cancer, every time we have successfully beaten back the cancer of liberalism and socialism, it rises again in a few short years with more afflicted with the disease than before.

How do we fight this cancer that tells us to give up individual freedom to an ever-increasing government, become an economic slave to that government to feed its ever-expanding girth, and throw away onto the dung heap of history the liberty that countless founders risked EVERYTHING to provide to future generations. It's amazing how stupid and gullible people can become when they live in a prosperous land where they really and truly know NO strife in the course of their entirely pampered lives... apparantly my grandmother was right... idle hands are the devil's playground.

mark   September 11th, 2008 2:57 pm ET

i shudder to think that the republicans will win another term to the presidentual office,if the people vote again for this type of poor leadership then we will deserve what we get no matter the outcome...

Cindy In Arizona   September 11th, 2008 2:56 pm ET

I agree with Rove not to continue attacking Palin. Keep the focus on McCain, bad economy and the last 8 yrs of the Bush White House. I want Obama to be more fired up when speaking to crowds. Don't waste time responding to every comment from the McCain campaign.
The Republicans always try the politics of distractions every four yrs.

Liliana, FL   September 11th, 2008 2:56 pm ET

Hey, another lie from the Clintons....

Noemi in Los Angeles   September 11th, 2008 2:55 pm ET

Obama all the wayyyyyyyyyyyy!!!

Latinos for Obama!!

janine   September 11th, 2008 2:55 pm ET

What makes me sick is when people post comments about Obama without looking at the facts and hearing the entire speech? Instead they rely on tidbits that the Republicans feed to them.

Mary OK   September 11th, 2008 2:55 pm ET

Well, I guess I will throw Bill and Hillary Clinton under the bus for supporting a corrupt politician.
Go, McCain and Palin.

jason, tx   September 11th, 2008 2:54 pm ET

If Obama doesn't win hands down in November, I will have lost some faith in the American public. If he loses, I will think Americans are simply idiots. It amazes me that anyone would vote for McCain.

Obama/Biden '08

Strong Hillary supporter   September 11th, 2008 2:54 pm ET

one can notice clearly that OBAMA is no confortable standing next to Mr. President Clinton. I just love it!

rain in san diego   September 11th, 2008 2:54 pm ET

I feel so relieved to hear that Mr. President and Mr. Next P had lunch together....as my Mom says "forgive, forger, move on..."

Sandy   September 11th, 2008 2:54 pm ET

THE--–POLLS--–DON'T-----MEAN---–ANYTHING.

KiloWhiskey - Denver   September 11th, 2008 2:54 pm ET

Bill Clinton can't figure out what the work "is" means....now he's a fortune teller? I wonder that he didn't see his wife's loss coming.

One loser touting another loser.

jade   September 11th, 2008 2:53 pm ET

Obama has problem with women goes beyond the current lipstick controversy. he unleashed his attack dogs on Sarah Palin before he even knew who she is; and now he makes a completely stupid and unnecessary remark about pigs wearing lipstick.

America is finally seeing the real Barack Obama and we are finding that he lacks the judgment, experience and emotional maturity to be President.

he is NOT emotional mature to be president! this was once mentioned by Hillary on her fight with Obama.

We love Sarah   September 11th, 2008 2:53 pm ET

David September 11th, 2008 1:59 pm ET

Another thing, Obama needs to stop the lying and quit acting like McCain is another Bush term because he votes for his policis all the time. Check the facts BO. You voted more for the Bush policies than McCain

Is that all that Obama did in 4 years?
Is that all that McCain did in 26 years? You are a real IDIOT!

John Smith   September 11th, 2008 2:53 pm ET

Just scroll down and look at the pictures of women that greeted the new republican VP on returning to the island. How does the world really see us here in America with this type of representation. I am really ashamed, ashamed of how SOME Republican women are presenting the U.S. to the world, after giving the U.S. 8 years of a President who is...

Wake up America   September 11th, 2008 2:53 pm ET

Jana go vote for PALIN, the pig in lipstick, and leave us alone...

Vote on the issues, not on the gender... PATHETIC!!!

Cindy In Arizona   September 11th, 2008 2:53 pm ET

I agree with Rove not to continue attacking Palin. Keep the focus on McCain, bad economy and the last 8 yrs of the Bush White House. I want Obama to be more fired up when speaking to crowds. Don't waste time responding to every comment from the McCain campaign.
If the American people are so stupid to elect another republican and is so gung ho on war, they get what they deserve. How could they re-elect Bush in 04!

Lacy Lady   September 11th, 2008 2:53 pm ET

Yea!!! Now if only the news media will give this team some coverage like they did for Ms Redneck Alasaka last night.
Loved Obama on Letterman show last night!!! GREAT Job and was received very well with the audience. Didn't hear any booos like Ms Redneck got in Alaska. Of course they did try to cover-up with yelling USA!!
OBAMA/BIDEN 08

Jerry in Boston   September 11th, 2008 2:53 pm ET

If you supported Hillary Clinton simply because of her gender, then go ahead and vote for John McCain because he's pandering to you or for revenge. Whatever.

However, if you supprted Hillary Clinton because she is an advocate of true equality for women and women's rights, then you are completely insane to vote for John McCain simply because he chose a women to stand beside him on the campaign trail.

I supported Hillary Clinton. I still believe that she would be a better President than Obama. However, the choice is now between McCain and Obama. Voting for Sarah Palin for VP will not bring Clinton back.

Obama is by far the better choice of the choices we have.

Phil Newton from Murphy, Oregon   September 11th, 2008 2:53 pm ET

Onward together to November!

James   September 11th, 2008 2:53 pm ET

Put a fork in Obama he's toast, he's done!

jen   September 11th, 2008 2:53 pm ET

Obama should win the election!! He is an outstanding man, very intellegent. Being the first man of his race to be in this spot, do you really think he would let America down? He has alot to prove, and I think he can do it. He is a man of great integrety.

Linda from Prescott AZ   September 11th, 2008 2:53 pm ET

Thanks Bill, for Lending a hand and let's defeat mccain

TexicoFrom Mexico   September 11th, 2008 2:53 pm ET

Hey Hiils for McCain: question who said Obama was liberal? I think even the Republicans have said that Obama is more in the Middle! You need to wake up and learn about politics. You must be one of those idiotic people who were voting for Hillary just because of who she is not what she stands for...everyone I know has to ask..where is the logic in that? Lets vote opposite of what my hero stands for cause she aint in the race! HRC would be ashamed of you...the rest of us on the other hand think you and the others that think like that are idiots

Kerry in VA   September 11th, 2008 2:53 pm ET

I am not counting the chickens before it hatches. The people in this country are not very smart. Of all the lies that have been told by the Republicans, we still have idiots out there that do not want change for this country. If they did, we would not see all these crazy responses backing the McCain/Palin ticket. It scares the hell out me that the American people that supports this ticket. The country is falling and they will vote McCain/Palin tto finish it off just because they feel like, and not because of the issues. I do not like the message that Palin is sending our teenage daughters. Its okay to get pregnant at 17 as long as you marry the baby's daddy. I do not want my daughter walking away with that knowledge. When will this country wake and start using some common sense. It not McCain /Palin that scares me, its the Americans that are backing them.

Linda   September 11th, 2008 2:52 pm ET

Amazing all you Obama people. Now you say. We love Bill, Bill is great. He's so right!

Just a few months ago, he was a racist and you trashed his wife calling her Billary and Shrill and every other horrible thing you could think of.

What a difference when Obama appears to be circling the drain.
I was always for Hillary and still am.

You Obama supporters are the main ones besides the DNC that drove away so many dems who couldn't bear watching how you were treating the former President and First Lady. Why even Joe Biden said she would make a great President and is better qualified then him. Obama didn't agree! He's ego gets the best of him.

McCain/Palin'08--but Hillary '12

los angeles   September 11th, 2008 2:52 pm ET

Daaaaaaaaaaahhh! Even the moronic idiot, Karl Rove, knows that John McSame is going down like a plane in flames this Nov.

The GOP's biggest fear is that they themselves have pushed open the door of destruction to their own party. The desperation was clear when they choose Palin.

Rich71   September 11th, 2008 2:52 pm ET

I'm really hoping that Obama will find a place of importance for Hill on his cabinet. However I'm also hoping for Hill to become the "first" lady Pres. of the USA. That being said, I hope all of you who have pledged to vote for McSame will give some thought to that fact. If McSame and his "pitbull" are able to capture the white house this year, It will give the "pitbull" a good chance to run next time. At that time she will be considered as being the incumbent So we must stop them in their tracks now!!!! Thanks for listening

Roy - River Falls, WI   September 11th, 2008 2:52 pm ET

Yes Bill... Obama will win big, when lipsticked pigs fly =]

Unfortunately for Obama, Palin has taken all the steam out of his campaign.

The race tightens, the battlegrounds swing redder every day.

Obama can only fail now, and attacking Palin is ensuring that failure.

McCain/Palin '08
Palin/Pawlenty '12/'16

Former Hillary Volunteer 4 McCain   September 11th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

You know Hillary would have this thing locked up by now, right?

PJ, New York Independent   September 11th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

Whatever gets you all (Obama bots) through the day. LOL what a joke!

Rob indetroit   September 11th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

So what that forty-years ago MCcain was a POW, i am tired of hearing that,he didnt get to the vwhite house in 2000 and he wont get there in 2008, by the way it was carl rove who cost MCcain the election in 2000
with dirty tactics, it is good to see that MCcain has learned,so much-
for "HONOR,RESPECT,and PRIDE".

"BIG WAR HEROE" what a joke.

CAROLYN, PITTSBURGH, PA   September 11th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

IT'S GREAT TO SEE "1" OF THE GREATEST PRESIDENTS LUNCHING WITH ANOTHER "GREAT PRESIDENT TO BE!!!!!" OBAMA HAS TO KEEP TALKING ABOUT THE ISSUES AND FORGET ABOUT THE "BIG MOUTH" FROM ALASKA THAT NO ONE EVER HEARD OF!!!! I AM A MOTHER OF 3 CHILDREN AND THEY ARE ALL GROWN AND DOING WELL IN LIFE. I TRULY FEEL SORRY FOR HER TEENAGE DAUGHTER AND THE BOY WHO THEY ARE RAILROADING INTO AN ADULT RELATIONSIP. SO MUCH FOR SARAH'S GREAT ADVISE. HER OWN DAUGHTER NEVER PAID MUCH ATTENTION TO WHAT HER MOTHER PREACHES ABOUT ALL THE TIME. GO OBAMA/BIDEN 08 AND LOVE THE CLINTONS! BILL AND HILARY!!!!!! OBAMA/BIDEN 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HOCKEY MOM MY..........   September 11th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

Why won't they let that pig Palin speak for herself? What are they hiding?

Lipstick's all over McCain!

Midge from Ohio   September 11th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

I can still see Obama saying (sarcastically) "you're nice enough Hillary". Obama gave her the shaft, I am giving him the same. Sorry Bill and HIllary.

Mark Cross Junction VA   September 11th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

I bet Bill was hoping Palin would convert to a Democrat. Bill been right on the campaign trail from day one! Hillary Who?

Robert   September 11th, 2008 2:50 pm ET

Bill, I voted for Hillary and will vote for Obama because I have no other choice. However, Mr. President, you know Obama will not win.

Hillary was right; she was the Dems best candidate. Obama will fail.

lol election   September 11th, 2008 2:50 pm ET

Very hopeful bill

unfortunately too many people are still sour over hillary and are going to vote to McPander Palin.

if only your wife didn't run her campaign into 20million in debt she could have had the energy to keep fighting.

hometowndemocrat   September 11th, 2008 2:50 pm ET

We still love you Bill and we MISS when times were good during your administration!!!

Barack Obama......go get em'!! There is no doubt in my mind that you are going to beat Boris and Natasha in November!! My only regret is that she will probably go back to Alaska and blow Bullwinkles head off to make herself feel better.

Becky   September 11th, 2008 2:50 pm ET

Hooray! Our favorite democrats are TOGETHER scheming the demise of the Republicans! Its like heaven!

Since the comments are closed on the Rove Story...I think we should do the opposite of whatEVER he says...Sarah Palin's not going to get anymore popular than she is now as more information comes out about her the more people are going to see her as the out of touch, extremist she is....They played all their cards and now they are just going to play in the dirt like the pigs they TRULY are...

BTW How can a campaign who thinks that a woman should have her rapists baby call Barack Obama sexist?

Jean   September 11th, 2008 2:50 pm ET

Does Bill Clinton even listen to the news or is he so busy jetting around the country and the world making shady deals for millions with the likes of Saudi Sheiks and dirty businessmen that he just doesn't have time to pay attention?

repub   September 11th, 2008 2:50 pm ET

liberals are such whiners.

Baze   September 11th, 2008 2:49 pm ET

I eat at Cosi, sounds like two men that are in touch with the American people to me!

ONE NATION

Typing in all caps is the first sign of insanity   September 11th, 2008 2:49 pm ET

I look forward to CNN's article tonight on what the chosen one had for lunch.

Wow, CNN is deperate to make itself "All Obama, all the time", huh? Such journalistic integrity.....such professional detachment.....

Just do us all a favor, CNN, and go off the air, and get jobs at MSNBC, as you've essentially been their twin of late.

Richard   September 11th, 2008 2:49 pm ET

Hillary supporter for McCain!

PUMA

PUMA

bij   September 11th, 2008 2:49 pm ET

YAY!!! Happy day! :)

PA Independent   September 11th, 2008 2:49 pm ET

All I can say is, this will prove to be an interesting 8 weeks. I'm looking forward to President Obama, but it won't be as easy as all that!

Former Hillary supporter   September 11th, 2008 2:49 pm ET

Bill, since you have shown your flip flop side on Obama, many of us have changed our mind. You no longer be trusted! Go away! If Hillary runs again, she won't have my vote!

John Smith   September 11th, 2008 2:49 pm ET

Some bloggers just do not get it:

The Presidential Race is about the Electoral College, NOT a popularity contest– a PIG-LIPSTICK race. On that score, McCain will never catch up to Obama. Obama is way ahead of the Electoral College counts. Just Remember Gore and Kerry with their dumb popularity votes– Bush won because like Obama, the focus is on the Electoral College, not these DumB CNN popular votes that are tauted by Republican Pig-lipsticks. I guess McCain knows better, that is why he panicked again to use a woman for his own needs, even after he had said: Country First. But McCain is losing and now wants to use a woman to get him back in the race!!!

Bush's Crusader   September 11th, 2008 2:49 pm ET

McCain is the only one with the guts enough to take on (out) our enemies in North Korea, Iran, Pakistan, Iraq.

With his pro life stance, and a return to the draft, we will have enough solders to fight on until in God's war.

Rudy NYC   September 11th, 2008 2:48 pm ET

This meeting was too long in coming. Should have happened prior to the convention, but following the primaries Bill was on vacation for a month and then Obama took off for a week.

Lynn E   September 11th, 2008 2:48 pm ET

I think those are the most pathetic faces I have ever seen. The smile on Barack is on automatic and the Bill's face is a person who looks tired and worn. Why must Barack always be dependent on someone else to prop him up? Isn't there such thing as honor and an ability to stand alone? No, because he was just a fake in the first place.

Frank   September 11th, 2008 2:48 pm ET

So Clinton predicts a big win for Obama....Id like to say that I hope his call is correct, however it seems to me that Obama has to really get to work on doing what needs to be done....he shows no aggresivenes in completing the job he started out to do so many months ago and there is very little time left and Im wondering whether or not he is really up to this task....Do you hear me Obama??? Its time to really get on the job and fight the good fight if you want the White House!!

Praetorian   September 11th, 2008 2:48 pm ET

Clinton's credibility just sank to toilet bottom.
Under the Clinton there was remarkable cooperation between the congress and te President.

Nothing I've seen shows me Obama has even a small percentage of the political savvy and resolve of Clinton.

He's a resume builder–next stop President.
Perhaps Herr Obama should get some management experience first.

Shari, NY   September 11th, 2008 2:48 pm ET

Republican posters here are in the minority and this is a sign.

David   September 11th, 2008 2:47 pm ET

Sorry Mikey it is fact for 2 1/2 yeras, that is it. it is on congressional record and not on a right wing site. I don't do the right or left thing anyway. The two party system is a sham and a puppet show. the sooner the public can realize that the sooner we can get our Republic back.

Pat   September 11th, 2008 2:47 pm ET

Hey Paris:

Voting for a hypocrite is a much better choice.

Big Win???   September 11th, 2008 2:47 pm ET

This race is as tight as it could be. Obama has not closed the deal even during the Primary – I do not see just where a "big win" is going to come from. I like Bill and HIllary, and I guess they are doing what they have to do, but I do not agree with Bill on this one.

Typing in all caps is the first sign of insanity   September 11th, 2008 2:47 pm ET

Wow, the chosen one has gotten desperate if he's already drinking from the trough of Clinton.

sondyinohio   September 11th, 2008 2:47 pm ET

Wishful thinking. Obama looks deperate to have help where he obviously didn't think he needed it before. Poor baby, he's never lost before now. And the mortgage mess started when Bill Clinton insisted loans be given to poorer Americans; evidently whether they could afford it or not. Now we see problems spreading everywhere. This female Dem. registered voter is considering McCain/Palin. We have lost all our moderates to the extreme left. Not good.

Anna   September 11th, 2008 2:46 pm ET

Thank you Mr. President of your help. I want the United States to get the respect back from the rest of the world.

lamar   September 11th, 2008 2:46 pm ET

THE CHANGE OBAMA IS TALKING IS FAIR LABOR LAWS GOOD EDUCATION FOR EVERYONE. THE SENATOR HAS SAID IT WILL TAKE ALL OF US TO MAKE A DIFFERENTS IN THIS COUNTRY. PLEASE SUPPORT THIS MAN HELS TALKING ABOUT REAL CHANGE. MCCAIN PICKED A WOMEN ONLY BECAUSE HILLARY RECEIVED SO MANY VOTES HE BELIEVES THAT PALIN WILL WOE OVER HILLERY VOTES TO HAVE MORE OF THE SAME FROM THE MCAIN\PALIN TICKET. PLEASE ALL GET OYT AND REGISTAR TO VOTE THEN GO TO THE POLLS NOVEMBER 4 TO CAST YOUR VOTE.

Wendy One   September 11th, 2008 2:46 pm ET

Bill just wants a vacation from Hillary and to check out the babes in Florida and to get his travel paid!!

Colleen, weddington, nc   September 11th, 2008 2:46 pm ET

Yes I believe the polls are flawed as they are based on calls to landline phones alone. Today you need to take into consideration cell phones and the internet if you want real numbers. We can only hope for a landslide. If the Democrats / Independents come out as they did in the primaries all will be good.

Hillary Supporter for Obama /08

Community Organizer = PeopleHelpnPeople   September 11th, 2008 2:46 pm ET

Thanks Mr. President...
My respect and admiration is returning to you and Sen. Clinton after the DNC.

Obama 08!

Snoozi   September 11th, 2008 2:46 pm ET

David
get a life and go out to actually make a difference in this campaign like we supporters for obama are doing. geez, you need a leson in the law – articles of impeachment is not an impeachment. show us all where you get your info – IN OTHER WORDS PUT UP OR SHUT UP

Diana Ewing NJ   September 11th, 2008 2:46 pm ET

Two of my favorite men in one photo. I believe also he is worth our Presidency and our vote. I am looking forward to being represented well in the world by B. Obama.

The Initiation of Sarah   September 11th, 2008 2:46 pm ET

This is a big joke.It's been some 2 weeks and Sarah Palin is not available to the media at large (excluding ABC/Gibson one-on-one). She should have held at least one press conference already (with the usual questions to follow). She is being preped to meet the world – meaning: she is being fed, brainwashed into the old GOP politics. Doesnt she have a mind of her own? Why is she being sheltered and why is there not more outrage from the mainstream media.

OBAMA SUPPORTER IN IOWA   September 11th, 2008 2:46 pm ET

Worth repeating!! Darren will you marry me?

Darren September 11th, 2008 2:18 pm ET

The GOP has done more damage to this country than al qaeda.

Mothers who vote for Sarah Palin will be voting against their own child's best interests. As the last dollars of the supplement check disappear into the already late mortgage, mothers will once again pay attention to issues.

The last eight years have been nothing short of the sickest get rich scheme in the history of the United States.

Jay   September 11th, 2008 2:46 pm ET

I don't know if Obama will win big, or even win.

This is coming form an ULTRA Liberal.

It's best to have all hands on deck to win back some of our lost rights under republican leadership.

8 is enough!

American Ariman   September 11th, 2008 2:45 pm ET

Isn't this the same Bill Clinton that predicted that Hillary would win? Seems to me that he was wrong before and he will be wrong again.

Nothing to see here folks but more Democrat Propaganda. Move along folks, wake up and realize that Senator Obama doesn't deserve to be president, much less a Senator in our great nation.

Country First.

Dems the Ticket: GOP No Beef   September 11th, 2008 2:45 pm ET

Based on merit, I agree. Yet with the lies, spin, smoke, and mirrors of McCain lobbists, Bush staff transferred to Palin, and strings pulled by Karl Rove, you never know.

Bush's crusader   September 11th, 2008 2:45 pm ET

McCain is the only one with enough guts to take out our enemies in North Korea, Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia.

With the no abortion policy and a draft, we will have enough solders to continue God's war for our country.

Paul   September 11th, 2008 2:45 pm ET

lmao. Wow Clinton predicts a win. Didn't he do the same for Kerry. How did that turn out? lol

Sammy   September 11th, 2008 2:45 pm ET

My first question to Bill would have been what to do about Palin. I hope he said to put all efforts into going after McCain and the economy. Bill knows very well that in the end most people vote with their bank accounts. Also, Hillary really needs to get out there and push for health care again. Talk about how bad things are and getting worse.

Finally if Palin really is an issue then just sit back and let the people decide for themselves whether or not Palin would be able to deal with those problems if she had to. Moderates will probably say no but its a question of whether or not its enough for anyone to change who to vote for president.

Bill Clinton's Legacy   September 11th, 2008 2:45 pm ET

Yeah, maybe this lunch'll just smooth things out until he loses, then on to 2012.

Scott L   September 11th, 2008 2:45 pm ET

@DeniseGA, also remember that Bill Clinton had Osama in his sights and did not pull the trigger.

Eileen from Maine   September 11th, 2008 2:45 pm ET

Obama needs to win by at least 5%. We all know from the past elections that the vote counting and machines will be skewed in the favor of the Republicons by 2-3%, so the Democrats only way to win is to have a large majority of the vote.

DrMan   September 11th, 2008 2:45 pm ET

Let's all bow down to psychic Bill Clinton. Oh hail mighty sage!! We worship you who predicted Hillary would be the next president!!.......Wait a minute...

MissPriss   September 11th, 2008 2:45 pm ET

Just noticed Karl Roves pic (above)....looks alittle like Porky Pig to me....without the lipstick?....he's still a pig!

Dale   September 11th, 2008 2:45 pm ET

On this solemn 9/11 Memorial day least we morn yet another future Great American tragedy??? It was on Bill Clinton and his administration's watch that the Al Queda grew and Bin Laden conceived & planned thier 'blood-thirsty' attack on America. There is no doubt American's safety will surely diminish making this great country once again vulnerable to possibly a more lethal attack if Obama and the Democrats are again elected to the White House. We need a President and administration with guts and backbone. Something that cannot be learned at Harvard or playing Jesus of Chicago!!!

McCain/Palin for a Strong America in '08

Hill's / for McCain   September 11th, 2008 2:44 pm ET

Nobama!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

David   September 11th, 2008 2:44 pm ET

Lawrence- there is no spin to mine, just a fact. And yes Ron Paul has been on to something. that this two party system is a sham by the elite and the majority falls for it. Understand that and you also understand the Clintons way of politics as well as Bush, McCain etc. My views are healthy as I am independent and look at the facts.

DNC Smear Squad   September 11th, 2008 2:44 pm ET

Our official position is that Sarah Palin's legs are too nice to allow her to be President!!!

Ted van Tol   September 11th, 2008 2:44 pm ET

Latest news:

The USA are attacking the Taliban in Pakistan.
That is just what Barack Obama said one year ago!
It seems that the Bush adm. got inspired by the
political ideas of Barack all the time!

So, who has the right judgement here once again?

Barack Obama for President!

Average Joe Voter   September 11th, 2008 2:44 pm ET

Let's see...

Bill Clinton won in 1992 370 electoral votes to 168 over Bush Sr.. Then in 1996 379 to 159 over Grandpa Dole.

I don't see Obama winning by that much in electoral college at all.

I see Obama winning the popular vote because of all the newly registered democrats in this years election.

But the 270 that is needed to win, will be VERY close!

Susan   September 11th, 2008 2:44 pm ET

We want Obama to win, but seriously think if Biden steps down, and Hillary is the VP choice, Obama will win by a landslide.

Obama 08

Ex-Republican for Obama   September 11th, 2008 2:44 pm ET

McCain should be President, he deserves it because he was a POW and disagrees with better benefits for Veterans. That's what we need, a POW.

Chris in Atlanta   September 11th, 2008 2:44 pm ET

It' s good to see Bill coming around. As for the comments on the polls, it's hard to guage the feelings of ~130 million people from polling ~700-1000. Keep the faith. As long as the Obama camp sticks to the issues, and reminds America of why change is needed (BUSH/Republicans), he will be fine.

Obama/Biden '08

Independent Dave   September 11th, 2008 2:43 pm ET

God I hope so, but we're in the crapper now because the electorate (and supreme court ) put GWB on the big seat for the last 8 years.

Hill's / for McCain   September 11th, 2008 2:43 pm ET

We are so disappointed to hear that President Bill Clinton and Hillary are campaigning for an inexperienced ,radical,liberal,candidate such as Obama. Our country could not possibly be better off in Obama's hands,rather than McCains. Lieberman had it right,and the Clintons should have followed suit. Obama has promised everyone the moon,knowing he can't deliver once in,but all he is interested in is getting the White House.

Lynn   September 11th, 2008 2:42 pm ET

If the Democrats were hiding their VP choice from the media for this length of time I would imagine McCain and his merry band of campaign managers / lobbyists would be crying – no, SCREAMING foul!! They would be saying it was an outrage!

I really think this a disgrace and a diservice to the American people who have a right to know who their next possible vice president might be. They really do must think you are all very stupid.

BK   September 11th, 2008 2:42 pm ET

I hope the PA people remember Obama calling them bitter and clinging to their guns and religion.

I hope the Ohio people remember Obama telling the Canadian government he is not going to do anything about NAFTA. Its just polical postering.

I hope the people of Florida and Michigan remember that a revote was stopped by Obama, because he knew he would lose.

I hope the people remember that Obama is all talk and no substance.

Not a chance   September 11th, 2008 2:42 pm ET

Not going to Happen Bill. Biden did a great job shooting himself and the ticket in the foot yesterday.

Not to mention Obama's two books about himself and no Laws speaks volumes about what his presidency would be like. Americans are not fooled to have another Mtv president. You were bad enough.

Jeanne Beans   September 11th, 2008 2:42 pm ET

They are keeping Sarah from reporters except for very controlled circumstances. THAT in itself should be attacked. Her father is even doing an interview–see in the article here at cnn what "nice" things he has to say about her. Wouldn't almost anyone's father say this stuff?

Pat Riot   September 11th, 2008 2:42 pm ET

American's are dumb for supporting for McCain? That is about the "dumbest" insult I've ever heard.

What is dumb is believing a government responsible for most of our problems can solve them my liberal friends. Government can't fix the economy, it can't fix health care, it can't fix the stock market, it can't fix the housing market, it can't fix schools and it can't fix your family.. Not only can't it fix these things it shouldn't! Government should protect it's citizens so that they have the opportunity to correct the problems in their own communities.

LB   September 11th, 2008 2:42 pm ET

If your college kids haven't registered to vote yet, give them a call. Obama needs their vote to win, and the college kids and parents need Obama to lower college tuitions. McCain has never mentioned one time anything about reducing the price of college tuitions. But then he wants your son's and daughters to go to Iraq and fight not attend college to get a higher education and better paying jobs.

James from VA   September 11th, 2008 2:42 pm ET

I agree with Joe from NY. The Democratic leaders need to come out in FULL FORCE to support Obama. The Republicans are ruthless and will say and do anything to get elected.

And as far as Palin is concerned...WHAT A JOKE. It sickens me every time I hear sometime about her. I think my 2 year old is just as qualified as her.

Bruce   September 11th, 2008 2:41 pm ET

Now is the time for every good man to come to the aid of his COUNTRY. The issues are too big to end up with 4 more years of the SAME OLD SAME OLD.

If you do not make more than $250,000.00 per year you will see your TAX GO DOWN!!!!!

If you have children and want them to get a good education you can't waste this chance secure their future

If you are sick and tired of the negitive no plan campain you MUST VOTE FOR OBAMA

Get a life   September 11th, 2008 2:41 pm ET

We want to hear about the real news not about a sad excuse for a lunch meeting earlier today. I guess CNN has nothing better to report on! How sad!

Seth Grahame-Smith   September 11th, 2008 2:41 pm ET

JiminAtlanta what world do you live in?

The economy was doing great under Clinton and his policies

The economy is a disaster under Bush and his policies

Clinton lied about a personal affair

Bush lied us into an illegal war killing thousands of our troops and hundreds of thousands of innocent Iraqis. Plus he and his staff have lied repeatedly with overt contempt for all judicial and congressional inquiries on dozens of serious issues including outing a covert CIA agent, rendering innocent civilians, unwarranted spying on US citizens, torturing people to gain questionable information, issuing political propoganda as video news stories, intimidation of the press and civil dissent. Bush has been consistently graded as one of the worst Presidents of all time by Republicans, Independents and Democrats. He has been an unbridled failure at virtually everything he has done.

Yet you want to continue his failed policies!

Because Clinton got BJ?!?!

Open your mind, look past your nose and wake up to realize that this country needs a new direction...fast!

shakespear for OB   September 11th, 2008 2:41 pm ET

You go get them all Mr OB we need all the big guns now (TEAM) its count down time now. obama/biden/clinton/clinton08

roberto   September 11th, 2008 2:41 pm ET

Sara Palin is the Clarence Thomas of women. I do not think that McCain's thinly veiled Vice Presidential choice will fool anyone for very long. McCain's avid supporters are the same people who will vote Republican no matter what. Everyone else knows things have got to really change in this country. And it ain't going to happen with McCain Palin.

End the Bush Problems - CHANGE= OBAMA   September 11th, 2008 2:40 pm ET

No more Bush/McCain. Bring on Obama.

Hillary supporter now for McCain/Palin   September 11th, 2008 2:40 pm ET

What has always worked best?

One party in control of congress AND the other party in control of the presidency.

Remember, we have a do-nothing democratic congress.

The main reason to vote for McCain

My vote goes to the experienced candidate: Senator McCain

Webster's dictionary defines obama followers as a group of low-esteem, mean-spirited, hateful, empty-headed people easily led by an unqualified, arrogant, radical elitist!

Lipstick Laden Pig   September 11th, 2008 2:40 pm ET

Oink, Oink!!!! Soooooooeeeeeeeeeeeey!!!!!!!!

Wow, what a non-story. Can we hear about what the Chosen One will be having for dinner later, too?

Tracy - Oakley, CA   September 11th, 2008 2:40 pm ET

Of course he will. They are polling young people, first time voters nor voters who haven't voted in a long time....Thanks for reminding us Bill!

Mel Joyner   September 11th, 2008 2:40 pm ET

Obama will win! He will be president for 8 years, and then Hillary will win in 2016!

carol   September 11th, 2008 2:40 pm ET

Shame on YOu Karl Rove trying to hijack this election!!!

jim   September 11th, 2008 2:40 pm ET

I love that republicans have the temerity to post things like: intelligent people vote for McCain, dumb people vote for Obama. Who voted for Bush, not once, but twice? Who voted for Bill Clinton? I'm sorry, but dems have the moral highground on this one. We were not so easily fooled by a fake cowboy, nor so easily scared by the "lack of experience" argument in 1992.

Spare Us   September 11th, 2008 2:40 pm ET

Why do we need a former president who himself said "Obama lacks the experience to lead this country" now changing his mind to back Obama. What ever happened to a politician standing behind his/her own words.

Many Democrats have also forgotten that Hillary ousted Obama during her run for the nomination.

Obama 08: White, 60 yr old female   September 11th, 2008 2:40 pm ET

McCain/Palin: no honor, no integrity, no policies

Media: little objectivity; cover the smears and present lies as "attacks" rather than fastcheck them; not interested in presenting policies; perfevt example no coverage of Obama's major policy statement on education

Jana   September 11th, 2008 2:40 pm ET

I AM A FORMER DEMOCRAT AND A WOMAN AND I DO NOT LIKE THE WAR THAT DNC OPENED ON WOMEN. NEVER OBAMA. SORRY BILL, I LOVE HILLARY BUT OBAMA IS A PIECE OF NOTHING AND YOU KNOW THAT. DO NOT FOOL YOURSELF.

PALIN 2012   September 11th, 2008 2:40 pm ET

THANK YOU PUMAS!!! YOU HAVE HELPED SARAH REPLACE HIL AS TOP FEMALE IN POLTICS. HILLARY IS A LOSER AGAIN!!

midwest values   September 11th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

JPG Midwest....

Thank you for pointing out "facts" and not spewing lies and hate like alot of the BHO groupies... BO supporters.. Show us what BO has done positive. Give facts. Maybe you can change some people still on the fence's minds.

Vote on record and values...

South African Obama Supporter   September 11th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

To all Americans,,,,,,,, this is a world view esp. one based in the middle east – you guys need to ensure that you choose the right person for your country's future! I used to love visiting the usa n have some great friends but for the last 8 yrs, Bush policies – double standards, lies – going into Iraq just for the oil – messing up a beautiful country to avenge his fathers bad name in the mideast! very sad – at the moment americans are not liked very much at all in the mideast and so you really need someone like OBAMA to CHANGE the way the WORLD VIEWS THE USA! If you guys vote mcsame/palinthic into the white house – the rest of the world, esp the mideast is going to carry on having the bad feelings we do right now! So you have to do the RIGHT THING AND VOTE FOR OBAMA/BIDEN!

COUNTRY FIRST McCAIN / PALIN   September 11th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

Bill Clinton likes to say that people thought he was too young and inexperienced to be President.
Well, it turns out he was. He allowed all the bad guys in the middle east to get away. He almost destroyed our military so he could have a surplus in funds. And because of his immaturity, he disgraced the white house and his wife and daughter because he could not control his cigar habit.
No obama will not win this election – UNLESS he steals it. I think the votes really had better be counted in Ohio. The DNC will try their best to find away to "stuff the ballot box" so their puppet will get into the white house.
What a sorry end you've come to Bill Clinton. Both you and Hillary are being used. When will you learn that black people will turn on you in the blink of an eye.That fact will never change.

THIS HOCKEY MOM FOR PALIN   September 11th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

YA RIGHT! PALIN IS GOING TO TAKE THAT LIPSTICK AND SHOVE IT UP OBAMAS YOU KNOW WHAT. I LOVE PALIN. PALIN FOR EMPORER!! WE NEED A WOMEN WITH THOUGHTS IN THE WHITEHOUSE! NOT SOME SIDESHOW THAT ONLY SMEARS THE REPUBLICANS!!

PALIN FOREVER!

Dan in NJ   September 11th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

David...the statement that McCain voted with Bush over 90 percent of the time came from McCain's own mouth. He was proud of it when he was sucking up to the republican base.

Hall for Obama   September 11th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

Karl Rove, advising the Democratic presidential nominee to avoid attacking Sarah Palin directly if he hopes to win the White House in November

Karl Rove Need to go straight to jail. What rock did he craw out from under? He is a big fat face snake. I guess McCain got Karl in his pocket. Karl needs to save all his advice for McCain? He can not stop all the people from vote for Obama, now he may be able to steal the election as they’ve done before. NOT THIS TIME
Every time I get ready to post it is close:

Jeanne Beans   September 11th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

I agree with Bill Clinton even though I dislike his moral values. Barack Obama IS going to be our next president. Thank you, Bill, for doing whatever you can!

Palin 2012   September 11th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

Pumas,

Thank God we don't have to kiss you butts anymore. Silly little people. Palin is the real deal, Hillary is nothing.

Palin 2012

A. Clarke   September 11th, 2008 2:38 pm ET

AMEN !!! Now let's take America back from the miserable Bush/McCain/Palin axis of incompetence.

Nowhere Man   September 11th, 2008 2:38 pm ET

Ya mean, like your wife was the inevitable candidate, Herr Slickster? This jerk gets too much credit for being some political genius. If it hadn't been for Ross Perot siphoning votes from Bush in 1992, he woulda been just another Dumbcratic Loser brought out once a year for the DNC convention like Dukakis and Mondale. Come to think of it, he is a Dumbcratic Loser aynway.

PoliticoPundit   September 11th, 2008 2:38 pm ET

Democrats are so UNITED, Bill meets Obama for lunch and it become national News. LOL

At least news media wants them to be divided so they can make stories out of their meetings.

Good Luck Democrats.

Former Democrat   September 11th, 2008 2:38 pm ET

SORRY BILL, THAT'S WHAT YOU SAID THE LAST TIME FOR AL GORE.

OBAMA WILL NOT WIN, BETTER GET USE TO THAT AND DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME AND MONEY CAMPAINING FOR HIM.

nc   September 11th, 2008 2:38 pm ET

Obama got my vote now

erinmadangel   September 11th, 2008 2:38 pm ET

I take issue with the fact that because Palin is a female, she is not allowed to be scrutinized and any faults found should not be used against her. I am a female and I resent that! She entered this race knowing what she was getting into – her background is going to be scrutinized (deservedly so) and if anything is found, then it should be shared just like Obama, McCain and Biden's skeletons will be shared and used against each of them. Palin accepted the nomination, she should be as much a target as the gentlemen who are running in this race. Grow up America – for women who want the same power as their male counterparts, they deserve the same scrutiny as men who want power!

jn   September 11th, 2008 2:38 pm ET

Charlotte..who cares what you think!!! Obama all the way..Thanks Bill for all you are going to do!

Obama/Biden 08

Golden   September 11th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

I am still amazed of how many people out there see the state of this country and consider electing another Republican as President. If you people are that foolish, you deserve whatever comes next. Some of you are either blind, dumb, or both.

Chipster   September 11th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

Jason,
Perhaps you see things differently but that does not mean that others are lying because you disagree. First of all, the "pig" comment was about McCain's policies and had nothing to do with a person so you need not set that one aside, just admit the McCain campaign tried to change the subject from policies to nonsense.

Second, second Sen. Obama pointed out McCain's hypocracy for claiming he had little experience and then selecting a VP candidate that has about 15 minutes of experience and relatively little education. Those are not attacks against Gov. Palin.

So, what are your priorities. Are you content with the economic disaster that the last 6-7 years have created? Has your job been outsourced – YET? Do you seriously believe our federal agencies are being competently managed? Does it bother you at all that the war in Iraq was based on a stack of lies and distortions?

throw up   September 11th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

please – jsut what we need is a dis-honest prior president giving advice and help to another dis-honest nominee for president. this is just so sick. keep in mind that Bill Clinton AND Hillary both said numerous times that Obama was not ready to lead this country. Oh wait you probably all forgot that little tid-bit of information!

nancy sabet   September 11th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

""We're putting him to work," said Obama."

I think first Clinton needs to teach him so manners. About Bill's prediction!! I am not so sure, I believe Hussien will loose big.

Paris   September 11th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

Biden: "“She’s a truly close personal friend and she is qualified to be President of the United States of America, she’s easily qualified to be Vice President of the United States of America and quite frankly it might have been a better pick than me,”

Even his VP is doubting Obama’s judgment.

Obama the egoistical man who couldn’t pick Hillary with 18 million vote behind her.

real, educated, no lipstick and caring mothers   September 11th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

Charlotte........what are you smocking? get real like us

pow?..nah... more like Pitiful Old Warmonger

as to the one to nowhwere...well...it is to nowhere

Palin 2012   September 11th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

Pumas,

Please take your pig Hillary back to the farm. We will win this election without you.

Palin 2012

Lipstick Laden Pig   September 11th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

Wow, CNN must be DESPERATE for distractions from Obama's plummeting poll #s that they're posting an article about lunch.

Sonia   September 11th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

This makes me very happy happy. I feel my family has made amends. I love Bill Clinton and I feel he's an elder of the Democratic Party. Barak could use his wisdom.

Jerry Ohio   September 11th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

That nice to see President Clinton with Obama that what you call united And President Clinton is telling the true Obama going to win unless Republican going to steal the election like last election

Obama/Biden 08
Hillary/Michelle 16

Anonymous   September 11th, 2008 2:36 pm ET

clinton wasn't impeached, he finished his tour of duty as president
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Clinton was impeached by the House of Representatives; however, he was not convicted by the Senate, which would have removed him from office.

TROY   September 11th, 2008 2:36 pm ET

I'm a vet who had respect for McCain. After viewing his sex education television ad, all respect was gone...Sorry John, vet or not, you just lost me. I will be voting for Obama.

Mark tempe,AZ   September 11th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

In Arizona McSame is not liked at all. Gore had the same problem in his state and lost. Obama will be President.

David   September 11th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

Joseph- Clinton was impeached. Articles of impeahment were brought against him. that means he was inpeached. Whether you are removed from office or not has nothing to do with it.

Ed   September 11th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

I also predict Obama will win. The tied will soon turn away from McShame once people pay attention and realize what a horrible thing it would be to have four more years of the last 8 years. Obama is THE ONE ONE that can delivery change, talk about the real issues and bring a prosperous shift in America's economy, jobs, national security, health care, housing, energy, the environment and so many other issues that have been ripped apart by the republicans.

Vote Obama-Biden !!

AMD   September 11th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

Thank you soo much Mr. President. Bill will give Obama the direction he needs to win! Obama/Biden all the way ! Everyone knows why McCain chose Palin... A game that most Republicans play! You know what I mean....

ProudDemocrat   September 11th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

With the exception of few idiots and ignorants bigots, I believe most American are not insane to vote for Mccain , I have no doubt our next president is Obama.

Desperate all-caps typists need prozac   September 11th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

Tonight on the Rachel Madcow Show on MSNBC:

Desperation sets in over the democratic party!!! I mean...uh.....the DNC takes a moment to honor its past...and uh.....Keith? Hey, Olbermann, how should I spin this now?

AMERICANS ARE OUTRAGED BY THIS FRAUD - PALIN PUPPET   September 11th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

I'M A HOCKEY MOM – DONT ATTACK ME
I'M AN EX-BEAUTY QUEEN – DONT ATTACK ME
I'M A TOOL FOR JOHN McSAME – DONT ATTACK ME
I READ ONE-LINE ZINGER FROM PREPARED SPEECHES – DONT ATTACK ME
I'M A VICTIM BECAUSE I'M ONLY A WOMAN – DONT ATTACK ME
I DONT KNOW WHAT VEEPEE DOES – DONT ATTACK ME
I'M HOLLER UPSTAIRS – DONT ATTACK

SARAH PALINA: WHINNING & WAILING – NO SUBSTANCE, NO SHAME!

GOD BLESS AMERICA IF AMERICANS ARE DECEIVED BY THIS FRAUD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

R.E.S.P.E.C.T.!   September 11th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

Win big? Win at all? I love Bill but he's being to nice and so is Hillary!

Derek   September 11th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

Like Bill Clinton I also think Obama will have a landslide victory.
If Rove says Attacking Palin is dumb for OBAMA, then the opposite is true.

Carol   September 11th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

Oh yea............ Clinton has to be saying that and putting on a "face" He wants to get ? some kind of JOB in the next admin if at all?possible.
BUT heres the REAL DEAL – John McCain doesn't really have a place for him, and so he'll just have to write another BOOK. Maybe he & Hillary can team up? You think? Or better still he can CO-AUTHOR with Obama. POSSIBLE TITLE " HOW TO LOOSE A JOB CHOOSING / BACKING THE WRONG CANDIDATE"
It's not about the PARTY it's about the CANDIDATE and EXPERIENCE. OUR NATION NEEDS AN EXPERIENCED LEADER FROM DAY ONE. On the job training only cuts it in the private sector like community service jobs. We have too many world issues as well as issues on the home front to worry about. TAKE A GOOD LOOK AT RUSSIA and VENEZUELA – they are getting together off OUR SHORES ! Is this a national security issue? Do we want to WAIT and SEE if it becomes one? I don't think so. We need to be on top of every issue from the start. THINK ABOUT IT – WHO DO YOU WANT IN YOUR CORNER – EXPERIENCE or an ON THE JOB TRAINEE ? ? ? ?
McCAIN/PALIN '08 McCAIN/PALIN '08 McCAIN/PALIN '08

gordaleen harbourne   September 11th, 2008 2:34 pm ET

What kind of a country gives sooooo much air time to the lip stick story and just adds a dash of what should have been the real story on the sex ad that mcsame put out about obama , do you people actually alow your candiates to bull like that and defunk someones character in what I would think is a serious election, shame on you.If a candiate is willing to go to such extremes to pay for an ad like that to lie to the people ...cnn you had better make sure the people know the truth..
Sara is a campaign gimmic , thats all she is to mcsame , he loves the attention she is giving him, but if and lets hope not he gets in she will not even have a voice KEEPEN YOU HONEST AMERICA!

Sherry   September 11th, 2008 2:34 pm ET

CHANGE is coming! Tomorrow is a new day and as long as the Republicans keep Palin from reporters, in two weeks, it will be Sarah Who?

lisa   September 11th, 2008 2:34 pm ET

We will win the white house we just need to continue to support Obama. Because once we get the White House back the Rep will never get it back...............

Palinontoloty   September 11th, 2008 2:34 pm ET

Would like the main stream media to investigate and report on the following ...
- – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – -
“So Sambo beat the bit -h!”

This is how Republican Vice Presidential nominee Sarah Palin described Barack Obama’s win over Hillary Clinton to political colleagues in a restaurant a few days after Obama locked up the Democratic Party presidential nomination.

According to Lucille, the waitress serving her table at the time and who asked that her last name not be used, Gov. Palin was eating lunch with five or six people when the subject of the Democrat’s primary battle came up. The governor, seemingly not caring that people at nearby tables would likely hear her, uttered the slur and then laughed loudly as her meal mates joined in appreciatively.
“It was kind of disgusting,” Lucille, who is part Aboriginal, said in a phone interview after admitting that she is frightened of being discovered telling folks in the “lower 48” about life near the North Pole.
Then, almost with a sigh, she added, “But that’s just Alaska.”

Racial and ethnic slurs may be “just Alaska” and, clearly, they are common, everyday chatter for Palin.

laura   September 11th, 2008 2:34 pm ET

Joseph September 11th, 2008 2:27 pm ET

First of all, Obama, Bill Clinton isn't the President of the United States now

Onces a President you will ALWAYS be call President or Ex President .. duh!

Mella   September 11th, 2008 2:34 pm ET

As far as Clinton he should went to jail for perjury, If Obama doesn't quit with his acusations he might be sued Boy I hope so He is disgrace to the Democate party. I was alway a Democrate not any more I am so sick of the Welfare getting everything.

DClaire   September 11th, 2008 2:34 pm ET

Right on ..... It is People First than country...We the People and yes community organizers- I just returned from ground Zero and it still makes my heart cry-

D.claire

April in Texas   September 11th, 2008 2:34 pm ET

To SueM - Obama hasnt lost votes, McCain just excited his base is all so its still leaning Obama's way..

While I didnt like Bill towards the end of his presidency hes starting to become more likeable to me as is his wife Hillary.. I do think his prediction is right as the world needs change and can not afford 8 more years of the republican brand. It will not be just more of the same but worse because of the deficit we are now in. Putting one who claimed he doesnt know much about the economy would be devestating for america.

Enough already!!! The choice is clear... Obama/Biden all the way....

Obama/Biden 08

Paris   September 11th, 2008 2:33 pm ET

Obama should have asked what Bill meant when he l said in his speech at the DNC “ With Biden’s wisdom and experience and Obama’s insight and Instinct America will have the national security it needs”.
From this statement you can conclude that even Bill Clinton knows that OBAMA doesn’t have the wisdom and experience to be able to be the president by himself. He needs his VP for that.
So sorry if I don’t really feel like voting for a co-presidency.

I am voting for a commander and chief and really don’t like the idea to leave the future of this nation to Obama’s Instinct!!

former hillary supporter now for Obma   September 11th, 2008 2:33 pm ET

AND THEY ARE BOTH LEOS!!!! LOL

JUST LIKE ME!!!

Great leaders and very smart!

Palinocchio   September 11th, 2008 2:33 pm ET

Alright Bill!, Now let's go expose the fraud that is McCainocchio & Palinocchio!

Lexis   September 11th, 2008 2:33 pm ET

McCain has his little "PItbull" protecting him from the real issues. He, himself, has said he knows little about the economy and healthcare. The issues he does know about it how to train your dog to speak! LOL! GO OBAMA!!!!!!!

Dennis   September 11th, 2008 2:33 pm ET

Go Bill/Go Obama/Go Biden!

Does Obama Palin Comparison?   September 11th, 2008 2:33 pm ET

Keep believing yourselves, dems...The center is clearly identifying with, and moving towards McCain/Palin – And the polls are all showing it!!! :)

RRB   September 11th, 2008 2:33 pm ET

This election has stopped being about the electability of our leaders, It is about who Americans are, and which Americans will turn out ot vote.

LB   September 11th, 2008 2:33 pm ET

As a former President, who better to tell the American people that McCain isn't qualified to be the next President, not to mention his sidekick the beauty queen whos longest elected qualifications was a mayor to a backwoods, small town of 5000 people.

Eugue   September 11th, 2008 2:32 pm ET

What do you expect President Clinton to say? You don't expect him to say that Obama will not win, do you? Do you think President Clinton stupid enough to say that Obama can not win to be blame if Obama lose this Nov?

Lawrence   September 11th, 2008 2:32 pm ET

Isn't politics so strange? People take a story, and believe what they want to believe no matter what. Case in point:

there are people like "now now" who see Clinton going to the stump for Obama as being indicative of Obama's inexperience and need to be surrounded by stars of the Democratic party.

There are people like "David" who claim that this is just subterfuge on the part of the Clinton's for their 2012 presidential bid. That would kind of negate "now now's" comment.

There are people like "Jason" who somehow turn this into a tirade about race.

And many other viewpoints. I am not singling anyone out. Isn't it just strange how stringent everyone's views are? It's gotten to the point that, depending on our party affiliation, we'll all read the same exact piece of FACT and spin it for ourselves to suit our predisposed notions. That's just strange. It can't be healthy. Maybe Nader and Ron Paul are on to something.

Obamathru&thru   September 11th, 2008 2:32 pm ET

President Clinton, A Big Thank you! You've put your wounded feelings aside and are thinking Country first. Hillary Supporters, please come around. Don't take it so personal – Think of what its going to be like under McCain/Palin- We will be stuck in the same rut while the rest of the world moves ahead. We've got so many problems right now. The Republicans are going to use the same old tactics and policies – Paddling us backward instead of forward.

Obama/Biden '08

joyce   September 11th, 2008 2:32 pm ET

welcome back to arkansas bill with you and hillary we will take back our big house the six of you will be unstoppable

obama/michelle/biden/jill/hillary/bill
all the way to a better world

laura   September 11th, 2008 2:32 pm ET

Mike in Columbus says ' but McCain was a POW ' .... yeah so are we all suppose to be POW's of McCain??

ENE M DIAZ   September 11th, 2008 2:32 pm ET

MC CAIN -PALIN TICKET IS RAISING THE AMERICAN FLAG VERY HIGH UP TO THE TOP. THEY ARE READY IN THE LEFT,AND READY IN THE RIGHT, WITH THEIR HONOR. NOTHING IS UNDERCOVER,OR BEHIND CLOSSED DOORS. THERE IS NO WAY AROUND IT. NOT TWO FACED. SWIMMING UP, THEY ARE THE BEST. THEY WILL FIX UP OUR ECONOMY, BEATINGCROOKED, CORRUPTED POLITICIANS, THAT ARE MAKING UNFAIR AND ILLEGAL ARRANGEMENTS TO AFFECT NEXT POLLS RESULTS. THEY ARE ADDING FUEL TO THE FIRE ,WITH MULTIPLE FLAMING POINTS.///

Al   September 11th, 2008 2:32 pm ET

President Clinton may have been guilty of infidelity but compared to BUSH hes a saint
At least hes not responsible for thousands of americans dying, maimed for life and thousand of Iraqis dead and displaced bc of a war Bush and Cheney and Rove instigated with false propaganda
They are all war criminals!!!

no way, no how, no mcshameless - Michigan   September 11th, 2008 2:32 pm ET

I agree with you, Sir.

None of my friends or relatives were ever polled,

and we're all proud Obamabots!

We pay not attention to corporate media spin masters hired by Neo-cons.

BTW, you two look fantastic, Sirs.

wilma   September 11th, 2008 2:32 pm ET

Today! A somber day! 9-11
Bush,Rumsfeild,Gulliano, Bad image!
Obama,Clinton. Good image! There is hope! You tell them RuthieM.

Liz in Atlanta   September 11th, 2008 2:31 pm ET

Hey Sue M
this is for you . . . .
Obama hasn't lost any supporters. . . the woman Sarah is bringing into the campaign are all conservative republicans already McCain was having trouble with. The media even says that everytime they have those old, white ladies on the air going on about Palin.

Also, NEWSFLASH McCain supporters. . . these polls are giving you false hope. Did you know they poll only registered voters who usually vote in every election? They don't poll new registered voters or people who are registered and haven't voted in years. . . . .

Obama/Biden '08

kristen brookfield   September 11th, 2008 2:31 pm ET

Obama was a community organizer – making life better for laid of factory workers right out of college. Palin was competing in beauty pageants. The nerve of her to make fun of someone for making life better for people while she was on lipstick.
North Carolina for OBAMA
Moms against little children getting pregnant for OBAMA

Bob   September 11th, 2008 2:31 pm ET

Well,

Isn't that special?

VA for Obama   September 11th, 2008 2:31 pm ET

Don't be fooled by the polls. Young Americans are the true deciders of this election. We don't get polled because we're not at home waiting by the phone. We are out campaigning for our next president Barack Obama.

Louis in Los Angeles   September 11th, 2008 2:31 pm ET

Thanks Bubba!
You still da man!

OBAMA-BIDEN08!

Desperate all-caps typists need prozac   September 11th, 2008 2:31 pm ET

Relax folks.

Bill's endgame is still:
a. His own legacy, and
b. Hillary 2012.

Ed, Greensboro,NC   September 11th, 2008 2:31 pm ET

Bill Clinton is the scum of the earth. Who cares what he says.

Jim   September 11th, 2008 2:31 pm ET

The Clinton's do not want Obama to win that would ruin their dynasty. McCain will win and if he runs in 2012 he will win again. Then will we see Palin and Bobby Jindle. It's time to get the people in the white house and congress to realize that they represent the people not the other way around. Hopefully we can get the ole school politicians out of congress....and those who think the need to stay there for 30+ years like Biden out and get people in that want to make changes and work together.

Annie   September 11th, 2008 2:31 pm ET

To Joe of NY...because Obama has been too big for his pants. He thinks he is above them all. That is why. His arrogance to his own party is reprehenseable.

He is a Socialist, not a Democrat. Even they see it...you are stupid not to. Just listen to his ideas? At least if he doesn't have teleprompter problems.

Independents For McCain   September 11th, 2008 2:31 pm ET

Just like Hillary was going to win...Right???
I have nothing but respect for President Clinton but his fake support for Obama is a lost cause. Obama is reaching for straws and trying to get help from anybody he can because the ship is sinking.

True Reform – McCain/Palin
Teleprompter King – Obama/Biden

jr california   September 11th, 2008 2:31 pm ET

JiminAtlanta September 11th, 2008 1:57 pm ET
First of all, Obama, Bill Clinton isn't the President of the United States now. Second, Clinton lied to the American people and was impeached, so I wouldn't believe him if he said "good morning." He thought Hillary would win. See how that turned out?

hey braintrust, former presidents are always referred to in this manner... ever former vice presidents. secondly, clinton lied to the american people and got impeached... i guess you would have rather him lied to the american people, got a bunch of our kids killed, and then NOT get impeached like the dude in the office now. and as for him saying he thought hillary was going to win, um, DUH, he's her husband, you think he's gonna say "yeah, i don't know... i don't really think my wife can win this one. i think it's gonna be obama"? give me a break and go buy some b-cells broseph.

TonyinKentucky   September 11th, 2008 2:30 pm ET

The Republicans are on the run, don't let their bluster fool you. They know they have reached the end of the line.

WE ALL KNOW that the GOP is bankrupt on ideas, the truth, and respect for the American People.

Your reign of misdirection, lies, and plundering the treasury is OVER.

Talk your big game all you want but you will be made to be accountable for your lies and disruption of our country.

Bring them down!

Va. Democrat   September 11th, 2008 2:30 pm ET

In my opinion, this country is under NO OBLIGATION to elect John McCain President because he was a POW. We owe him respect and honor but he doesn't get the Presidency because of his service. There seems to be an ENTITLEMENT to McCain's campaign. You OWE me the Presidency because I paid such a price in Vietnahm. I wish that somebody would have the courage to challenge this mindset and say OUT LOUD. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, BUT THAT DOESN'T GET YOU THE PRESIDENCY!!!

hurriCAIN PALIN   September 11th, 2008 2:30 pm ET

is america seriously ready to put its fate in the hands of an

inexperienced first term senator who doesnt even have any

experience leading a city or state, voted present a lot of times while in

the senate – no clue of what he was doin. the democrats are acting

like if mccain becomes potus, something is goin to happen to him

right away and palin will be the new potus, get ur heads out of where

the sun doesnt shine.

HF in CA   September 11th, 2008 2:30 pm ET

Ya, because Bill Clinton is an expert at all things presidential...Obama needs to consider from who's mouth the advice is coming from.

Clinton is not known for his steady predictions...the sooner the Clintons get out of American politics, the better America will be.

Rob   September 11th, 2008 2:30 pm ET

We have had enough of the Clintons.The Democrats wouldn't count our delegates in Florida or Michigan for Hillary; and now they think we should vote democratic.Palin;McGovern will receive our votes.They are not part of the democratic group that has been in Washington for'many' years.We want new people.Stay home;do your job in New York,Hillary.Palin doesn't bow down to Obama like Hillary always did.

HD   September 11th, 2008 2:30 pm ET

Repulsive Republican Reformists...

Be ashamed...be very ashamed...of how you run your disgusting, sleazy campaign...

Xavier, Saint Louis, Missouri   September 11th, 2008 2:30 pm ET

I AGREE! All Americans has to do is look at the issues and not the empty rhetoric the GOP is offering. Obama should win hands down!

NO WAY, NO HOW, NO MCCAIN & PALIN

OBAMA/BIDEN '08

YES WE CAN!

georgia independent   September 11th, 2008 2:30 pm ET

Obama is the only candidate that has some chance to retrieve our dignity as a nation. Address today's problems with today's answers. Remember history and use it to guide us to better decisions in the future.

McCain is living in the past. Palin is living in Lala land.

Les-Wa   September 11th, 2008 2:30 pm ET

Bill you were a great president, I've supported you and campaign for you in the 90s. Let me tell you this, I wouldn't vote for that NITWIT even if you have to pay me!

Mikey   September 11th, 2008 2:29 pm ET

To David September 11th, 2008 1:59 pm ET

Are we supposed to believe that there have only been 32 bills signed into law in 2 1/2 years. Looks to me like this is a carefully selected sample. What wacko right wing website did you get this info from?

RRB   September 11th, 2008 2:29 pm ET

Both key democrats O and Hill should have stuck this out together for the sake of the party and the nation. O and Hill would have thrashed Mac and (grating!!!) Cheese. But O and Joe?, not quite sure.

The message of change should be that we need a democrat in the white house. That's the change we want – the democratic agenda and principles not Republican. The c hange is not about O.

Apprehensive Hillary supporter now just a democratic presidential nominee supporter.

Anonymous   September 11th, 2008 2:29 pm ET

Goodness, Mr. Obama sure has all the Democratic big hitters campaining for him. Gore, HIllary and Bill Clinton….
--------------

Let's see, Nobel Peace Prize winner, current US Senator and presidential candidate, former US President and Rhodes Scholar.

McCain has actors Fred Thompson and Chuck Norris, so I guess it's a wash.

HOLLY   September 11th, 2008 2:29 pm ET

It looks like the election will be decided by Ohio, Florida, Virginia and maybe Missouri. It will be interesting to see if the people suffering in those states stick with what got them there or step out and go a new direction.

Ms. Brown   September 11th, 2008 2:29 pm ET

Let's go to work Democrats – Get people registered!!

Sue   September 11th, 2008 2:29 pm ET

Bill Clinton for President!!!

GA for Obama   September 11th, 2008 2:29 pm ET

now now- No. We ALL realised Obama is SMART to employ the heads
ARB- I think you will

Obama Supporter!   September 11th, 2008 2:29 pm ET

Excellent news Bill, especially since Mccain annouced Palin is to be sequestered for the remainder of the campaign "NO MORE INTERVIEWS" after ABC tonight . Also Palin "WILL NOT" be campaigning on her "OWN" Mccain will be "BABYSITTING" until November!!

PLEEEEASE!! Who wants a baby in the white house?????

Obama/Biden 08!

energy   September 11th, 2008 2:29 pm ET

Have you heard the news?

Inside sources are suggesting that Joe Biden may be dropping out of Obama ticket, because of the "Palin Power". Do you think Hillary should accept the VP position, if Biden withdraws?

Steve   September 11th, 2008 2:29 pm ET

I cannot think of a finer Democrat than Bill Clinton to go to for good advise and insight into what it's takes to be a great President. He is and will forever be the best President despite his personal failings. He, just like Obama is a very smart individual, unlike McWar and the EMPTY HEADED COWBOY in the White House now.

Willam from Texas   September 11th, 2008 2:29 pm ET

Hey Bill, didn't you hear what Joe Biden said about Hillary being a better VP than he?

FreeNLovIt   September 11th, 2008 2:28 pm ET

I wanted to whip Kerry, Richardson, and Nanci's behinds. I have few things to say, but I'll reserve it until after the election to tell them exactly how I feel about these nuts!

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot   September 11th, 2008 2:28 pm ET

It's interesting to see the rupugs that are stating that they NO LONGER need to suck up to the PUMAs. Admitting you "sucked up" to them in the first place to get their votes shows your willingness to deceive and win by any means necessary.

james   September 11th, 2008 2:28 pm ET

This country needs an economic enema-– Obama is just the Democrat to flush the Republican hypocrits out of Washington.

Sarah L., Fayetteville, AR   September 11th, 2008 2:28 pm ET

I am honestly offended by how many women on this blog seem to be voting based on anatomy and nothing else. How on earth could you have supported Hillary and now support McCain because he chose a woman as a V.P.? Did you care anything about what Hillary stands for?

Desperate all-caps typists need prozac   September 11th, 2008 2:28 pm ET

Settle down, people, settle down.
Remember, the only thing Billy Boy cares about is his legacy and the CLinton name. He'll put on a nice show and all, but his endgame is Hillary, 2012.

Peggy in Ohio   September 11th, 2008 2:28 pm ET

I pray you're right Mr. President! We need you!

Enlightened Voter   September 11th, 2008 2:28 pm ET

David – then mccain LIED when he said he voted for bush 90% of the time?

Obama's The Man!   September 11th, 2008 2:27 pm ET

GO OBAMA! You wait until we send Palin back to Alaska! Then she can sit back and tell her daughters all about the birds and the bees........oh, oops, it's a little too late for that welfare case, isn't it?? Ha ha!!

Ms. Brown   September 11th, 2008 2:27 pm ET

So happy to have the Bill Clinton I love is back. Democrats please please unite.

This is for our party. United we stand...divided we fall. Then they WIN!!

Let's all put our personal feelings aside and do what's best for the Democrats.

It's time for MANDATORY K-12 Economics Education!   September 11th, 2008 2:27 pm ET

Obama is Carter, is Mondale, is McGovern, and when the election is over we're going to name a new landslide after him: The Obama-slide.

I'm predicting at least three consecutive terms of Conservative presidents and there's nothing the socialists, oh sorry, I mean Obama-ites can do about it.

DeeNewyork   September 11th, 2008 2:27 pm ET

This is wonderful. Thank you President Clinton! Plus you both look nice together.

Good Bless!

Obama/Biden 2012

Joseph   September 11th, 2008 2:27 pm ET

JiminAtlanta September 11th, 2008 1:57 pm ET

First of all, Obama, Bill Clinton isn't the President of the United States now. Second, Clinton lied to the American people and was impeached, so I wouldn't believe him if he said "good morning." He thought Hillary would win. See how that turned out?

__________________________

clinton wasn't impeached, he finished his tour of duty as president

DJ Los Angeles   September 11th, 2008 2:27 pm ET

Obama is taller than Bill? Never seen a photo of them side by side.

Once all the hype, lies, and media obsession is done...Obama and the actual issues will be back in focus.

Todd   September 11th, 2008 2:27 pm ET

Clinton and Clinton are aiming for the Supreme Court. Also, what people seem to miss is that they actually love this country and they don't think John McCain is the right guy. Republicans like running for office and winning, they just don't like governing as today's news about the sex scandal at the Dept of the Interior proves once again.

So now that cooler heads have prevailed, and self interest has aligned (i.e. Supreme Court), Bill and Hil are on board and sizing their robes.

Patches   September 11th, 2008 2:27 pm ET

David
"Another thing, Obama needs to stop the lying and quit acting like McCain is another Bush term because he votes for his policis all the time. Check the facts BO. You voted more for the Bush policies than McCain. heres a list of all bills signed into law by Bush since 2006"

Your analysis is flawed as it doesn't count the numerous bills that Obama voted yes to and were vetoed by Bush. Which is approx. the same number that went into law, which by your numbers, means Obama only voted with Bush less than half the time. Just saying

Sally   September 11th, 2008 2:26 pm ET

Yea, Bill Clinton really wants Obama to win,,,,wink,,,,wink> He and Hilliary are hoping for a defeat so she can run in 2012 as the democartic candidate. Being military I hope McCain wins I cannot serve my country under the democratic ticket where neither candidate has any military experience or understanding. I cannot think of a president who was elected by the people with no military experience whatsoever in a time of war.

Stop Whining About Rove and Win an Election   September 11th, 2008 2:26 pm ET

RIP Keith Olbermann's Career

Venus   September 11th, 2008 2:26 pm ET

Go get em' Bam and Bill!

Weclome to the "O" Team Clinton!

Will the real John McCain please stand up, Palin-McCain ticket exposed   September 11th, 2008 2:26 pm ET

If you are a Republican or an independent making less than a 100k per year or even if you make more than that; Ask yourself some questions.

What would be the world view of the USA if the Palin-McCain ticket wins the election.

Do I really want the rich people in the country to become even more rich including John and CIndy 7 houses McCain.

Do I want to risk putting more young Americans in harms way after they get drafting by a McCain led government? John McCain and Sarah Palin obviously don't mind their children going to war. Makes me think......................................

Debbie   September 11th, 2008 2:26 pm ET

David,

Picking and choosing the bills that were voted for? Who would have thought. I would laugh if it wasn't so pathetic. It is just the sort of thing that I have come to expect from this campaign. The spin cycle is out of control and it is far easier this election to see what is over the top. If you are so gung ho on voting records why don't you post the ones dealing with Veterans issues? Why don't you post that McCain DID NOT VOTE FOR the new G.I. BILL? And the fact that Veterans have a better view of Obama than they do McCain.

Sicko's

righteousbrother   September 11th, 2008 2:26 pm ET

are those war drums i hear!? this election is going to be the stuff of legends no matter who wins.

African AMERICAN   September 11th, 2008 2:26 pm ET

A wise man that Bill is.

Snoozi   September 11th, 2008 2:26 pm ET

Oh yeah and as usual the republicans continue to spread lies, tell me when was President Clinton impeached? Keep up the good work, the more you make stupid statements like this, the more dems will get revved up so keep it up, we love it

No2GOPGimmicks   September 11th, 2008 2:26 pm ET

And to the people putting stuff like "Palin 2012"....

You've known of her for less than 2 weeks and you're already trying to elect her president...ha ha... there's people on the ticket who've spent months (some, years) trying to gain your vote.

This is the sort of lack of intelligence and blatant stupidity that I was referring to.

Wait until your infatuation wears off..... I'm beginning to realize that it's not the leaders as much as it's the clowns who elect them.

Silly, silly human beings.

One thing for sure, if McCain wins and it does end up being a 3rd Bush term... THE GOP ARE FINISHED COME 2012!!

andy in Alaska   September 11th, 2008 2:26 pm ET

Honestly, why isn't Karl Rove in federal prision?

lindapuma   September 11th, 2008 2:26 pm ET

Oh please Lord In Heaven let Bill Clinton be right for once!

I can't take 4 more years of this constant nonsense!

Gia in Los Angeles, CA   September 11th, 2008 2:25 pm ET

I'm happy (and encouraged) to hear Bill feels that way, but don't get complacent about this, counting on a big win. There's still much work to be done and campaigning to do. I lost a lot of respect for both Hillary and Bill during the primaries, but they have redeemed themselves in my book. I've been an Obama supporter all along, but after his two terms, I'll be very happy to vote for Hillary.

Shari, NY   September 11th, 2008 2:25 pm ET

I hope so Bill, but we need more Democratic congresspersons to let their voices be heard along this campaign trail. They are too silent.

Ex-mod-GOP for Obama   September 11th, 2008 2:25 pm ET

Super - We need President Clinton on board. With him on the stump he can make his prediction come true.

Silence Dogood   September 11th, 2008 2:25 pm ET

Has Obama ever appologized to the Clintons for all the nasty hate campaigning against them?

Bill is being really huge for even appearing with Obama if not.

Hillary 2012   September 11th, 2008 2:25 pm ET

With out Bill Clinton blessing and advice DNC candidate can’t win

Example 2000, and 2004

Bill Clinton more powerful than DNC

Bill is a great man Still he ready help Obama

Bill long life for you

But my vote for Mc Cain/Palin

Crush Rush   September 11th, 2008 2:25 pm ET

Bill is right.The polls are fixed.

Nancy   September 11th, 2008 2:25 pm ET

Thank you Bill. Nice to have you aboard!! Watch out now McSame and Pitbull.

O8AMA

Liz in Atlanta   September 11th, 2008 2:25 pm ET

I agree. . . President Clinton. . .

Obama '08

kcmookie   September 11th, 2008 2:25 pm ET

"You can put chapstick on a pig, but its lips are still chapped, errrrr I mean"

"Fool me twice shame on you, I mean, errrrr"

"I am the deciderer, I mean errrrrrrrrrrrrr"

Geez, where is my flag pin at. Can this election get any more stupiderer?

Go OBAMA!

Chipster   September 11th, 2008 2:25 pm ET

Juan Carlos, WHAT....IS....WITH....THIS <<<<

Just curious because it's most bizarre.

I hope Clinton is correct. Republicans have a skill for frightening people into voting against their self-interest but given the economy, global warming, and stack of the evidence that Iraq information was manipulated, surely they've learned their lesson.

Steven   September 11th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

Obama Biden is the only ticket that can help the world make friends with America again.

Vote Tuesday, November 4, 2008 for Obama.

Sick & Tired of Nobama   September 11th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

He's delusional!! I am sure he hopes Nobama will go down the drain big time and i am sure he will!!
McCain/Palin

FactCheck   September 11th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

> They are more interested in Hillary's path for 2012 not in securing
> Obama's future.

Bill Clinton is not that stupid. If McCain gets elected, Palin will run in 2012 as the incumbent and effectively shoot down Hillary. Palin seems to have the ability to lie out of both sides of her mouth and she'll end up blaming the failures of the McCain administration on the Democrats. It's how they roll.

Stephanie   September 11th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

SUCH a nice try "Palin 2012" – if you were really a republican you'd have spelled her name right in both places – funny from all of you who were accusing PUMA people of being republicans in disguise! I'm a republican voting McCain, but have far, far more respect for HIllary than Obama. Actually, had the race been McCain vs Clinton, I'd have stayed home on election day.

jimmy   September 11th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

It is worth noting that Joe Biden's remarks regarding Hillary Clinton.
He said Hillary may have been the bstter choice for VP on the Obama ticket . BUT of course, the dems cannot change ,nor they can even ask Joe Biden to quit as the VP candidate for Obama.
That would be unthinkable and a huge insult and mistake.
Senator Joe Biden is himself more qualified than Obama to be president. That is why He was chosen by the Obama camp.
However , Biden did not have the huge support form the Voters like
Hillary Clinton had and still has.. BIG MISTAKE FOR OBAMA CAMP.

dolarbil   September 11th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

anyone who makes a post explicitly stating they are a Dem or an Indie, is [probably a republican plant.

We know what you are by what you say and how you say it hence most of us do not bother to state our affiliation....except you perpetrators.

It is sad that even forums for the people -by the people have been kidnapped for political gain.

TAYO, NY   September 11th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

I HOPE HE DOES WHAT HE NEED TO DO TO MAKE OBAMA WIN

LET PUT HIM TO WORK IN FLORIDA, VIRGINIA, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA AND THE REST OF THE BATTLE GROUND STATES.

THATS ALL

peter chernovetz   September 11th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

what slick willy and the social worker talked about.
the decoms want to replace the eagle to a condom,becauseit more accurately reflects the goverment politcal stance. a condom allows for inflation, halts production,destroys the next generation,protects a bunch of pricks,and gives youa sense of sercurity, while you're actually being screwed by ben m.

peter

Stop Whining About Rove and Win an Election   September 11th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

Somewhere Hillary is sitting there knowing she'd have had this thing wrapped up by now.

Veridico   September 11th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

Come on guys, it's all politics. What do you expect him to say?
I love the Clintons and certainly hope to see Hillary take another shot in 2012, after all, her nomination this time was stolen from her by DNC and Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid.
I hope to see her as the President in 2012.

polar bears 08   September 11th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

The youth will play a BIG part in this election-maybe we should be also polling the college campuses and younger americans. The facebooks, myspaces and sites where younger folks lurk- Obama has little competition there. The landslide will be with those we have been ignoring in the polls who have cell phones and are younger . . . just watch!

pj   September 11th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

Charlotte-
Obama is a shell of a man? Common sense stupid?
Not qualified? What are your qualifications, again?
Got an education?
It's a free country.
Say what you want.
Are they ever going to let Mrs. Palin out on her own? To answer questions – not just read a script? Can't wait.
How stupid does McCain/Rove think some of us are?
Oh, I think you answered that question.

Dave in Houston   September 11th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

Clinton can show Obama how to kick McCain in the huevos again and again, and still look like a nice guy.

Bill and Hillary should jump into the spotlight to take some of the overexposure of Sarah Palin out of play.

If the Clintons contribute to an Obama win, they will instantly return to the highest levels of power in this country. If Obama loses, they both will be marginalized as whiny, powerless outsiders.

Alisha (Independent voter,) MN   September 11th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

Jim in Atlanta. President Clinton was not impeached...I bet you voted for Bush twice huh??? It all makes sense.

Obama- Next Stop.. White House   September 11th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

Suppose he has finally come to terms on what the most educated of us already know: Mr. Obama has no substance of his own and without these "stars" of his party does not stand a chance

Now Now …your are a blind JEALOUS, MORON…. Go blog your voiceless opinion's in the FOX blogisphere with the rest of the ANGRY Voiceless Folks!!

Now, back to the prediction…. Bill, you know a winner when you see one!! The photo looks genuine…. Now let's Stomp like Big Dog's from Now until November!!

BO & JB

Sharon Kitchen   September 11th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

I can not wait to hear President Clinton take on big mouth Rove.......
Rove has not been a president. Rove has made some very Big mistakes. Why does he think anyone should take his advice...look at where out country is right now.....what a mess.......

Go Obama/Biden......'08

charles   September 11th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

A tough interview with a Maine reporter yesterday, in which McCain speaks on Palin's national security experience. Uncharacteristically, he's much more at home on the domestic policy side.

At one point, he says that Palin "was right" on Russia and on Iran. It's unclear what past stances he's referring to. He also identifies her as America's top expert on energy policy.

Sarah Palin national security experience- she is next to Russia and Energy. its not me thus according to John McCain.

Ben Smith Politico.

Anonymous   September 11th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

Palin 2012 September 11th, 2008 2:03 pm ET

You Pumas are idiots. Go home and take your witch Hillary with you. We no longer need you to win this election.

Palan 2012
----------------

Do you really think this is working?

Go back under your bridge (to Nowhere?).

Corey in ATL   September 11th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

With Bill Clinton campaigning for and with Obama. They need to take this opportunity to shatter the myth that Republicans are fiscally responsible.

QUESTION: WHO WAS PRESIDENT LAST TIME WE HAD A SURPLUS AND BALANCED BUDGET?

ANSWER: BILL CLINTON!

Stick that point home. The Republicans have no idea how to balance a budget. Just look at the latest example of our record setting spendng deficit. I'll glady argue this point with anyone.

McCain/Palin Tidal Wave   September 11th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

Even with President Clinton's help there is no turning back the McCain/Palin Tidal Wave it is over for Obama Nation. Obama's own ego was his downfall and he or his campaign still cannot figure this out. All he had to do was stick to the issues, but instead he goes to Europe and makes himself king of the world. Also, picking Joe Biden who has been in Congress longer then McCain wasn't a great idea. Thanks for all of your help now watch out for the tidal wave.

BK   September 11th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

Bill Clinton 2 days before he gave the speech for Obama in Denver. 'If candidate X [Obama] wants everything you want and you think he can't deliver any of those things and candidate Y [McCain] you only agree on half of the issues, but you think he can deliver. Who do you vote for? Bill and Hillary will never vote for Obama, they are only doing what they have to do. People don't vote for people that acuse them of being a racist and try to destroy them.
Note to Obama. Remember us from Florida the ones you didn't want to count our vote. You didn't need it then and you don't need to come down here begging for it now. We are voting McCain/Palin.

Obamabot whaaambulance   September 11th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

Should have chosen Hillary from the beginning, folks.

Vegas Barbie for Obama   September 11th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

'bout time, Bill! Now onward to campaigning to elect President Obama!!
OBAMA/BIDEN '08 & '12
YES WE CAN!!

Bottom line: Obama has NO resume, even for change!!   September 11th, 2008 2:22 pm ET

Where was Charlie Rangel there in Harlem????????????

John McPain   September 11th, 2008 2:22 pm ET

now now – obviously you did not do any research for your comment bc GALLUP and all other polls show more educated people voting Obama in droves.

I know you wont let being wrong stop you from saying just like Pain and McPain.

PUMA!   September 11th, 2008 2:22 pm ET

Can we please get back to addressing my irrational anger toward Obama because Hillary was not nominated? And why did this article conveniently not mention that McCain was a POW? CNN, this is outrageous.

Another grumpy old white woman for Obama   September 11th, 2008 2:22 pm ET

To the poster that wants Obama 2 send his 2nd and 5th grade daughters off to war.
You weren't serious were you?
To Bill,
I hope you are "Fired up and ready to go"
We need ALL Dems to work for victory.
Put petty prejudices aside for the good of our country.
McCain/Palin= 3rd world status for USA. NEVER AGAIN GOP!

VOTE! Obama/ Biden 08-16

Obamabot whaaambulance   September 11th, 2008 2:22 pm ET

The one comfort to this story is that somewhere in America, right now, Joe "Ol' Hoof in His Mouth" Biden, is saying something INCREDIBLY dumb.

Hillary 2012.

Le Troubadour   September 11th, 2008 2:22 pm ET

Well said, PA Voter!

It's taking a while but we are making progress.

Democrats 08

Robert Boardman   September 11th, 2008 2:22 pm ET

Sen. McCain has either lost control of his campaign (meaning it's controlled by religious extremists and Karl Rove's slime machine) or, McCain has lost all sense of honor and integrity. Either way, he's unfit for command. McCain's selection of Palin, (a person who holds dangerously delusional beliefs about energy and war and education) says more about McCain putting Politics first instead o country first.

Will the real John McCain please stand up, Palin-McCain ticket exposed   September 11th, 2008 2:22 pm ET

Bill is right again. What's with all the media types predicting doom and gloom for Obama? He leads on the electoral map and John McCain still benefits from the convention and the Palin effect that will disappear in the next few weeks.

Obama by a landslide.

Bob   September 11th, 2008 2:22 pm ET

Nice to see Bill back, respecting him again. He is a great campaigner probably the best politician since JFK. Seems like Obama is bringing out the big guns now! And thats sweet!

David   September 11th, 2008 2:22 pm ET

America we have always had our differences, but we managed to get along for the most part. But for the past 8 yrs. our differnces have been as sharp and clear as can be. Karl Rove and our present President have divided this country and we may never be the same. Now here comes John McCain and Sarah Palin, who are going to be just as divisive and hatefull. We as Americans should not put up with this for 4 more yrs. Let"s stop it now. We will not be safer, we will not be better off economically, we will probably have another draft to support the wars a McCain admistration would bring, an unproven V.Pand a very hostile world who happen to be very tired of sacrificing their children to support our wars. Wake up America it is time to try something new. Our wives should have the right to choose, but they will not. Wake up America it is time for something new.

I voted "present", because it's just so hard to make a decison.   September 11th, 2008 2:22 pm ET

Where was Charlie Rangel in Harlem????

Alex_58   September 11th, 2008 2:22 pm ET

Wow, you mean Bill Clinton wants the Democratic candidate to win? What a revelation. Thanks, CNN!

tigerakabj   September 11th, 2008 2:22 pm ET

Thank you Bill. I was extremely disappointed in you during the primaries. Welcome back to your senses. It wasn't too long ago you were in Obama's position so lets take this country back from the likes of Rove and Bush.

Obama/Biden 2008/2012.

Frank   September 11th, 2008 2:21 pm ET

W.C. Clinton has lost all political clout. What voter base is Obama looking to get from Bill? The sexual predator base?

Helene   September 11th, 2008 2:21 pm ET

And he should know what he talking about. He has been elected and re-elected. Go Obama, Defeat the Grand Old Pig (GOP).

Mc'same's Health Plan   September 11th, 2008 2:21 pm ET

Do you realize if he wins, Employers will be taxed for offering Health Insurance to their employees? If so why should they? I want my kids to go to College and can't afford it, I need the Big O to be in the White House fighting for me and mines; thank your very much! Don't be fooled!

Tony   September 11th, 2008 2:21 pm ET

What is Palin hoping for...to become Pres. and have Todd be her First MOONDOGGIE???

Excuse me while I puke!

Snoozi   September 11th, 2008 2:21 pm ET

TO DAVID

First place for missed votes in the current congressional session goes to John McCain, Barack Obama comes in third place. For all of you out there that want the real truth, you can find their voting records on the internet any time you want. David needs to check his facts better.

Obama/Biden 08
You can spread all your rumors but it will come to bite you, you know where

Obamabot whaaambualnce   September 11th, 2008 2:21 pm ET

Hillary 2012

Hoping   September 11th, 2008 2:21 pm ET

By the way, does no one find it just a little coincidental that Palin's son is 1- Going to Iraq now when they are supposed to be slowly withdrawing troops (as per Barack Obama)
2- Leaving on 911

As a 44 year old white soccer mom of 3, I say that she is disgusting.

MONI   September 11th, 2008 2:20 pm ET

OBAMA/BIDEN 08
HILLARY/SARAH 12 (IF PALIN COMES TO HER SENSES)

Listen Up...   September 11th, 2008 2:20 pm ET

Great news. Obama needs more surrogates with teeth! Everyone is biting on the repub side. We need more people to put the pressure on so that Obama doesn't have to.

chip   September 11th, 2008 2:20 pm ET

David: Awesome work. I had thought about doing a similar search as yours. Glad you did so I don't have to. Of course, most of the readers on this blog won't let the facts confuse them, the want CHANGE.

I'm afraid that's all that'll be left in our bank accounts if Obama gets in.

JV   September 11th, 2008 2:20 pm ET

This is true Obama will win big- I am going to say he will win Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, South Carolina, North Carolina and get this folks TEXAS. Remember you read it here first.....

Marj,Paso Robles, Cal   September 11th, 2008 2:20 pm ET

Uhhbama just needs to keep his foot out of his mouth to have any hope of winning. This clown is the biggest joke I have ever seen. He and Biden look like a vaudeville act. God help us if any of these dolts get into the White House.

Obamabot whaaambualnce   September 11th, 2008 2:20 pm ET

Somewhere Keith Olbermann is openly sobbing about how this election has slid away, and that he'll now have to come up with something more constructive than a show full of snide remarks...

Samuel   September 11th, 2008 2:20 pm ET

How come? I mean McCain is a POW. The surge definately worked. So why?

Arden   September 11th, 2008 2:20 pm ET

Its great to see the two of them together. They both need to encourage people that Joe Biden is a great pick and the right choice. Making Joe Biden feel guilty isn't going to get Barack into the White House. Joe Biden may not wear lipstick and be as pretty but I feel very comfortable with him as a Vice President; Sarah Palin is to much of a "wild card" for this election. She would be better off in 2012.

Mike   September 11th, 2008 2:19 pm ET

Bill Clinton will work pretty hard to elect Barack Obama because he like everyone else has seen the country deteriorate under Bush leadership and he also recognizes that Obama is capable of fixing it. That and he already defeated one Bush, so he knows how Obama can beat another....John McSame!!!!!!

Joe, from NY   September 11th, 2008 2:19 pm ET

THANK YOU BILL

WHERE ARE THE REST OF THE DEMOCRATIC ELDERS COMING TO OBAMA'S DEFENSE????

Al Gore?
Chris Dodd?
John Kerry?
Richardson?
Reid?
Pelosi...you can stay home.

THE REPUBLICANS STICK TO THEIR OWN THROUGH TRUTH AND LIES. OBAMA NEEDS THE ESTABLISHMENT'S SUPPORT AND EACH ONE OF YOU HAVE BEEN NOTICABLY ABSENT SINCE THE END OF THE CONVENTIONS. WHY CAN'T THE DEMOCRATS RALLY BEHIND THEIR MAN? DO WE WANT TO LOSE AGAIN? NO!!!

COME ON GUYS GET OUT THERE AND GET DIRTY SO OBAMA CAN STICK TO THE ISSUES!!!!!

SAVE THIS COUNTRY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

John McPain   September 11th, 2008 2:19 pm ET

FACTS TAX PLAN:

MCCAIN …………. OBAMA
Income ……. Avg tax bill ……. Avg. tax bill
Over $2.9M …. -$269,364 (-4.4%)… +$701,885 (+11.5%)
$603K and up…. -$45,361 (-3.4%)… +$115,974 (+8.7%)
$227K-$603K…… -$7,871 (-3.1%)…….. +$12 (+0.0%)
$161K-$227K…… -$4,380 (-3.0%)….. -$2,789 (-1.9%)
$112K-$161K…… -$2,614 (-2.5%)….. -$2,204 (-2.1%)
$66K-$112K …… -$1,009 (-1.4%)….. -$1,290 (-1.8%)
$38K-$66K …….. -$319 (-0.7%)….. -$1,042 (-2.4%)
$19K-$38K …….. -$113 (-0.5%)……. -$892 (-3.6%)
Under $19K ……… -$19 (-0.2%)……. -$567 (-5.5%)

All of you would get a bigger tax cut under Obama and you would pay $4,000 for health care under McPain. Look to the real issues.

FreeNLovIt   September 11th, 2008 2:19 pm ET

Palin has no love for preservation of the environment
Palin has no sympathy for special needs kids
Palin has only enough time and love for her family

McCain will only serve the few, the proud, the Lobbyists...

Annie   September 11th, 2008 2:19 pm ET

I guess Obama finally came to Bill with hat in hand after snubbing Hillary. Oh well,,,,,looks like whitey will save him after all.. Now don't take that wrong, I meant whitey because Bill's hair is white. I don't want no one to think I meant that any other way.....lmao

faye, NV   September 11th, 2008 2:18 pm ET

We know the Dem will pull together and let no-one underestimate our strength.

THERE IS NO WAY WE WILL LET THE REP WILL.

GA for Obama   September 11th, 2008 2:18 pm ET

SueM- NEWSFLASH! Obama hasn't lost ANY support..you don't know a thing

Spencer from VA   September 11th, 2008 2:18 pm ET

It's an uphill battle for McSame/Palin when you have to compete against this well oiled machine which is the CHANGE WE CAN BELIEVE IN CAMPAIGN.

LANDSLIDE 11/4/08

joy   September 11th, 2008 2:18 pm ET

I am so glad to see the Obama and the Clintons working together. I am an avid Obama supporter, and I think the Clintons are a vital part of ensuring victory in November!

Conrad   September 11th, 2008 2:18 pm ET

all the polls are so wrong look for a tight race in texas believe it or not the media by far is not counting the seriousness of the black and hispanic vote they believe that they will just lay down and let mccain walk in the white house this is a new era in politics no more tricks no more lies enough is enough i am calling on all the young stand up and change america from the politics of our old folks to the politics of the young its really not about black white hispanics alot of us younger folks dont see color we see a person a top of the top well educated man versus a 5th from the bottom student we had a c student for the last 8 yrs and he ran this proud country in the ground so we are supposed to elect an even more uneducated individual come on america i hope we are smarter than they think we are.

ELECT OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!

Ya never know   September 11th, 2008 2:18 pm ET

Americans would be crazy to elect McKane and Palin. Then again they did re-elect the W - can we trust you to make the right decision this time America? I sure hope so but can't give you the benefit of the doubt just yet. Go ahead and prove me wrong

brenda   September 11th, 2008 2:18 pm ET

David, thanks for the list of bills that obama and mccain voted for. so then its true? obama DID vote most oif the time with bush? hhhmmm. waiting for cnn to pick this uo and run with it or better yet maybe sean hannity would be interested in showing this to his audiance on tv. if its FACT then it shows that obama is the same as bush and he will then not be able to say that mccain is.

proud army and navy mom   September 11th, 2008 2:18 pm ET

Sarah Palin= abuser of power

In the letter, written before Sen. John McCain picked the Alaska governor as his running mate, former U.S. Attorney Wevley Shea warned Gov. Palin that "the situation is now grave" and recommended that she and her husband, Todd Palin, apologize for "overreaching or perceived overreaching" for using her position to try to get Trooper Mike Wooten fired from the force.

the takeover   September 11th, 2008 2:18 pm ET

ARE YOU BETTER OFF NOW THAN 8 YEARS AGO?

BUSH/MCCAIN HAVE FAILED:

Bin Ladin has not been captured

War in IRAQ that was fabricated lies by Bush/McCain

4300+ Soldiers killed in Iraq war

Fuel Prices through the roof

Largest OIL COMPANY PROFITS in history

Largest OIL COMPANY TAX GIVEAWAY in history

Record Home Forclosures

Record Unemployment

630,000 jobs lost since Republicans took control

Outsourcing of Jobs to foreign countries

Food prices out of control

Failing Education system

Record number of people without Healtcare

ONLY Major Country in the world without UNIVERSAL HEATHCARE

Loss of Respect around the Globe

Failing to recognize Global Warming

SO YOU NEED TO ASK YOURSELF: ARE YOU BETTER OFF NOW THAN YOU WERE 8 YEARS AGO?

OBAM/BIDEN '08

Darren   September 11th, 2008 2:18 pm ET

The GOP has done more damage to this country than al qaeda.

Mothers who vote for Sarah Palin will be voting against their own child's best interests. As the last dollars of the supplement check disappear into the already late mortgage, mothers will once again pay attention to issues.

The last eight years have been nothing short of the sickest get rich scheme in the history of the United States.

Lisa G. of PA   September 11th, 2008 2:18 pm ET

I hope he and Hillary come to Pennsylvania, too. I've been an Obama supporter from the start, but they love the Clintons here.

mary, colorado springs   September 11th, 2008 2:18 pm ET

I've always been a Clinton fan through thick/thin, and I'm glad to see him on the road for Obama. When Hillary gets into the act, this will be a formidable trio.

Bill may not be as cutesy acting as Palin but he's a lot more politically savvy than she is and has FAR MORE EXPERIENCE. He's probably forgotten more about politics than she will ever know.

When Hillary gets on the podium and speaks about the important issues, being far more knowledgeable and politically experienced, within a few weeks, voters will be asking "Sarah who?"

Add Biden to the mix and HOO, BOY! Dynamite team!

OBAMA/HILLARY, BILL AND JOE, IS A FORMIDABLE TEAM THAT WILL TAKE THE DEMOCRATS STRAIGHT TO 1600 PENNSYLVANIA.

jimmy   September 11th, 2008 2:18 pm ET

I WAS COMMENTING WHAT THE OBAMA CAMP IS NOW USING TO
PUT OBAMA BACK ON TRACK AFTER WINDING DOWNN THE ROAD NOWHERE SINCE THE NATIONAL CONVENTIONS.
THEY NOW WANT TO USE BILL AND HILLARY CLINTON TO GO OUR THERE ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL AND REVERSE THE NEGATIVE TRENDS ON OBAMA'S POLLING NUMBERS.
AFTER THE TREATMENT THEY GACE HILLARY DURING THE PRIMARIES AND THEIR COMMENTS ABOUT BILL CLINTON BEING A PROBLEM FOR OBAMA. THEY HAVE REVERSED COURSE AND ARE TRYING TO PUSH THE CLINTONS TO THE FOREFRONT OF THE OBAMA CAMPAIGN..

Pete the Puma   September 11th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

Put on the Obama pins?
Like he was oh so quick to wear the American flag pins?
No thanks.

SPQR753   September 11th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

MESSAGE FOR VICKI WEBSTER: your comment is silly to say the least!!!

Are you really expecting Bill Clinton to help McCain???

VICKI, WHAT'S THE MATTER WITH YOU??

Reality   September 11th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

I HOPE BILL IS RIGHT !!! ITS NOT LOOKING TOO GOOD AT THE MOMENT !!!!

Tony   September 11th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

My grandfather was a POW and my grandmother hunts, fishes, can SKIN and COOK a deer and raised 10 children.

Are they qualified to be president and V.P.?

You handsome presidents, you....   September 11th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

"Charlotte September 11th, 2008 1:55 pm ET

Sorry Bill, I disagree. He is still not qualified. Obama has thrown away half of the base and is book smart, common sense stupid. i will not vote for this shell of a man."

Charlotte, you are a sad sad person. I am hoping that you are a man but I've never met a man named Charlotte. Palin is no Hillary. They agree on nothing! Palin is a woman, helping a man, who votes against women. She hates herself and she hates you and me too.

Obama/Biden '08....Clinton/Clinton '16 (I don't think that there's a rule saying a former president can't be a VP

STAND 4 SOMTHIN OR FALL FOR ANYTHING!   September 11th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

I don't believe it's thats close, it's a set up to steal the election again. If you hear something enough you start to believe it. Nobody has called me. Who are they polling? The same folks?

TD-Texas   September 11th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

I just love Bill...always have always will...and from this African American woman I NEVER THOUGHT YOU WERE A RACIST!!

Now...let's keep the party goin!!

Lisa M   September 11th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

As long as Clinton can control his mouth. Sometimes I wonder if that man's brain becomes detached.

GO DEMS!   September 11th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

Republicans don't care about who can govern most effectively, they only care about winning – they will spew inflammatory and FALSE information just to grab headlines.

Bill Clinton knows how to win AND successfully govern. Go Obama, you're getting the info. you need.

C'mon, America....get informed AND Vote!!!

Obama/Biden 08 and 12!!!!

chip   September 11th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

I wonder if there was any talk about what Monica put lipstick on?

Didn't Willie say Hillary was "gonna win this thing?"

sario   September 11th, 2008 2:16 pm ET

now now
Are you for real?
Obama is campaigning as a DEMOCRAT if you haven't noticed yet. The DNC should stand behind him and as far as I can see, Obama is out there every day mostly alone! So, it is about time the DNC showed its face!

Matthew   September 11th, 2008 2:16 pm ET

Bill, do nothing. You and Hillary owe Obama nothing! Just say what you have to now to avoid blame for his loss in November.

Hillary 2012!

Steve   September 11th, 2008 2:16 pm ET

Why would anyone give any serious attention to the prediction of one of the worst presidents not named Carter? Hellooo? And don't forget, Clinton left office completely disgraced after being impeached! These 2 deserve each other!!

CNN will never post this anyways

Arielle Yanaba   September 11th, 2008 2:16 pm ET

Barack Obama is the next President of the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA!!

Tony   September 11th, 2008 2:16 pm ET

Someone in the Obama camp needs to tell Joe Biden to stop making such damaging remarks as Hilalry should have been chosen and is more qualified than he is to be V.P.

If he truly feels that way, why in the hell did he accept the nomination? Perhaps he should step down and the job offered to Hillary. It would certainly blow McCain and that phony Palin right off the map.

go away mongers Ventura ca   September 11th, 2008 2:16 pm ET

President Clinton is 100% correct!
ENOUGH!~

ET   September 11th, 2008 2:16 pm ET

He'll be wrong, we don't need a dummy in the white hoiuse.

Peter   September 11th, 2008 2:16 pm ET

From a Canadian: Obama is by far the better choice> I hope you Americans don't screw up like you did electing Bush

kevin   September 11th, 2008 2:16 pm ET

Jason,

It was completely obvious by the end of your first sentence that you are not a Democrat. Nice try. Dems don't really use the words "liberal" and "the left" in sentences tinged with anger.

comeje   September 11th, 2008 2:16 pm ET

Ofcourse Americans are very smart people, they can't be fooled by all these distractions like "lipstcik on a pig". People are suffering in the richest nation in the world.
It would be very surprising if Obama is not elected. But i trust Americans, they will prove that they are smarter than some think.

Paula   September 11th, 2008 2:15 pm ET

On behalf of my daughters and future grandaughters.....Shame on a Democratic woman who votes for palin and throws away our hard-won rights.
Republican women: nevermind, you just don't get it.

rabblerouser   September 11th, 2008 2:15 pm ET

BO's too stupid an arrogant to see a snow job when he hears one. When he threw Hillary and Bill under the bus, along with 18 million voters, doesn't he think that's going to come back to bite him? Is he really that dumb???

CC Atlanta   September 11th, 2008 2:15 pm ET

The young Luke Skywalker goes to the venerable Yoda for advice – what a great team they would be. In being gracious, Bill Clinton is resurrecting his image as a great President – if he was allowed to run again today he would have won handily.

Steve   September 11th, 2008 2:15 pm ET

Didn't "Slick Willy" also predict his wife would win the election? Dems are in trouble, and they know it.

Pete the Puma   September 11th, 2008 2:15 pm ET

That siren you hear is the Obamabot Whaaaaaaaaambulance whisking the Chosen One to his next desperate meeting with someone who has wildly more of a clue about winning this election.

rob   September 11th, 2008 2:14 pm ET

Clinton is right as usual...

Greg   September 11th, 2008 2:14 pm ET

Bill Clinton is an idiot.

Robert Anthony   September 11th, 2008 2:14 pm ET

McCain and Palin continue spewing their lies and employ known Gestapo tactics like using their so-called Truth Squad who do nothing but recite standard script as their personas are paraded around the so-called media elite shows defending Saint Palin against questions about her qualifications and past leadership decisions. Hmmm! America’s recall is short—isn’t this the same thing the Bush Clan has done for years—with the media feeding into it!

V   September 11th, 2008 2:14 pm ET

Didn't he also predict Hillary's big win??

Bill in Colorado   September 11th, 2008 2:14 pm ET

What a surprise! Bill Clinton predicts Obama will win the election. I am stunned.....a total surprise.

Nia Hussein- Phoenix, AZ   September 11th, 2008 2:14 pm ET

Lets hopes so....no wait...I know so

sam   September 11th, 2008 2:14 pm ET

Boston
Yes, and he didn't have sex with that woman!

Hey Boston, At least it was with a Women!

Mary   September 11th, 2008 2:14 pm ET

And this from a man that said I DID NOT HAVE SEXUAL RELATIONS WITH THAT WOMAN!!!!!!!!VERY FUNNY

brenda   September 11th, 2008 2:13 pm ET

is there any reason why you people (liberals) insist on calling sarah names? does it make you feel good? felel like a big man? when did she ever call you names and why should this even matter. you people have to stop it. we understand that you do not like her for whatever simple reason you can think of but why cant you just come out and say that you are against the ticket? you feel that you have to call her names because you want to express exactly HOW MAD you are. thats why you do it. so why are you mad? because her mere presence on the scene has caused a tidal wave of fear form the dem party and obama especially. OMG! whta will you do now that there is a noce lady on the scene who is very much liked by all of those folks that YPOU thought liked obama? AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!! what to do now. oh yea, lets call her names. geez, get a life. if you call htis fine lady names i wonder what you call your female family memebrs and female friends? dems=disrespect for women.

cindy barba   September 11th, 2008 2:13 pm ET

I would like to know what kind of promises Obama is making to Bill Clinton. Obama treated Hillary as if she was some trash and now both are campaigning for him

Spencer from VA   September 11th, 2008 2:13 pm ET

By the way Sen. Obama, VIRGINIA is yours for the taking!!!!

OBAMA/BIDEN/CLINTON/WARNER 08-20

Nicole , Portland, OR   September 11th, 2008 2:13 pm ET

Agreed by Millions, who care about issues, rather than lipstick on a pig..

Cindy from NC   September 11th, 2008 2:13 pm ET

I hope Clinton will truly campaign for him. Even though Hillary didnt' win will I hope she campaigns her heart out because had it been vice versa, he would have done the same for her because he knows what's at stake.

Surpreme Court Justices (BTW, should have a 10-20 yr term limit)
Global Economy – selling out the american people and our country to nations like the China, India.

SO GO BILL, GO... We need to take the tatics of the republicans at this point. By Any Means Necessary...

Ryuken   September 11th, 2008 2:13 pm ET

I wish I could vote for Obama, but I'm a man of my word. I'm voting for McCain since he didn't Hillary for VP.

sario   September 11th, 2008 2:13 pm ET

JiminAtlanta,
What is your problem? Presidents, whether past or present, are ALWAYS referred to as "President so and so".

Obama didn't say CURRENT President of the United States! You are desperate LOL.

bkhdallas   September 11th, 2008 2:12 pm ET

It's interesting that today the Democrats have President Clinton's Obama endorsement while the Republicans have Karl Rove handing out lame and obnoxious advice to Obama. I'll take the former President's sense of Obama over has been and intellectually dishonest Rove any day of the week.

Brian   September 11th, 2008 2:12 pm ET

Jason,

I don't comment much, but when I see someone full of it like yourself I just have to. Neitehr Obama nor Biden attacked Palin until after she gave that snarling hate speech at the RNC Convention that was completely off base. Obama had every right to respond with his own attacks, and his attacks were only related to her claims against him. That's it. Pay attention, and you'll know the difference between a response and an attack. Palin is not immune to criticism or attacks because she is a woman, not when she throws all these outrageous claims out there and recreates her own history.

Bob   September 11th, 2008 2:12 pm ET

Obama had to start showing some fight and he's done it really well. The speech in Virginia yesterday, his spot on O'Reilly, are all leading that way. ENOUGH!

Bush has followed Obama's plan around every corner. On Afghanistan, Iraq, and now Pakistan. Bush should actually just let Obama run the war on terror until the new president is inaugurated.

Biden's comment was obviously self-deprecating to anyone that listened to it.

buba, cincinnati oh   September 11th, 2008 2:12 pm ET

I'd better see Obama with Hillary, that did him a disservice by staying mum during the lipstik incident.

Pete the Puma   September 11th, 2008 2:12 pm ET

Wow, Bill can still fool the best of them into thinking he's on their side, huh?

Brad   September 11th, 2008 2:12 pm ET

Just my humble opinion, but looking at that picture, Bill and Barack don't want to even be standing next to each other.

Paige, NC   September 11th, 2008 2:11 pm ET

Yay Bubba! This is great news! You can't get a better person to campaign for you than Bill Clinton! Whatever you think of Bill he is one brilliant man! And, for all of you GWB fanatics=McCain/Palin....get ready to lose! And, people are forgiving....and since Obama and Clinton seem to be the ONLY politicians that actually talk about important issues and have a clue about (healthcare, mortgage crisis, job losses, education, etc.), I think people will smarten up really quickly and realize who deserves to be in the Oval Office. Obama '08!

And, Bill, if you can come through and help Obama come home to victory in November you will be praised until the end of time! YES WE CAN!

GINGER/ san diego   September 11th, 2008 2:11 pm ET

Please USA, don't lose sight that the McCain,Palin camp is just
another extension of the Bush years. Do you really believe that you
will see change with them???? They use Palin to distract you.
Since McCain did not even really know this woman, someone told him to take her on . BUT, who is running for President, McCain or Palin. I get the feeling Palin is and McCain not.!! I think the Far Right
is waiting for her to be able to take the Presidentcy quickly and it is
a possibility since McCain is in his 70's.
Think with your brain, not your religion. What is right for our country as a whole to fix our problems around the world.

Democrats will win BIG   September 11th, 2008 2:11 pm ET

Go Dems, GO BILL GO OBAMA, we will because the issues that matter.

Anonymous   September 11th, 2008 2:11 pm ET

Stacy from Loudoun, VA September 11th, 2008 1:59 pm ET

What? No mention of Sarah Palin? Pigs? Lipstick? Pitbulls? Is this CNN?
-------------

If you look on the CNN homepage, you'll see that Sarah Palin's father thinks she's just great.

Don't worry, CNN's journalistic integrity in intact.

John in Ohio   September 11th, 2008 2:11 pm ET

There is no Clinton-Obama rift. It is a manufactured myth generated by Republican operatives desparate for a divided Democratic Party and media pundits desperate for a story.

The real story should be the disaffected Republicans and independents supporting Ron Paul, the thousands of people who held a parallel convention to the RNC right over in Minneapolis.

DClaire   September 11th, 2008 2:11 pm ET

What a beautiful photo, you go guys God speed!

D.Claire

PRESENT!!!!!   September 11th, 2008 2:11 pm ET

Yes, we see you next to Mr. Clinton, Senator. There's no need to scream that you're "Present".

Hillary 2012

Enlightened Voter   September 11th, 2008 2:11 pm ET

I've said it all along Obama will win and big, there really is no choice.

FreeNLovIt   September 11th, 2008 2:10 pm ET

Please please please!!! Stop it!!! McCain's VP choice WAS not even Sarah. In his heart, he preferred Mitt, Lieberman and the other governors.

Under tremendous pressure, McCain PICKED Palin, by accident.

One thing I dont like and we need to change is that we should let the Recpulican National Convention go first and then the Democrats can go last.

IAIAIAIAIAIAIAIAIAIAIAI   September 11th, 2008 2:10 pm ET

O B A M A --F O O L I S H-–F O R--U S I N G--B I L L -– C--

D U E---T O---C O N F L I C T-–O F--I N T E R E S T: HRC 2012

ALL WORDS FROM OBAMA'S MOUTH   September 11th, 2008 2:10 pm ET

we have nothing to look forward to in this alliance

The quintessential liar and the charlatan

Matt   September 11th, 2008 2:10 pm ET

I wonder who Monica is voting for?

Josh   September 11th, 2008 2:10 pm ET

It's good to see President Clinton saying nice things about Obama. I hope he really gets out there and stumps for him. A lot. And soon!!

Foreign observer   September 11th, 2008 2:10 pm ET

Jason,

thats the way a smeary Republican writes. Be honest enough to look into the facts. Your analysis is simply wrong.

John McPain   September 11th, 2008 2:10 pm ET

My friends, you better start saving money now to pay for the $4,000 health care cost I am going to charge you.

Get ready for a bumpy ride!!!!!

Todd   September 11th, 2008 2:09 pm ET

It's not McCain? It's not about Obama? Of course it is! It's about which of these two can best lead our country – not who can do the best voice impersonation of "the Rock"!!!
Don't be fooled into thinking that you are just voting for a platform – you are indeed voting for a person USA!

Those who type in all caps need prozac   September 11th, 2008 2:09 pm ET

Hillary, 2012.

We all know, Bill's faking it hardcore in that pic.

Dana   September 11th, 2008 2:09 pm ET

So happy to see this- I had no doubts the media "trumped up" any rift to be a whole lot more than it was- but it is important for the rest of America- to see one of our Greatest Presidents hitting the trails for our next Great President- Barack Obama!!
Sit back because the next 2 months are going to be one heck of a ride...Yes We Can!!

No Way, No How, No McCain-Palin

Obama/Biden 08

Annie   September 11th, 2008 2:09 pm ET

Well, Obama had to run for help to the Clinton's after he betrayed them earlier. Seems like ole whitey has to help Obama....Now I was only talking about Clinton's hair....nothing else..

Cynthia   September 11th, 2008 2:09 pm ET

Although I'm proud to be an American, it's more meaningful in this kind of atmosphere. Working together regardless of negativity, race, gender, ethnic nationality, etc. gives me an incredible feeling. Despite the media circus, I tend to focus on what's important - the ISSUES! I will watch less news media, except to get a glimpse of Obama, Clintons, and Democrats on the campaign trail, and look forward to the debate. This is the most excitement I have experienced since Bill Clinton's presidency.

We, as Americans, must unite and take a stand for what's important. As the saying goes, you must stand for something or you will fall for anything. Obama/Biden – REAL CHANGE; McCain/Palin - SAME GAMES

No2GOPGimmicks   September 11th, 2008 2:09 pm ET

I kinda' agree..... but, I'm starting to lose faith in the intelligence of the average American voter....

I can see them electing McCain... and then start complaining when the economy still stinks, the mess in Iraq is still on-going and all of Bush's policies and ideas are reinforced.

I mean, they elected Bush twice...then gave him some of the worst approval ratings ever... but, once you cast that vote and elect (and re-elect) the wrong guy, then it's too late to complain.

I said it before and I'll say it again... it's not all about experience. Sometimes, you just need BRAINS.

All these so called "experienced" folks are set in there ways and ideas and aren't open to the fresh, new approach of someone else...

So, America will keep electing these old "experienced" white guys...and then complain about it after the fact.

Leslie   September 11th, 2008 2:09 pm ET

Nice to see Bill working for the just cause. Obama IS the CHANGE ticket, just like Bill Clinton was. Bill saved us from the downward spiral of republican ruin and Barack will do the same. We need to rid ourselves from the last 8 years of republican rule. It has brought our country to a new low.
How can McCain be the Change when he is using George Bush's playbook of lies with Karl Rove tactics and has now named Palin (Cheney Jr.), the liar with Bush advisors writing her speeches?

YOU NEED TO ASK YOURSELF: ARE YOU BETTER OFF NOW THAN YOU WERE 8 YEARS AGO? DO YOU WANT 4 MORE YEARS OF THE SAME?

OBAMA/BIDEN '08

Marc   September 11th, 2008 2:09 pm ET

There appears to be an overwhelming amount of pro Obama sentiment on these blogs. I'm just curious what, if anything, these posters are doing to support their candidate and I'm not just talking about donating money either. If you feel as strong as some of these posts indicate, what are you doing with that energy to get our man into the White House? I live in Georgia, and while I'll vote for Obama, I feel this southern bible belt state will go for McCain. However, I want to and am looking into ways to help out in areas of the country where it might make a difference. What about you? Those independents in the toss up states need to be reached out to. The republican smear and distraction machine must be fought! What are you willing to do?!?

Those who type in all caps need prozac   September 11th, 2008 2:09 pm ET

Somewhere Keith Olbermann is having a special private moment over that picture of his two messianic figures, if you know what I mean.

Female Voter   September 11th, 2008 2:08 pm ET

Great to see the Dems work together at this.

Bob Indianapolis, IN   September 11th, 2008 2:08 pm ET

Geezer and Gidget: Gone with the Wind!

simp   September 11th, 2008 2:08 pm ET

Charlotte

You are sad. What a hater you are it's so funny to read blog from unintellengent loud mouths like you. In the words of that bag of hot air palin "thanks but no thanks" LOL

Obama/Biden

PUMA PALIN   September 11th, 2008 2:08 pm ET

Yea... I'm sure he's real excited when alone...

He and Hillary are tickled to death by Palin... they want another shot in four years

bob in L.A.   September 11th, 2008 2:08 pm ET

Bill may be the smartest guy inthe room!
Let's hope he's right!

Bob Indianapolis, IN   September 11th, 2008 2:07 pm ET

We going to drive fascism out of America, one Reptilican at a time!

Poetic   September 11th, 2008 2:07 pm ET

People forget that we still have a month and a half to go.. anything can happen.. any dirt can come up about mccain or Palin.. maybe Billy is right.. Obama will win by alot.. my prediction right now is that he will win but by like 2%.. but Bill may be right..

Obama/Biden!

ATTENTION DEMOCRATS   September 11th, 2008 2:07 pm ET

Time to wake up. Time to get it together and it is time to start coming together to get Obama into the white house. No more McSame leading the polls.....We are smarter than that.

Put on the Obama pins, put an Obama sign in your yard, have an Obama bumper sticker on your car, it's time.....

Those who type in all caps need prozac   September 11th, 2008 2:07 pm ET

Wow, the perfect person for Obama to confer with on behaving like a sexist pig (lipstick optional).

Steve   September 11th, 2008 2:07 pm ET

Bill Clinton is forced to say that. He knows as well as everyone else in America that Obama is losing his cool, and the downfall of his campaign has already begun! Libs are scared to death as well they should be! lol

Beth - Coral Springs Fl   September 11th, 2008 2:07 pm ET

Us Florida gals can wait to welcome the Clintons... we love them...

but most Hillary backers here like me, will never forgive Obama...

Go Sarah '08 and Hillary '12

Those who type in all caps need prozac   September 11th, 2008 2:07 pm ET

Senator Obama:

While you're there, you might want to confer with Bill about how "Present" isn't actually a stance on the issues facing America.

fella from Chicago   September 11th, 2008 2:06 pm ET

Well, this should certainly change the race and put the on-the-fence Conservatives, Independents, and women of all parties on the side of Mr. Obama now that he has Bill (I did not have sex with that woman) Clinton stumping for him. Maybe he can get John Edwards to campaign for him as well. Drop the pants and smile for the ladies, gentlemen.

d mau   September 11th, 2008 2:06 pm ET

ROVE IS A DECEPTIVE CRIMINAL
AND SHOULD BE BEHIND BARS

OBAMA ISN'T ATTACKING PALIN

AND BY THE WAY SHE IS A PIG

Debby   September 11th, 2008 2:06 pm ET

Well Clinton didn't do anything for Gore or Kerry when he campaigned for them. It looks like former Pres. Clinton isn't a racist anymore when they need him unreal.

S.B. Stein E.B. NJ   September 11th, 2008 2:06 pm ET

It will require Obama to talk more about his policies and why they are good for the country. He needs to let Biden talk about the mistakes and problems that the McCain camp has. Let Biden be the attacker and keep out of the whole Palin mess which will get bigger I'm sure.

ARB   September 11th, 2008 2:06 pm ET

I think Bill is going to be sorely disappointed when November rolls around!!!

Kevin Novotny   September 11th, 2008 2:06 pm ET

Great to see the two of them working this out. We need both Clintons to get out there and campaign, and show that Obama is the right choice for so many reasons. Republicans are going back to their strategy of attack because they really have nothing to say, and Bill can help here Lord knows he went through it too. McBush is obviously runing scared and it shows with his pick of Palin. If he actually thinks that women will flock to her beause she is a woman he not only insults all women of this country but those who love them. Hillary needs to speak out stronger to show her suppoters where she and Palin differ, and this is about more than lipstick!! John is a hyprocrite, and Palin is an untested, basically uneducated woman who did well, with a great story.....a bit frightening if you ask me.

Nana5   September 11th, 2008 2:05 pm ET

Sad day in the US. I used to think Bill Clinton was a smart man. He and Hillary are just falling like fodder at Nobama's feet. Absolutely sickening.

His prediction is just trying to keep his standing in the democratic party – pure and simple. Same as with Hillary. They are just doing whatever they have to do to save face with the dems.

Fact is, they should have converted to Republican after the way the DNC treated BOTH of them and been done with it. I thought they were way smarter than what they are showing by backing Nobama.

Now, CNN let's see you print this. Sorry I don't share your views about the boy-toy and his non-change sidekick. They have sunk this ship with the help of Pelosi, Dean and the rest of the empty headed dems who pushed out Hillary and SELECTED NOBAMA. Then every body wanted rid of Hillary – Nomaba's hateful supporters could not stand her – now anytime anything happens, who do they go running to????? You got it – Bill and Hillary. Guess they couldn't make it without them afterall. Hindsight is 20/20 and it bites in the butt!

John McPain   September 11th, 2008 2:05 pm ET

JiminAtlanta – get over it.

Don't we all wish we could go back to the good old days when our biggest worry was if the President was getting some side action? When you get caught cheating you will lie too. Hell even John McPain cheated along with 1/2 the GOP, but most of us cheat with the other side ;)

Also since you are ignorant I will explain. All exPresidents are respectfully called Mr. President.

Michele, Pittsburgh, PA   September 11th, 2008 2:05 pm ET

This meeting couldn't have come at a better time for Senator Obama. As an undecided Independent, what I'd like to hear from both Clintons as they campaign on Obama's behalf, is not attacks on McCain/Palin, but issue wise, why will we be better under a President Obama if he's elected? I'm sick of the personal stuff.

RuthieM   September 11th, 2008 2:05 pm ET

Great! Don't they look fabulous together. Put president Clinton out there, Obama, send him all over for you, he knows just what to say - when he's on your side...And ignore that Palin person and just go for the McCain jugular!!! Obama/Biden '08-2012!!!!

Poetic   September 11th, 2008 2:05 pm ET

Good ol Billy :) YAY

independant voter, Texas   September 11th, 2008 2:05 pm ET

WHO HERE HAS LOST THEIR HOME ? WHO NEEDS Gas, food, health care, EDUCATION FOR all KIDS ? WHO HERE HAS LOST THEIR JOB ??? PLEASE TELL ME THESE ARE WHAT MATTER ?????

shirley ann   September 11th, 2008 2:05 pm ET

What a beautiful site!!! God is so GOOD!!! To all my Democratic friends .....Let's join forces and beat the GOP. We have suffered enough!!!! Love you all...........................

whybuffetmatters   September 11th, 2008 2:04 pm ET

I am glad to see this. This is important for this country – this is from an independent who voted Republican but have changed by my mind this time. I cannot see this great nation turn into theocractic rule governed by hunters and fisherwoman and false patriotism.

Those who type in all caps need prozac   September 11th, 2008 2:04 pm ET

Yikes, now Obama's "sterling" qualifications will include "I have Bill campaigning for me"? Hmmm.....don't think that makes you ANY more qualified to be commander in chief.

Hillary 2012

cherrystrawberry   September 11th, 2008 2:04 pm ET

Thank you Mr. Clinton. I am sorry I called you a racsist during the primarys. Luv Single Black Woman for Obama

Cant we all just get along?   September 11th, 2008 2:04 pm ET

Come on Bill.. Help BO out! We need a win!

Palin 2012   September 11th, 2008 2:04 pm ET

Pumas,
Thank God we don't have to kiss up to you anymore. We will win this without your help. Hillary is the true pig in lipstick.

Palan 2012

DeniseGA   September 11th, 2008 2:04 pm ET

EVERYONE has to admit, when Bill Clinton was president the Country was doing well economically.....EVERYONE was doing well....not JUST THE RICH!

Joe Regis   September 11th, 2008 2:04 pm ET

It is a no brainer!

Who wants to elect another republican in the White House!!!

Obama/Biden ticket is real change and reform while the alternative is more of the same lipstick on a pig so to speak.

The Clinton good time and economic prosperity will be here again!

Obama/Biden 08/12.

LS   September 11th, 2008 2:03 pm ET

What a good feeling it is to have, knowing an very highly intelligent and good hearted man will be our next President.

I really never knew what my mom meant when she would describe to me how it USE to feel to be an American – back in her day.

When Obama comes to mind and heart, I now know exactly what she meant.

Obama/Biden '08

:o }

Nelson Colorado Springs Co   September 11th, 2008 2:03 pm ET

No Mr President don't say this. But sounds good . Sen Obama needs to remember he's running against John McCain for president, not Mrs. Palin for president."////// Here one for CNN, no one has talk about high price of gas lately. A barrel of oil is down to a four or five month low about $107or$109 yet gas is still too high. Why oil prices haven't drop as quickly as they went up, should be about $2.50 a gallon or lower make wonder who getting paided. Go Obama/biden

Those who type in all caps need prozac   September 11th, 2008 2:03 pm ET

Wow, the Obamabot nation IS getting deperate if it's going to the bullpen already. Guess what, America, had you picked Hillary, NONE of this desperate campaign nonsense by the "chosen one" would be occuring, and the election would already be WELL in hand.

-One of Hillary's 18 million who was not impressed by this empty suit of a DNC candidate

John Smith   September 11th, 2008 2:03 pm ET

The greatest fear of attack is ECONOMICS! Nations go belly up, not because of physical attacks, but because of economic faliures WITHIN. There you have it– let the economy of the U.S. continue to go down the drain; let the rich continue to get richer and the poor poorer. Soon, you would want someone from the outside, not only to loan you money, but to take over your country (attack and defeat the powerful within).

The problem, as my European friends always remind me, is that 95% of the American voter lacks the basic fundamentals of history. Rather, they have the fundamentals of religion (another form of internal attack!).

now now   September 11th, 2008 2:03 pm ET

Goodness, Mr. Obama sure has all the Democratic big hitters campaining for him. Gore, HIllary and Bill Clinton....

Suppose he has finally come to terms on what the most educated of us already know: Mr. Obama has no substance of his own and without these "stars" of his party does not stand a chance.

Palin 2012   September 11th, 2008 2:03 pm ET

You Pumas are idiots. Go home and take your witch Hillary with you. We no longer need you to win this election.

Palan 2012

Central Scruitinizer   September 11th, 2008 2:03 pm ET

Mccaainnnnn!!!! You and your delicate Poodleheaded Barbie doll best prepare yourselves! The Democrats are gonna steal this one back from the Repubs attempt to hijack this election with the usual distact and avoid tactics. And they will do it honorably......Look Ma No Sleaze. The Clintons are a force to be reconned with !!!!!

PA voter   September 11th, 2008 2:03 pm ET

Thank you, Mr. President and Sen. Obama. It was a difficult primary for both sides, but we know that at the end of the day, it's about America, not Obama or Clinton. We look forward to success in November!

Jason   September 11th, 2008 2:03 pm ET

I keep seeing lies from liberal bloggers here and as a democrat I am becoming more and more disgusted with the left who I have never been fond of. I am losing my desire to be a part of something so full of hate and lies. I'm not saying the Repub are better I am just shocked that Race is the only reason a person can question Obama not the fact that in a time of outrageous government spending he is proposing so much more. And for the comments he hasn't attacked Palin you are all lying. Disregard the pig comment all together and he has repeatedly attacked her experience which in my mind is as much if not more than his. I am tired of the blind following this man has calling people names and peddling blatant falsehoods. This is how Democrats lose election after election you cry about the dirty hands of the republicans as you are dipping yours in the same mud puddle. Get it together because hope and change is so much differant than hate and lies. You are causing as much division if not more than Rep. but claim to be above it. You and YOUR candidate are not clean stop the hypocracy that you are and stop hating.

Sarah.....and my last name isn't Palin!   September 11th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

I agree with you Mr. President.

Obama/Biden '08

Foreign observer   September 11th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

Bill has the best sense and understands the peoples problems. His support for Obama means a lot and that´s the only way to bring US back on track.

Vince in NC   September 11th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

McCain and Palin do have momentum, but election day is still 8 weeks away!

The Palin bounce will quickly fade once its determined that she's just another politician, and from the extreme right of her party to boot.

Obama needs to focus his message on issues and do well in the debates to win the election.

Allen Williams   September 11th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

Would the Clinton's be involved in they weren't being promised to have their $24 million dollar debt paid off. JUst proves they remain the same – "anything for a buck"

Kimberly from Houston, TX   September 11th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

I really hope he's right...America can't survive another 4 years under the Republicans!

We will be owned by CHINA!

Jenny, Rio Vista, CA   September 11th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

JiminAtlanta: DUH!!!
This is what I mean about not having any faith in the intelligence of the American people.

cg   September 11th, 2008 2:00 pm ET

Thank you~ Mr Clinton
YOU ARE STILL THE MAN

DemForMcCain   September 11th, 2008 2:00 pm ET

Mr. Obama,

You have pretty much lost it since the time you dumped Hillary and McCain choose a women!

We saw your judgement. If you are scared of the Clintons, or have given in to the Dem party bosses, then we don't think you are capable of running this country.

Good Luck!

Lucy   September 11th, 2008 2:00 pm ET

Obama!! MUST WIN. I wish Bill were running too. Gotta crush, discredit and otherwise show McBush and MooseMuncher that they are nothing but nasty GOP campaigners with their lies and refusals to deal with the issues. They haven't had an original idea in many years. YES, OBAMA, THEY ARE GOING TO GET A TROUNCING ON NOV 4!!

Hussein Norwood   September 11th, 2008 2:00 pm ET

Pictures are 1000 words!
One Dem side I see:
smiles,manners,politeness,professionalism,statesmen,intelligence,
articulate,great orators,Rhode Scholar,Harvard Lawyer, concern for the citizens of this great Nation!

The other side I see:
Bitterness,rancor,hate,war,oil profits,$$$$,rich,exclusive club (white men only Sarah,sorry) arrogance,self rightness,moral righteousness,

Scary Palin   September 11th, 2008 2:00 pm ET

What?!? But I'm a hockey mom! Sexist! Sexist!

Now if you'll excuse me, I must get back to my job of collecting kickbacks from my corrupt dealings as governor. I mean, send my son, Nascar, off to war. You don't see Obama sending his girls off to war, do you? That's because he's a muslim.

brenda   September 11th, 2008 2:00 pm ET

nope aint gonna happen. people dont like bill and remember that he is the MAIN reason why hillary lost the primary. Bill is not human. MANY would not put up with being accused of being a racist and so for him to be outraged about it and then turn around and act like obama is his freind is very hard to swallow. in fact, its not believable and this is why people wont care to hear what he says. lets face it, you will vote for obama because you arent smart enough to realize that you can vote for someone else or you will vote for mccain because you are smart.

Julia   September 11th, 2008 2:00 pm ET

And he'll be right. Once Palin gets exposed for the fraud she is and McCain stumbles like an old fool, people will realize that on the issues, the Dems have it right.

stephanie   September 11th, 2008 2:00 pm ET

YES! Obama-Biden will overcome this McCain-Palin manipulation and gross distraction..they have no choice but to shield the public from theri extreme views and distrastrous polcies. Country first? Give me a break..Keeping GOP power at all costs..that's their agenda. Fiddling while Rome burns..giving the media and unthinking people a freak sideshow with Palin..while the country continues to suffer and the poeple become poorer, angirer, more hopeless.

Clinton is right..America will wake up and on November 4...Obama will win and restore hope, integrity, credibility and competence to the White House!!

Sacto Joe   September 11th, 2008 2:00 pm ET

You know, Senator Obama was talking about Senator McCain he used the lipstick simile. but I'll be darned if the simile doesn't work! She backed the Bridge to Nowhere, and even when she flip-flopped and changed her tack she still kept the two hundred plus million.

So I guess you could say that she definitely a pork lover....

Boston   September 11th, 2008 2:00 pm ET

Yes, and he didn't have sex with that woman!

Never let them see you sweat....   September 11th, 2008 2:00 pm ET

COME ON DEMOCRATICS,
LETS UNITED AND GET THIS COUNTRY BACK ON TRACK.
ENOUGH OF THESE SIDES SHOWS & GIMICKS!

Al   September 11th, 2008 1:59 pm ET

this post is like a breath of fresh air compared to the nasty ugly above
thank you President Clinton .....may the american people think of you when they are voting and remember how good things were in america then.... good economy, no deficit etc
that alone will *inspire * them to vote for Obama!! instead of the phony republicans
McWar can hide behind behind the facade of Palin ..he is still McWar!!

IAMWMD   September 11th, 2008 1:59 pm ET

As long as the repugs can't manupulate the voting machines Obama's gonna win going away

Obama/Biden 08

Hillary Democrat   September 11th, 2008 1:59 pm ET

Obama now needs the Clintons. His ego did not allow Hillary to be his VP but now since he is behind on the polls he is running scared. I hope Bill does not campaign for him. Obama needs to go back to Chicago and be a community organizer. McCain in 2008 and Hillary in 2012.

Evan   September 11th, 2008 1:59 pm ET

Nice pick of food...Cosie is a great place to eat. Nice to see Bill back, respecting him again. He is a great campaigner probably the best politician since JFK. Seems like Obama is bringing out the big guns now! And thats sweet!

Stacy from Loudoun, VA   September 11th, 2008 1:59 pm ET

What? No mention of Sarah Palin? Pigs? Lipstick? Pitbulls? Is this CNN?

Seriously, I hope Bill goes out there and speaks to the rural Democrats. He was good at working the South of the United States and he can help get some of those that were not inclined to vote Obama.

G. Canada   September 11th, 2008 1:59 pm ET

I dont know about McCain but I think Sarah Paulin is a self centered person.. Instead of country first she is about herself first!! Think about it, she has a daughter pregnant at 17years old that needs her and two small children that need taken care of and one that is disabled that needs 24/7 care.. what are her priorities! If I were an American I would totally have not respect for her.. I am sure her husband is doing the rasing well she is out campaning but a possible 8years in office and who will take care of these children.. She cannot be at two places at once and most Children I know want their mommy's.

Vince in NC   September 11th, 2008 1:58 pm ET

Nice to see Bill and Obama together, hope Bill can help the campaign.

Tony   September 11th, 2008 1:58 pm ET

Don't worry Bill, we know what you really mean. We get it.

SIGH of RELIEF   September 11th, 2008 1:58 pm ET

Whew! What a breath of fresh air Palin was! Now we can stop sucking up to those idiotic PUMA people nobody listens to. They can all finally go stay home this election where they would be better useful. It won't help the Obama people to point out McCain's view of women not deserving equal pay with men because the Republican base hase risen up like a sleeping giant and sucked up all those Wal-Mart moms!!!

McCain / Palin 08

Justin in CA   September 11th, 2008 1:58 pm ET

Love to see Bill on Board. We can't be stopped!

Clinton Supporter   September 11th, 2008 1:58 pm ET

I'm predicting it's McCain/Palin, but I sure would like to be wrong!

JiminAtlanta   September 11th, 2008 1:57 pm ET

First of all, Obama, Bill Clinton isn't the President of the United States now. Second, Clinton lied to the American people and was impeached, so I wouldn't believe him if he said "good morning." He thought Hillary would win. See how that turned out?

Matt   September 11th, 2008 1:57 pm ET

Well there you have it! No need to have the election now!

SueM   September 11th, 2008 1:57 pm ET

Bill's wrong. McCain will win. They've got the momentum and Obama is going to have a hard time making up the huge chunk of support he's lost.

Maybe in 2012, Bill...

Dee Jay a young republican   September 11th, 2008 1:57 pm ET

YES IM SO HAPPY

the best president of our time and the next Best president of our time

IM SO HAPPY

GETTEM OBAMA,BILL,BIDEN, and Hillary

Pennsylvania   September 11th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

Obama is no Bill Clinton. next.

baby mama   September 11th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

a Dem predicting a Dem victory?? shocking...............could there be gambling in Casa Blanca too??

MD Democrat   September 11th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

Bill, you are awesome and we still love you here in Maryland! Do every single thing you can do to make your prediction a reality. The country cannot afford to screw this up.

David Orbach, New York, NY   September 11th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

Excellent. Bill and Hillary are going to come through in a big way.

Sara   September 11th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

Let's get to work with some serious campaigning.

David   September 11th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

Yeah right. Bill and Hillary have been MIA for the most part for a reason. They are more interested in Hillary's path for 2012 not in securing Obama's future. They do the minimum to look like they are supporting him but the Clinton back room dealing is going into full effect. If you doubt it you don't know their politics.

Vicki Webster   September 11th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

Billy you know how you rally feel about OHB why are doing this sillness.

ANGIE   September 11th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

Bill clinton is a smart man he knows

WOW   September 11th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

Thank you President Clinton ... this election is too important to have the repubs mess up another 4 years.

WB, PSL   September 11th, 2008 1:55 pm ET

There you go! Former and Present Presidents of The United States of America.

Hillary Supporter for Obama '08 & '12

Tony O. in MN   September 11th, 2008 1:55 pm ET

I like Pres. Clinton prediction!! Obama/Biden 08

Charlotte   September 11th, 2008 1:55 pm ET

Sorry Bill, I disagree. He is still not qualified. Obama has thrown away half of the base and is book smart, common sense stupid. i will not vote for this shell of a man.

Rob indetroit   September 11th, 2008 1:55 pm ET

If, president Clinton say's Obama will win big then Obama will win big.!

Mike in Columbus   September 11th, 2008 1:55 pm ET

but McCain was a POW

Phil Newton from Murphy, Oregon   September 11th, 2008 1:55 pm ET

He's right.

OBAMA 08

independant voter, Texas   September 11th, 2008 1:54 pm ET

Obama "will" win, as long as he dismisses and doesnt comment on petty things, sticks to the ISSUES..and I sure hope Clinton advised hin of that..Good to see Bill back out in the public ! Pigs, or lipstick doesnt matter !!!! Issues DO

Tim   September 11th, 2008 1:54 pm ET

I just got a tingly feeling running up my leg all the way to my gag reflex.

Olivia   September 11th, 2008 1:54 pm ET

Great!
Obama 08/12, Hillary 16

Concerned INDEPENDENT CT voter   September 11th, 2008 1:54 pm ET

Clinton... I love'em..... Obama is coming along... before you change politics you have to win on the old platform... Then he can change the mindset of the game later... We as Americans need to re-think our differences and try to imagine how the other side feels.

I am not making predictions but I am praying for Obama and our Country

-V

Abby   September 11th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

Welcome to your senses, Mr. Wonderful President. We ill always love you and quickly forgive you.

Obama/BIden 08-16
Clinton/ M.Obama 16-24

Lorna, NY   September 11th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

I agree with Bill.

Mr Big   September 11th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

I think the Clintons are going to teach Obama a few things about politics and vengence.

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