The Big Dog still has his rakish charm. Bill Clinton walked out on stage last night and basked in the delegates' love and chants of "Bill, Bill, Bill." Clinton's pleas for the delegates to "please stop" and "sit down" were as sincere as his lip-biting.There reportedly is bad blood between Clinton and Barack Obama. But a Rasmussen poll found that 57 percent of Democrats don't believe the hype. Most Democrats think any problem between Obama and Clinton is manufactured by the media. Only 21 percent believe they are frenemies.
For three days, delegates were walking on pins and needles. There was more concern about Bill's speech than Hillary's. You could see the wariness on Michelle Obama's face as Clinton stepped up to the microphone.
But in the end, Bill came through:
I am here first to support Barack Obama.After reminding folks that Hillary got 18 million votes, Bill made a strong case for Obama:
And here's what I have to say about that. Everything I learned in my eight years as president, and in the work I have done since in America and across the globe, has convinced me that Barack Obama is the man for this job.Clinton addressed Obama's readiness to lead:
Now, he has a remarkable ability to inspire people, to raise our hopes and rally us to high purpose. He has the intelligence and curiosity every successful president needs. His policies on the economy, on taxes, on health care, on energy are far superior to the Republican alternatives.
And so, my fellow Democrats, I say to you: Barack Obama is ready to lead America and to restore American leadership in the world.He also reminded us of of how Republicans in 1992 were adamant about Bill Clinton's lack of experience.
Barack Obama is ready to honor the oath, to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.
Barack Obama is ready to be president of the United States.
Clinton sought to reassure undecided voters by noting that old Joe Biden will be by his side:
With Joe Biden's experience and wisdom, supporting Barack Obama's proven understanding, instincts, and insight, America will have the national security leadership we need.So on Day Three, the Man from Hope passed the torch to the man who has the audacity of hope. But let's not get too carried away. Clinton reportedly will skip Obama's acceptance speech.
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By: Vicgtori Nikolov on 8/28/2008 8:09AM
This must not be a black and white issue. We are all Americans. Besides, Bill Clinton, as president, or anything else, he never did anything to help Black people. As a matter of fact, when he was governor of Arkansas, he fired a competant black woman to put a white woman, he had the hots for, in her place. The black woman sued and she won he job back.
His office in Harlem has made rents un-affordable for the average blacks. During Ron Brown's funeral, he was seen walking and laughing with someone, but when Clinton saw the cameras, he immediately began to wipe a tear from his eye and curled his lower lip. The other man with Clinton, unaware of cameras, continued laughing about whatever they just said. The phoniness of the man must be seen and understood, Blill
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By: fay on 8/28/2008 11:20AM
Last night I expected to see Bill's nose grow after each sentence. He's a good actor. What can you expect from an impeached ex-president? Good grief get him out of here!
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By: Lena on 8/28/2008 11:23AM
I enjoyed President Clinton's speech it was acted out very well, like a true politician.
All good politicians should have a certain amount of acting skill, which require good speech, eye contact ect. For example, Ronald Regan is thought by some to be a great president, he was an actor.
It is all about how your message is delivered. I thought President Clinton's speech was believable, after all both Clinton's are still politicians and from a political standpoint must choose their candidate for President and they chose Obama.
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By: dm on 8/28/2008 11:47AM
Hillary's been backstabbed so many times - she's now transparent. Bill & Hillary were forced to walk the peaceful walk in order to run again in 2012. They are politicians. They had to swallow the bitter pill. Everyone knows that Obama is not experienced enough or qualified. Most of the Hillary supporters that I know are voting for McCain. That will show the DNC whose been healed. When the last vote is counted in Nov 08 - they'll finally figure it out.
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By: Vixen on 8/28/2008 12:30PM
Awwww dm, you sound like a disgruntled employee. Billary and Wacker were not forced to do anything. You said most McCain followers that "YOU" know are voting for McCain, your friends are few dear. Quit hating, heal yourself of the hatred and bitterness that obviously has taken over your mind, body, and spirit.....OBAMA, THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE SOON TO BE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.Now, you figure that out.....lol
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By: DEE DEE on 8/28/2008 3:11PM
BILL AND HILLARY CLINTON DID EXACTLY WHAT ANY "TRUE" DEMOCRAT WOULD DO AND THAT'S GET BEHIND THE CANDIDATE AND THE PARTY. FOR ALL THOSE PEOPLE WHO SUPPORTED HILLARY THAT ARE STILL BITTER AND WOULD PREFER TO SIT OUT OR VOTE FOR MCCAIN THEN THAT'S A PERSONAL CHOICE. I MEAN IF THEY CAN AFFORD 4 MORE YEARS OF UNAFFORDABLE GAS PRICES, 4 MORE YEARS OF THE POSSIBILITY OF LOSING THEIR JOBS, 4 MORE YEARS IN WHICH THEY COULD POSSIBLY LOSE THEIR HEALTH CARE COVERAGE(IF THEY HAVE ANY RIGHT NOW), 4 MORE YEARS OF A PATHETIC PUBLIC EDUCATION SYSTEM, 4 MORE YEARS OF OVER INFLATED FOOD PRICES, AND MOST IMPORTANTLY 4 MORE YEARS TO POSSIBLY LOSE THEIR HOMES(BECAUSE JOHN MCCAIN HAS NO LOVE FOR SPECTATORS)THEN BY ALL MEANS THEY NEED TO GO RIGHT AHEAD AND SIT OUT OR VOTE REPUBLICAN FOR JOHN MCCAIN. BY ALL MEANS, CUT OFF YOUR NOSE TO SPITE YOUR FACE. MAYBE IN THE END JOHN MCCAIN WILL LET SOME OF THEM COME LIVE WITH HIM AND HIS EXTREMELY WEALTHY FAMILY IN ONE OF THEIR 7,8,OR 9 HOUSES. NOW THERE'S A LITTLE FOOD(WHICH YOU WON'T BE ABLE TO AFFORD)FOR THOUGHT.
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By: Clifton Stewart on 8/28/2008 3:53PM
As a President, not bad aside from a few humanly flaws. There was a lot of good things that happened during his presidency. As a loser, he's showing his true color. He was more or less forced to give a speech. If he doesn't then what, switch parties. Don't think so. He sure doesn't have enough followers to start his own party so why not look like a good sport. In four years, this will all be pretty much forgotten and Hillary will once again be in the Presidential race.
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By: Hako on 8/28/2008 4:03PM
Go to Youtube. Type in "Remote control". This video is all you need to know.
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By: Bettybb on 8/28/2008 4:27PM
Obama, the DNC and Obamabots waged a sexist campaign against Clinton, thereby letting all American women know that they are considered second class citizens.
Women will NOT be demeaned and marginalized. Obama and his supporters must pay the price to ensure that no politician ever again pulls this sh.t. Womens political, social and professional future depends upon it. Obama must lose.
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By: Delise Jones on 8/30/2008 1:22PM
When are you haters going to get it through your thick heads that it's not about Barack or Hillary? It's about us as Americans and a better way of life for us all. Barack took some hits just like Hillary did, and the media is to blame for most of the unwanted drama. If you don't vote for your party because of all the hype than you are only hurting yourselves and other Americans. STOP THE MADNESS PLEASE!
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