Obama lavishes praise on both Clintons

[Hope And Change]

June 24, 2008


Obama: I am going to need Clintons

Posted: 05:16 PM ET

From CNN Political Producer Alexander Marquardt, CNN Political Producer Chris Welch

(CNN) – The same day that Bill Clinton’s office issued a statement saying that the former president is “committed to doing whatever he can” for Barack Obama, the Illinois senator told CNN that he and the Clintons will be “working closely together over the next couple of weeks to put together a plan.”

“They’re going to want to campaign actively on behalf of the Democratic ticket,” said Obama, “I am going to need them.”

“Bill Clinton is one of the most intelligent, charismatic political leaders that we have seen in a generation and he has got a lot of wisdom to impart,” he added.

Obama didn’t answer whether he’d spoken to the former president, but he did talk with Hillary Clinton on Sunday ahead of their joint campaign appearance on Friday in New Hampshire.

“(Senator Clinton’s) going to be a force to be reckoned with not only in the Senate but hopefully if I'm successful in the White House she's going to be one of my key partners in making sure that we’re moving forward on issues like healthcare that she cares so deeply about.”


http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/24/obama-i-am-going-to-need-clintons/

[cbayer]

1. The three of them are a formidable team.

This is going to be a lot of fun to watch and participate in!

[Cha]

2. And, these are direct quotes from

Obama..can't wait to see how they do in New Hampshire.

[woolldog]

3. According to K.O

Obama and Clinton received the exact same number of votes in Unity, NH, in the NH primary. Isn't that amazing?

[Cha]

4. Truly amazing!

In Unity! :D

[Arkana]

5. It's amazing how the memories of the primary season are wiped away

quicker than spit.

Not that that's a bad thing--we do need Bill and Hillary out there.

[barack the house]

6. It makes logical sense really. Obama would of been inspired by Clinton in his career if you think

of it. Obama would always be for the Clintons they are his idols and there is no denying the work they have done for Africa part of Obama's roots after all.

[DeepModem Mom]

7. K&R

[Longhorn]

8. K&R