Obama’s acceptance of the Democratic Party’s nomination for president tonight is said to be the premier event of the Democratic National Convention, but for now, Day 3 has had it all.
Bill Clinton gave a rousing speech exalting Obama, Joe Biden gave a speech slamming McCain, and Barack Obama made a surprise visit to the Pepsi Center in what seemed to be a perfect night in Denver where Democrats couldn’t possibly have asked for more.
Former President Bill Clinton walked into the spotlight at the DNC yesterday and promptly gave it up, yielding attention instead to Democratic Party’s presidential nominee Barack Obama. Obama made history earlier in the day by officially becoming the first black candidate for presidency and Clinton was quick to praise him.
“I am here first to support Barack Obama,” Clinton said after a defeating and seemingly endless standing ovation that saw a helpless Clinton begging the crowd to sit down and urging, “we gotta get on with the show now.”
Clinton’s speech came the night after his wife Hillary’s critically acclaimed and electrifying remarks calling for all Democrats, including her supporters, to vote for Obama.
“Last night Hillary told us in no uncertain terms that she is going to do everything in her power to elect Barack Obama. That makes two of us,” said Clinton.
Clinton’s commendation of Obama comes amid rumors that the Clintons-Obama feud has lingered into Denver and the DNC. But Obama campaign Chief Strategist David Axelrod denied this was the case, and even said that the drama was non-existent.
During Hillary’s failed campaign for president, Bill Clinton took exception to some of the attacks Obama had against Hillary Clinton, calling them “quite personal.”
Whatever animosity Bill Clinton has had or has now against Obama was put aside Wednesday night to firmly support the Illinois senator.
“Barack Obama is ready to lead America and restore American leadership in the world,” said Clinton. “Barack Obama is ready to be president of the United States.”
President Clinton also lauded Joe Biden, Obama’s pick for vice president.
“In his first presidential decision, the selection of a running mate, he hit it out of the park,” he said. “With Joe Biden, America will have the national security leadership she needs.”
