Obama Camp Reaches Out to the Clintons Ahead of Convention

Barack Obama’s campaign appears to be making extra efforts to smooth the ruffled feathers of the primary, with both Clintons being offered high-profile roles at the upcoming Democratic National Convention. Democratic officials told FOX News late Thursday that Bill Clinton will give a speech on the third night of the convention, before the vice presidential nominee addresses the delegates. Hillary Clinton is expected to speak on the convention’s second night. The former president’s role was confirmed following fresh concerns that Obama’s and Hillary Clinton’s supporters still have not dropped the rivalry that formally ended in early June. Clinton recently told a group of California supporters, who called for her to put her name in for nomination, that she’s leaving open the option for a roll-call vote or some other way to have her delegates’ voices “respected.” The comments set off speculation about whether any ill will remains between Obama ... (link)