blogs.wsj.com - 8/28/2008
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Susan Davis reports from Denver inside the convention hall.
Former President Bill Clinton made the objective of his convention speech tonight clear in his opening words. I am here first to support Barack Obama , he said, And second, Im here to warm up the crowd for Joe Biden .
The 42nd president of the United States received the warmest welcome yet of the Democratic convention speakers. He was greeted by about two minutes of sustained applause and cheers of Bill! Bill! ...
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... , "The only way he could have endorsed Obama more enthusiastically is if he'd kissed him." Some of the more annoying critiques of Hillary Clinton's speech suggested she wasn't explicit enough in arguing that Obama is ready to lead. Bill Clinton didn't leave any room for doubt: "Barack Obama is ready to lead and restore American leadership in the world. Ready to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States. Barack Obama is ready to be president of the United States." He said Obama's "proven understanding, insight, and good instincts," combined with ...
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