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Clinton Backs 'The Man' Barack Obama; Democratic Duo Pleads for Cash

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July 10, 2008 12:17 PM

ABC News' Sunlen Miller and Eloise Harper Report: For the second time in as many days, Sens. Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton were together again, making a pitch for money and putting a Democrat in the White House.

"As someone who took the same historic journey as Senator Clinton, although didn't do it in heels," Obama, D-Ill., told the mostly female crowd of over 2,000 who dined on breakfast fare and orange juice for $250-$2,300 a ticket, "I know firsthand how tough she is, how passionate she is, and how committed she is to the causes that bring us here."

The presumptive Democratic nominee said he "admired" his defeated former rival whom he called a "friend" and insisted, "I know that I desperately need her and Bill Clinton involved in this campaign and I am absolutely convinced if we are working together and all the women in this room are working together there is no way we're gonna lose in November."

Clinton, who was introduced by Obama's half-sister, Maya Soetero Ng, acknowledged she has gotten some sleep over the past month and mentioned she has picked up an exercise regime since she has stepped off the road, a thing she rarely during 16 months of near constant travel.

"Well, I actually don't tell anybody, I'm trying to exercise a little bit which I'm told does wonders for a person because during the campaign," she told the crowd. "I'm sure you read that Barack would get up faithfully every morning and go to the gym. I would get up and have my hair done. It's one of those Ginger Rogers, Fred Astaire things."

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In a more serious moment, Clinton looked back only to look forward.

"When it's over I know how difficult that is," she said of her bid for the White House. "I have been in winning and losing campaigns for a very long time and I've been in primary campaigns here in our Democratic party and I understand how challenging it is to turn on a dime and say, 'OK close that chapter, now we are on to the next chapter.'"

"It is a process and it does take time for people to just take a deep breath to go forward. But of course those who supported me for who I am forever grateful knew that we were on this journey together because we believe so strongly that we want to see again. And anyone who voted for me has so much in common with those who voted for Barack. It is critical that we join forces because the Democratic Party is a family, also at times a dysfunctional family, but it's a family," she said, urging her supporters to back Obama.

Obama, with Clinton's help, pledged victory in November.

"I promise you, we will not just win this election, but we will change the county and change the world and you will give Senator Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama a chance to transform America once again," he said.

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Wasn't the title supposed to read.

The one Obama and his team called racist is now supporting the race card dude Obama.

Posted by: ratts | Jul 10, 2008 12:46:49 PM

"USE CLINTON PEOPLE" as you say will not support the Obama no matter what!!! The way she was treated, no way, Jose.

Posted by: jano | Jul 10, 2008 1:04:04 PM

Yesterday, Obama voted to END debate and voted FOR FISA--with the Tele-comm amnesty that he Promised to filibuster.

Hillary voted NO to ending debate and NO to the final FISA bill.

Obama voted FOR Bush and FOR domestic spying!

WHO really has the "Judgment to Lead?"

Posted by: Pete PUMA | Jul 10, 2008 1:11:31 PM

Oh, yes. Obama will "change the country" alright. Here is just a sampling of his plans for America:

Obama will cover 15 million illegal immigrants with federally subsidized health insurance, dramatically driving up costs and forcing federal rationing of healthcare. As in the U.K. and Canada, you will not be permitted certain medical procedures if the bureaucrats decide you are not worth it.

Obama will legislate a 60 percent tax bracket for upper-income Americans, killing all initiative and innovation. He will raise the top bracket to 40 percent. He will apply FICA taxes to all income, not just that under $100,000 as at present. So add 40 percent plus FICA’s 12.5 percent plus Medicare’s 2 percent plus state and local taxes averaging, after deduction, at 5-6 percent, and you have a 60 percent bracket.

Obama will double the capital gains tax, saddling the 50 percent of Americans who own stock with dramatically higher taxes.

Obama will double the dividend tax, hitting elderly coupon-clippers now retired and depending on fixed incomes.

Obama wants Homeland Security operatives to be required to notify terror suspects that they are under investigation within seven days of starting the investigation.

Obama is a first-rate con man to be sure, but nothing even close to presidential material.

Posted by: Derrick | Jul 10, 2008 1:12:21 PM

Obama tells Democratic women to "get over it."

OK, sweetie?

Posted by: Pete PUMA | Jul 10, 2008 1:13:17 PM

She was able to raise 8-16 millions for him in 16 hours according US news but he almost forgot to mention her debt last night to his supporters(the reporters had to mention to his aide last night). What is a selfish guy? Do think it is fair for her how he treats her?

Posted by: Laura | Jul 10, 2008 1:15:59 PM

The FISA bill is an amendment to protect the American people from any further terrorist attacks. I don't understand why liberals are against this bill.

Posted by: Vanessa | Jul 10, 2008 1:19:26 PM

The Clintons have been drugged through the MUD. I will still vote for Obama because it's the right thing to do.

Obama/Clinton 08

Please Obama pick her NOW!

Posted by: My vote is for Obama | Jul 10, 2008 1:33:04 PM

I watched this live on cnn, Hillary gave a wonderful speech and it was very sincere. It pushed me a little closer to barack.

Posted by: Rachel | Jul 10, 2008 1:34:55 PM

only if Senator Clinton is the Vice Presidential candidate will obama even have a fraction of a chance of winning the White House

Posted by: chris | Jul 10, 2008 1:36:21 PM

Although Senator Obama is a good man I have no doubt. He is not the right candidate for me unless he puts Senator Clinton on the ticket as V.P. Then he has my vote. If not, we will vote for McCain and put up with him for 4 years and then definitely vote Hillary into the oval office in 2012 Who else could bring 18 million voters with her to the V.P> table? What better V.P. candidate? We are waiting Obama. We are just waiting to see who you pick. Hillary Clinton - 18 million, someone else- zero. We are waiting....

Posted by: Elizabeth Burke | Jul 10, 2008 1:36:52 PM

Obama is the best thing that American has seen in a long time. I am a British observer and I say you should Respect change it has been a long time that passion has been truly expressed in politics...Did one of your most famous presidents say 'Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country. It is important to recognise a breathe of fresh air and I can feel all the way in the UK. Listen doubters, onlookers like myself. Trust Obama, he is sincere, a patriot, an example for every aspiring person to look up to. His accomplishments speaks volumes; bottomline: He is a carer for the people, He endorses Peace, wealth and development to a declining nation, embrass change, embrass senator Obama. Julian. (UK)

Posted by: Julian Samuels | Jul 10, 2008 1:41:07 PM

Barack Obama has scolded Americans for embarrassing him by failing to speak other languages while traveling abroad, yet forcing Europeans to speak English while here. My Chinese neighbors brought up an interesting message. There are many dialects in their country too and that has kept them from developing and progressing as so many different dialects people do not understand and share information. Someone tell Obama speaking all the same language might be a really good idea to move forward and progress.

Posted by: Ann | Jul 10, 2008 1:44:34 PM

What B.S. Obama doesn't care about the women in that room. He wants a victory that would glorify him and do nothing for the women he's on his knees trying to woo. I hate that Hillary has to be attached to him in anyway. I'm a Clinton supporter for McCain....deal with it....regarding Obama, millions of us ARE JUST NOT THAT INTO HIM!
Hillary should pay her own debt, that way she's not expected to stand near BO on a stage. I can't watch.
AVOID THE PAIN VOTE McCAIN...HILLARY 2012.

Posted by: Debra | Jul 10, 2008 1:53:41 PM

Debra,

beign a hillary supporter I understand the anger, but Bo has two little girls I am sure he cares about womens issues.(I still think he needs Hillary really make head way once he gets to white house). At that women for obama meeting today Hillary made such a wonderful case for Obama you should try and find it online it might make you feel better.

Posted by: rachel | Jul 10, 2008 2:07:00 PM

rachel....I would hate to read or watch any speech by Hillary promoting Obama...the guy who said she's likeable "enough", and who wouldn't acknowledge Hillary when she reached out to shake Kennedy's hand and Obama turned away, and I could go on and on about why I can't stand watching this phoniness. I am a Hillary supporter, who donated for the first time and now am donating to McCain. I will wait for Hillary to run again and work for McCain in Sept. The 54 GI's have it right (Cami's blog above)....but if the liberal media keep shoving skewed editorial pieces down our throats there may be enough koolaid drinkers that make this a win for BO. Historically, Americans vote a little right of center, which is where McCain has always been....and seems Obama keeps trying to inch his way to the middle, Mr. Flip Flop. I wish Hillary could completely distance herself from Obama. To the delusional gals above, I feel sorry....Obama will never pick Hillary as VP..the country knows she is tougher, smarter and will upstage him (unintentionally or not). She and Bill are icons, and as bright as some think Obama shines....he couldn't compete with a Clinton aura.

Posted by: Debra | Jul 10, 2008 2:21:21 PM

Some people who want to have their way, no matter what, believe that it is all about their candidate. It is also about the Party and the errors in judgement and actions which it made. In exercising your vote, it is important to look at what you think the candidates represent and what experience you believe is crucial. You do not have to march in lock step with the Party. Parties can make mistakes. In this situation, they have made gross mistakes. Obama is woefully inexperienced, does not have enough knowledge of the issues, and has continually changed his stance on too many issues. We will support a better candidate to lead us, someone whose judgement, experience, and wisdom we trust. This is not show biz or an "idol" show. The major networks have pushed reality out the window.

No, thank you, to your blind belief in little knowledge or substance. When the Party becomes functional again, we can look at it. We have seen too many times in history where blind allegiance leads. No thank you.

PUMA

McCain '08

Posted by: georgia | Jul 10, 2008 3:02:13 PM

Barack wants you to speak Spanish, he can't. Barrack wants you to give up your SUV, he won't. Barack wants you to turn your thermostat up, he won't. Barack wants you to send him money so he can waste $3 million moving his acceptance speech from the Pepsi Center to Invesco Field because his ego needs more stoking. You might be an idiot if you support Barack.

Posted by: Brandon | Jul 10, 2008 3:23:40 PM

I hope Hillary does not disgrace herself, by becoming his VP, I still won't for Obama, not under any circumstances.

Posted by: rogersm234 | Jul 10, 2008 4:57:57 PM

Once we put McCain if office were going after all the top Democrats responsible for this Obama mess.

Posted by: rogersm234 | Jul 10, 2008 4:59:04 PM

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