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Deal: Clinton's Name Will Be Placed in Nomination at Dems Convention
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ABC News' Kate Snow reports: A deal has been brokered between Sens. Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton that will allow Clinton's name to be placed in nomination at next week's Democratic nominating convention, sources close to the Clinton camp told ABC News.
"Both sides agree that it is in the best interest of party unity and making sure that everyone's voice and vote is honored to make sure her name is put into nomination," a person close the negotiations said. "It's to honor everyone who worked so hard on both sides."
The two sides have been jockeying over how to win over Clinton supporters who were bitterly disappointed by her loss and the chance of seeing the first woman to win the presidential nomination of a major political party.
It is also apparent that Clinton is not being seriously considered as a running mate for Obama.
The deal that allows Clinton's name to be placed in nomination is meant to help mollify those hurt feelings.
“I am convinced that honoring Senator Clinton's historic campaign in this way will help us celebrate this defining moment in our history and bring the party together in a strong united fashion,” Obama said in a joint statement released by the press offices of both senators.
The statement said Obama's office "encouraged" Clinton's supporters to place her name in nomination. Nevertheless, it has taken weeks for today's agreement to be reached.
The joint statement quoted Clinton saying, “With every voice heard and the Party strongly united, we will elect Senator Obama President of the United States and put our nation on the path to peace and prosperity once again.”
Some details are still being worked out, but Clinton's name will be put into nomination at the Denver convention on Wednesday. That will be one day after Clinton addresses the convention.
"This truly was a joint decision," according to the Clinton source. "This wasn't something she was itching for, looking for. But so many of her supporters said it was important to them. And the Obama people got how important it was to smooth over any tensions and that it was the right thing to do."
What also hasn't been settled yet is who will nominate Clinton and whether she will stand up with the New York delegation when they are called on.
What has been settled, however, is that after both Clinton and Obama names are placed into nomination there will be a roll call vote.
What has also been hashed out is that at some point during the convention, Clinton will release her delegates officialy to Obama and that she will make it very clear that she is voting for Obama, the source said.
One more thing...
As of last night, there are still no decisions on whether Chelsea Clinton will speak at the convention, although a Clinton source said, "I wouldn't be surprised if she did" introduce her mother.
That would make the convention a true family affair with Hillary, Bill and Chelsea Clinton all having podium time.
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Good. Her name should also be submitted for the VP nomination, and she will then become Obama's VP since many of Obama's delegates "owe" the Clinton's their current status in politics.
Posted by: Maria | Aug 14, 2008 11:29:55 AM
What a formula for disaster!!!
Posted by: Mike | Aug 14, 2008 11:31:09 AM
It would be REALLY funny if Hillary Clinton actually GETS the nomination! Old Man McCain could pack his bags and retire in Arizona. He MIGHT be able to defeat the New Messiah, but he could NOT defeat Hillary Clinton.
Posted by: Rhys | Aug 14, 2008 11:31:27 AM
This is the rule of the Convention. Obama did not want to follow the rules initially and wanted like Kenyan Politics. Lord Obama was forced to follow the rules.
McCain'08
Posted by: tom | Aug 14, 2008 11:35:00 AM
Big mistake >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.They willdo ANYTHING to get this mark my word.
Posted by: indp voter | Aug 14, 2008 11:36:54 AM
Not sure if anyone knows the answer to this, but why would having her put on the nomination have to be done by a deal between them? Don't they just follow party rules?
Posted by: jmengate | Aug 14, 2008 11:37:18 AM
tom - there would have been no violation of any "rules," and now it is not even an issue. Give it up.
Posted by: jock59801 | Aug 14, 2008 11:37:40 AM
this isn't over. hillary won't quit until she gets what she wants...and she might just end up getting what she wants. obama: you're screwed! hillary will make you look like more of a fool than you already are!
Posted by: isy m | Aug 14, 2008 11:40:28 AM
Obama!!!!Are you out of your mind? Clinton now has two nights(hers and Bill's) and you give them this! The Clintons are nothing but thugs trying to steal your show if not even your nomination---careful Mr. O for the Devil still has designs!!!!!
Posted by: rockychance | Aug 14, 2008 11:40:36 AM
jmengate
They are following party rules. I don't think anyone could have blocked Clinton from getting the vote if she insisted on it. The negotiations were just trying to persuade her not to insist upon it.
I'm glad for the vote, though. I think it looks better this way.
Posted by: jock59801 | Aug 14, 2008 11:40:38 AM
It looks like Obama is about to shoot himself in the foot. But oh well.... it is starting to look like 1968 Chicago once again...
Posted by: Fernao de Magalhaes | Aug 14, 2008 11:41:39 AM
Didn't Hillary Clinton merely SUSPEND her campaign? I can't remember hearing her actually say she is quitting.
There is still a remote chance to stop the runaway charisma train. Yes, I know it's a REMOTE chance, but McCain should be at least a LITTLE bit worried.
Posted by: Rhys | Aug 14, 2008 11:42:27 AM
If Hillary steals the nomination, Obama backers in mass will vote Mccain and Hillary will get totally devastated by the vote against her. Don't give McCain this sure win if ever there was one.
Posted by: rockychance | Aug 14, 2008 11:43:00 AM
Hillary is such a sore LOSER; she can't give it up. She LOST! This has always been all about the Clintons; not aboaut heer supporters, as she tries to make us think. They've thrown their fit and gotten their way. Now will they just go away after this? I knew she still had soemthing up her sleeve! What a phony LOSER!
Posted by: Mary | Aug 14, 2008 11:43:10 AM
I think it will be fantastic, if Obama gets what he truely deserves, and Ms. Hilary gets the nomination. This is just sweet!
Posted by: McCain 08 or Clinton? | Aug 14, 2008 11:43:12 AM
This is how the DNC rules are suppose to work. Also, I would like to point out that it has been the tradition in the DNC for candidate who had delegates to be voted on at the convention. Best example is Dean himself! Why this even became an issue is only because the DNC wanted a corination rather than a nomination.
Also, it is important to point out that neither candidate Obama or Hillary won enough delegate to be the nominee during the primaries.
The purpose of Super delegates is to vote for the candidate who is most likely to win in the general election. Based on current polls Obama has become a BIG question.
Can we risk not regaing the white house?
Hillary for President - Obama for VP
Posted by: Phyllis/ PA | Aug 14, 2008 11:45:14 AM
Historically Jock, the party that is the most divided is the party that loses. If there is a split in the Democratic party, and that is what this looks like, I'm pretty sure they'll be handing McCain the election.
Posted by: jfm125 | Aug 14, 2008 11:47:17 AM
I think this is a HUGE mistake by the Obama camp.
Posted by: Vanessa | Aug 14, 2008 11:47:52 AM
Baby Boy Obama really does not have a choice. Many of us Hillary supporters will not vote for Obama either way (unless he makes her VP) but I am sure this will sway many of them toward Obama. I love how the Obama supporters hate this move...some unity he has inspired. What are they afraid of? If Obama can't handle the little 'ol Clintons then he surely cannot handle the job as Commander in Cheif. That is why I am voting for McCain.
Posted by: BabsNJJ | Aug 14, 2008 11:48:45 AM
The Democratic Party (as dictated by Howard Dean) has bet on the wrong horse. This is at least a SLIGHT opportunity for them to correct the problem and win in November.
Posted by: Rhys | Aug 14, 2008 11:49:04 AM
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