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August 27, 2008
Posted: 1028 GMT

DENVER, Colorado — It looks to me like Hillary Clinton did it.

Hillary Clinton, with daughter Chelsea, receives a standing ovation from the Democratic delegates.
Hillary Clinton, with daughter Chelsea, receives a standing ovation from the Democratic delegates.

After so much second-guessing of her enthusiasm or opposition about Barack Obama’s presidential bid, the consensus in Denver before she spoke was that her speech would have to be a complete, passionate and unreserved rallying cry for the Obama Campaign.

It was.

It was the best speech I’ve ever seen her give — strong, funny and compelling.

Her supporters will have to make up their own minds, of couse, but she has sent the signal Obama needed.

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OSO KAYODE EMMANUEL   August 27th, 2008 1054 GMT

If there is any alluring and sincere speech made by anyone on American election before now, Clinton speech shown more than all. A woman in millions she is. Let her followers see reason to fall in line in her to effect the change americans are yearning for. We spectators can also affirm our belief in Obama moving american forward than many maccains.

The freedom and unity in diversity that america represents will be finally enthroned with obama candidacy. Let Maccain go home and enjoy his rest of his life with Jill and their children. The youths are symbols of growth and development, power and agility, while white hair symbolises old age. Let the old man go home and rest.

Thank you.

ricky   August 27th, 2008 1230 GMT

she always will be my candidate, and iam satisfied with the speech that she gave, I knew that she will deliver ,now is for obama to do is job. is out of her hands, there will be no other Hillary like my girl, thank you Hillary for this moment. your future is always secure love her or hate her…….she was the right one for the Job..

Jeffery Donaldson   August 27th, 2008 1244 GMT

A Hillary supporter/voter, my disappointment with her loss of the nomination was deeply felt, though I’ve always considered Obama a worthy candidate. Last night, I believe Hillary stunned the skeptics and left the “hopeful” overjoyed! She gave me a tremendous sense of pride, reminded me of why I’m a Democrat and why a vote for Obama is vital to our country’s economic, social and moral health. Thank you, Hillary, for your commitment/resolve. You are what has been heretofore referred to as a senior “statesman” and a national treasure!

Mary Johnson   August 27th, 2008 1326 GMT

I had tears in my eyes and heart during and after Hillary’s speech.
I don’t know what more she could have said.
It was fantastic. I am so proud of her.

mike from denver   August 27th, 2008 1456 GMT

i will always support the clintons but her speach did not change my mind she is not on the ticket. i will vote republican, i would rather feel saver at home with mccain then a nut case like obama.

Mike   August 27th, 2008 1527 GMT

As a Canadian, living in Europe, I believe all the speaches were heart felt. As for Ms Clintons speach she has gone over and above the call of duty. but as she stated the party must unite and so it is not an oportunity for Mccain to increase in the polls.

Mike

Delmy Rivera   August 27th, 2008 1601 GMT

I’m a strong supporter Democratic, and no matter how much Hillary supports Obama, that will not chance my mind. Even though it is clear that if McCain wins will add another four years to the Bush Administration, I will not feel sorry for Obama to loose on this coming election. His arrogant attitude for not electing Hillary as a Vice President had destroy all our hopes and future we hope for.

Frances B   August 27th, 2008 1710 GMT

Hillary Clinton’s speech was superb and Presidential.
The Democrats hace lost their common sense to accept hype and pop culture for experience and political maturity.

Watch the Democrats go down to another defeat in November.And rightly so for their fickle dysloyalty to the best hope they had in Hillary Clinton.
She was the only hope for the Democrats.Sad they cannot analyse their own constituincy and the mood of the American People.

Tim In Longview Tx   August 27th, 2008 1712 GMT

Bravo Senator Clinton. That was one of the best speaches I have ever heard. Better than Obama’s 4 years ago. I am, and have been since the beginning, an Obama supporter. I think that future President Barack Obama should take note of the things that were important to Senator Clinton and accomplish them. And if he has the brains I think he does he will put her on point for those issues. If he can do that, then he truly will be a president for all people.

catherine   August 27th, 2008 1717 GMT

Hillary Clinton did a very good job last night; I was impressed seeing that the am a die-hard Obama supporter. I have this message to those who are saying that she did not address the commander and chief issue, especially the CNN people. THERE IS NOT A SEPARATE OFFICE OF COMMANDER AND CHIEF AND A SEPARATE OFFICE OF PRESIDENT. THE OFFICE OF COMMANDER AND CHIEF AND THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT IS THE SAME. I am so tired of CNN and the Republican trying to separate the two. When Hillary Clinton encouraged her supporters to support Sen. Obama as president, she automatically encouraged and informed them the he is ready for the total office.

Egin Bresnig   August 27th, 2008 1815 GMT

At the very beginning of her speech Sen. Clinton did not mention …. and wife or any reference to her husband!
Nobody seems to have caught this or was it ignored by the press? If I were Bill Clinton her still husband, I would be at least hurt.

EB.

Amrak   August 27th, 2008 1823 GMT

Though I am not an American, I think Hillary gave a very strong, moving speech in support of OBAMA. I really wanted her to win presidential nomination and than Vice presidential nomination. It would have been a DREAM TEAM by all stantard- First black president and first lady Vice president, BUT nothing such happened. Anyways my best wishers is always with Clinton family.

Tim   August 27th, 2008 1855 GMT

This was a seminal speech by Mrs Clinton, very compelling and has the potential to move her supporters toward a united Democratic party.
Some Hilary supporters are ready to move, but there are still some who will rather vote for John McCain or not vote at all rather than vote Obama, and that is worrying. It is commendable to see such impassioned loyalty for Hilary Clinton. However, if this loyalty damages the chances of the Democratic Party to regain the White House in this election, the ripple effect will not be a good one for either Hilary or the party as a whole and the division will be even deeper.
Like it or not Clinton and Obama are two formidable leaders who can bring about real change, but only one of them can be the nominee. So, die-hard Clinton supporters it is time to accept that Obama is the one to lead change in this election, it’s time to listen to the wise counsel of Hilary and set your dissapointments and bitterness aside. There are very real and important issues at stake in this election and you have the opportunity to work for it or you could be in danger of “throwing the baby out with the bath water”. Unless of course you really don’t care about the issues in the first place.

Al   August 27th, 2008 2203 GMT

WHY IS SHE NOT IN THE TICKET?, after that speech, I question even more the fact that Obama did not win the nomination with the people’s vote. He did not get enough delegates through people’s vote to secure the nomination, so it was the superdelegates who gave him the nomination. After that speech you must be a blind not to admit that this woman, besides her capacity, had enough votes/delegates to be in the democrat ticket. Barack runs on judgement, leaving Hillary out of the democratic ticket shows his lack of judgement. I had my doubts, but now Im certain, I am a Hillary supporter that is NOT going to vote democrat this November.

Emily   August 27th, 2008 2313 GMT

The main problem with Obama, is that he’s continuosly trying to be poised and in control all the time, as if nothing really moves him. He lacks spontanaiety, and has yet to show some passion, anger, and real heart.
Biden’s first speech after being picked as Obama’s running mate, moved me to tears, Kennedy’s even more so. Hilary’s speech the other night, was stupendous. Heck, even Michelle Obama showed more passion than I’ve ever seen with Barack.
It is time for him to show his true colors, and demonstrate what really moves him. I think most people are fed up with his life story, and we don’t need to hear it one more time. That’s not why people feel as if they don’t know him. He’s always too much in control of himself and whatever he says. He needs to let go and be less stiff, and people will warm up to him a lot more than with any possible tactic.
As for Hilary, although I simply adore Biden and wanted him as the next president, seeing how many people voted for her, should absolutely have been on the ticket, alongside Obama, but now it’s done, and people REALLY need to vote for Obama/Biden, no matter what. It’s not a matter of “four more years of the same”. It’s a matter of 4 years of more damage, of an economy getting all the worse, of international relations gone from bad to worse. Of the middle class and the poor, having less and less, etc.
If things would stay the same, it would be a shame – if they’d get even worse, it would be a disgrace! A catastrophe!
It’s time for the Americans to vote for someone with a less hawkish view of the world, who isn’t stuck in the old ways of doing things, in a Cold War mentality, and with a clear vision of a bright(-er) future, with plans for the environment, etc.
Is Obama the right man. Maybe, maybe not. However, we can’t afford to take a chance on McCain, as we KNOW what we’ll get. What we’ve been getting and more, worse. There is no doubt in my mind that, even if Obama may be unexperienced, he will bring with him, an administration that can handle the problems we face today. That(!) is the reason we need to get Obama in office. No matter all possible cons…

Amos Aiyede   August 28th, 2008 918 GMT

Great speeches from both the former canditate and the ex-president.However I kept waiting to hear the words that would literally translate into the fact that what Obama and the Clintons stood for were all but the same, only expressed in different styles.This, I think would have made it alot easier to compel Hillary’s heart-broken supporters to join Obama’s charriot of victory. Except ofcourse if they indeed stood for different things,thus making the Clintons’ endorsement of Obama is hyprocritical.

Amos Aiyede   August 28th, 2008 923 GMT

Great speeches from both the former canditate and the ex-president.However I kept waiting to hear the words that would literally translate into the fact that what Obama and the Clintons stood for were all but the same, only expressed in different styles.This, I think would have made it alot easier to compel Hillary’s heart-broken supporters to join Obama’s charriot of victory. Except ofcourse if they indeed stood for different things,thus making the Clintons’ endorsement of Obama hyprocritical.
Amos Aiyede,Jobannesburg

hans spyker   August 29th, 2008 1742 GMT

are we bether of now then we were 8 years ago? i know whom to vote for!

Harry   August 30th, 2008 319 GMT

Bad press coverage spoilt Hilary candidacy

Patricia Wilson   August 30th, 2008 1211 GMT

No one seems to have noted how ghastly and painfully artificial Michelle Obama’s speech was, how once again it was all about how noble she and the Obama family were. My impression during her whole speech was that she was speaking only as a black woman to black people and absolutely not speaking to the whole of the American people. They will have a tough job making her over as they are so desperately trying to.
Patricia

Kikelomo. B   August 30th, 2008 1444 GMT

I am a Canadian but this is the first time in my life to be interested in America politics, Obama is my choice anyday anytime, Americans should learn from their past mistakes and vote for the democrats. The whole world is watching , this is the time for them to redeem their past and lost glory as a great nation. God bless America (amen)

Robert Moore   August 30th, 2008 2137 GMT

I would have gladly voted for her as a former Republican and now registered as an independent. BUT as I stated to my wife after the first go around, it was hers to lose and that is what she did. Her organization ability showed itself in how she ran her campaign. I think Obama had a great speech and I believe he is what this country needs. I also believe that any chance McClain had , was to name a vice president such as Lierberman, an independent and a former nomine for vice-president. Anyone who votes for him now( I was thinking about it) has to be an idiot.
Thank you,
Bob Moore

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