Clinton calls for Democratic unity in support for Obama
Washington, 27 August (IranVNC)—Former Democratic presidential candidate, Hillary Clinton, last night called on her party to unite in support of their nominee, Barack Obama, during her speech at the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado.
By: IranVNC
Published: Wednesday, August 27, 2008
10:49GMT—6:49AM/EST
OBAMA – CLINTON – US – ELECTIONS – DEMOCRAT
Washington, 27 August (IranVNC)—Former Democratic presidential candidate, Hillary Clinton, last night called on her party to unite in support of their nominee, Barack Obama, during her speech at the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado.
“Whether you voted for me or voted for Barack, the time is now to unite as a single party with a single purpose,” Clinton said yesterday, hoping to ease the intra-party tensions left over by the close primary elections.
The New York Senator called on fellow Democrats to “take back the White House” from the Republicans, who “squander the promise for our country.”
She tried to ignite solidarity among the Democrats by taking aim at the Republican nominee for president, Arizona Senator John McCain.
“John McCain says the economy is fundamentally sound, John McCain doesn’t think the 47 million people without health insurance is a crisis. John McCain wants to privatize Social Security, And in 2008, he still thinks it’s okay when women don’t earn equal pay for equal work,” said Clinton to a roar of applause for the crowd.
She added: “No way, no how, no McCain. Barack Obama is my candidate and he must be our president.”
Clinton said that reviving the currently weakened US economy is a task only a Democrat could undertake.
“When Barack Obama is in the White House, he’ll revitalize our economy, defend the working people of America, and meet the global challenges of our time,” said the former first lady.
The McCain camp has said that Clinton will be unable to convince undecided voters that Obama, a first – term Senator, has enough experience to lead the United States, Reuters reports.
Illinois Senator Barack Obama, who is making his way to Denver to formally accept his party’s nomination tomorrow night, watched Clinton’s speech from Billings, Montana.
She delivered “a strong speech” and “was outstanding” Obama said of his former rival.
He thanked Senator Clinton and her husband, former President Bill Clinton, for their continued support and efforts on his behalf, said Robert Gibbs, Obama’s adviser.
Sources: IranVNC Correspondent, Reuters
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