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July 5, 2008 3:37 PM

Hillary to Fundraise with Obama, But Where is Bill?

(CBS)
From CBS News' Maria Gavrilovic:

(ST. LOUIS) Just two weeks after Hillary Clinton threw her support to Barack Obama in Unity, New Hampshire, she will join him at two high-dollar fundraisers in New York City.

Next Wednesday and Thursday, Clinton and Obama will attend two fund-raisers for his general election campaign and for the Democratic National Committee. They are also expected to appear together at a fundraiser with her supporters, as she tries to pay down her approximately $10 million debt accumulated during the primaries. Obama told reporters today he is committed to helping his former opponent.

“As I’ve said before, I want to make sure that we’re providing Senator Clinton with some help just as she is going out of her way to campaign on our behalf.”

The Obama campaign is tapping into Clinton’s roster of wealthy donors as he tries to raise more than $200 million for the general election. Obama joined Clinton at a fundraiser in Washington D.C. the day before their rally in Unity, and met with her donors in an effort to sway them to support him. Clinton is also expected to hit the campaign trail for soon; however it is likely that she will be campaigning for Obama solo.

The bigger mystery that remains is Bill Clinton, who announced his support for Obama through a spokesman. Obama spoke to the former President on Monday, but he said today the two are still figuring out a time to meet.

“President Clinton and I are still coordinating a time when we’re going to get together face to face and have a good discussion,” Obama told reporters. “But as I said before the phone conversation was extensive and very positive and I’m looking forward to his advice and counsel and participation in the race ahead.”

UPDATE: The Obama camapaign offically confirms that former President Clinton will not join his wife and Obama at the New York fund-raisers next week.
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by starleo146 July 5, 2008 4:20 PM PDT
Hey Maria, Bill Clinton was a president, he doesn''t have to run around the country any more, he did it for his wife. Give me a break he supports him, what does Clinton have to do to please you idiots, why should he put himself in a position to be lied about once again. I didn''t see daddy Bush campaigning for his jr. and guess what the da@mn press didn''t care either. What is this fixation on ruing a man give it up you done your job now leave him alone.HE SUPPORTS OBAMA.!!!!
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by rowdywicca July 5, 2008 4:52 PM PDT
Bill Clinton is the DNC and they only successful democratic president in decades...

There will be unity when Bill says there is...and it seems like he is not obligated to support Barak Obama. Bill''s wife was the candidate he supported.

As far as I am concerned, Bill''s ''kiss my arse'' statement should stand when Obama tried to crucify his administration!
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by dnsallday July 5, 2008 4:57 PM PDT
Whose business is it where Bill is? Seems like you are trying hard to make something out of nothing. He is a free agent, he isn''t obligated to campaign for Obama. Obama ran against his wife and lost. Most likely Bill isn''t that happy about it. Give the man a break!
And by the way, in spite of the constant negative press from the corporate media, Obama is doing pretty *** well without Bill.
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by love234ameri July 5, 2008 7:38 PM PDT
Hope the hell Bill stays away from this liar Obama. Even with his lies Bill Clinton is a much more honorable man than this Obama. Now Obama is blaming the media for confusing his statement on Iraq. With 98% of the media given Obama favorable press, Obama still must lie about them. He lies so much it is a wonder he can''t keep up with what he last said on issues.
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by freepress6 July 5, 2008 8:14 PM PDT
Bill is in Aspen.
Sterling Greenwood
Aspen Free Press
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by chuckamok July 5, 2008 8:35 PM PDT
"LET THEM KNOW YOU WANT HILLARY!!!!!"

ANYBODY BUT HILDEBEAST!!!!!!!!

NO MORE CLINTON SCUM IN THE WHITE HOUSE, EVER AGAIN !!!!
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by jmcfan2 July 5, 2008 9:13 PM PDT
Leave bill alone, this is coming from an african american female age 33. I could careless if bill stomps for obama, actually I hope he doesnt so when obama numbers start falling they cant blame it on bill. Obama didnt care that he trashed bill legacy and showed no love towards bill during the primaries why would obama care if he stomps for him. Obama says she does but don''t beleive it he dislikes the clintons and wont place hillary or bill in any position of power in his administration he is just trying to use them.
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by intheshade-2009 July 5, 2008 9:23 PM PDT
Perhaps Bill is off entertaining new girl friends. He doesn''t seem to like spending time with Hilary anymore.
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by chuckamok July 5, 2008 10:09 PM PDT
"but don''''t beleive it he dislikes the clintons and wont place hillary or bill in any position of power in his administration"

I sincerely hope you''re right.

The country, not to mention the party, needs to move beyond the Clinton Relentless Melodrama Tour.

Enough has been MORE than enough.
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by jmcfan2 July 5, 2008 10:21 PM PDT
Well obama is taking many people from the clinton administration even though he dislikes the clintons so he is changing every reason people who wanted something different had to vote for him except for the fact that his is half black. He is the worst politican of them all.
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by chuckamok July 5, 2008 10:36 PM PDT
"LET THEM KNOW YOU WANT HILLARY!!!!!"

I HATE HILLARY!!!!!!

AND SO DO MILLIONS OF OTHER AMERICANS!!!!!!

FORTUNATELY, SHE IS TOAST!!!!

:):):):):):)
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by best_promise July 5, 2008 11:02 PM PDT
We cant afford an inexperienced president who promised the public one thing during the primaries and totally different ideas during the general election. Obama has become another flip flopper that America can not afford! This is from a 55 year old democrat. WE NEED CLINTONS.
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by chuckamok July 6, 2008 12:04 AM PDT
"WE NEED CLINTONS"

... like a bucket of manure.
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by jedi080808 July 6, 2008 1:34 AM PDT
We cant afford an inexperienced president who promised the public one thing during the primaries and totally different ideas during the general election. Obama has become another flip flopper that America can not afford! This is from a 55 year old democrat. WE NEED CLINTONS.


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Posted by best_promise

You should add racist to that claim. 55 year old racist.

The CLintons lost, and if you want to see flip flops and lies just look at Hillarys whole campagn and how she ran it. That women has no soul.

I do admit its not as fun with the Clintons gone. I miss the dailly soap opera of Bill and Billary''s adventures. Who Bill is cheating on her with, who she is lying to. Or how many times she cried in any given week. I miss all of those stories.
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by best_promise July 6, 2008 1:57 AM PDT
Such grown up intellects.
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by chuckamok July 6, 2008 9:44 PM PDT
"Something Must be Done to Stop This NOW!!!"

What, for example. And how are YOU involved?
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by pepperwood2 July 7, 2008 6:29 AM PDT
But Where is Bill??

Ever think of checking the Broom Closet at the White House? It''s just down the hall from Hillary''s Senate Office.
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by jack3213 July 7, 2008 8:00 AM PDT
Obama is Committed to himself, not to his country, That is the most evident thing, and the most dissappointing thing is, that others don''t see that.
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by Peerguardianboy111 July 7, 2008 2:38 PM PDT
From PUMA Supporters

I hope all the Pro Hillary Blogs are sending the Obama Camp, the DNC, the gender-biased media, Hillary, and Obamabots a clear and strong message that we''re not going to fall in line with this Charlatan, Flip Flopper, Lair Obama. We are not going to vote for Obama no way no how, we will vote for Mccain, Nader, or stay home before we give this fraud our vote. We are not listening to Hillary''s unity speech, because true Hillary supporters are not stupid, we know that she''s being pressured to endorse this Obama or risk being politically black balled by the gender-biased media, some Congress members and the DNC leadership.

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by chulanow July 8, 2008 12:47 AM PDT

This democrat will NOT be voting for Obama.

Since when do democrats support a candidate who has spent the last 20 years participating in a racist church....a church that promotes hatred towards America. We''re supposed to be fighting against racism....not participating in it for 20 years!



We will vote NO OBAMA
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by used2bdemocr July 8, 2008 12:59 AM PDT
Funny, how most still do not get it. Their are at least a 1/3 if not 1/2 of Hilliary''s supporters that will never vote for hussein obama. Up to 9 million voters that the DNC has lost. Just think of all those democrats that did not vote in the primary? Just think, based on the 2004 election there was approx. 62 million democrats that voted. Come the General Election 30-50% of that 62 million could vote for McCain or other. Add in the 62 million Republcans that will probably vote for MCCain and on has the makings of a landslide.
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by used2bdemocr July 8, 2008 1:13 AM PDT
Posted by best_promise

You should add racist to that claim. 55 year old racist.

"Looks to me like this poster is the pot calling the kettle black. Isn''t it idiocy how the obamanots always try to use the race card. Unfortunately as we say here in the south, that dog don''t hunt anymore. The blacks have taken that mantle for themselves. Afterall, over 90%of blacks support and voted for hussein obama, along with apprx. 30% of whites. It is hard to believe there are that many marxist/socialist ideological leaning blacks in America. If not, then one would have to conclude that the blacks voted for hussein obama strictl because of race. Which one do you choose?"
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