A Unified Front For Obama, Clinton

Former Democratic Rivals Appear Together At Rally In New Hampshire

(CBS/AP)  Barack Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton sought Friday to turn the page on their bitter, history-making fight for the Democratic presidential nomination, declaring the next chapter is about beating Republican John McCain.

Choosing a small New Hampshire community aptly named Unity for their first joint appearance since the campaign ended, Obama and Clinton stood on a platform before thousands of cheering, shouting supporters and took turns praising each other and urging party solidarity. She called the nominee-in-waiting a standup guy and he declared: "She rocks. She rocks."

They came together in this hamlet where each won 107 votes in January's primary. Body language rivaled campaign rhetoric as attention-getter of the day. And a pair rendered distant by a marathon campaign acted like teammates, alternately exhorting the rank-and-file to put any recriminations behind them.

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Clinton noted that they had stood "toe to toe" against each other in a primary season fight that began almost two years ago and declared the time has come to "stand shoulder to shoulder" against the GOP. They seemed equally determined to regain a White House that their party hasn't seen since her husband, President Clinton, left at the start of 2001.

"To anyone who voted for me and is now considering not voting or voting for Sen. (John) McCain, I strongly urge you to reconsider," said Clinton, beseeching her supporters to join with Obama's "to create an unstoppable force for change we can all believe in."

In turn, Obama praised both Clinton and her husband as allies and pillars of the Democratic Party.

"We need them. We need them badly," Obama said. "Not just my campaign, but the American people need their service and their vision and their wisdom in the months and years to come because that's how we're going to bring about unity in the Democratic Party. And that's how we're going to bring about unity in America."

Moments earlier, the two snaked their way through some 6,000 people who gathered in a wide-open field and overflowed some bleacher seats in this town of 1,700.

Obama is seeking to become the country's first black president; Clinton had sought to become the first woman to win the White House.

The reunification of these campaign rivals wasn't without its awkward moments.

Despite the praise and smiles between the two, some in the crowd still sensed a space between them. Their embraces were slightly awkward, and Clinton stood with her hands clasped formally in front of her as Obama spoke.

Most of the former Clinton supporters asked said they would support the presumptive Democratic nominee - even if they have reservations, reports CBSNews.com's Brian Montopoli. (Read more reaction from the scene of the rally.)

“Would I prefer Hillary?” said Aimee Caruso, an editor from Lebanon. “Yes, but I’d be just as excited in a sense to see Obama.” She said that she had come to see “how two people who battled, who danced a little bit, come together,” and added that she took solace in the fact that Clinton would likely work with Obama if he became elected.

”It’s always a team effort, right?,” said Caruso.

But not everyone said they would support Obama, reports Montopoli. “I’m not supporting Obama,” said Wendy Thomas, small business owner. “I don’t think he’s vetted. I don’t think he’s experienced enough.”

Aides said the atmosphere on the bus from the airport to the rally was "festive," but said the two avoided talking about the campaign for the 90-minute ride. As they and their staffs ate a lunch of sandwiches and salads, Obama and Clinton made small talk, at one point commiserating and comparing stories about how difficult it is to live life under a microscope, as public figures do.

Friday's joint appearance capped a turbulent Democratic primary season and tense post-race transition as the two went from foes to friends - at least publicly. This was the most visible event in a series of gestures the two senators have made over the past week to heal the hard feelings - between themselves as well as among their backers.

"Unity is not only a beautiful place as we can see, it's a wonderful feeling, isn't it? And I know when we start here in this field in Unity, we'll end on the steps of the Capitol when Barack Obama takes the oath of office as our next president," Clinton said from a podium as Obama sat next to her on a stool, coatless with his white shirt sleeves rolled up. She wore a powder blue pantsuit; he wore a light blue tie.

Wasting little time pressing Obama's case, Clinton noted that McCain and the GOP probably hoped she wouldn't join forces with Obama.

"But I've got news for them: We are one party; we are one America, and we are not going to rest until we take back our country and put it once again on the path to peace, prosperity and progress in the 21st century," Clinton said to cheers.

Echoing Obama's pitch, Clinton said McCain offered nothing more than a continuation of President Bush's policies.

"In the end, Sen. McCain and President Bush are like two sides of the same coin, and it doesn't amount to a whole lot of change," Clinton said. "If you think we need a new course, a new agenda, then vote for Barack Obama and you will get the change that you need and deserve."

"I've admired her as a leader, I've learned from her as a candidate. She rocks. She rocks. That's the point I'm trying to make," Obama added, responding to cheers from the crowd. "I know firsthand how good she is, how tough she is, how passionate she is, how committed she is the causes that brought all of us here today."

[jtyler271]

Posted by S_Temper at 04:17 AM : Jun 30, 2008

Obama

[jack3213]

There is never going to be "one Party" so better get into reality and realize the best the USA can succeed at is both parties working together. Obama & Clinton want ONE party- and that is just not reality. Working over the ailes and compromising is the key to accomplished issues and the safety of this country. McCain knows what that means & how to do it.

[terrorislami]

YOU DO NOT LIKE THE USA IN THE MIDDLE EAST,,,

BLAME THE DEMONIC-RATS,,,

THE DEMONIC-RAT DOCTRINE,,,

On February 16, 1943, President Franklin D. Roosevelt said the "the defense of Saudi Arabia is vital to the defense of the United States." On February 14, 1945, while returning from the Yalta Conference, Roosevelt met with King Ibn Saud of Saudi Arabia on the Great Bitter Lake in the Suez Canal, the first time a U.S. president had visited the Persian Gulf region.

The Carter Doctrine was a policy proclaimed by President of the United States Jimmy Carter in his State of the Union Address on 23 January 1980, which stated that the United States would use military force if necessary to defend its national interests in the Persian Gulf region. The doctrine was a response to the 1979 invasion of Afghanistan by the Soviet Union, and was intended to deter the Soviet Union%u2014the Cold War adversary of the United States%u2014from seeking hegemony in the Persian Gulf. After stating that Soviet troops in Afghanistan posed "a grave threat to the free movement of Middle East oil," Carter proclaimed:

Let our position be absolutely clear: An attempt by any outside force to gain control of the Persian Gulf region will be regarded as an assault on the vital interests of the United States of America, and such an assault will be repelled by any means necessary, including military force. (full speech)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carter_Doctrine

[terrorislami]

FASCIST NAZI TERRORISLAM IS THE PROBLEM,,,

DEMONIC-RAT HUSSEIN IS NOT THE SOLUTION,,,

[mydiatribe]

==Iraq aside, everything is going to hell in a handbasket. As a citizen, I would love to see you pay dearly for all the disasters you have inflicted.== Posted by jon2012

PRECISELY THE PROBLEM,
This LIBERAL LIKE SO MANY dumb-a-crats is madder at George Bush than he is at the REAL ENEMY.
If this was 1941 you would blame FDR for Pearl Harbor.
TOO DUMB TO ARGUE WITH!!!

[rowdywicca]

I see Obama enlisted Scarlet Johansson and her 44D''s into his campaign shill! Good Lord!

[omaar-101]

Liberals: No Such thing as a `Liberal` Most people are Independent Or Moderate, involving politics, as well as Politicians.

UnityDems: The Jokes on YOU...Repugnicant !!!

Republicans Homosexuals: John McCain & His `The Log Cabin Republicans`

Note: You do no the Repugs have a Large Conservative Group of Gay Republicans...Don`t you !!!

Terrorist Apologists: Bush & clinton has Given the United Arab Emirates Control of all Main Ports in this country and its Obama, whose the `Terrorist Apologist`


1. George H. Bush Sr & George W. Bush Jr have an Over 25 Year Family & Friends Relationship with the Bin Laden Family and Saudi Royals. A Relationship that still Exist, to this day !!!

2. The Bush Administration, Allowed the Bin Ladens & Saudi Royals to Leave, FBI Escorted back to Saudi Arabia. When its a Known Fact, that The Saudi`s & United Arab Emirates Piloted the (911 Planes)..

When Bush could`ve Detained the Bin Ladens Indefinitely until Osama`s Capture Or Surrender !!

Unity of the Oppressed: Whites Only In The White House...No Blacks, Latinis or Asians in the White House, as President.

Whites Only In the White House !!





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[rhusseinp]

Obama will LOSE, and those who voted for him will be crawling back under their disgusting rock. Can''''t wait, honestly.
Posted by jack3213

Where will YOU go when Obama wins? Obama rocks!!

[omaar-101]

White Racist Reasoning: `Obama has No Experience`

Governorships: State Regional Experience (Only)

Senator & Congressmen: National Experience

CIA Director: International & National Experience.

Vice President: National & Some International Experience.

The Only Man in Modern Times, to Hold Titles as CIA Dirctor, VP of the USA, for 2 Terms, Under Ron-ald Wil-Son Rea-gan, Mr (666 Himself) to eventually become President after (Mr.666) was ..

Mr. George H. Bush Sr. and his A$$ Lasted Only 1 Term as President and was considered a Weak & Wimpy President an left with Very Low Ratings.

Remember: `No New Taxes` The American People sure as He!! did and Bill Clinton took his Job.

So Much for you White Racist `No Experience` Theory..Huh

You sure as He!! did`nt make George W. Bush Jrs. Lack Experience, a Prerequisite.

[omaar-101]

Dispell The Clinton Blame Game on Preventing Offshore Oil Drilling in America....

The USA Offshore Oil Drilling Ban, has been in Effect for (27 Years) All Past Presidents Agreed with the Oil Drilling Ban, until this Election Year.

Were Against Offshore Oil Drilling, Including (Mr.666)Himself Ronald Wilson Reagan, George H. Bush Sr. Bill Clinton & Current President George W. Bush Jr. & that Includes Semi-Senile 72 Yr Old..John McCain..Fact

Governors in some Coastal States promised to block attempts to tap offshore petroleum reserves, citing concerns about the environment and tourism.

Note: Others Agreed with President Bush`s call to lift a (27-year-Old Federal Ban on Offshore Oil Drilling) but said states should decide whether to allow it.
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[rhusseinp]

Obama will LOSE, and those who voted for him will be crawling back under their disgusting rock. Can''''t wait, honestly.
Posted by jack3213

Where are YOU going to go when he wins? Obama will rock!

[omaar-101]

Total Imports of Petroleum (Top 15 Countries)

(Thousand Barrels per Day)

Drill all You want, You can`t produce the Oil these Countries provide, nor will you see a drop in price at the gas pumps.

CANADA 1,952 1,795 1,902 1,909 1,846

SAUDI ARABIA 1,453 1,535 1,519 1,458 1,358

MEXICO 1,259 1,232 1,230 1,460 1,471

NIGERIA 1,115 1,154 1,105 891 1,089

VENEZUELA 1,019 858 990 1,182 1,070

IRAQ 679 773 693 562 488

ANGOLA 579 384 469 514 556

ALGERIA 393 247 300 530 495

BRAZIL 201 188 182 175 174

KUWAIT 176 199 218 126 187

ECUADOR 160 231 203 159 200

COLOMBIA 149 135 168 79 100

CHAD 133 101 110 80 76

RUSSIA 106 108 77 269 137

LIBYA 85 75 68 45 56


Country Apr-08 Mar-08 YTD 2008 Apr-07 YTD 2007

[omaar-101]

Note: "As Governor of California, I will do everything in my power to fight the federal government on this issue and prevent any new offshore drilling," Republican (Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger), a McCain supporter, said Wednesday.

Governors in some coastal states promised to block attempts to tap offshore petroleum reserves, citing concerns about the environment and tourism. Others agreed with President Bush`s call to lift a 27-year-old federal ban on offshore drilling but said states should decide whether to allow it.

Bush on Wednesday joined Republican presidential candidate John McCain in calling for the lifting of a prohibition on drilling along the East and West coasts and in the eastern Gulf of Mexico. As the battle to lift the moratorium began to play out in Washington, states debated their stance.

This is about Diverse Energy Alternatives, its about Alternative Energy & Fuels.

[omaar-101]

Crude Oil Imports (Top 15 Countries)

(Thousand Barrels per Day)

April 2008 Import Highlights: June 13, 2008
Preliminary monthly data on the origins of crude oil imports in April 2008 has been released and it shows that two countries exported more than 1.50 million barrels per day to the United States.

The top five exporting countries accounted for 69 percent of United States crude oil imports in April while the top ten sources accounted for approximately 89 percent of all U.S. crude oil imports.


The top sources of US crude oil imports for April were Canada (1.952 million barrels per day), Saudi Arabia (1.453 million barrels per day), Mexico (1.259 million barrels per day), Nigeria (1.115 million barrels per day), and Venezuela (1.019 million barrels per day).

The rest of the top ten sources, in order, were Iraq (0.679 million barrels per day), Angola (0.579 million barrels per day), Algeria (0.393 million barrels per day), Brazil (0.201 million barrels per day), and Kuwait (0.176 million barrels per day).


Total crude oil imports averaged 9.921 million barrels per day in April.

Canada remained the Largest Exporter of total petroleum in April, exporting 2.476 million barrels per day to the United States, which is a decrease from last month (2.542 thousand barrels per day).

Note: The second largest exporter of total petroleum was Saudi Arabia with 1.462 million barrels per day.

[omaar-101]

White Racist Reasoning: `Obama has No Experience`

Governorships: State Regional Experience (Only)

Senator & Congressmen: National Experience

CIA Director: International & National Experience.

Vice President: National & Some International Experience.

The Only Man in Modern Times, to Hold Titles as CIA Dirctor, VP of the USA, for 2 Terms, Under Ron-ald Wil-Son Rea-gan, Mr (666 Himself) to eventually become President after (Mr.666) was ..

Mr. George H. Bush Sr. and his A$$ Lasted Only 1 Term as President and was considered a Weak & Wimpy President an left with Very Low Ratings.

Remember: `No New Taxes` The American People sure as He!! did and Bill Clinton took his Job.

So Much for you White Racist `No Experience` Theory..Huh

You sure as He!! did`nt make George W. Bush Jrs. Lack Experience, a Prerequisite.

[omaar-101]

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All You `Obama is going to Rais Taxes` Fear Mongers !!


Name a U.S. Administration, Republican or Democrat, that Has Not `Raised Taxes`

Note: The Bush Administration, has been one of the Biggest of the Big Government Spending & Taxing Governments, along with his then majority Republican Senate & Congress...Fact

So Enough of the Fear of Taxation Mongering, when Population & Inflation Dictates Taxation. Have You heard (Mccain) say there wwill be No New or More Taxes...

Let him attempt at saying such a thing !!!


Another Fear Tactic Shot in the A$$ !! ...Debunked & Dispelled & Disproven !!

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[omaar-101]

The Only Man in Modern Times, to Hold Titles of CIA Dirctor , VP of the USA, for 2 Terms, under Ron-ald Wil-Son Rea-gan, Mr (666 Himself) to eventually become President after (Mr.666) was ..

Mr. George H. Bush Sr. and his A$$ lasted Only 1 Term as President and was considered a Weak, Wimpy President.

Remember: `No New Taxes` The American People sure as He!! did and Bill Clinton took his Job.

So Much for you White Racist `No Experience` Theory..Huh

You sure as He!! did`nt make George W. Bush Jrs. Lack Experience, a Prerequisite.


All Hail & Praise the Incompetent, No Prior National-International Experience ...

President George W. Bush Jr. !!!

PS: Yu cannot Run for President of the USA if you are Not a Citizen....

Lament that Obama is going to Beat that Semi-Senile, 72 Yr Old..John McCain

Accept it

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[jon2012-2009]

Presently WE ARE AT WAR! We are in an ever WORSENING energy crisis THAT THREATENS THE ECONOMIC STABILITY of this country as never before.
Posted by mydiatribe at 09:26 AM : Jun 29, 2008

We started a war that is getting more costly, an unnecessary war, because you Repubs gave us the most stupid world leader of this generation. Iraq aside, everything is going to hell in a handbasket. As a citizen, I would love to see you pay dearly for all the disasters you have inflicted.

[agt-r]

I trust Obama and Hillary as far as I can spit. How can anyone, except a thick-skinned politician speak so highly about someone who, less than a month ago, was bad-mouthing me? Oh, please! I''m developing nausea! Those two are totally not trustworthy. I would have preferred Hillary over Obama because, at least she has demonstrated she''ll keep trying no matter what; just look how she preferred to accept the shame of her husband''s cheating over losing the opportunity to run for president. Yes, she had that in mind long before he became president... And Obama, who believes he''s actually interested in any of us? Just look at his body language. He''s constantly pointing his index finger at the crowd as if telling us all that he knows and we don''t. He''s an arrogant person who wants to be president, not because he''s interested in or loves this country. He wants to be president because he thinks he''s entitled.

[jack3213]

Obama will LOSE, and those who voted for him will be crawling back under their disgusting rock. Can''t wait, honestly.