Clintons share limelight with Obama
Rarely in the history of American political conventions has the losing side received so much time and attention as this week in Denver.
Barack Obama has been forced, by the clout Hillary Rodham Clinton showed in their primary battle and his need for her voters in his race against Republican John McCain, to allow the gathering of Democrats to look a lot like the Clinton Convention.
The first day, Monday, was dominated by day long deal making between the Clinton and Obama camps over ground rules for the nominating roll call.
The second day’s highlight was Clinton’s address. Former Virginia Gov. Mark Warner, designated the official convention keynote speaker, was just a footnote in television and newspaper reports.
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Barack Obama has been forced, by the clout Hillary Rodham Clinton showed in their primary battle and his need for her voters in his race against Republican John McCain, to allow the gathering of Democrats to look a lot like the Clinton Convention.
The first day, Monday, was dominated by day long deal making between the Clinton and Obama camps over ground rules for the nominating roll call.
The second day’s highlight was Clinton’s address. Former Virginia Gov. Mark Warner, designated the official convention keynote speaker, was just a footnote in television and newspaper reports.
To read the full article, click here..
To read the ePaper, visit: http://epaper.hindustantimes.com
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