Posted on 08/26/2008 1:38:45 PM PDT by NormsRevenge
DENVER, Colorado (AFP) – Hillary Clinton takes center stage Tuesday vowing to unite Democrats after her primary battle with Barack Obama, on the second day of the convention that will crown him as White House nominee.
The former first lady will make a closely watched primetime speech, at an event which she had hoped would mark the moment when she made her own piece of history, by becoming the first woman presidential nominee.
But instead, as rumors of discord between the two camps still circulate, she will urge her disgruntled followers to back Obama, ...
"Let there be no mistake about it, we are united," Clinton said on the eve of her appearance.
The Obama campaign hopes to use Clinton's appearance to wrench the focus onto the economic worries rattling many Americans, including her legions of blue collar supporters who the party needs to beat Republican John McCain.
"Tonight, when Hillary Clinton speaks, she will be an articulate voice for the working men and women, the middle class families that have been squeezed and she will make the case -- as she uniquely can -- for why Barack Obama is the right choice for the presidency," said Obama campaign spokeswoman Anita Dunn.
On Monday, Obama's wife Michelle was the star of the show, and she pledged allegiance to the "blessing" of the American dream.
On an emotional night, cancer-stricken liberal icon Edward Kennedy also spoke to pass his dynasty's torch of idealism to Obama, who will be give his acceptance speech on Thursday night.
Michelle Obama, who some conservatives claim lacks the values of heartland America, portrayed her husband as a crusader for justice and said his showdown with Republican John McCain came at a pivotal moment in US history.
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A Hillary Clinton supporter listens to speeches at the Democratic National Convention 2008 at the Pepsi Center in Denver on August 25, 2008. Hillary takes center stage Tuesday vowing to unite Democrats after her primary battle with Barack Obama, on the second day of the convention that will crown him as White House nominee. (AFP/Robyn Beck)
Giddyup.
Right. And there's also a rumor the earth is round.
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