PRESIDENT CLINTON'S REMARKS @DEM CONVENTION 2012

Bubba's back in town...
9/7/2012

Former President Bill Clinton spoke in defense of a second term for President Barack Obama on Wednesday, September 5, at the 2012 Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, NC. Mr. Clinton's official role was to formally nominate Mr. Obama for a second term, the first time in history a former president has ever done so.

I say, that he spoke "in defense of" Barack Obama, because that's exactly what it was. It appeared, to me, that Mr. Clinton made it his business to get directly involved in presidential campaign "tit for tats," between Mr. Obama and his rival, former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney. He mounted a searing defense, point by point, for Mr. Obama against the claims made in the Republican National Convention of 2012, just a week previous. He made Mr. Obama's case, better than the President, himself. Quite frankly, there is nobody better in politics, to make a case, than Bill Clinton.

Mr. Clinton hovers at around a 70% favorability rating in most polls. He's quite frankly, the most popular politician in America, right now. And probably the most talented at feeding off of an audience. His popularity is amazing, when you remember all of the political adversity he's come through like sex scandals of the type that have killed political careers and being one of only 2 presidents to be impeached in history. Mr. Clinton is, indeed, the "Comeback Kid."

On the other hand, Mr. Romney does not have high favorability ratings. In fact, Mr. Romney, has been invoking Mr. Clinton's name in a positive light, on the campaign trail. His Vice Presidential running mate, Congressman Paul Ryan, has invoked Mr. Clinton's name, as well.

Mr. Clinton's speech puts Mr. Romney in a precarious position. The speech was long and professorial, but excellent, with some in the press calling it the best speech of his post-presidential career. The speech is even more impressive, when you remember that Bill Clinton and Barack Obama aren't really close friends. It's always more impressive to get "kudos" from a former enemy. Mr. Clinton's speech is the most relevant at the 2012 convention.

Mr. Obama properly gave Mr. Clinton a well-deserved hug afterwards. Hillary seemed to enjoy the speech, which was taped for her playback at an undisclosed location (as of press time) in the world. Incidentally, her ratings are hitting the roof, as well. There is talk of a presidency run.

To sum it all up, Bill Clinton's entire speech deserves posting on GBJ. Below his speech, you will find former Governor Mitt Romney's response, via commercial.