Barack Obama actually said...

"I want him involved. He's a brilliant politician. He was an outstanding president. And, so, I want his help, not only in campaigning, but also in governing. And I'm confident that I will get that help..."

"Ralph Nader's trying to get attention. He's become a perennial political candidate. I think it's a shame because, if you look at his legacy in terms of consumer protections, it's an extraordinary one...."

"I want him involved. He is a brilliant politician. He was an outstanding president. And so I want his help not only in campaigning but also in governing. And I'm confident that I'll get that help."

"We don't have some 10-point strategy to do this. What I said was to my large donors, who are in a position to write large checks, to help Senator Clinton retire her debt."