I do not think it reflects well on the Obama camp how this was reached.
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The deal itself strikes me as very good for Democrats. It's the right thing to do.
I think he is controlling the convention, he's being gracious and I'll bet dollars to doughnuts that both Hillary Clinton and Bill Clinton will come out as unifiers out of this convention.
Anderson, there may be people out there who believe his story. But, so far, I haven't met any.
There are an awful lot of people out there who are Hillary supporters, especially older women, who are not yet reconciled to the Obama candidacy.
I will bet dollars to doughnuts that both Hillary Clinton and Bill Clinton will come out as unifiers out of this convention.
And you started raising this question Friday night. I do think it's one of the central questions here.
I think they're scrambling to make sure that she is honored at the convention.
I continue to believe that Hillary Clinton ought to be on the short list and be very seriously considered for the vice presidential spot.
I do think Chelsea is likely to introduce her now and there will be a magic moment and that will be a chance to have quote, "a catharsis" that she thinks is necessary at the convention.
If he had actually won the Democratic nomination and this story had broken, he would have basically blown the Democrats' chance of getting the White House.





