09:29 pm
Semi-live blogging Bill Clinton
9:08: Hits all the key Democratic foreign policy messages but nothing on torture
9:11 Now he’s doing what Hillary should have done last night: introduce Barack and explain why he’s the right choice
9:12 Biden: Barack hit it out of the park
9:12 Primary process strengthened BHO giving him the steel to do foreign policy
9:12 BHO is ready to lead America and restore American leadership in the world.
9:13 “preserve protect constitution.” Honor the oath. Barack Obama is ready to be President of the United States
9:13 Rebuild frayed alliances, fix frayed international institutions, global warming, stop WMDs, AIDS and other diseases.
9:15 Diplomacy first, military action only if necessary. Will stand up to bullies
9:16 America can’t be strong abroad if we’re not first strong at home
9:17 People more impressed by the power of our example than the example of our power. Great line.
9:17 Thought he was going to segue to torture, but he went straight to economic issues.
9:18 Are these the family values Republicans are so proud of?
9:19 There we go. But war on unions got bigger response than torture.
9:21 Red meat time. McCain still embraces most extreme views of his party.
9:22 Again about the economy.
9:23 Despite the evidence, candidate is promising more of the same
9:23 Has he actually mentioned McCain by name?
9:24 All about Bill again. Don’t stop thinkin’ about yesterday.
9:24 Back Obama bio and why he’s the right guy
9:24 “Right side of history” Nice
9:25 Is it my imagination or has he mentioned Biden as much as Barack?
9:26 Shortest speech Clinton ever gave. Made the point, but feel like it was a bit rote. At least he fired up the crowd. And only a cursory mention of torture.
What do you think?