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POLITICS: Clinton says Obama is 'ready' to lead America
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August 28, 2008
Clinton says Obama is 'ready' to lead America


(NECN: Denver, CO) - Last night, Barack Obama became the first black American ever to be nominated by a major party. He's expected to officially accept the Democratic Party's nomination tonight.

Meanwhile, all eyes were on former President Bill Clinton, who received a thunderous ovation from the crowd when he took the stage. During his speech, Clinton repeatedly drove home the message the Obama is ready to lead the country.

James Pindell, the national editor of www.politicker.com, is in Denver, Colorado and joins NECN via telephone for a discussion.

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