Clinton Nominates Obama

     On September 5th, 2012, former President Bill Clinton spoke at the Democratic National Convention. His job was to nominate President Barack Obama as the Democratic candidate for President of the United States. After watching both the Republican convention and the Democratic convention, Clinton's speech was easily the most interesting and motivational. After he entered the stadium and took the stage, it only took a couple of words for him to rile up the crown and connect to all of the people who were watching the convention.
     What struck me most about President Clinton's speech was his confidence, credibility, and the simplicity of what he said. Clinton stressed several themes that he believes will make our country a better place with Barack Obama as President. Within the first five minutes of Clinton's speech, he discussed: cooperation, education, and the growth of American industry. He also stated that "we are all in it together, is better than you are on your own". I also believe that this approach creates real opportunity and will put this country in the right direction. Clinton explained that there is no quick solution to our economic problems and that Obama's policies will take time, given the depth of the issues that he faced when he became president.
      To see Bill Clinton, a very successful former president speak on behalf on President Obama made his endorsement that much more powerful and impressive. During Clintons term, he was able to turn an economic deficit into a surplus. He stressed in very simple terms that all it took was "arithmetic". Anyone can understand that simple math equals success rather than explaining complicated policies. To view some of Clinton's speech, watch the video below (referenced highlights are located within the first 5 mins).