Clinton's name resonates with Democratic nominees

[ima_sinnic]

Mike Glover, Associated Press

INDIANOLA, IOWA -- In sharp contrast to the last presidential election, Bill Clinton's name is resonating on the campaign trail, and the candidates for the 2004 Democratic nomination are working hard to win his support.

Seven rivals lined up to speak at Democratic Sen. Tom Harkin's annual steak fry Saturday at Indianola. Former President Clinton planned an evening address to an expected 5,000 party activists.

Despite controversies that surrounded Clinton's presidency because of his private life, many Democrats view him as a senior statesman who demonstrated the path to gaining the White House.

The campaign's early, and surprise, front-runner, former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean, said he would welcome Clinton's help in campaigning should he win the nomination. In 2000, nominee Al Gore and his running mate, current candidate Sen. Joseph Lieberman of Connecticut, rarely mentioned the retiring president. . . .

http://www.startribune.com/stories/587/4096260.html

article mentions Gephardt, Edwards, Graham, and Kerry.

[sandnsea]

1. Awesome! Magnificent! Stupendous!

This was a great speech today. Check the C-Span schedules and if you have a chance to catch it, it's inspiring. It comes on towards the end of the Steak Fry.

[diplomats]

2. Now that almost three years have passed

and Bush has wrecked everything he's touched, the 90s look like paradise in comparison.

[henslee]

3. Clinton nailed it beautifully. He was funny and he looked very trim n/t

[newyawker99]

7. Hi henslee!!

Welcome to DU!! :toast:

[Democat]

4. Were American better off under Clinton or Bush?

There is only one honest answer, and it's not a good one for Bush.

[bowens43]

5. Watched this on the tube this evening.

Clinton was phenomenal as usual. To see the President speak served to remind me how far our country has fallen since the appointment of the idiot. I have always been politically active but now I am motivated like never before. We have a great field of candidates and I will gladly support any of them (except lieberman, if he's the nominee I'll support him, but not gladly).

President Clinton has a way of reminding me why I'm a democrat.

[bluedog]

6. damn it was

great to see him.....he sure worked the crowd....if only he could run again....but like he said...vote for who you want...but get behind the man who will be running....to take the White House Back !!!!!!!

[are_we_united_yet]

8. I'll say it again

Bill Clinton is a brilliant man.