Is the Big Dog finally softening up?
NEW YORK—Former President Clinton said Thursday he is eager to campaign for Barack Obama whenever the Democrat needs him, but has not given any thought to whether he wants to speak at the party convention in Denver.
"I told him that whenever he wanted me to do it, I was ready, and so it's basically on their timetable," Clinton said. "He's got a lot of things to do between now and the convention, of which this is simply one, so I'll do whatever I'm asked to do, whenever I can do it."
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Just weeks ago, Obama called the former president to ask for his help in winning the White House.
At a news conference for his foundation's work, Clinton said he had not thought about whether he would like to be a convention speaker. Typically former presidents get a prime-time speaking spot at the party gathering.
Clinton said he had a "good talk" with Obama on the phone and is eager to get out on the road for the Illinois senator.
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