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Poll: Did Clinton's Speech Help President Obama?

Former President Bill Clinton gave a rousing speech -- as evidenced by a cheering and chanting crowd. But, did it do its job?

Democrats wrapped up a second day of the national convention in Charlote, N.C., on Aug. 5. And, the keynote speaker was former President Bill Clinton.

Clinton and President Barack Obama have not always gotten along -- take four years ago, for example. Then, Hillary Clinton wanted to president, too, and there was a fiery battle to the nomination.

Nowadays, Clinton is behind Obama. And, he got a few comedic jabs to the Republican Party just to make sure it was clear.

"People ask me all the time how we delivered four surplus budgets," he said in a prepared statement. "What new ideas did we bring? I always give a one-word answer: arithmetic."

His speech lifted the audience to its feet a number of times and had them chanting "four more years, four more years," as Clinton focused on economic growth, health concerns and working together.

Sure, he said, the economy is not where many want it to be, but it is better and getting better all the time, and that if given more time, that change will be more evident.

"We believe that 'we're all in this together' is a far better philosophy than 'you're on your own,'" former President Bill Clinton said the Democratic delegation.

In closing part of his speech, Clinton said "we champion the cause for which our founders pledged their lives, their fortunes, their sacred honor."

Later ABC News commentators said it was a "powerful" speech, "part professor, part preacher.'" Others said it was "anti-Wall Street" and missing key details.

So, what do you think? Did Clinton's speech help his one-time rival? How should the campaign use him going forward? Let us know in the comment section and in our poll.

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Sherry Creson May 16, 2013 at 11:03 pm
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Monica Fitts May 18, 2013 at 03:42 am
I will never forget you David. We were connected through a tragic event that at times just feelsRead More like yesterday, and then you were taken from this earth by another tragic event. The 28 years inbetween went to fast. You were humble and down to earth. I feel as though you were surprised at how many people you touched in your 41 years. It was evidence at your service that you are loved by many, and you will never be forgotten.
DavidandKelli Flores May 15, 2013 at 11:32 am
I love and miss you my little brother Davy.:(