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This is supposed to be just a symbolic thing in order to show the appreciation for all of the work that Hillary Clinton has done and also her accomplishment while seeking the Democratic Presidential nomination, but I smell a rat in the kitchen!
Clinton is scheduled to speak on the second night of the convention, August 26, two nights before Obama accepts the nomination.
"I am convinced that honoring Senator Clinton's historic campaign in this way will help us celebrate this defining moment in our history and bring the party together in a strong, unified fashion," Obama said in a prepared statement.
A Clinton aide said there will be a roll call vote for the nomination but details were still be working. Such a procedure would allow Clinton's supporters to vote for her on the convention floor, even though they would not have enough votes to deny Obama the nomination.
The Obama campaign hopes the move will dispel any lingering tensions, but it could also highlight those tensions to a national television audience. Clinton has privately supported a floor vote recently but Obama has been less enthusiastic.
The Democrats convention could get really interesting when this crap comes up!
