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    Can Barack Obama Top Bill Clinton?

    For almost an hour, former President Bill Clinton had the delegates on their feet last night, mixing details about policy with warnings about a potential Republican victory. It was vintage Clinton — blistering Mitt Romney 's Republicans at the same time he was advocating cooperation.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    For almost an hour, former President Bill Clinton had the delegates on their feet last night, mixing details about policy with warnings about a potential Republican victory. It was vintage Clinton — blistering Mitt Romney's Republicans at the same time he was advocating cooperation. Even when he got wonkish, it was clear that both the audience and Clinton were having fun. Reporters, commentators and delegates all agree that he'll be a tough act to follow. We hear excerpts, informed analysis and predictions of what to expect tonight when the nominee for re-election finally takes the stage. We also ask delegates from several states to describe the convention experience.

    To the Point is broadcasting live from the Democratic convention all week. You can find extended interviews, pictures and more at KCRW.org/election2012.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Andrea Brody

      Senior Producer, KCRW's Life Examined and To the Point podcast

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      KCRW

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Todd Purdum

      Politico

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      Ana Marie Cox

      political writer, host of “90 days with Ana Marie Cox” podcast

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    The full episode

    1 of 2
    Clinton Fires Up Democrats, Lays Out the Case for Obama
    1. 0:00Can Barack Obama Top Bill Clinton?You’re reading this
    2. 37:34Delegates in Charlotte Anticipate Obama's Speech Tonight
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