Sen. Barack Obama dropped in on his own party at the Democratic convention a day early Wednesday to praise his wife, his former rival, and former President Bill Clinton for going to bat for him.
Aug 27 - Former president Bill Clinton offered a strong endorsement of Barack Obama and asked Democrats to join him in supporting the Democratic nominee.
Aug 27 - Sen. Joe Biden accepted the Democratic vice presidential nomination and hailed running mate Barack Obama as a wise leader who will take the United States in a new direction and out of the Iraq war.
Aug 27 - In a show of unity, Hillary Clinton called to end the roll call vote to choose the Democratic presidential candidate and moved to nominate Barack Obama.
Bill Clinton has thrown his weight behind Barack Obama after the Illinois senator was officially confirmed as the first black man ever to run for US President.
