Bill Clinton will support Obama

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Bill Clinton was not a big fan of Obama when he was campaigning for his wife Hillary Clinton and attacked him from many fronts mimicking Republican attacks. But lately he has changed his tunes after Hillary withdrew from the primary three weeks ago.

Today Clinton offered to help Barack Obama become president and made this announcement through his spokesman Matt McKenna.

McKenna told Associated Press:

"President Clinton is obviously committed to doing whatever he can and is asked to do to ensure Senator Obama is the next president of the United States,"

Obama has not made a comment yet about this announcement but most probably will welcome Bill Clinton to root and campaign for him in some states. His spokesman Bill Burton responded on his behalf in a press statement:

"A unified Democratic Party is going to be a powerful force for change this year and we're confident President Clinton will play a big role in that,"

Obama and Hillary Clinton spoke Sunday and hinted that Obama and Bill Clinton may participate together in the campaign. Both Obama and Hillary are planning a unity rally Friday in New Hampshire. Bill Clinton will not attend this rally, he will be in Europe to celebrate Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday and give speeches for the William J. Clinton Foundation.

President Clinton had his moments during the primaries but his angry outbursts and controversial statements tarnished his reputation with the Democrats. But he still drew large crowds during the campaign, so he may boost Obama as long Bill Clinton remains positive.

Democratic consultant Mark Kornblau thinks Clinton will help Obama. Clinton could travel to economically struggling states such as Ohio, Pennsylvania and Michigan and promoteObama's vision.

Kornblau told Associated Press:

"He can connect in parts of the country where Senator Obama may need some help, like the Rust Belt, and it will help in further unifying the primary after a fractious primary...The downside, as we saw in the primary, is that it's a little roll of the dice. But I think it's worth the risk."

With this announcement, McCain can no longer capitalize on the disgruntled Clinton supporters.