Obama Helps Relieve Clinton Debt 1 Minutes 29 Seconds
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AssociatedPress
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June 26, 2008
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December 2, 2008
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PlusObama Helps Relieve Clinton DebtObama Helps Relieve Clinton DebtThe Associated PressInside a closed door Washington meeting, Obama and Clinton spoke to the former first lady's backers, asking for their support. Obama told them that he'll need to have his former rival by his side during the campaign. (June 26)[Notes:ANCHOR VOICE] Hillary Clinton is urging her biggest financial supporters to back Barack Obama's general election campaign. [Notes:file hillary]Just weeks after suspending her own presidential bid ---- Clinton and 200 of her campaign's financiers met behind closed doors with Obama. [Notes:walk shot of clinton into meeting]Thursday night's gathering comes just hours before Friday's UNITY event in Unity, New Hampshire designed to bring together the Democratic party. [Notes:bonny ghosh preview pgk]While NO camera's were allowed at the event....the former rivals were seen entering Washington DC's Mayflower Hotel. [Notes:split screen of candidates entering]Inside...the AP has learned that Obama received a standing ovation from the crowd.. [Notes:file of mayflower]LESTER HYMAN Judith Barnett [Notes:SOT: This was the right thing to get the healing to begin.....]He told guests..quote...I'm going to need Hillary by my side campaigning during this election, and I'm going to need all of you." [Notes:graphic]Obama also announced Thursday he will help pay off Hillary Clinton's more than $20 million debt, personally writing a 4,600 (forty-six hundred) dollar check to Clinton's campaign...The Illinois senator went on to say he recognizes the hearts of many Clinton supporters may remain with the former first lady. [notes:file][Notes:SOT: It was a very difficult crowd for Obama. We all love Hillary and this was difficult for him....but he did a good job talking to us. He was extremely sensitive.]While acknowledging that some hard feelings still remain among her supporters --Clinton told her donors they *must* make electing Obama a priority. ___ ___, The Associated Press.