Bill Clinton officially announces Obama's nomination for second term

Widely popular former president provides incumbent with his most effective endorsement yet; Clinton: Obama saved U.S. from economic depression.

By Natasha Mozgovaya | 06:23 06.09.12 |

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CHARLOTTE - U.S. President Barack Obama arrived at the jam-packed Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina on Wednesday, to be officially nominated for re-election by former President Bill Clinton.

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