Bill Clinton's appearance at the Democratic National Convention was tricky for his party, as many Democrats are searching for new leaders, even as they nominate former Vice-President Joe Biden, and pushing for a liberal agenda that leaves behind the centrist politics of the Clinton era.
WASHINGTON -- Few people ever have logged more time on Democratic National Convention stages than Bill Clinton.
Clinton didn't mince words. He tore into U.S. President Donald Trump repeatedly, making reference to his own understanding of the demands of the role. Even abbreviated, Clinton's appearance was tricky for his party. Many Democrats are searching for new leaders, even as they nominate former Vice-President Joe Biden, and pushing for a liberal agenda that leaves behind the centrist politics of the Clinton era. Further complicating the moment for Clinton is the #MeToo movement, which has forced some women to reevaluate Clinton's history of sexual misconduct allegations.
"At a time like this, the Oval Office should be a command centre. Instead, it's a storm centre," Clinton said. "There's only chaos. Just one thing never changes -- his determination to deny responsibility and shift the blame. The buck never stops there." Former California Gov. Jerry Brown, who unsuccessfully ran against Clinton for the Democratic nomination in 1992, said it's impressive how the former president has continued to carve out a role for himself in Democratic politics. But nothing lasts forever.Clinton was a visible part of the 2016 convention and campaign, even as Trump repeatedly raised the former president's past -- and invited a group of the former president's accusers to attend a debate.
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