Former Clinton aide, Obama strategist in talks ~ AP 16 minutes ago

[mzmolly]

NEW YORK - A top strategist for Barack Obama has reached out to Hillary Rodham Clinton's former campaign manager about joining forces for the general election, the latest sign of political reconciliation between the two rivals as Obama begins consolidating his position as the likely Democratic nominee.

Obama strategist David Axelrod and former Clinton aide Patti Solis Doyle confirmed they had had informal conversations about how she might help the Illinois senator if he secures the presidential nomination as expected. The conversations were first reported on the Politico Web site.

"When the time comes, if we're the nominee, we're going to want to work with talented people across the party including those who worked for Senator Clinton," Axelrod said. "Patti's a good and talented person, and we all have a high regard for her."

He added, "No specific offers have been proffered, and none has been accepted. This is not an official entreaty from one campaign to another."

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080520/ap_on_el_pr/clinton_obama">YAHOO/AP

[Schema Thing]

1. Can I just say, "heheh, no it's certainly not" to that last line?

This is pure leverage for team Obama... reaching out to the Clinton camp has nothing to do with this, imo. (though it's very clever to frame it that way).

Let's see, high profile Hispanic woman who was ingloriously set aside by the Clinton group....

Yep, that's good business.

[mzmolly]

3. Yep

good business.

[AllentownJake]

2. I know some people don't like this

but get used to it. We will bringing some Hillary people on board.

[mzmolly]

4. It's the smart thing

to do. :hi:

[mmonk]

5. I like it.

[mzmolly]

6. Hello mmonk.

:hi: