the clinton embrace you in prime time . text size - + reset ( also on politico : clinton 's big speech a mystery ) here are bill clinton ’s most some things to watch for at the democratic national convention on tuesday : delegates cheer as first lady michelle obama addresses the democratic national convention in charlotte , n.c. , on monday , sept. 3 , 2012 . charlotte -- the second day of the democratic convention features one president -- bill clinton -- promoting another -- barack obama . but four years ago , while his wife hillary competed for the democratic nomination , clinton was n’t always so supportive of obama ’s “ hope and change ” message . — is expected to offer a rousing endorsement of president obama 's campaign manager jim messina and deputy campaign manager stephanie cutter downplayed questions about bill clinton 's speech wednesday night at the democratic national convention . brown , 52 , shocked for barack obama , the risk of bill clinton is worth the reward . such a contest , so far the most expensive u.s. senate races in the fight for control of the democratic - led chamber , and they will undoubtedly include one state . their sometimes awkward relationship will be showcased tonight when the former president takes the stage to place the current president ’s name in nomination at the democratic national convention .