Washington, Aug.13 (ANI): Careful negotiations between Sen. Barack
Obama''s campaign and his one-time rival, Hillary Clinton, about her
role at the Democratic National Convention are winding to a close.

According to the Washington Times, what is yet to be determined is
whether Clinton’s name will be placed into a roll call vote, and
whether she will accept the symbolic gesture, publicly release her
convention delegates and urge them to unanimously back Obama.

There''s plenty of precedent, as presidential candidates from
Senator Edward M. Kennedy to Representative Dennis J. Kucinich have had
their names offered to the delegates for a roll call vote at previous
conventions.

An Obama spokesman said the team has not offered any final schedule
of events and activity for the nominating convention to take place
between August 25 and 28 in Denver.

"I wouldn''t call them negotiations, I would say we are working
cooperatively with Senator Clinton and her staff," said Obama spokesman
Bill Burton.

"Things are going remarkably well and we''re looking forward to the convention and looking ahead," he added.

Still, it''s a sensitive subject, as angry Clinton supporters say
they still believe she could capture the nomination if speeches are
made on her behalf to the convention delegates about why she is more
electable.

Several groups are demanding the former First Lady''s name be placed
into nomination, and are running newspaper ads to pressure Democratic
officials. They also plan Denver protests.

There is no way to officially count people with similar sentiment,
but groups pushing this message claim their numbers are vast:

Aides stressed the negotiations will be resolved so both Clinton and Obama are comfortable.

The Clinton convention speech will be "forward-looking," with a
message to the delegates in Denver and to the nation, her aides said.

But the Wednesday activities remain unclear. Former President Bill
Clinton will speak at some point that evening, but the keynote speaker
will be the vice presidential nominee.

Traditionally a roll call vote of the states and territories will
follow and the delegates will formally nominate the presumptive
nominee. (ANI)