Rep. David Rainey Interviewed on CNN

By Rep. Robbie Wills

Our colleague Rep. David Rainey of Dumas was interviewed live on CNN by reporter Jessica Yellin. David did a great job! He was asked about his initial reaction to some of the comments made by the President during the heat of the primary campaign that some found offensive. David said that, coming into the convention, there were some lingering issues left over from the primary, but he understood that the President was campaigning for his wife and he simply had wanted to do everything possible to support her.

He was also asked what he thought of the President's speech. David said he thought it was "outstanding" and that all the issues that he had were resolved and added that it was important for everyone to hear from the President about why he is supporting Sen. Obama. "The American People know how much President Clinton loves his country," Rep. Rainey said. "It was important that he communicate with the country about his support for Barack Obama. Bill Clinton loves this country and his issues are resolved. He didn't get there overnight, but he got there."

For those of you who saw it live, yes, that was Steve and me in the background trying to act like we had a reason to be in the background other than a shameless desire to be on TV!