Huffington Post: Democrats bicker over how hard to hit McCain.

Democrats bicker over how hard to hit McCain

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DENVER — Democrats bickered among themselves Tuesday about how hard to attack John McCain as the party's former dominant couple _ Bill and Hillary Rodham Clinton _ took center stage at Barack Obama's political coronation.

Convention strains persisted between Obama and some former Hillary Clinton supporters even as the New York senator prepared to issue a prime-time call for unity and unqualified support for Obama. Republicans brought out a new ad pointedly invoking her past criticism that Obama wasn't ready to lead.

Clinton did a midday check of the convention-hall podium and microphone, accompanied by daughter Chelsea. Asked if she was excited about her speech, she said, "You bet."

The next two days give star billing to the old Clinton regime even as the party delivers to Obama its presidential nomination.

Former President Clinton speaks Wednesday night.

McCain's latest TV ad reprises her primary campaign spot featuring sleeping children and a 3 a.m. phone call portending a crisis. In the new ad Clinton is shown saying: "I know Sen. McCain has a lifetime of experience that he will bring to the White House. And, Sen. Obama has a speech he gave in 2002."

A narrator adds: "Hillary's right. John McCain for president."