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In case you’ve been living in a mine shaft for the past 18 hours, you at least heard that Bill Clinton delivered his Democratic National Convention speech Wednesday night. The speech blew up on Twitter, dominating the discussion not just in Boston but nationwide, peaking at just over 22,000 tweets per minute.
Reactions to the speech in Boston were overwhelmingly positive, with most heaping praise on the former president for his generally outstanding ability to captivate at the podium. Not surprising for the capital of one of the more liberal states in the country.
Americans nationwide got reminded during the speech that whether you like/support/believe Clinton or not, the man is a damn good public speaker. He even spewed stats about job creation that turned out to be accurate! Imagine that!
This guy pointed out that he could speak on anything and make it riveting, even classic rock music.
i bet bill clinton has a lot of really eloquent thoughts on whether neil young did better work with crazy horse or crosby stills and nash.
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ryan lambert (@twolinepass) September 06, 2012However, the single biggest theme of tweets from Boston-area viewers was sex. Whether it was finally understanding Clinton’s infamous affair with Monica Lewinsky, or just wanting him in general, apparently Clinton’s speech was that magnetic for many of us in the city.
After watching President Bill Clinton's speech at the #DNC totally understand why, Monica. I would too. #fb
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Kayla Avery (@averykayla) September 06, 2012Bill Clinton's speech made me immediately go online and buy the Obama shirt I wanted. I get the whole Lewinsky thing now.
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Nicole. (@_nicoleodeon) September 06, 2012If I could hang out with any politician, it'd be Bill Clinton. Marry any politician? Bill Clinton. Sleep with any politician...
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Kelsey Ryan (@WafflesNotWar) September 06, 2012Bill Clinton was kind of a stud last night. Yup.
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Amy Douglas (@AmyBDouglas) September 06, 2012Since leaving office, Bill Clinton has miraculously re-imaged himself into a sex symbol. He can do no wrong...
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Scott Deane (@sndeane) September 06, 2012Bill Clinton is a PIMP no doubt. See the sway he shakes...
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Loko p Loko (@lokoploko) September 06, 2012@wkatie So, I assume this dude is advising that you should bang Bill Clinton? I wouldn't be so quick to disregard here ....
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kelly (@kelly_erin) September 06, 2012Bill Clinton could throw a rock in the audience hit any fat chick on a respirator that will bang him RIGHT NOW! #dnc
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Steve Stiles (@thestevestiles) September 06, 2012"48 minutes. Bill Clinton can go for a long time. Ladies." LMAO😂
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صوفيا (@eatyoshortz) September 06, 2012I think Bill Clinton just grabbed my ass....and I think I'm ok with it.Speech was that good. #Clinton #DNC2012
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Jim McDonough (@McDonough81) September 06, 2012Bill Clinton is getting laid tonight! #DNC
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Tom Dunlap (@TomPunlap) September 06, 2012I think the people at the DNC are having multiple orgasms listening to Bill Clinton speak.
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Christine (@cmjcmj13) September 06, 2012So basically Bill Clinton has outshined Obama, snatched several wigs and impregnated women everywhere. Impressive
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Lindsay (@bostonsbest) September 06, 2012Another popular theme of the speech was nostalgia for the 1990s, during most of which Clinton presided over the country.
I think I'll honor Bill Clinton today by only listening to music that came out during his administration. #all90sallthetime
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Andrea (@andreagarvey) September 06, 2012Bolstered by positive reaction to his convention speech, Bill Clinton time-travels to 1991 with his sights on the Presidency.
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Daniel Jalkut (@danielpunkass) September 06, 2012The Cowboys won tonight and Bill Clinton was at the podium. Is it 1994?
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Anson Adams (@AnsonAdams) September 06, 2012Bill Clinton owns and the Cowboys win. Its 1994 all over again!
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Colin Mahoney (@COMAone) September 06, 2012Just the sound of Bill Clinton's voice takes you back to those halcyon days of the go-go '90s. Those were good times.
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John Orquiola (@BackoftheHead) September 06, 2012And finally, many wished Clinton would just say F it and run for President again.
Can Bill Clinton still be president for a few minutes?
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Jacquelyn Mitchard (@JackieMitchard) September 06, 2012I wish Bill Clinton was running for president.got it love him.he is Mr Bill Clinton:)
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coco (@NANA1965) September 06, 2012If Bill Clinton was allowed to run for President again would he get 150% of the vote?
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David Portnoy (@stoolpresidente) September 06, 2012i wish bill clinton could just be president again.
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Patrick Ross (@patrickross) September 06, 2012Bill #Clinton for president
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Kate Stamatakos (@kmatakos) September 06, 2012Sometimes I wish Bill Clinton could be President again...., *sigh* #Obama2012
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Jack Cahill (@jackcahill) September 06, 2012Bill Clinton for President! #DNC2012
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Michael Morris (@mgmorris9) September 06, 2012I'll take Bill Clinton back as our president
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Michael Vaz (@MichaelSVaz) September 06, 2012Ummn! Bill Clinton for president??!!
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Chiamaka Uzor (@C_Uzor) September 06, 2012Bill Clinton for president anyone? #DNC2012
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Christopher Slater (@slaterch) September 06, 2012I would vote for him right now and he would win "@DanLevyThinks: Can Bill Clinton run for President again?"
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Ryan Morrison (@morrison8312) September 06, 2012Anyone else wish Bill Clinton could run for president again?
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Brian Kerins Jr (@bkerins2) September 06, 2012Can we nominate Bill Clinton for President of the world?
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Rob Cohen (@Rob_Coh) September 06, 2012I would so vote for Bill Clinton if he could run for president again.
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Albion Lici (@CaptainLiciBTH) September 06, 2012What were your thoughts on Bill Clinton’s speech at the DNC Wednesday night? Let us know in the comments.
