worrisome. former president clinton walked out to thunderous applause at approximately 4:30 p.m. backstage throughout the day, president obama had asked repeatedly to see a draft of the comments. the planned 25 minute speech was continually interrupted by applause and the future second-term president grew more anxious. 50 minutes later clinton exited the stage. president clinton always cuts it close on deadline, which can make those coordinated conventions even more nerve racking. but joining me now for the lead read is the author of "collision 2012." dan, thanks for joining us. you interviewed mitt romney for this book in january and i have to say reading what he said about the response to the question of the 47% of the american people as he characterized them, i don't really know if he understands yet why people took offense at