Obama, Clinton Reach Deal on Nomination

Both Barack Obama and Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton’s (D-N.Y.) names will be placed in nomination at the Democratic Convention the two jointly announced Thursday.

The statement said the decision was made to ensure that “all 35 million people who participated in this historic primary election are respected and heard.”

“I am convinced that honoring Senator Clinton’s historic campaign in this way will help us celebrate this defining moment in our history and bring the party together in a strong united fashion,” Obama said.

Clinton added that “with every voice heard and the Party strongly united, we will elect Senator Obama President of the United States and put our nation on the path to peace and prosperity once again.