Blog Buzz: The Clintons and Barack Obama Clash at the Convention; McCain's Latest Anti-Obama Ads, and Joe Biden's Baggage

Our daily look at stories and topics that are lighting up the Internets:

Clinton and Obama: Drama, Drama, Drama in Denver

Reports of tension between the Obama and Clinton camps, such as this recent Politico story, have bloggers questioning the unity of the Democratic Party. One source of the tension is that Barack Obama has told Bill Clinton he must speak about foreign policy at the Democratic Convention, a disappointment to Clinton as he wanted to speak about domestic issues. The two sides have issued a statement that there is no discord between them, but bloggers aren't convinced. One conservative blogger thinks forcing Bill to speak on foreign policy is a mistake. At The New Republic, a former Hillary Clinton spokesperson has advice on how to heal the rift. Chris Cillizza at The Fix says Obama has to try to "heal the wounds of the primary," during which Obama bad-mouthed Bill Clinton's administration, according to Clinton.

Obama Gets Slammed in Latest Ads

The McCain campaign has released a new ad featuring a former Hillary Clinton delegate talking about her decision to support John McCain. Liberals say it's a "stunt, a trick," but conservatives approve. Likewise for a new ad from a black Republican PAC that attacks Barack Obama for his position on so-called born-alive abortions. The Republican National Committee has also released an ad featuring Hillary Clinton's critique of Obama during the primary. According to Ben Smith at Politico, Clinton does not approve of the message and is urging Democrats to support Obama, which one blogger thinks is a great sound bite to put in a future Obama ad. On the Obama front, they have released a negative ad with a lighter tone that attacks McCain's lack of knowledge about the economy.

Will Joseph "Helmet Hair" Biden Be a Good Veep?

In the wake of Barack Obama's vice president announcement, bloggers are busy analyzing his choice of Sen. Joe Biden. Conservative and liberal bloggers are focusing on his political baggage, such as his ties to the Rezko corruption scandal and his son's ties to a credit company that Biden defended in the Senate, and his political record. One blogger wonders why everyone is overlooking Biden's signature accomplishment, the Violence Against Women Act. Another important topic up for discussion is the senator's "helmet hair".

—Gretchen Hannes