Obama, Clinton to campaign in Unity, NH

Sens. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) and Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-N.Y.) have chosen the town of Unity, New Hampshire, to appear for their first joint campaign event since Obama became the presumptive Democratic nominee.

{mosads}The two had been engaged in a long and fierce primary battle which did not end until Clinton bowed out at the beginning of the month. Many Democrats have been concerned about bringing the party together after the prolonged fight that appeared to have pitted core constituencies against each other.

The campaigns chose the venue for their “Unite for Change” event to show that they are in the general election battle together. Clinton had vowed to do whatever she could to help Obama take the White House in November.

To add to the symbolism, the Obama campaign noted that both candidates had received an equal amount of votes in the town when New Hampshire held its primary in January. Clinton won the state after many polls and pundits predicted an Obama victory.

The joint appearance will likely also renew speculation regarding a “unity” ticket. Many of Clinton’s supporters would like to see the former first lady as Obama’s running mate.