Former president Bill Clinton waves to the crowd as he steps onto the stage during a campaign fundraiser for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jay Inslee at the Washington State Convention Center on Saturday, September 15, 2012. The event, which featured former President Bill Clinton as a speaker, was described by speakers as one of the largest political gatherings Seattle has seen, brought in roughly $750,000 and about 3,000 people. Photo: LINDSEY WASSON / SEATTLEPI.COM