There was a time when the husband of the Democrat most threatened by former Gov. Martin O’Malley just couldn’t say enough good things about him.

Bill Clinton appeared in a 2005 campaign ad for O’Malley, who was running for a first term of governor of Maryland.

In the ad, the former president says:

This year’s election is especially important in Maryland because you have a chance to elect my good friend Martin O’Malley as your next governor.

There’s a reason Time magazine named Martin one of America’s best governors. His dedication to safer streets, quality schools and making government work better.

I’ve seen him at work fighting for the right kind of change. Always pursuing middle class families’ interests before the special interests.

There is a difference in this election and you can make it.

Vote for Martin O’Malley for governor.