Former President Bill Clinton campaigned for his wife in Charlotte Friday - but not before grabbing lunch and a little Davidson basketball.

At a VFW Post on Central Avenue, Clinton told about 80 people that Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton would provide the best help for veterans and the ailing economy, reports Jim Morrill of The Charlotte Observer.

Clinton was scheduled to speak at the post at 12:30. The audience, including veterans and their families, waited patiently for nearly an hour before he finally arrived.

But shortly after noon, Clinton and his Secret Service detail had walked into nearby Thomas Street Tavern. He shook hands with diners and customers at the bar before heading to the back of the restaurant for lunch.

Over a veggie burger, fries and unsweetened tea, he settled in to watch part of the Davidson-Gonzaga NCAA Tournament game. Then he signed autographs, posed for pictures and got a standing ovation as he left.

After more than an hour at lunch, Clinton moved to the Stonewall Jackson VFW hall, where he spoke for 20 minutes.