Posted on 04/29/2012 8:32:52 PM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer
WASHINGTON — Four years ago, Barack Obama wrested control of the Democratic Party after portraying Bill Clinton as a symbol of small-ball ambition and outdated politics. Now, as president, Mr. Obama is turning to his Democratic predecessor for help as Republicans breathe down his neck.
Privately, Democrats portray the evolving alliance as more utilitarian. “Once Obama’s out of office, I doubt they’ll take family vacations together,” said a former Clinton aide who has also worked for Mr. Obama and asked not to be named to avoid offending either man. “But Clinton thinks it’s critical for the country that he gets re-elected, and will do whatever he can to see that that happens.”
Another Democrat who has worked for both men said: “There’s no love lost. But Bill Clinton is not stupid. He knows if he can give a little of his 60-percent-plus approval rating halo to Obama, and Obama does well, that only helps Clinton. And it helps the missus if she wants to run.”
For all of their reputation as frenemies, Mr. Obama has stacked his administration with Clinton lieutenants.
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It looks like the Kommie Kids are preparing to gang up on Americans.
Bubba is just trying to meet up with those Secret Service agents for a trip to Nevada.
Jeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeez!
I can’t help from busting a gut! Thinking about how pi**ed Bubba must be shucking and jiving and schlepping votes for someone Bubba thought rightly, should have been shucking and jiving and schlepping coffee for him four years ago!
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