One of the first questions Hilarity! Clinton will have to answer about any possible run for the White House is, "What about Bill?" How can she use his political talents and popularity without being overshadowed? Will his presence on the campaign trail remind voters of the trail of scandals which followed him about? Can he keep his hands off the help? John Whitesides reports for Reuters:
If Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton runs for the White House in 2008 as expected, her biggest strategic decision will be how to use one of her most powerful campaign resources -- her husband, former President Bill Clinton.
Hardly the typical political spouse, the former president is a magnetic presence on the stump, with well-honed instincts and fund-raising abilities. He knows the pitfalls of a campaign and can easily rouse the Democratic faithful to action.But his involvement also raises plenty of questions. Would his high-voltage style overshadow his wife, a less electric presence on the campaign trail? Would he remind voters of scandals and impeachment, or of the economic good times of his administration?
How does Bill Clinton, a political rock star and constant center of attention, learn to step back into the shadows and let his wife take center stage?
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