Bill Clinton to boost Hillary Rodham Clinton’s campaign: (HILLARY SUPPORTERS GROUP)
After largely staying in the background as Hillary Rodham Clinton kicked off her second campaign for president, former President Bill Clinton is ready to take on a more public role in his wife’s second bid for the White House.
Bill Clinton’s move to deepen his political involvement comes as his wife confronts the insurgent campaign of Vermont independent Sen. Bernie Sanders and the chance that Vice President Joe Biden could make a late entry into the race.
Friends and former aides say the former president is eager to become a more vocal advocate for her candidacy. “He’s going to be very active,” said Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe, a longtime Clinton confidant. “He always intended to come out and support his wife. He’s now at the point that he’s ready to get out there."
Shortly after Tuesday’s close of the annual meeting of the Clinton Global Initiative — the crown jewel of the sprawling charitable network Bill Clinton established after leaving the White House — the former president is scheduled to embark upon a series of political events.
While longtime Clinton backers consider the former president one of her strongest advocates, campaign aides worried his presence early in the campaign could undermine their efforts to reintroduce Hillary Clinton to voters....
Later this week, Bill Clinton plans to raise money at events in Atlanta and suburban Kansas City before headlining an annual dinner for the West Virginia Democratic Party.
http://www.sfgate.com/nation/article/Bill-Clinton-to-boost-Hillary-Rodham-Clinton-s-6535413.php via San Francisco Chronicle
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