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To: MJ who wrote (2382)	7/3/2007 8:44:49 PM
From: ChinuSFO	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 149317

Hillary Clinton’s New Liability? IOWA CITY, Iowa, July 3, 2007(CBS) By day two of Hillary Clinton’s two-for-one barnstorming trip through Iowa, she and her husband, the former president, had the formula down. He set her up, talking for less than 10 minutes, CBS News chief White House correspondent Jim Axelrod reports. “I know some people sort of say, ‘well, you know, look at them, they’re old. They’re sorta yesterday’s news you know.’” Bill Clinton said while introducing his wife. “Well, yesterday’s news was pretty good.” Then she moved it forward from there — for half an hour. “Well, if you’re ready for change, I’m ready to lead. And I hope to be able to persuade you to give me your support,” Hillary Clinton said. But Bill Clinton’s presence on the campaign trail raises issues. First off, that he and his highly developed campaign skills could overshadow her. “I think that the Hillary campaign has understood that, recognizes that he has some great assets,” Democratic Consultant Chris Lehane said. “You’re already have the other issues attached to the campaign to begin with so you might well use him, use him early, use him to the greatest degree possible because I do believe he brings a lot of assets to the table.” Of course the other big concern about bringing Bill Clinton out here is the baggage he brings with him: memories of Monica and impeachment. But that’s not an issue — at least not yet. And not with these people at least — they are the Democratic faithful, and Bill Clinton’s their walking, talking link to what they remember as “better days.” They don’t see a guy with baggage out there? “You’re damn right I don’t!” one woman in Iowa said. “I see a good-looking man who I love – and woman.” So for now, all’s good. They’re in front of friends. It’s when she must win over those who don’t share the golden memories that Bill Clinton’s value will be truly tested. cbsnews.com