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Hillary Preps for Trail Trouble From Brothers

Note to reporters: background Rodhams may out-Roger Roger

By Jonas Oransky,  Newser Staff

Posted Jul 23, 2007 12:51 PM CDT

(Newser) – Hillary Clinton’s kid brother, long considered a campaign liability, is in fresh trouble: Bankrupt carnival owners who received 2000 presidential pardons are suing Tony Rodham for the repayment of loans made to him around the time of his brother-in-law's clemency. The New Republic reports Tony is still campaigning for the senator, which could prove perilous.

The two Rodham brothers' exploits have included a hazelnut scheme with a US enemy from the Georgian republic, dodgy dealings with the Paraguayan president, and a bizarre senatorial campaign. Said a former White House official of the brothers: "You never wanted to hear their name come up in any context other than playing golf."

President Clinton, right, rests on the shoulder of brother-in-law Tony Rodham at the Biltmore Golf Course in Coral Gables, Fla. in this April 29, 1996 file photo. A lawyer for the brother of Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton said he's confident he can avoid a trial next week and settle a...
President Clinton, right, rests on the shoulder of brother-in-law Tony Rodham at the Biltmore Golf Course in Coral Gables, Fla. in this April 29, 1996 file photo. A lawyer for the brother of Sen. Hillary...   (Associated Press)
President Clinton's brother-in-law Tony Rodham and son Zach Rodham at Maple Run Golf Course in Thurmont, Md. in this Aug. 14, 1999 file photo.  A lawyer for the brother of Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton said he's confident he can avoid a trial next week and settle a lawsuit that accuses...
President Clinton's brother-in-law Tony Rodham and son Zach Rodham at Maple Run Golf Course in Thurmont, Md. in this Aug. 14, 1999 file photo. A lawyer for the brother of Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton...   (Associated Press)
Democratic presidential hopeful U.S. Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., laughs during an interview at the National Council of La Raza conference in Miami Beach, Fla., Sunday, July 22, 2007. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)
Democratic presidential hopeful U.S. Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., laughs during an interview at the National Council of La Raza conference in Miami Beach, Fla., Sunday, July 22, 2007. (AP Photo/Alan...   (Associated Press)
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