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Clinton Gives Obama High Marks, Blasts Bush

Bill Clinton praises Obama, urges him not to get depressing

By Gabriel Winant, Newser User

Posted Feb 20, 2009 9:00 AM CST

(Newser) – Bill Clinton knows a thing or two about dealing with recalcitrant Republicans, and he has some advice for President Obama: "It takes two to tango." The ex-president tells ABC News he gives Obama an “A” for his performance so far, along... Read full story »

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Clinton Gives Obama High Marks, Blasts Bush

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