Bill Clinton tones things down Campaign feared his tirades against Obama were backfiring

From: International Herald Tribune | Date: February 28, 2008| Author: John M. Broder The New York Times Media Group | Copyright information


International Herald Tribune

02-28-2008

Bill Clinton tones things down Campaign feared his tirades against Obama were backfiring
Byline: John M. Broder The New York Times Media Group
Edition: 1
Section: NEWS

LANCASTER, Ohio --

Patrick Healy contributed reporting.

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The long campaign has taken some of the fight out of the Big Dog.

Bill Clinton is dutifully traveling from state to state and small town to small ...

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