Blood Feud

Buchzusammenfassung

Edward Klein is the author of the New York Times bestseller The Amateur, as well as former foreign editor of Newsweek and a contributing editor to Vanity Fair.

At a 2013 Wellesley College reunion, Hillary Clinton harshly criticized Barack Obama, reflecting deep-seated animosity rooted in the 2008 presidential campaign. Bill Clinton felt Obama had insulted his legacy and subtly accused him of racism, while Obama’s dismissal of Bill’s advice further fueled resentment. Hillary’s disdain stemmed from Obama’s campaign portraying her as untrustworthy, while the Obamas viewed the Clintons as racially insensitive and ethically questionable. Despite mutual hostility, Obama sought Bill’s help during his 2012 re-election campaign to counter declining approval ratings and economic criticisms. Bill agreed, leveraging the opportunity to advance Hillary’s future ambitions while subtly undermining Obama. At the 2012 Democratic National Convention, Bill’s speech outwardly supported Obama but subtly highlighted his own successes, contrasting them with Obama’s perceived shortcomings. Tensions escalated after the Benghazi attack, as Obama’s administration appeared to shift blame onto Hillary, straining their alliance further. During Obama’s second term, the Clintons capitalized on his missteps, such as the Obamacare rollout and inaction in Syria, to bolster Hillary’s image as a more competent leader, setting the stage for her 2016 presidential bid.

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