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Accounting for the 'Bill effect' on Hillary Clinton’s campaign

Former U.S. President Bill Clinton campaigns for his wife, Democratic president candidate Hillary Clinton, at Nashua Community College January 4, 2016 in Nashua, New Hampshire.
Former U.S. President Bill Clinton campaigns for his wife, Democratic president candidate Hillary Clinton, at Nashua Community College January 4, 2016 in Nashua, New Hampshire.
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Accounting for the 'Bill effect' on Hillary Clinton’s campaign

Bill Clinton made his solo-debut on the campaign trail this morning.

He was in New Hampshire stumping for his wife, while she was crossing Iowa at public appearances. It's potentially a big advantage in small states to have both of them able to go out and attract crowds.

However, he comes with an obvious history, a former president still hugely popular with Democrats and a history of extramarital activities that Donald Trump has been regularly bringing up. What will the "Bill effect" be on Hillary's campaign? Does his past at all affect how you view his political presence?

Guests:

Gabe Debennedetti, political reporter for Politico who is currently following Bill Clinton on his campaign trail

Amie Parnes, Senior White House Correspondent, The Hill; Co-author of the New York Times Bestseller “HRC: State Secrets and the Rebirth of Hillary Clinton