The basic outline of Hillary Clinton’s campaign appeal for the presidency is taking shape, revealed by her husband, and faithfully elaborated by the court scribes of the New York Times. That paper’s Amy Chozick  covers what the 42nd president has been saying on the campaign trail, stumping for Democrats and building IOUs for his wife to cash in. The first obstacle Hillary faces is separating herself from the many failures of the Obama presidency, and by extension, of big government itself. This is especially tricky because she will need the black base of the Democratic Party to turn out in comparable numbers for her as they did for the First Black President. Bill, far more skilled and nuanced than she could ever be, is setting up the argument for her. Chozick writes:  The president’s supporters say the toxic atmosphere in Washington has made it impossible for Mr. Obama to succeed. But there is a counter view being offered by a former Democratic...(Read Full Post)