Matthew Norman: The story of Rupert and Hillary (and Bill)
The state of the Clinton marriage continues to fascinate America
Published: 26 May 2006
In one of the most touching, high-profile rapprochements the world has seen for a very long time (since last week, in fact, when the United States resumed diplomatic relations with Libya), Mr Rupert Murdoch is graciously pleased to announce that he will host a fundraising party for Hillary Clinton in July.
Given the extreme hostility of Mr Murdoch's papers towards her in the past, news of this soiree deeply intrigues students of American politics. When Hillary was at the point of declaring her candidacy for the Senate, the New York Post seemed less than keen. "Don't Run" was the front-page headline, and, when this injunction was ignored, the title was relentlessly vicious about her on an almost daily basis.
Article Length: 1053 words (approx.)
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