[Miss Marple]

Since the Times is the outlet for the Clintons, I assume that this is a suck up piece on behalf of the Clintons in order to look more "centrist," unlike the Deaniac Bush-haters.

Nothing in this article makes me think that the Bush family suddenly thinks Bill is neater than sliced bread. Bush was cordial at the portrait ceremony. The Clintonistas are the ones who act like that was a big deal.

They are spinning small talk and courtesy to sound like Bill is going to be vacationing at Crawford. I don't think so.

[DoctorMichael]

........this is a suck up piece on behalf of the Clintons in order to look more 'centrist'.........."

Agree completely........and thats the path Hill will HAVE to take if she's got any chance in '08.

[Snake65]

Since the Times is the outlet for the Clintons, I assume that this is a suck up piece on behalf of the Clintons in order to look more "centrist," unlike the Deaniac Bush-haters.

Seconded.

[Zack Nguyen]

"Frankly, President Bush likes Clinton a lot," Roland Betts, a close friend of the president, said. "He says he thinks he's a terrific person. He's not judging his administration. He just likes being around him."

Well, it's good that President Bush is friendly with Clinton. But he ought to watch himself - Clinton spins people into his web just to get something for himself. He should never be trusted.