I had thought his going along with clinton thru the 90's was a 'no other choice' decision for Blair. But if they are buds then my Blair opinion immediately flipps. And I have to say I'm sorry!!!
They are political buddies how much they like each other personally I have no idea but their political view points are similar.
One reason why the left of Blair's own party do not care for him they see the alliance with Clinton and his ilk as being too right wing.