Bill Clinton back on campaign trail

The former president joined his wife at a rally in Des Moines over the weekend. The Times reports that even though Clinton can be a dazzling public speaker, he has the tendency to cause controversy, as he did in the 2008 presidential race when he claimed Barack Obama was the biggest fairy-tale he had ever seen. None the less, Mr. Clinton does bring significant political star power to his wife's campaign, which could prove crucial in the long run.