Family comes first

As Bill Clinton leaves town, former Reuters Washington correspondent Bette Browne examines the odds of another Clinton making it to the White House.

FORMER US President Bill Clinton has served Ireland well as a power broker for peace and his visit here this week was a signal that payback-time is fast approaching, as Hillary gets her ducks in a row for a likely White House bid.

Speculation about her decision is near fever pitch in the United States and Irish-Americans are said to be already on side in large numbers, cheering her on.