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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
World
Richard Adams

Iowa minus 25

Uh-oh: a co-chair of the Clinton campaign in Iowa has defected to the Obama side, saying that he finds Hillary Clinton too divisive.

The Washington Post, commenting on the switch, notes on its politics blog:

Clinton, after months of being targeted by her chief rivals, decided to respond with a forceful challenge to Obama's character and a charge that he is much more ambitious than he has let on. Her campaign advisers said she strongly believes that she must not let attacks go unresponded to - even if it means appearing to go somewhat negative herself.


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