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  • The Telegraph has learned that the former president's rage is still so great
    that even loyal allies are shocked by his patronising attitude to Mr Obama,
    and believe that he risks damaging his own reputation by his intransigence.
  • A senior Democrat who worked for Mr Clinton has revealed that he recently told
    friends Mr Obama could "kiss my ass" in return for his support.
  • A second source said that the former president has kept his distance because
    he still does not believe Mr Obama can win the election.

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    Mr Obama was more effusive at his unity event with Mrs Clinton on Friday,
    speaking

  • The Democrat told the
    Telegraph: "He's been angry for a while. But everyone thought he would
    get over it. He hasn't. I've spoken to a couple of people who he's been in
    contact with and he is mad as hell.



    "He's saying he's not going to reach out, that Obama has to come to him.
    One person told me that Bill said Obama would have to quote kiss my ass
    close quote, if he wants his support.



    "You can't talk like that about Obama - he's the nominee of your party,
    not some house boy you can order around.

  • Another Democrat said that despite polls showing Mr Obama with a healthy lead
    over Republican John McCain, Mr Clinton doesn't think he can win.
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