They wear black cowboy hats and trench coats, and when they strolled into Wesley Clark’s S.C. campaign headquarters recently, workers said it was like the cavalry had arrived.
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The relationship between Clinton and the group is tight, yet who is in charge is hazy. Some say the former president designates which campaigns they work.
Willis could not be reached for comment.
While talking about Clark, Michael McCray, 35, a Buffalo Soldier from Arkansas, said: “We’re just glad President Clinton asked us to work for the right guy.”
But Talmadge quickly added that Willis is the one who calls them. “If I got a call from Clinton, I’d tape the call,” he said, adding later, “I can’t say Bill Clinton asked us to come down and do this.”
Clinton has said he will not publicly back a candidate, but pundits often note the gaggle of Clinton allies and former staffers advising Clark.
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