Bush not active on campaign trail
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George W. Bush said Tuesday that he supports Mitt Romney, but the ex-president hasn’t been active in the campaign. His absence from this year’s presidential race stands in sharp contrast with Bill Clinton, who has stepped up as a validator and fundraiser for President Obama in his bid for reelection.
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