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Clinton parts with Yucaipa

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Published December 13, 2007 at 12:43 PM


  Ron Burkle
Bill Clinton reportedly is cutting ties with Ron Burkle's Yucaipa Cos. in order to devote more time to Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign — and, of course, to avoid any potential conflicts of interest or appearances of improprieties, The Huffington Post reported. Although he will no longer operate as a senior adviser to Yucaipa, it is not clear what Bill Clinton has done with any equity stake he might hold in the fund.

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However, the split between Burkle and Clinton supposedly began even before the press ordained Hillary Clinton the Democratic front-runner. Evidently, Clinton was embarrassed by one of Yucaipa's real estate ventures, which purchased properties from troubled Catholic parishes, which was divulged in a Wall Street Journal story, notes The Huff Po. There are a few other deals that could lead to questions of improprieties by the former president.

Burkle has been an important Democratic supporter. The labor-friendly dealmaker reportedly has raised over $50 million for Democratic candidates over his 15 year relationship with the Clintons. — Matthew Wurtzel

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