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Clinton's aides in spotlight during campaign's final stretch

Last Updated Oct 30, 2016 at 1:20 am MDT

MIAMI – As Hillary Clinton presses for a return to the White House, so, too, does Clinton World.

The family of aides and confidants has at times strained the loyalty, patience and political judgment of the figures at its centre.

Clinton is in the middle of one such moment.

A little more than a week from Election Day, her bid for the White House has been rocked by a controversy sparked anew by the sexting exploits of her closest aide’s estranged husband.

For those who’ve long been wary of the company the Clintons keep, it’s a reminder of the downside of both Bill and Hillary Clinton’s famed loyalty — and a reluctance to distance themselves from drama bound to do them political harm.