During the last debate, Mystery Dem wondered "why Barack can't bring up the prosperity under the Clinton administration. Is it just because he doesn't get along with Bill?"Apparently, whatever problem Barack had with the 42nd president has been worked through, because he's name-checking Bill Clinton on the campaign trail.
While the initial judgment of Clinton's presidency, cast just after it ended, with the Lewinsky scandal and Marc Rich fresh in the mind, was one of disappointment that he did not accomplish more, considering that he had (has!) the rare combination of a wonk's grasp on policy and a seducer's talent for persuasion, in light of what followed it, his administration now seems like a remarkable success, with its peace, prosperity and quiet competence.
The chart at left, from the Boston Globe, pretty much says it all...
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