[Phsstpok]

The "Tom Cruise Moment" would be a reference to when Tom went on Oprah and jumped on her couch to declare how much he loved Katie. He was still being dogged by rumors that he was gay or that he was being ordered by his Scientology handlers to find a young wife, marry and father a child. His "performance" was taken as a planned exercise, much as Clinton's tantrum is being portrayed, but everyone looked at him and was really put off and completely got the opposite impression of what he wanted.

I think (hope) that this is what will come out of Bill's melt down yesterday.

[Morgan in Denver]

Thanks for the explanation on Cruise. I had no idea and have seen that referenced before without knowing. I don't watch Oprah either.

I realize everything Clinton does is for his benefit but this worries me because I also know he has an interest in winning in 2006 so Democrats can trash Republicans officially in the House or Senate, which will in turn help him rehabilitate his reputation and legacy.

Yes, he could have really melted down. But, I also know Bill is the consummate actor in misleading the public and I don't put anything past him. He got the nickname Slick Willy for a reason.