[stripes1776]

I think he simply allowed his temper to get away from him...that was NOT pretty in any fashion or form.

I think you are right about this. A politician cannot loose his temper with a reporter in this way and maintain any respect with journalists. Clinton simply did what feels good--go into a rage. And once he exploded, he saw no reason to correct himself and just continued.

[altura]

I think you are right about this. A politician cannot loose his temper with a reporter in this way and maintain any respect with journalists. Clinton simply did what feels good--go into a rage. And once he exploded, he saw no reason to correct himself and just continued>>>>>

Yes, quite a contrast from President Bush dealing with all the (much worse) smarmy questions from the press and genially answering without losing his temper at all.