Thanks to the negative and positive examples of Clinton and Bush 43, the electorate understands that presidential elections are as much about character as about politics. When things get tough, we want the President to do the Right Thing, not necessarily the right or left thing.
To complete this thought:
Thanks to the negative and positive examples of Clinton and Bush 43, the electorate understands that presidential elections are as much about character as about politics. When things get tough, we want the President to do the Right Thing, not necessarily the right or left thing.
Hence our presidential candidate selection process has evolved into a two-year test of character, instead of a selection made in smoky back rooms.