[N. Theknow]

That's a large part of what kept Clinton in office in 1996 (although I think there were other factors).

Maybe running Casper Milquetoast Bob Dole put a damper on Rep/Conservative enthusiasm.

[justlurking]

Maybe running Casper Milquetoast Bob Dole put a damper on Rep/Conservative enthusiasm.

And the Oklahoma City terrorist attack, which Clinton parlayed into an attack on his political opposition.

There was the "shutdown of the federal government", which Gingrich handled badly.