One reason they KNOW all these things is that Clinton came to New York as fast as he could and went right to the streets to see if he could help morale.
Meanwhile. Bush hid in his various bunkers, mouthing inane platitudes, and would still be there today, except that his handlers were embarrassed when they saw Clinton once again acting involved and presidential while their boy ate P&B sandwiches and waited for somebody to tell him how he feels.
The media and the pundits and conservatives across the country who hate Clinton, also hate the fact that Clinton cares, Bush doesn't, and the people KNOW it.