Rather than try to recall the debate from memory, I will post links to two essays that I wrote at the time, which state what is still my position on what was a missed opportunity to be rid of Clinton:
President Clinton & The Abuse Of Power, and Impeachment.
President Clinton did a whole lot of lying when in office. My beef is that what the Republicans focused on was his lying over sex. That focus is what caused the backfire.
William Flax
Thank you for the link....I have bookmarked them for further study....and I DO understand exactly what you are saying!!
My mom always told me to choose my "battles" carefully and I agree with you, it was unfortunate that the seediest aspect of Clinton's impeachment articles is the one for which he will go down in history. He should have been collared on much, much more serious charges, which he was guilty of(IMHO).....charges affecting national security.
I think that the Republicans didn't realize to what extent they would be "stonewalled" in the investigation, therefore, like water, they probably took the path of least resistance......and what didn't come to light much, were the consequences of his Presidency that are having and will continue to have, greater impact........technology to China, etc.
But please don't forget, that it was WEASLEY CLARK that put the Kerry/girlfriend story out there...NOT anyone here....we're just playing with it, as I said, kinda like a beach ball, and, if there is no truth to the rumor, it will be on to other important things like working to see that GWB has another four years as Commander in Chief!!