[prov1813man]

The implications are these: Yes it's true that Klintoon got a pass, both before and after he was elected. However, I don't think the mushy middle, (those who decide the elections) are willing to go through that again. If true, this will toast him. Either way, landslide in '04.

[Steve Eisenberg]

Yes it's true that Klintoon got a pass, both before and after he was elected. However, I don't think the mushy middle, (those who decide the elections) are willing to go through that again.

Why's that? Sounds like the triumph of hope over experience.

Bush has to get a convincing economic story. I think he will, but until then it makes no difference who Kerry had sex with this side of ten years old.

[governsleastgovernsbest]

Hope you're right. Certainly the fact that his categorical denial will be shown to have been a lie should hurt him.

And of course a lot will depend on Teresa's reaction.

[JLS]

Exactly. I do not see why so many here think the way the electorate reacts to a sitting president being caught in a problem when the US is at peace, there is not Soviet threat and the economy is going fine would be the same reaction to a challenger to a sitting president, when the US is at war and and our security has been shown to be vulnerable.

Not caring that Clinton lied to a federal court during a time of calm is a bit different than not caring about a preoccupied president during these times. Particularly when you have a safe secure choice in Bush.