[exDemMom]

Instead, people talk about the real possibility now that growth in the U.S. economy could hit 4 percent this year — a positively Clintonian benchmark.

Seriously? Clinton came into office set on destroying the Reagan economy. He only backed off on implementing his economy busting policies when the polls were overwhelmingly negative against them. Then Republicans gained the majority in Congress, further preventing him from committing more damage. The economic depression from his massive tax increase was mitigated by the dot com boom.

In short, the economy during the Clinton years occurred despite him, not because of him.

[CheneyClone]

+1

“Clintonian benchmark”

Had to laugh out load at that one, thought about all airtime the stories of sexual harassment are getting recently.

[palmer]

Clinton moved to the middle and signed the 97 capital gains tax cut and the economy took off. He didn’t want the tax cut and signed reluctantly. That cut led to substantial wage growth and tax revenue growth.