Chipping towards the truth
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Indpendent counsel, Kenneth Starr, aims to present the behavior of President Bill Clinton as a deceitful pattern that should be punished by Congress. There are a number of unanswered questions relating to Clinton's past, such as the role of the Clintons in the failed Whitewater real estate venture. Clinton's approval ratings for his jobs have stayed above 60%. More than half the US population criticises Clinton's personal behavior, but over two thirds argue that he should continue to be president. Republicans prefer not to seek impeachment, which would mean Al Gore taking over, and they see a Republican victory as more likely if Clinton continues and completes his term.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1998
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Mea minima culpa
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President Bill Clinton has made a television speech following a testimony to the grand jury relating to the Monica Lewinsky affair. Clinton has assumed that his private life is his own affair, and that Americans believe this. Yet the issue relates to perjury, obstruction and suborning rather than sex. There is little desire to impeach Clinton, but there is also little belief in his moral authority. Clinton has gambled that there will be no further revelations. Kenneth Starr, independent counsel, has to produce what evidence he has. Clinton has retained public support, but it is fragile.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1998
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Leadership, and the lack of it
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US presidents are judged on their personal bearing as well as their policies, and President Bill Clinton faces association with the Monica Lewinsky case, which can obscure his other activities. The US appears to yearn for leadership while also ensuring that there are checks on leaders. Strong leaders appear important in times of war, while a more fuzzy leadership may be acceptable in peace time. Clinton could recover in opinion polls which would make his presidency more effective.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1998
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