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17. Bill Clinton almost single-handedly repaired the Democratic brand

Thu Aug 18, 2016, 02:07 AM

Aug 2016

Before he was around, people honestly thought that Republicans were better for the economy than Democrats.

Republicans claimed he would ruin the economy, but instead it boomed, embarrassing them. They then focused almost exclusively on conspiracy theories and so-called "character issues", financing constant attacks on them. And when they finally did come up with something, it was prevaricating about a blow-job. They impeached, and Clinton's favorables went up. Theirs went down. The public didn't give a damn - good old Bill was getting good jobs for everyone, including late night comedians.

They couldn't stand it.

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Why Do Republicans Hate the Clintons So Much? [View all] Doctor Jack Aug 2016 OP

Because they are Democrats. egduj Aug 2016 #1

Because they are Competent Democrats vinny9698 Aug 2016 #22

That's a slightly inaccurate analysis. Media attacks them for that reason... Jeffersons Ghost Aug 2016 #40

He is a low class hayseed from nowhere and she, DURHAM D Aug 2016 #2

They are also both individually smarter than the lot of them. GoCubsGo Aug 2016 #44

Because the Clintons believe that it takes a village. And if it takes a village, it takes everyone MADem Aug 2016 #3

Ever since Nixon's failed presidency, marybourg Aug 2016 #4

Right, I think it was the Nixon fiasco that started this evil ball rolling, elleng Aug 2016 #6

I have heard it said that Republicans desired... trotsky Aug 2016 #35

Because a Democrat is not supposed to be a president that's their underlying theme. shraby Aug 2016 #5

They're Democrats who believe that government should... Buckeye_Democrat Aug 2016 #7

Nixon, plus Clinton ending twelve years of GOP hegemony. Aristus Aug 2016 #8

Because late at night shadowmayor Aug 2016 #9

Meanwhile, as money is diverted to Lockheed and others... Buckeye_Democrat Aug 2016 #10

30 years of RW hate media propoganda led by this jackass... 63splitwindow Aug 2016 #11

Because Bill beat Poppy and made him a one termer, TransitJohn Aug 2016 #12

In a nutshell ^ world wide wally Aug 2016 #14

Bingo. calimary Aug 2016 #16

And, he did it by usurping their pet issues. GoCubsGo Aug 2016 #45

Yes, they thought a Republican President was for life, and have never gotten over Bill beating Bush. OnDoutside Aug 2016 #23

Agreed. Starry Messenger Aug 2016 #29

Because I won. bermudat Aug 2016 #13

Hillary was a Aide during the Nixon Wellstone ruled Aug 2016 #15

Bill Clinton almost single-handedly repaired the Democratic brand ConservativeDemocrat Aug 2016 #17

Clinton years seemed pretty good. Zing Zing Zingbah Aug 2016 #27

name a democrat Republicans don't demonize - hollysmom Aug 2016 #18

That's an important point. Even since Nixon, they've been trying to prove that some Democrat, pnwmom Aug 2016 #20

They hated their success. Starting out with when Bill, who they thought of as trailer trash, pnwmom Aug 2016 #19

They both show compassion for the underdog and Hil is a strong, smart woman with her own mind... MrScorpio Aug 2016 #21

Anybody the republicans hate, is most likely a very good person. yortsed snacilbuper Aug 2016 #24

Sexual/Power Jealousy RapSoDee Aug 2016 #25

bill clinton played power politics and image management extremely well. unblock Aug 2016 #26

In 35 years . . . . HughBeaumont Aug 2016 #28

Republicans hate the Clintons because they've been told to hate them. baldguy Aug 2016 #30

Exactly. Iggo Aug 2016 #37

I agree- The rise of FOX and hate radio to national prominence occurred during Clintons Johonny Aug 2016 #43

All these things plus the Clintons identified the vast right wing conspiracy. Which exists Squinch Aug 2016 #31

They won mcar Aug 2016 #32

As I said back in late nineties rock Aug 2016 #33

Because they're Democrats. Act_of_Reparation Aug 2016 #34

Republican leadership? They LOVE the "evil" Clintons. Way easy to sell to their constituents. Iggo Aug 2016 #36

Because Republicans were supposed to hold the White House forever after the Reagan "Revolution" MohRokTah Aug 2016 #38

Maybe because they know they are both smart treestar Aug 2016 #39

Because.... beachbum bob Aug 2016 #41

The Clintons beat them in 1992 Proud Liberal Dem Aug 2016 #42