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Politics : Bill Clinton Scandal - SANITY CHECK
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To: jlallen who wrote (4240)9/21/1998 3:09:00 PM
From: dougjn  Read Replies (2) of 67261
 
I did not vote for Clinton because Gore was number two. Very few people did. I didn't know much about Gore, and still don't know all that much. The reality of modern American politics is that the Vice President is appointed by the successful party front runner. And except perhaps for some really strong pre-existing supporters from his own state or something, the VP doesn't make much difference in the results.

I also didn't vote for Clinton because he was the Democratic party's choice. I voted for him each time because I found HIM preferable, and better able to lead the country in the directions it then needed to go, than each of his two opponents.

As an illustration, I voted for Bush (the first time) despite Quayle. Quayle was certainly a negative. But in the end I decided the odds were strong that he wouldn't matter. So I mostly ignored him.

So yes. Impeaching Clinton would indeed be upsetting the election for most people who voted for Clinton.

Doug
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