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Politics : Bill Clinton Scandal - SANITY CHECK -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Lizzie Tudor who wrote (7258)	10/5/1998 3:50:00 PM
From: John Lacelle	Respond to of 67261

Michelle, You bring up some interesting points. True enough, Bill and Hillary are so likeable that they enjoy tremendous popularity despite their troubles. Interestingly enough though, they actually don't have many close friends and confidents...especially in Washington. Many Democrats in the House feel that he never finds time to invite them in for dinner, etc. Some people have speculated that this may be the key to his undoing. He has few strong friends in Congress and if he is to survive this impeachment process, he is going to need a lot of help from his political friends in the House and Senate. -John

To: Lizzie Tudor who wrote (7258)	10/5/1998 8:47:00 PM
From: j_b	Respond to of 67261

<<Clinton lied about this affair which imo was the right thing to do because there are people close to Clinton involved (these being Hillary and Monica) that have been hurt by these unnecessary details being made public >> This view ignores the damage done to others by Clinton lying - for example, Paula Jones, or the American people. I believe you are starting from the assumption that Paula Jones is lying, in which case your position would be more defensible. <<There was no reason to go down this path by Starr>> The judge disagreed with you, but only with the assumption that Jones' lawyer would later show the relevance of the line of questioning. I don't think that point was ever pursued, which makes your point more valid. However, Clinton did lie to the Grand Jury, he did lie in the civil court, and he did lie to the American people. Regardless of the motivation of the others involved, Clinton lied, and he must pay the price (whatever that may turn out to be).