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Explain why the clinton presidency may be viewed both positively and negatively

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Pro:

Clinton grew up deeply religious and regularly attended a Baptist church as an adult. He once stated, "Religious faith has enabled me to believe in the possibility of daily improvement and in the pursuit of complete integrity in life." Clinton's private marital problems had nothing to do with his ability to govern the United States. Even after news of his affair with White House intern Monica Lewinsky broke in early 1998, a Washington Post poll found him to have a 63 percent approval rating.

Con:

Scandals distracted Clinton from leading the country. When Paula Jones accused Clinton of sexual harassment, he became the first sitting president to face a grand jury. On Dec. 19, 1998, the House of Representatives impeached Clinton for perjury and obstruction of justice after an affair with White House intern Monica Lewinsky. The only other impeached president was Andrew Johnson in 1868. Some blame Clinton's moral flaws for disenfranchising Democrats and Independents, and for Al Gore's loss in 2000.

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