Post 2: Interlude

     As per expectations the book has very valuable inside information that thoroughly recounts the Clinton Administration in an objective manner. In fact, the objectivity can be considered remarkable as it often chastises its very namesake for shortcomings and regrets. Often times personal conviction is added which bemoans Mr. Clinton a publicly inept individual, the extents of which are stark and moderating in a novel one would expect to protect the President. Not to say that it does not, of course. It often concludes that the President should be otherwise be remembered as a political genius if not for a starry-eyed public and sensationalist press. Luckily, it follows its entire premise in a way that is arguably as close to historical and balanced as one involved in politics can pull off. The novel follows a mostly straightforward chronological account of the administration, straying off the timeline to point out eminent points and events that the author must have felt needed to be addressed beforehand to give proper context, some of which can at times be surprisingly personal. Via first-hand accounts, the author details Clinton's slow rise to power followed by the shortcomings and subsequent shock the rookie president endured by a vehemently hostile Republican presence. When reading such revelations, the presidency of Barack Obama is brought to mind. Observations are raised on how similar the two are; both are rookies that wanted to get much done their first year. Soon after their arrival, however, the Democratic leaders realize that the political tapestry is weaved in hostile, even conspiratorial ways. Republicans are astoundingly against the duo just because they are from opposing parties and not because of any reason of true substance. In order to get what they both want, the Presidents have to make compromises that disillusion any remaining faith their traditional constituency have further complicating the already fragile alliance and converting public opinion from positive to widespread hate. So the question to be posed at this point is, what would make Bill Clinton a president that left a budget surplus while simultaneously leaving the Oval Office as one of the most popular presidents in U.S. history?