Bill Clinton is generally viewed as one smart politician, having been twice elected the President, helped by lackluster Robert Dole, having survived the Lewinsky sex scandal, lying under oath about sex, and impeachment. When is it all about himself, he is cunningly smart.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A description of the speaker's political career and personal traits, noting both electoral success and scandal.
- In plain terms
- This politician is smart, elected twice, survived scandal, but focused on himself.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize political skill alongside personal controversy.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What defines a smart politician?
- How does scandal affect legacy?
Another view
This is an external assessment not from the subject.
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