Beyond that, presidential scholars are split on what Clinton's legacy will be. The White House claims credit for not only improving the lot of Americans, but points to several global hot spots for proof of Clinton's enduring leadership. The administration notes Clinton brokered the Northern Ireland peace accord, oversaw two peace agreements between the Israelis and the Palestinians, and helped restore democracy in Haiti. But many of the domestic achievements required compromise with or, according to some observers, capitulation to the Republican-dominated Congress. Birkner says Clinton has benefited from the surging economy and the public suspicions that the president has been undermined by partisan politics.
Life is good in America.
People aren't interested in throwing Clinton out for sins they can identify with. He's going to have a hell of a time being rehabilitated simply because he frittered away six years, if not eight years, with kind of cosmetic policies. As an example, Hoff points to the Family Medical Leave Act, one of Clinton's earliest accomplishments. The law allows employees to take up to three months off to tend to family matters without fear of losing their jobs. It is unpaid leave.