Starr sends report to Congress, skips original sin of Whitewater. House releases report to a waiting nation. Leaves of Grass. Clinton's ratings go up more as his videotape is released. Media calls Henry Hyde judicious solon who says there will be no impeachment without Democratic votes.
Republicans suffer congressional election setbacks.
Pundits say impeachment is dead. Impeachment engine roars ahead. Clinton wags dog, Sen. Trent Lott says, as he orders air strikes against Iraq. Historic House vote. Media calls Henry Hyde partisan zealot who rams through impeachment with Republican votes.