That means getting into governing. Of course, it takes willing politicians to let the campaigning continue. Clinton brought to the White House his so-called War Room, a chamber of political operatives ready to attack opponents and respond quickly to breaking issues. Yet during the impeachment hearings, politicians have gone to extremes. Capitol Hill has become Melrose Place.
Reality really is stranger than fiction.
For example, hours after being impeached, Clinton defended himself surrounded by cheering supporters. If you confused his remarks with a staged campaign event, you were not alone. Only the signs and bumper stickers were missing. Four Republicans, meanwhile, admitted after voting for impeachment, that they didn't really mean it. Their votes were just a campaign to see him censured.