Long-time critics believe this is just the latest evidence of his lack of respect for the office and the law, and his sense that he is above the rules. The American people, including Democrats, agree that Clinton lied under oath and admitted to it. Last week, the independent counsel agreed not to prosecute Bill Clinton in exchange for Clinton's admission that he gave false testimony about his relationship with Monica Lewinsky. It is the Rich pardon that is the most controversial and will have the longest staying power. Several legal and congressional investigations have begun preliminary probes and the fallout could drag on for months.
Most people oppose the pardon and believe it represents justice denied.
People also believe the pardon is a product of contributions and favors, not based on the facts of the case. Even Gerald Ford's pardon of Richard Nixon has more public support than Clinton's pardon of Rich. . N649 Every day brings a new revelation in the pardon story. With the Senator's career on the line, she denied any knowledge of her brothers activities and incident in the pardons. Ms. Clinton's popularity with the public has been volatile for most of her time as first lady.