But Starr's most devastating defeats have been on the public relations front. After announcing he planned to accept a deanship at Pepperdine University, he was forced to backtrack. Even Starr's supporters say he has a political tin ear, but this deeply religious man shows flashes of humor. Starr has had his mandate expanded year by year. He has been tasked to probe the firings in the White House travel office, administration access to hundreds of FBI files on Republicans and, finally, the Monica Lewinsky scandal.
Tradition calls for a gift of flowers on a fourth anniversary.
But flowers are something the White House probably won't be sending Starr. All Rights Reserved. Terms under which this information is provided to you. Read our privacy guidelines. Who we are.