Newsweek contributor George Stephanopoulos urges Clinton to seek a fast trial and clear the air for the 2000 campaign.
George Stephanopolous thought that delaying the trial was good for Clinton.  
mnli hypothesis: George Stephanopolous thought that delaying the trial was good for Clinton.   premise: Newsweek contributor George Stephanopoulos urges Clinton to seek a fast trial and clear the air for the 2000 campaign.