Aftermath: The Clinton Impeachment and the Presidency in the Age of Political Spectacle

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Aftermath The Clinton Impeachment and the Presidency in the Age of Political Spectacle e d i t e d b y Leonard V. Kaplan and Beverly I. Moran a New York University Press n e w y o r k a n d l o n d o n n e w y o r k u n i v e r s i t y p r e s s New York and London© 2001 by New York University All rights reserved Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Aftermath : the Clinton impeachment and the presidency in the age of political spectacle / edited by Leonard V. Kaplan and Beverly I. Moran. p. cm. — (Critical America) Based on a conference held at the University of Wisconsin Law School in Feb. 2000. Includes bibliographical references. ISBN 0-8147-4742-6 (acid-free paper) — ISBN 0-8147-4743-4 (pbk. : acid-free paper) 1. Clinton, Bill, 1946– —Impeachment—Congresses. 2. Clinton, Bill, 1946– —Public opinion—Congresses. 3. Political culture—United States—History—20th century—Congresses. 4. Presidents—United States—Public opinion—Congresses. 5. United States—Politics and government—1993–2001—Congresses. 6. Trials (Impeachment)— United States—Congresses. 7. Public opinion—United States— Congresses. I. Kaplan, Leonard V. II. Moran, Beverly I. III. Series. E886.2 .A44 2001 973.929—dc21 2001001549 New York University Press books are printed on acid-free paper, and their binding materials are chosen for strength and durability. Manufactured in the United States of America 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 This book is dedicated to Jackie Macaulay, a true friend and a wonderful woman who spent her life taking care of her children while fighting bullies and fools. beverly i. moran This book is dedicated to my family, Martha, Sarah, and Jonathan Kaplan. leonard v. kaplan ...