The economy was recovering when Clinton took office: something overlooked by many. The stock market did not really start to take off until the republicans took control of Congress in '94. I've never understood why some people believe that if you "declare war" on business by raising taxes and regulations, that it will result in a healthier economy. It would NOT be good for business and NOT be good for the markets (which are a reflection of business). Socialism has not worked anywhere. Oh, by the way, the reason people like Bill so much in other countries is because when the WTC was bombed in 1993 and our other interests were attacked, his response was essentially to do nothing about it - and Canadians/West Europeans love that type of American inaction.
