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Presidential Scandals

Lectures in History

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The Cost of Opposition and Its Impact on Presidential Behavior

This chapter explores how the cost of opposition impacts presidential behavior, highlighting the effects of hostility with the media and Congress, as well as the influence of approval ratings and impeachment threats. Examples, like Bill Clinton's response to the Lewinsky scandal, are provided to illustrate these dynamics.

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