Explore the lingering questions about the Clinton legacy, including Bill Clinton's constant withholding of the truth, the friendship between Webster Hubble and Clinton, the roots of Clinton hatred, the controversy over gays in the military, and the impact of the Clinton-Lewinsky relationship on Hillary Clinton's career.
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Clinton faced animosity and opposition from the right-wing due to perceived dishonesty and association with cultural changes of the 1960s.
Conservative movement found a new enemy in Clinton after the fall of the Soviet Union.
Mainstream journalism contributed to the negative perception of Clinton by emphasizing controversies and negative narratives.
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The animosity towards Bill Clinton
Bill Clinton faced significant animosity from the right-wing due to his perceived dishonesty and his association with the cultural changes of the 1960s.
The rise of the right-wing movement
The conservative movement was searching for a new enemy after the fall of the Soviet Union, and Bill Clinton became a focal point for their animosity and opposition.
The role of mainstream journalism
Mainstream journalism played a part in fueling the negative perception of Bill Clinton, as their coverage often emphasized negative narratives and controversies surrounding his presidency.
The convergence of fringe and mainstream
The fringe elements of the right-wing, such as G. Gordon Liddy and Ann Coulter, found a platform in talk radio and through media manipulation, managed to push their narratives into the mainstream.
The Clinton-Lewinsky scandal
The Clinton-Lewinsky scandal became a rallying point for the conservative movement, further fueling their opposition to Clinton and providing additional ammunition for attacks on his character.
A special edition of Slow Burn features Leon Neyfakh live on stage. In the first of two episodes, Leon was joined in by Ruth Marcus and Rick Perlstein to explore lingering questions about the Clinton legacy. Plus, a story from the season 2 cutting room floor.