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Planned Personal Narrative Worked Politically
- Bill Clinton planned to address sex allegations by admitting past trouble and framing it as "the past is the past."
- That crafted line helped him regain trust during the 1992 campaign despite rumors.
The Jennifer Flowers Breakthrough
- Jennifer Flowers publicly claimed a 12-year affair with Bill Clinton, forcing him to confront the scandal on 60 Minutes.
- Hillary Clinton appeared in support and the interview helped Bill recover momentum.
Evasiveness Undermined Character
- Clinton's evasive answers about draft and drug use created a reputation for slipperiness labeled "Slick Willie."
- Charm mitigated fallout but left critics focused on character and honesty.