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Originally posted by Lord Blackout
It's kinda amazing Bill got to walk out with such a great approval rating despite so many scandals. Obama didn't have a single personal scandal so far and he didn't reach that level (56 is still pretty high though).
I have a feeling Trump will try to imitate Bill's leadership style (but ofc fail miserably)
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I think it comes down to the economy really. Obama is not going to get a high approval rating when no one feels the economy is currently doing well or things are improving. Bill is exceptionally likeable, and his tenure had a lot of economic prosperity. Plus I think there was a lot of feeling back then that "a man has his needs", and that double standard to do with men cheating.