This is my kind of [tag]poll[/tag].
In a new poll comparing President Bush’s job performance with that of his predecessor, a strong majority of respondents said President [tag]Clinton[/tag] outperformed [tag]Bush[/tag] on a host of issues.
And by “host of issues,” CNN meant “all issues.”
* Handling the [tag]economy[/tag] — Clinton beats Bush, 63% to 26%.
* Solving the [tag]problems[/tag] of ordinary Americans — Clinton beats Bush, 62% to 25%.
* Managing [tag]foreign affairs[/tag] — Clinton beats Bush, 56% to 32%.
* Handling [tag]taxes[/tag] — Clinton beats Bush, 51% to 35%.
* Responding to [tag]natural disasters[/tag] — Clinton beats Bush, 51% to 30%.
* Handling [tag]national security[/tag] — Clinton beats Bush, 46% to 42%.
* The more [tag]honest[/tag] president — Clinton beats Bush, 46% to 41%.
* The president who did more to [tag]divide[/tag] the country — Bush beats Clinton, 59% to 27%.
For years after Ronald [tag]Reagan[/tag] left office, conservative activists launched a concerted campaign to convince Americans that Reagan’s presidency was a success and the former president should be remembered for his achievements. It was largely effective; Reagan is more fondly remembered now than he was while in office.
Clinton, meanwhile, doesn’t need partisans to make his presidency look good — after a few years of watching Bush, Americans can’t help but miss having a competent, capable leader in the Oval Office.