Depends how you define "success". If you assess it based on the long-term consequences of the policies he pursued, then definitely not.
Since we judge other Presidents by the long-term consequences, it would be fair to do so with Clinton.
No.
Creating a budget surplus during an economic boom is not that laudable. The evisceration of the welfare state is the Clinton legacy.
Clinton's presidency should not be celebrated by Democrats.
I think he means that it's not a particularly grand accomplishment and could be achieved by any half-competent President.
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