Clinton might've been savvy to get what he wanted from the republicans, but look at the price he paid, agreeing to deregulation of banks. I think being stuck in the gridlock sometimes is better than compromising on what's important. And not getting squat done, is better than policies republicans pursue that would mount debt on debt. And I think it's really harsh saying he accomplished squat in his first term, he got Osama, with fraction of bloodshed and expense of what Bush started, he managed to pass the medicare bill and has done lots of good in the renewable energy field.