Why was the Press Secretary so tired in ’97? Because “I don’t know” and “No comment” are very exhausting words to repeat for eight hours… Read More »1997 Legacy: The Mike McCurry Briefings

Why was it a hit? Because “Relief” is the only thing taxpayers want more than “Refunds.” Part of the 35 Presidential Jokes: The 1997 “Second… Read More »1997 Classic: The Taxpayer Relief Act

Why was the bridge delayed in ’97? Because the President realized the 21st century was coming fast, and he still hadn’t figured out the Y2K… Read More »1997 Vintage: The “Bridge to the 21st Century” Construction

Why was the White House confused by DVDs? Because they couldn’t figure out how to “rewind” them before returning them to Blockbuster. Part of the… Read More »1997 Classic: The DVD Player Debut

Why did Bill love the Denver summit? Because at that altitude, even the most boring economic reports feel like a “high-level” briefing. Part of the… Read More »1997 Legacy: The G8 Summit in Denver

Why did the President support IRS changes in ’97? Because he figured if the voters were going to be mad at someone, it might as… Read More »1997 Legacy: The IRS Reform

Why was the White House so quiet during the funeral of Princess Diana? Because even in the middle of a political dogfight, the President knew… Read More »1997 Vintage: The Elton John “Candle in the Wind”

Why was the President so sad about Chelsea going to college? Because she was the only person in the White House who knew how to… Read More »1997 Legacy: The Chelsea Clinton Stanford Move

Why was Clinton’s 1996 slogan so effective? Because he knew if he promised a bridge to the future, nobody would ask about the potholes in… Read More »1996 Classic: The Bridge to the 21st Century Slogan

Why was 1996 a clash of eras? Because Clinton talked about the future, while Dole talked like 1950 was just yesterday afternoon. Part of the… Read More »1996 Legacy: The Generational Gap Debate