>Ya, you're probably right. But there is always the notion that a candidate
>will 'inherit' the former presidents legacy.
>
>If it wasn't for 'Monica-gate', Gore might well have sat down in the Oval Office.

I don't know if I agree with that. I think that is a popular opinion, but Clinton still left office with a very high approval rating. I think people just liked Bush better than they liked Gore.