>Now that you've done your research, was that so hard? I do think that early 2002 was probably when it was felt the hardest. Definately for me, as my contract was terminated and I spent a year looking for work. The dot.com bursting had much to do with things. That definately was not a reaction to white house policy. I remember 1999 things were very flush, and then at the end of 2000, things were getting tough. The election was in November of 2000, and if the recession didn't "officially" start until March of 2001, I have to stand by my first assertion that it had nothing to do with who was in office. Three months is not enough time to get the oval office clean, let alone affect the economy.

I had already known that the recession had begun in March of 2001. That is why when you mentioned 9/11, I challenged it. Regardless, it's likely that Clinton will be remembered for the great economy during his years as President, rather than the impeachment. He went out with the a very, very high approval rating, higher even than Reagan's if I remember correctly. And Reagan will probably not be remembered by most for trading arms for hostages.