Both Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton enjoyed the initial popularity that comes of economic good times. However, each one’s character was what caused his respective success or downfall. Ronald Reagan was not afraid to do what was right, regardless of what others told him to do. This did not always make him popular, but it made him a strong leader. Bill Clinton fell into the trap of sexual immorality, and was shamed by a scandal in the White House. This caused him to lose the respect of many of the American people, and his lies about this scandal led to his eventual impeachment. | Both Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton enjoyed the initial popularity that comes of economic good times. However, each one’s character was what caused his respective success or downfall. Ronald Reagan was not afraid to do what was right, regardless of what others told him to do. This did not always make him popular, but it made him a strong leader. Bill Clinton fell into the trap of sexual immorality, and was shamed by a scandal in the White House. This caused him to lose the respect of many of the American people, and his lies about this scandal led to his eventual impeachment. |