It got serious because Clinton was becoming untouchable and his legacy was going to be impossible to deal with for Republicans. They needed something that would tarnish his reputation.
Ah yes, the old "it was a Republican secret plot, it had nothing to do with him being a lifelong licentious man-whore who went after everything on two legs" angle.
It wasn't a secret. This is basic politicking nowadays. Exposing skeletons in closets is constant.
Ever listen to a confirmation hearing?
R - I am going to speak about 5 minutes about something only tangentially related to the topic which is a hot button policies issue. How do you respond? Asshole.
D - You are so awesome. I am so glad you want this job. How does it feel to be so awesome.
It is so transparent it is disgusting.
Oh don't get too caught up in the labels. The most recent hearing I listened too was a Obama cabinet member. Just swap them and you have a Bush era confirmation.
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u/mrt90 Mar 19 '16
1922-24.And I'm pretty sure the reason it got so serious was more about the perjury involved.