It was my understanding that this is why Republicans chose to reject Bill Clinton in the form of electing George W. Bush over Al Gore. Clinton had been impeached after he was caught lying under oath about his affair with an intern and the nation, it was said, wanted a clean start with a good family values President. In retrospect, putting all of my problems with his policies aside, Bush was indeed the stereotype of who and what Republican's claimed to value in a leader. His wife was a kind librarian. He had two cute kids. He had a reputation for honesty and decency. Doggone it, he fit the brand.