Lessons of 1992

Barack Obama's 2008 campaign greatly reflects Bill Clinton's 1992 campaign. Politically speaking, '92 saw conservative attacks against the new democratic president. Clinton entered with a vague health care reform policy that ultimately took too long to initiate. Krugman fears Obama's rejection of health insurance mandates mirrors this mistake. Another grave democratic issue is conflict among opponents. Kruger says, rather than attack one another, democrats should address the issues at hand and prepare an actual plan for hope and unity.