Bill Clinton, Master of the Game (As in '92, "buy one and get one free.") (Hillary Group)

To appreciate some high moments in modern American presidential history and assess the prospects of future events in the presidential campaign of 2016, lets consider two great truths about the man I call the master of the game, the widely admired and internationally respected former president of the United States: Bill Clinton.

The first great truth is that Mr. Clinton was and remains the master of the game of American politics and government. He was a hugely successful president whose years in the Oval Office are fondly remembered by so many Americans for the tens of millions of jobs that were created and the peace and prosperity they brought to the nation.

The second great truth is that a potential presidency of Hillary Clinton—a formidable and vastly experienced public figure in her own right—would almost certainly look very similar in substance and spirit to a 21st Century version of the presidency of Mr. Clinton, with the added historic achievement of bringing to the White House the first woman president.

At a time when most Americans are cynical about modern politicians and skeptical about the promises they make, the Bill Clinton presidency was real and his achievements in office make him the most admired living former president.

In his first presidential campaign in 1992 it was widely joked that if voters supported Mr. Clinton they would “buy one and get one free.” Ms. Clinton was such a compelling public figure that during a Bill Clinton presidency Ms. Clinton would be a full partner, key advisor and close confidant as well as first lady.

In 1992 it turned out to be true and today the roles are reversed. In 2016 if the former first lady, United States Senator and Secretary of State becomes president, the most popular living former president would be her key advisor, close confidant and full partner in the presidency....

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