I see Clinton experienced pretty high GDP growth during his term. It magnifies his negative growth.
Clinton was one lucky SOB, first he gets Ross Perot to divide the conservative vote and get elected, at a time when the US economy was just starting to boom. At least he was smart enough to work with the Gingrich House to get something done in his 2nd term. I remember they had something of a standoff for awhile, before they found a way to compromise. Wonder if Obama will do the same; kinda doubt it but we'll see.
Compromise! It's the magic word. It would be great if both sides could be work more like a team and get things done, rather as enemies and accomplish nothing.