[Purebred Redneck]

I agree he might be a joke for you and most on this board, but for over half the country he represented the overwleming magority's of this nation's interests, kept relative peace, was in office for one of the greatest economical and technolocal advances in our nation's history, gave us a surplus economy all in amist of hatred by republican politians.
There is little doubt in mind that he would still be president this very day if there were no term limits. I think the only person capable of defeating him in 2000 and 2004 would of been McCain (who I think would also do a good job).

I think for the most part, democrats today are similar to democrats of the last say 75 years.
I highly doubt 40% of the nation vote democrat soley on the the fact they like abortion, hate guns, and protect the environment. Different radical interest groups are present in every election and political party.
The economy, labor, "work benifits", social programs, etc have been and are the reason why most democrats vote that way.
Most democrats are not liberals just as most republicans are not conservatives. You only have about 20 or so % vote that are hardcore democrats or republicans. Most are undevoted moderates or those whom slightly lean to one side.