Peterpi, you are conflating attacks with fake controversies and bizarre conspiracy theories. The left understood what the big deal was with intern sex/perjury, the Cole, the WTC bombing, etc. They also recognized the false claims and conspiracy theories (Whitewater, Foster, etc.) for what they were. And they responded differently to both. The right understood what the big deal was with the Financial Collapse, 9/11, etc. They also recognized the false claims and conspiracy theories (WH complicity in 9/11, etc.) for what they were. And they responded differently to both. Virtually all of the slams against Obama by the Right were minor or false, but the Left recognized the difference. The Right (outside the echo chamber) understands the big deal with staff/family admitting felonies, debasing the office, and weakening ties with important allies and trading partners. Those stuck inside the echo chamber are having trouble distinguishing fact from fiction.