The most upset of all characters portrayed in Primary colors should be Bill Clinton, the “main event” of the whole book so to speak. Sure he was not the best decision maker, and yes he did some wrongs in order to get where he wanted to be. However, America still decided to choose him. For Joe Klein to reveal his entire campaign to the public like he did is inexcusable. Bill Clinton certainly did NOT take the right course of action every time, but he had to have been some kind of genius in order to accomplish what he did.
Bill Clinton was made out to be (through Jack Stanton of course) this cocky sweet-talker who would only say what the people wanted to hear. Obviously, I’m going to tell you that this, also, is erroneous. Having watched a late night special a few days before the debate (Obama vs. McCain) former President Clinton was questioned about how he used to feel before his debates, to which Clinton replied that he was nervous, going over material over and over to make sure he had his facts straight. This, ladies and gentlemen of Ms. Parron’s 5th period, does not display cockiness; it displays preparation for an important upcoming task.
Jack Stanton did not represent the true Bill Clinton like he should have, and for this reason, ex-president Bill Clinton should be the most angered character of Primary Colors.
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Clinton is a very controversial character--hence the book, which does point out the fact that he is far from perfect. But he is, as you point out, a brilliant man-- not a buffoon who stumbled his way into the presidency. I am ashamed of some of the things that came to light about his personal life but still proud that I voted for him!
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