Has Bill Clinton inspired idealism in the young as he himself was inspired by John F. Kennedy? Or has he actually reduced their idealism? Surely part of the answer lies in Clinton's personal moral lapse with Monica Lewinsky. But more important was his sin of omission - his failure to embrace a moral cause beyond popularity.
They used to but not any more. You kind of get used to it - you accept it is part of your job - if you're famous and you want this life you have got to accept this part of it as well.