A tall task, but one I'll try. Also, the GOP isn't dying away. Too many people have very legitimate limited-government philosophy that will occupy a space in American politics even if we do a Demo-wank.
NBC Today Show (October 30, 1994)
"Sorry, I'm going to have to interrupt you, Bryant, we're receiving unconfirmed reports that's there has been a large explosion in Oklomaha City. Witnesses report that a large portion of the Alfred P. Murray Federal Building has been torn away. [Courric sees video on desk monitor] Oh my god..."
October 30, 1994
President Clinton gives a press conference later that morning: "the bombing at Oklahoma City was an attack on innocent children, and defenseless citizens. It was an act of cowardess, and it was evil. The United States will not tolerate it. I will not allow this country to be intimidated by evil cowards."
November 1, 1994
Within 48 hours, the FBI identifies and arrests Timothy McViegh, an anti-government extremist.
November 2, 1994
President Clinton gives poignant remarks at the Oklahoma City bombing memorial service, "
You have lost too much. But you have not lost everything, and you have certainly not lost America."
November 7, 1994
Boosted by a higher approval rating for the President, Democrats maintain control of the House and Senate, losing only 18 seats in the 1994 midterms. As short as one week before, some analysts had predicted as many as 50 seats going towards the GOP.