Gingrich: Clinton Impeachment Over Lewinsky Scandal 'Was a Mistake'

Gingrich said the impeachment of Bill Clinton argued that the proceedings became overly focused on sex instead of perjury and obstruction of justice. Gingrich said the effort was undermined because it became publicly associated with Monica Lewinsky rather than the broader legal issues surrounding sworn testimony in the Paula Jones sexual harassment lawsuit. Ken Starr's investigation later expanded to include allegations surrounding Clinton's relationship with Lewinsky and testimony tied to the Paula Jones lawsuit. The findings led House Republicans to impeach Clinton making him the second president in U.S. history to be impeached. "Is he allowed to commit felonies?'" Gingrich...