1) It was introduced by John Kasich. How Kasich escapes his role in the bill while he’s on the campaign trail is something to ponder.
2) It was part of the GOP’s Contract With America, which they now deny ever happened.
3) It passed the House and Senate along party lines with Republicans for it & Dems against it when introduced. (conference report votes are not a good measure of support for the bill because they are loaded with irrelevant earmarks and pork) 4) True to form like a good Republican in Democratic clothing that Bill Clinton is — he signed it against his own party. Nothing Bill Clinton Said To Defend His Welfare Reform Is True