Nope, I don't recall that at all. I recall Clinton being an very popular incumbant, in a good economy, universally expected to sail to re-election. Most considered Dole as the sacrificial lamb who was put up mostly for long years of service who did not have a chance. At least that's how I remember it.
You remember correctly. These people trying to make you guilty for NOT voting for mccain are trying to rewrite history.