>>> Michael Perelman Instead, I think that the lack of charm reflects the emptiness. I don't think that they are aware of the problem. The Republicans ran an worhtless candidate -- Bush -- but they realized that they had to give him an image, which they did successfully.
As a candidate, however, Bush, especially the first campaign, sometimes show humor, which is totally lacking in the Dems. Here is Hillary, whose campaign is run by a PR person, & the one time they had her do something -- cry, but then immediately shift to talking points -- a real sign of authenticity. But even that quick display was the most effective thing she did. ^^^^^^^ CB: Can't argue with that. I'd just say that it seems you are describing a way in which Dems blow elections, but that the lack of charm ( and emptiness) has already been "proven" to the American public. That's why the American public didn't vote for them :>). On Wed, Feb 06, 2008 at 11:47:50AM -0500, Charles Brown wrote: > ^^^^ > CB: Is the emptiness of the Democratic Party the lack of charm of its > presidential candidates ? > > ^^^^ -- Michael Perelman Economics Department California State University Chico, CA 95929 Tel. 530-898-5321 E-Mail michael at ecst.csuchico.edu michaelperelman.wordpress.com
