The Washington Post has a column today that helps explain why I still have difficulty seeing Rudy Giuliani as the Republican nominee for president despite his rise in the polls, even though pro-choice Republican friends of mine remain utterly convinced that he can win the nomination and will win the general election against "Hillary".
On the other hand, Barack Obama's star just continues to soar as Richard Cohen's column in the Post explains. As another friend of mine commented, Obama just outdoes her on all of the virtues she has. Clinton's political strength nationally rested on a foundation of black support but Obama is steadily winning over black voters.
Clinton used to be the one senator who had immediate star power. However, Obama can attract a crowd just as easily and keep them entranced once they arrive--a problem for Clinton, a lackluster speaker. Obama is winning over Hollywood fundraisers like David Geffen to Clinton's public consternation. Clinton must be going nuts because Obama is the one person who could challenge her this way.
Tuesday, March 06, 2007
Rude Rudy, Struggling Hillary, and Soaring Barack
