Star Quality. how much does it matter?

[cleveramerican]

Edwards had it in '04, can it be recaptured?
Obama has it right now, but how much does it help?


Can it even be defined in politics? or is it awarded after a victory?how far can it carry a candidate?


How can Hillary be so strong without it?



Is a knack for politics, a natural ability at politicking all there is to it?


does an ease at the mechanics of interacting with voters trump experience or expertise?

[hijinx87]

1. I think it matters more in the primaries than in the general, obviously

especially in iowa and NH, I would think.

after the nomination, it's all about organization, ground game, and
media management.

[AndyTiedye]

2. Hillary Has "Moon Quality" Reflected off of a Very Nearby Star

"Star quality" is otherwise known as charisma, and it is more important than most of us would like to believe.

None of our current candidates possess it in any measurable quantity.

[bluehighways911]

3. Clever, But Wrong

Edwards never had star power. If you saw it, you were alone. He was young and good looking with nice hair. But do you think he inspired anyone to vote. Doubtful.

And for most of the campaign he was MIA. The debate with Cheney, he was as ass kissing as Lieberman.

Now the netroots has fallen in love with him. Why? He is against the war and poverty. Wow. Way to take a stand.

The netroots love him because he buys ads on their sites. Half Kidding.

Now with Obama. Call it star power, I don't care. That is a bunch of media crap.

If Kennedy were alive today, they would say the same about him. And the netroots would say, see, he is just a poster boy. Three Quarters Kidding.

One day you, and I mean most, will actually watch Obama, and listen to what he says. And you will see a candidate that can actually get people excited about voting again. Even those that never did.

I'm sure most of you will continue the lies about him. But I was there, collecting signatures to get him on the ballot. When maybe 3% of those in Illinois knew his name.

And people, and yes, they knew him over the years of seeing him in action, but they couldn't wait to sign.

He won over voters talking about issues that people cared about.

The sooner the netroots gets that through their skulls, maybe they will actually back a winner. Instead of the Dean, Kucinich, Nader, Lamont losing streak they are on now.

And to the Edwards lovers. I think he is a great guy, and will be a good candidate. But he put America to sleep in 04. We have seen that play.

Gore, would love to see Gore run. I think he has grown up. And remember, Bill Clinton was an unknown, with so-called star power. Now I wish he did more, but compared to Bush. C'mon.