Clyburn: Hillary needs to "connect with people", Obama needs to "be presidential...firm."

[jefferson_dem]

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U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn, D-Columbia, the House majority whip and institute board member who is neutral in the race, said Clinton "has to connect with people on a personal level (in the debate); that needs to come through."

Obama, who has faced questions about his lack of experience, may have a more complex situation, Clyburn suggested.

"He has to be presidential, demonstrate that he's a strong leader," Clyburn said. "And he has to be careful not to be too soft, but not to harden up."

Asked if that might not be at odds with Obama's public persona, Clyburn said, "You can be firm and not be hard."

http://www.greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080121/NEWS03/801210318

[comradebillyboy]

1. "You can be firm and not be hard"

I sometimes have that problem. It gets worse as I get older:evilgrin: