Hillary Clinton's campaign officials are really sweating the Barack Obama winning streak. Can't blame them. The guy has a charm offensive that won't quit -- they're even putting his speeches to music, as you see in today's editorial.
The candidates are all smart; they've got Ivy League degrees and spouses, Senate credentials, programs, visions. If Clinton really wants to stop Obama, it's time to fight charm with charm. The Clintons need to sign up the award-winning beagle, Uno, for the team. Now, his endorsement could really translate into votes from an untapped contingency -- the dog-lovers of America. The audience roared at the Westminster Kennel Club show when that little guy won. The camera loves him, and now people can't buy beagles fast enough. People say Hillary sometimes appears to be too tough around the edges. This could be just the ticket.
Clearly, Uno is the new Knut. Better sign him before McCain does.
I concur she is coming off now as hard and tough. She needs to kick up the charm meter if she has any. She could make Bill get on all fours and put a banner over him and let him crawl around. Cute no but funny yes. Even Uno would get an attitude on the campaign.
Charm? You gotta be kidding!
"Hillary's gonads must be sending out sci-fi rays that paralyze the paleo-feminist mind -- because her career, attached to her husband's flapping coattails, has sure been heavy on striking pious attitudes but ultra-light on concrete achievements...." Camille Paglia 2/12/08
Sorry, but the Clinton's are looking for a lap dog.