After Delay, Clinton Embarks on a Likability Tour

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DES MOINES — The tableau was classic Clinton: Bill Clinton chatting with African-American cashiers and baggers at a grocery store here Tuesday, telling them how wonderful Hillary Rodham Clinton was, while she waited quietly for him to finish so they could dazzle more voters.

The couple’s one-two political punch, still going strong after three decades, has special import now: Mrs. Clinton has embarked this week on a warm-and-fuzzy tour, blitzing full throttle by helicopter across Iowa to present herself as likable and heartwarming, a complement to her “strength and experience” message that the campaign felt a female candidate needed first.

Now another major question faces the Clinton team in Iowa: Did it wait too long to try to humanize Hillary? The presidential caucuses are little more than two weeks away, Mrs. Clinton’s negative poll ratings remain high, and some of her advisers wanted to accentuate her personal side earlier.

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http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/19/us/politics/19clintons.html

[antigop]

1. There is no way to "humanize" anyone who won't protect our jobs. n/t

[babylonsister]

2. "Did it wait too long to try to humanize Hillary?"

That's all I need to know. :thumbsdown:

[antigop]

3. Nice catch. n/t

[babylonsister]

4. .