[Cicero]

Yes, Mensch is the right word for it.

The guy has a gift for getting along with men, and with people in general, as you can readily see. Just look at some of those pictures of Bush and the Little Leaguers, with all the smiling faces. By contrast, Hillary looks stiff and aloof in a crowd, and clintbilly looks puffed up and posed for the camera.

[Maria S]

"By contrast, Hillary looks stiff and aloof in a crowd..."

The evening news showed a brief clip of her in Baghdad with the troops. She stood somewhat stiffly and shook hands as some of them approached her...my first thought was how much she reminded me of Queen Elizabeth! I believe you're supposed to wait until SHE extends her hand before you shake. Hillary is NOT a hugger, either, that's for sure. Of course, Bush just hauls off and hugs, pats, smiles, etc., as naturally as he breathes.

[enuu]

Good point about Hillary, and I think she comes across that way because she really does not care about most people. It's a photo-op for her and she is a cold person. On the other hand, Pres. Bush is clearly bursting with pride and genuine affection for our troops.