[philman_36]

One of the more annoying characteristics of many leftists is that they assume they are so smart, so glib, so gifted at repartee, so endowed with good intentions that no one could possibly resist their charm and eloquence. Therefore they cannot possibly fail.
Don't just restrict that to the left. That goes for far too many on the right as well!

[Zack Nguyen]

That's very true. I was thinking of Newt Gingrich, who never seemed to have things under control. Also, George W., during the 2000 primary, seemed to believe he had it won already. A couple of quick losses were lessons he didn't forget.

I think he has also got over the idea that he could charm the likes of Teddy Kennedy and Tom Daschle.