It has little to do with politics. It has everything to do with the mushy middle who watch American Idol.
If you're more likeable than the other guy, you win.
Mrs. Bill Clinton loses then.
Dog Gone, you are correct.
We tend to forget, as we FReepers are such political junkies, that the vast, vast majority of people simply don't care about politics. If they pay attention at all, it will be to vote for the most likeable. Say what you will about the 'Toon, he was more likeable to the average schmo than Bob Dole.
Even the majority of my friends, highly educated, professional, successful people one and all, don't give a flip about politics. They roll their eyes when I start! (But at least they are all conservatives or malleable enough for me to win them over!) That is the average voter in this country and Hillary can't get their votes--she's too shrill and frankly, tries too hard...
Hey Hey!!! I like American Idol!!!
no mushy middle here!
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