You miss the point or the context of my reply to Snugs. We don’t need a “media product” to win in 2008. That shouldn’t be the criterion of whom we select as our nominee. Yes, Slick Willy got elected twice and look at his legacy.
My post wasn’t so much meant to disagree with what you said but instead to point out what I see as a bit of irony. Also, my personal experience from the Bush/Cheney rally runs contrary to the prevailing image of Bush as a speaker.
However, having a media savvy nominee certainly wouldn't hurt our chances in 2008.