You don’t have to convince me of his strength of character(#1); or his ability to compete in banter (#2 & 3). Pointing things out does not change the image in the hearts and minds of voters. Image is not intellectual but rather an emotional perception, an instinctive reaction. For example it won’t matter how many testimonials Hillary gets about how likeable she is the “gut” reaction of the American voter is that she is not.
In the same way I think Fred must DO SOMETHING probably many somethings to change the image. Everyone wants to flame me because I won’t put my head in the sand yet I’m the only one who has made some positive suggestions in #48...
Now how can we (Fred) begin to turn the common perception around?
How about finding a young energetic celebrity, perhaps a singer, to endorse him and tour with him?
How about having an young, inspiring kick-off speaker to introduce him at each stop?
Perhaps you think these to be worthless ideas so why dont all you flamers come up with better ones that might energize the campaign.
How about having an young, inspiring kick-off speaker to introduce him at each stop?
A warm up act? Good grief. This is the presidency. The last thing we need in our candidates is more artifice. He is what he is, and frankly, I think the American public is ready for authenticity. The constantly shifting style personas we get from candidates trying to respond and appeal to everyone and everything are signs of weakness, not strength. The estimated 60% of Iowa caucus goers still undecided pretty muich speaks to the success of the pro handlers' efforts to package a persona that resonates.
It's not Fred that needs fixing. Responding to the false "lazy, slow-moving" memes legitimizes them. Fred needs to stays the hell away from such helpful advice. So, to your posed question, how can we begin to turn the common perception around? We can start by not repeating them under the guise of being helpful.