[Riverman94610]

Good points regarding the likeability factor in politics and that is why I think Huckabee has been surging despite his VERY mixed record as governor.
Dame with the Dems.Obama,and to a lesser extent Edwards,are way more likeable than Hillary,despite their proto socialist leanings.People have to connect to the human side of a candidate or else they can forget it.

[Riverman94610]

SAME with the Dems!Sorry for typo.

[jveritas]

There is no doubt that Obama and Edwards are far more "likable" and "much less nasty" than Hillary Clinton, however democrat primary voters are very nasty folks themselves and they most probably elect Hillary CLinton as their nominee.

Also, I totally agree with you on why Huckabee has surged, the man is LIKABLE, speaks very well, and connects with regular voters.