Reply #26: so many people these days want someone who will be heroic [View All]

[Capn Sunshine]

because what is out there leave much to be desired thus far. They feel abandoned ; they want some hope.. Obama's charisma brings these folks out. Many have never voted. It's reminiscent of Dean in that respect. Sure he's young, handsome, and extremely charismatic , but its the substance of the man that seals the deal. Every candidate has groupies. Some have more charisma than others. Hillary has loads of charisma, but it's only apparent at 10 feet and less. But she's got it bigtime. John Edwards, he's got it in spades. Up close and far away. His new campaign guys know how to showcase it and have quit trying to pound him into a general candidate mold and are letting him show his compassion. It comes through. Kucinich has it, although its not a flavor I can quantify.

All that said, charisma alone doesn't get you far.