The “Likeability” Tour

Based on this fascinating pic the NYT features today, either nothing is going right as Team Clinton seeks a re-start, or that’s just the media plot twist.

A few takes:

>Despite the intention to put a warmer, friendlier Hillary front and center, she’s receding.

>Regardless what the campaign says, Bill is starting to call the shots. (Besides the up-front placement and the pointing directions, Hillary is restricted behind Bill’s gate-like arm.)

>But, is anyone taking those directions? The pic implies everyone moving different ways. (For example: the Times article states that Magic … “giving an interview to ‘Entertainment Tonight’ … was a bit off message in noting Mrs. Clinton’s experience rather than what a nice person she was.”)

>In the celeb department, still trying to counter Oprah? (Reads like: behind, and overly obsessed with Obama.)

>Juxtaposed with the similarly composed shot of Huckabee and his plane on the front page, seems like this has almost a Blackwater feel to it.

After Delay, Clinton Embarks on a Likability Tour (NYT)

(image: Yana Paskova for The New York Times. Iowa. December 18, 2007. nytimes.com)

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Hillary’s head/hair seems to point up and to the right, leading the eye to the “Corporate Aviation” info on the aircraft, possibly reinforcing the perception of her being inextricably linked to Big Business.
Mad_nVT

Seeing Bubba front and center, giving directions— is a reminder of the Clinton-fatigue factor.
No amount of Magic can fix this problem.
jtfromBC

Hillary requires no Magic, MonsieurGonzo identified precisely her challenge when he said, “that she has not the courage to raise her eyes to ours and say: “yeah. i was there. it was tough. but, you know: this is what I do.” When she does / if Hillary ever can can do that, all these would-be paparazzi warriors will pee their pants.
Sincerity is what Hilary must deliver. It may be difficult but credibility and a sense of authenticity would result in attracting more voters than all the constantly rejigging reacting over reaching and strained seriousness of this seemingly never ending charade.
William Jefferson’s charming little ways are often not helpful, she needs to dispatch him to the phones the backrooms and the shadows. Certainly he should have walk on parts, and carve the turkey if called upon.
William might be wise to imitate the half step behind posture of Elizabeth II man, the Duke of Edinburgh, all rather silly I know but such is the state of social conditioning.
It goes without saying if Hillary really articulated one or two issues with the clarity and conviction of Kucinich the above suggestions would be unnecessary.
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Magic dominates the scene just by his size and placement, which could echo the dominance of Obama in the campaign. Then Bill is in the foreground giving orders, while Hillary slinks off into the background. Everyone is looking in a different direction and apparently heading that way. In the other photo, Shuckabee is the center of attention for all in frame and may be directing the action. Again, subversive NYT, or a campaign in disarray?
I gotta say this…….Magic Johnson was a hero of the 90’s (today, not so much) who is associated with many encounters with females and AIDS. Is that a connection (the many liaisons) that Hillary wants everyone to be thinking about? Also, he just doesn’t look too interested in being there.
Also, in view of the Obama post a couple of days ago, Bill is pointing to Magic and could be telling him to stay away from his woman, while the woman in question is through with them both. Hmmm…..?
Cactus

Part 2:
I gotta say this…….Magic Johnson was a hero of the 90’s (today, not so much) who is associated with many encounters with females. Is that a connection (the many liaisons) that Hillary wants everyone to be thinking about? Also, he just doesn’t look too interested in being there.
Also, in view of the Obama post a couple of days ago, Bill is pointing to Magic and could be telling him to stay away from his woman, while the woman in question is through with them both. Hmmm…..?