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Where to Catch the Sights, Sound and Smell of a Campaign

nytimes.com — You can learn a lot about the state of a campaign from its rope lines, and about the style of the person running.

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  • hillaryforum, on 05/26/2008, -2/+5Says it all really. No further comment required. I know who my choice is.

    * OBAMA - NO THANKS - ELITIST, ARROGANT JOCK!
    There is a giddy celebrity vibe on the Obama rope lines, with the candidate darting along. He is less of a hugger or a hand-shaker than he is a finger-pincher, spreading memories in half-second increments — about 20 voter touches per 30 seconds, on average. He rarely stops for autographs (his aides collect items and Mr. Obama later signs them for the aides to return).

    * CLINTON - YES - A PEOPLE PERSON.
    Mrs. Clinton lingers, chats and signs her first name — on a Krispy Kreme box, construction gloves and a “Mrs. President” Girl Scout patch (one night alone in Kentucky last week). Her supporters cling to her and urge her not to quit.

    * MCCAIN - OK - SECOND CHOICE.
    Mr. McCain invites respectful distance. It is rare to see people lunging over barriers for him, nor will he reach back: his war injuries make it difficult for him to extend his arms. He moves in close, making earnest eye contact while shaking hands. His approach is dutiful, like a Boy Scout mowing a lawn.
    • Qong, on 05/27/2008, -0/+4Exactly. Just read the description of Obama, people treat him like he is some sort of superstar and he eats it up.
      I can't wait for the American people to show him how they really feel outside of all the hyperbole that his followers surround him with.
  • roosevans, on 05/27/2008, -1/+2It does appear that a political candidate's temperament and personality are revealed in how they interact with the crowds that are within arms reach. Hillary is much more personable, McCain more militaristic and Obama more elitist, in my opinion.
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