Today's New York Times has two contrasting pictures - the top one is of John McCain "in the round", addressing a crowd, standing in what looks like a miniature boxing ring. The crowd is in very close, the platform is bare except for a white stripe and a cheap bar stool, and McCain stands with his hands in his pockets. What does this say to you? A big crowd, a popular candidate?
Now contrast it with the Clinton picture below. Bill at the lectern, which is colorfully swagged in red, white, and blue, the platform is raised, the candidate's husband looks powerful and in charge.
So now what do you think of the McCain image? Looks shabby, a little dejected, but much more "one of the people", doesn't it? The Clinton image - fascinating because it's BILL and not HILLARY - portrays power, resources, magnetism, color, but also of distance from the people.
Thoughts?
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