What if we have two men going at it for the November campaign? Well, if we do, they won't be two traditional white men going at each other. Instead we will see two very unique styles that political pundits are beginning to try and articulate- assuming Hillary will come in a close second, but no roses for the almost female presidential nominee.
The differences are very striking indeed, and I'm not talking just about the color of their skin and go well beyond older, white and Republican vs. younger, black and Democratic. Just those comparisons alone are striking!
On the campaign trail, those embedded reporters confirm what it is that we spectators see. John McCain is more spontaneous and accessible while Barack Obama is more disciplined and remote. They are both two unconventional presidential candidates, each with styles all their own- more so than past match-up differences.
McCain, 5-foot-9 and spry at age 71, has a ramrod posture, quick movements and clenched fists; he darts from here to there as if spurred forward by jolts of energy. The combination can make him come across as stiff, despite his remarkably informal and off-the-cuff approach. And McCain prefers to run against Hillary.
Obama, age 46 and lanky at 6-foot-2, seems to glide, his head held high, his gait long and his arms swinging freely at his sides if not buried in pockets. His laid-back mannerisms can seem overly casual, and they belie his highly scripted and picture-perfect appearances. And many think he's a Muslim in sheep's clothing.
The divergent personal styles and campaign approaches, particularly during the primary season, offer a glimpse of a possible matchup this fall should Obama win the Democratic nomination over Hillary Rodham Clinton and go head-to-head with McCain, the GOP nominee-in-waiting. At this point, Obama leads Clinton in pledged delegates; it is mathematically difficult for her to win.
Did I mention one is a moderate trying to dress-up in conservative garb while the other is a flaming liberal trying to dress up in some moderate attire? Oh yeah- there are major differences in these two menQ
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