Word: charismas
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Kennedy's charisma is undeniable. At a Democratic Club-sponsored speech in the Science Center last week, Kennedy's presence immediately filled the hall. As he walked down the aisle, introducing himself with "How ya doin'? Joe Kennedy," his love of the "people" aspect of politics was never more apparent...
DURING the 1986 campaign, Joe Kennedy was the Dan Quayle of the race--young, inexperienced, thin-skinned and, by most accounts, stupid. Yet Kennedy's charisma--added to enormous financial resources, instantaneous name recognition, and a superb campaign organization--contributed to his victory over a crowded field of candidates...
Although part of Kennedy's appeal is merely nostalgia, a wistful yearning for what might have been if his father had lived, his charisma cannot be simply written off as a victory of style over substance. In fact, his charisma--and the type of message he chooses to convey through it--is substantial because it is inspiring...
BOTH presidential candidates have lamented the focus on their lack of charisma. Kennedy even defended Dukakis, praising the governor's administrative ability and political positions...
Since last winter, Bush strategists had known they had to spruce up the Vice President's image. George Bush was seen as awkward, wimpish, maladroit. So Bush's handlers engineered a makeover. They had him utter self-deprecating cracks about his lack of charisma. They arranged for him to be photographed amid his photogenic grandchildren...