Ike proved you could do nothing and be president. For Kennedy, charisma (and Jackie) was enough. For LBJ, “aw shucks, let me screw you” worked. Nixon proved you didn’t have to have charisma (or say "aw shucks"); he could screw you without it. Then Carter’s smile and pledge to never lie covered for his incompetence. Reagan finally proved you didn't need to be a president; you just needed to act like a President – as long as Nancy consulted with the astrologist.
Dana Carville said it all about Bush I. Clinton proved you didn’t have to keep it in your pants to be president and Bush II proved you didn’t even have to have it in your pants to be president. Fred Thompson vs. Hillary? Law & Order vs. Desperate Housewives! An insane road until November ’08!
Get me some popcorn and ice cold beer. This is gonna be a good one.