Clinton Drunk on Pandering

One of the most important parts of persuading people in our highlight-clip culture that is dominated by personality instead of positions is resonating with voters. It is so important that the voters establish some link of commonality with the candidate. Whether it was the comic/cowboy in George Bush or the happy-meal diet in Bill Clinton, a candidate must connect with voters.

Senator Hillary Clinton took pandering to the extreme on Saturday (April 12) when she stopped at a bar to be photographed taking a drink with the every-day people.

As evidence of how fake the entire stop was, notice in the photo below how the couple sitting to the right are totally disinterested in the fact that Senator Clinton is present.

"Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., raises her mug of beer in a toast with Hammond, Ind., Mayor Tom McDermott, left, as she stops at the bar during a campaign stop at Bronko's restaurant in Crown Point, Ind., Saturday, April 12, 2008. Ed and Patty Hall are seated right. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)" (source)