Optimism AND brains is indeed a rare and winning combination in politics! Devastating, in fact.

And you're right, Hillary does not radiate optimism. She radiates a sort of steely determination and confidence in her own personal powers and experience, but that's not optimism.

Guiliani...now there's someone who sure as hell does not radiate optimism.

I'm curious about Edwards, Ron, because I don't know nearly as much about him as I'd like to. Could you sort of give me a thumbnail impression of your impression of him?