He has great political skills and he's an exceptional speaker. And when he finds the right audience, he'll be able to talk about the things he's accomplished when others were struggling. That's leadership. That's impressive. |
He is absolutely credible as a candidate. The hardcore policy wonks and opinion-makers are extremely impressed with him and intrigued by his success. |
That's not an easy thing to do. And he hasn't done anything to diminish his standing. |