likability

• “If there's one thing we've learned from the last six years, it's that likability is a dangerous yardstick to use when choosing a president.”

  What's Not to Like?

• “likability" is presumed to be based on niceness, self-effacement, and sociability, and has nothing to do with intellect; and you're right that Frost wasn't”

  Brian Hall - An interview with author

• “Cain's oratorical gifts, and his extraordinary "likability" -- two factors that also strongly favor Obama, despite his declining "favorability" -- are huge assets in a GOP field that's already forced other compelling figures, among them Jeb Bush and Chris Christie, to withdraw.”

  The Huffington Post: Stewart J. Lawrence: Is There More to Herman Cain Than Meets the Eye?

• “And now she's known as tough, but her likability is a real problem for her.”

  CNN Transcript Dec 14, 2007

• “She has what "Newsweek" magazine has called a likability gap, if you believe "Newsweek".”

  CNN Transcript Jun 24, 2007

• “Once in public, though, he demurs - as if upholding some unspoken bargain with white America to never look like an angry black man in exchange for continued off-the-charts "likability" ratings and a shot at reelection in 2012.”

  The Washington Post: Obama, the Great Placator, needs to throw some elbows

• “This is also where the "likability" question comes in, not to mention being straightforward and truly engaged.”

  Poll: Obama Takes Lead In Iowa

• “Clinton's negative attacks detracted from her "likability", whereas Obama was perceived as defending himself against Clinton mudslinging.”

  Election Central | Talking Points Memo | Obama Attacks Hillary As Calculating And Divisive

• “I generally agree with the comments, except that we have to remember that "likability" is an elusive concept that can vanish quickly under assault from the right-wing smear machine.”

  Obama Campaign: We're On Our Way To Winning

• “Only objective and honest assessment of each candidate's record of achievements, experience, leadership qualities and, yes, "likability" could yield another Bill Clinton-type winner.”

  Obama Campaign: We're On Our Way To Winning

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