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Monday, August 27, 2007 12:00 AM

Hey, Dems: Run against Bush -- and toughen up -- or lose in '08

Drew Westen, author of "The Political Brain," evaluates the Democratic presidential candidates' ads and the party's messaging in general. Short version: More Jim Webb, less John Kerry.

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  • Sunday, August 26, 2007 03:36 PM

    From your mouth to Hilary's ear

    "I think the major problem in them so far has been a way that sometimes she talks like she's speaking into a megaphone. That amplifies the story that's already out there about her, that she's cold and -- I guess "shrill" would be the closest to what the story is."

    I have said over and over that she needs to adopt a more conversational tone and get over the Ted Kennedy bellow every time she talks. I hope someone in her campaign is listening!

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