Dear George,

The perception of Clinton reacting to a bubbling up of public concern is, unfortunately, quite backwards. This ‘cult-like’ murmur that has been ‘heard’ came first from the Clinton Campaign right after the Iowa loss as talking points softly pedaled to the press in one of numerous attempts by her supporters to indirectly seed doubt as to the integrity and authenticity (take your pick of the word of choice: patriotism, religion, plagiarist, fairy-tale-candidate, K-Rovian) of Senator Obama. I personally find it sad that the Clinton ‘legacy’ has come down to such tactics. It is up to the voters to decide, between Hillary and Obama, where the Karl Rove ‘likeness’ actually rests.

Art Lichtenberger (electronic mail, February 25, 2008)