How are candidates viewed on websites . . .

What will former President Clinton’s role be if Hillary is elected president?  According to the msnbc.com website,  http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21148401/, former President Clinton will continue his philanthropic role he has been playing since leaving the presidency and “lead efforts to rebuild the United States’ tarnished reputation abroad.”  I think that although some Americans and other candidates may make an issue over what role Bill Clinton will play, while others think of it as an enormous advantage because “knowing is half the battle!”  Whatever role the former president takes on, it will definitely have different dynamics than that of a “First Lady”! He won’t be the “social hostess”, but rather a strong and valued partner.

This press release was accompanied by a picture and video clip of a smiling Bill Clinton and a smiling and proud looking Hillary looking on in front of an American Flag in London.

Another story hit the internet via CNN’s Political Ticker,  http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/, where Rudy Giulani attacks an idea thrown into conversation by Hillary Clinton about giving every newborn child a $5,000 bond.  This was accompanied by an AP photo of Giuliani where the look on his face like he was just surprised—not a look that inspires trust or intelligence. The “feel” I received from this was negative, it went on to attack the other three leading Democratic candidates.  

As with any news source, one must read it with an open mind.  It is interesting when you start looking closer at these websites and noticing the little things in the background or what type of clothes and the colors of their clothing the candidate is wearing.  Are they trying to appeal to a particular audience.