“Maybe that would be less crucial under Obama, Podesta thought, because Obama's approach was so intellectual. He compared Obama to Spock from Star Trek . The president-elect wanted to put his own ideas to work. He was unsentimental and capable… — Bob Woodward Copy Share Image
People who supported Obama felt like they formed a relationship, that they were being spoken to. The way that campaign worked and the way he's worked during his first term is to make people feel like he's grasping their hand,… — James Spader Copy Share Image