Hillary Strengths–Good statesmanship, broad and deep policy knowledge, knows Washington well, lots of experience. Won in New York.

Hillary Weaknesses–More Clintons! Knows Washington too well. Can be stiff and tone-deaf. More Clintons!  According to polls, many people find her loathsome. 

Overall—strong candidate.  very divisive. 

Obama strengths–Charismatic and eloquent speaker, well-positioned to institute change, tuned-in to people, Harvard law degree.  Illinois state senator. U.S. senator

Obama weaknesses–Experience? A little too eloquent, maybe? Experience?

Overall–fairly strong candidate. could be too liberal for many moderates.