[SWTXBelle]

Some do it better than others - I think Hillary faltered some (I'm thinking of the drinking beer incident- AWKWARD), and McCain TRIED to do it, but I don't know that he was successful. The whole "How many houses do you have" thing turned many off. Palin was masterful at it, but couldn't convince voters that hey, she's just like you, but she could be president. Palin and Obama have the advantage of having had middle-class upbringings. It's an interesting dilemma - to come off as approachable and human, but also competent and, for lack of a better word, presidential. Of course, it's all a matter of perception, and being able to get your image across through the media.