Hillary Clinton
Yay! I found an article about Hillary Clinton's new book, "Living History" located here (link may expire on 06/20/2003). According to this article, Hillary talks about "...taking some responsibility for 'botching' health care reform... being insensitive at first to those who felt she was taking the role of first lady too far off the traditional course..." Seriously folks, for anyone - a politician for that matter! - to admit fault... That takes courage, strength and taking your pride down a notch or two. But what's even more amazing is that she admits this freely (she isn't even up for reelection until 2007 - 4 years from now and many years after we will no longer care about this book). Hey, I can't even "take responsibility" for taking the last piece pie that my husband was saving for himself - which never happened by the way! lol

According to the very wonderful Don Burns' comment here, Hillary visits even the rural parts of New York. I once saw her appear as an arriving guest on a documentary about the Waldorf Astoria where she stepped out and shook everyone's hand, complete with eye contact and a genuine smile without looking down at anyone (that I could see, anyway). Even on TV you could sense the power and warmth she possesses in her aura. But my most favorite thing about Hillary is when she sees her daughter Chelsea, for for that time being, she is no longer a politician... She is a mother who loves her daughter, and you can't fake something like that.

So, go Hillary!