Jon Chait gets the critical differences – and sees why Gore is a stronger candidate. Money quote on the Rodham game-plan:
The theory was that her centrist positions would endear her to moderates but that it wouldn’t cost her on the left, because years of conservative vilification caused liberals to bond with her emotionally.
But instead of moderates focusing on her positions while liberals focus on her persona, the opposite seems to be happening. Moderates fear she remains too culturally divisive to win. And liberals can’t stand her centrist positioning. It’s the worst of all worlds.
Meanwhile, Gore keeps his counsel.
The Dish 