It is unfortunate that it takes a tragedy like that for people to see the system working at its best. When the stakes are high, the press does a good job and the public responds. ... It just doesn't come across in the daily barrage of cable shout shows.

I think the surprise here is that so many people see her as a strong leader, ... What's interesting about those numbers is that leadership was probably an area that proved to be John Kerry's downfall in the last election. It's an area where she is doing well.

Carroll Doherty

It is unfortunate that it takes a tragedy like that for people to see the system working at its best. When the stakes are high, the press does a good job and the public responds. ... It just doesn't come across in the daily barrage of cable shout shows.

Carroll Doherty

There is a real sense of cynicism about the level of corruption in Washington. The feeling among public is it is endemic.

Carroll Doherty