He has the power, if employed prudently, to build not just a legacy but a dynasty as well. Prudence is the key. He can give speeches so rousing and partisan they will shake the rafters loose. But to win the majority of votes his Democrats need next November, he must match the noise level with content.
Some voters are, the polls say, convinced already.
A survey of Democrats voting in last Monday's Iowa caucuses found nearly half hold a favorable view of both Clinton the president and Clinton the man. Other Democrats confess a mixed or negative view of Clinton. Many like his policies but disapprove of the man personally. A smaller number like neither. It comes as no surprise to any reader that the poll found no significant number of Democrats who like Clinton the man but dislike Clinton the president.