Bill Clinton campaigned for John Kerry in Philadelphia yesterday, an event I definitely would have attended if only I’d been home. I used to chase Bill allover Center City when he visited during his presidency. One time on Locust Street we locked eyes. All I can say is that he has magnetism unlike anyone in whose presence I have been before or since. Someone I know who saw him yesterday said it was like going to see a rock star.

Here’s an interesting article from the BBC about the Clinton Effect.