For a party that counts on women, people of color and young folks for votes, it is a bit ironic that the leading candidates in the national polls are two old white guys. …
The durability of these two candidates is a testament to some important political truths. First, even in this day and age of ‘viral celebrity,’ it is tough to build an enduring political brand. The second is that having experience running for president is a bigger deal than many people appreciate. CONT.
Amy Walter, Cook Political Report