This has been said of many leaders...some of whom actually had "substance" instead of "charming rhetoric."
Unfortunately, current campaigning seems to be avoiding "substance" - on all sides.
der Brucer
I. for one, wish candidates would recognize the limitations of power that the President has in many areas - particularly domestic policy. Instead of attempting to craft specific legislation in stump speeches, I would preder to hear:
"I will urge Congress to present me with legislation that will address the future insolvancy of the Social Security Syatem."
"I will urge Congress to present me with legislation that comprises a National Energy Policy which will address both our dependency on foreign resources and our incresed concern for the environment."
"I will urge Congress to present me with legislation that will expand our health care safety net."