In its lowest, most common form, inspiration is simple charisma that becomes magnified by the media, as with Ronald Reagan or Bill Clinton.

Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton both had exceptional natural abilities. Nelson Rockefeller was very good statewide but never gained national traction.

Bill Clinton is not my commander-in-chief.

Oh, well, that's just Bill Clinton.

There's no smarter politician out there than Bill Clinton.

Bill Clinton was relentless, eloquent and truly charming.