Mark Halperin's Final Campaign 2008 Report Cards
Mark Halperin grades the players in the 2008 presidential campaign and renders his verdict.
Used his intimate knowledge of his longtime client's strengths and weaknesses to underline Obama's thoughtful leadership skills and steer him away from trouble. Proved to be an effective surrogate and a good conductor of a sprawling media team. Only nick: took on too much work at times, including at the Denver convention, where he micromanaged more than necessary.
Grade: A
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