The Right Note

Hillary Clinton has struck the right balance between visibility, power and effectiveness. Once a lightning rod for controversy and attacked for being polarizing, in her work as Secretary of State Hillary Clinton gets to use the best of her skills, old and new. She uses discretion in her words, may be forceful and courageous without being unkind, and walks a careful line to reflect the opinions of the Administration. From a public relations perspective, she is effective as an ambassador and spokesperson, without drawing undue attention to herself. From lawyer to First Lady, Senator to Secretary of State, she has grown not just in stature but in her ability to communicate substance without rancor. President Obama was wise to reach out and adopt her skills for the nation; both she and he proved his choice to be gracious and meaningful.