The last time Hillary Clinton presented herself as a candidate for the most powerful job in America critics complained she was stiff, lacked a unifying message, was arrogant and removed from voters — competent no doubt, but could she empathise?<br /><br /> She did show emotion when she conceded the party nomination to Obama; she lamented not having pierced that “highest glass ceiling”. Yet even earlier, her remarks appeared to convey a depth of feeling talking to a women’s group. <br /><br /> When probed over what her motivations were, Clinton’s response could be interpreted as sensitive and inspiring patriotism: “This is very personal for me. It’s not just political, it’s not just public. I see what’s happening. We have to reverse it.”<br /><br /> Pundits suggest that Clinton’s toughest task may be overcoming her own image. <br /><br /> As the top US diplomat for four years, it helps that her address book includes a who’s who of high-level international politicians. <br /><br /> But even though she is far better known than most of he
