The Travelers, a group of 400 Arkansas natives, has toured 22 states, spreading the Gospel of Bill.

Bronfman has known Clinton since 1977, when he first ran for governor of Arkansas. Despite personal attacks made by his opponents, friends extol Clinton's moral fiber.

"He's a parent. He takes his daughter to ballet lessons," Bronfman said. "He's the only candidate with an understanding of the day-to-day pressures faced by families."

Clinton is a movie buff, a decent Hearts player and an avid reader. The Rhodes Scholar also has a decent memory, Bronfman said.

"I remember in 1977, we were signing thank you notes after an event," she said. "He came across a note addressed to Christopher."

"He crossed it out and put Chris. Then he wrote a personal note. When he looks you in the eye and seems sincere, it's because he is sincere. Some say he's a compromiser. But sometimes you have to take small steps and take what you can get. That's how you make progress," she said.

Few voters, though, become acquainted with presidential candidates on a personal level. They're influenced by party labels, the mass media and issues critical to their lives.

The rap on the Democrats is that they try to be all things to all people. In the yin-yang of politics, that's nearly impossible, for any proposal engenders some opposition from somebody.

It's been 60 years since a Democratic president was re-elected--proof that it's tough to unite a big tent.

While the Democrats disagree vehemently on certain issues, they left Chicago in agreement that a centrist Clinton is better than a Dole-Gingrich combo.

"On the whole, we are better off than four years ago," Bronfman said. "There might be some areas of dissent, but you've got to focus on the entire package."