Objects in the Mirror

I thought this over at RCP about Hillary's rear view mirror (as in objects may be closer than they appear) was on the mark. Based on Rassmusen's numbers, which I respect, Obama is right there. Money quote :

"Combine the data points and you have Obama's appeal over Hillary in a nutshell: "much more likeable, just as electable.""

On the current RCP averages I might change that to "at least as electable".

The thing is, Obama's electability has plenty of room to grow within his favourable/ unfavourable spread. Given, luck, skill and hard work another 10 points is easily doable. Attacking Hillary's unfavourables may well turn out to be like wearing down El Capitan with a toothbrush.