Just curious: How did Bill Clinton earn the "Elvis" description?

[question everything]

I first heard it by Chris Matthews during the convention but now Paul Begala in his essay, and Bruce Springsteen who appeared with Clinton (in Indiana?) used it, too.

[blogslut]

1. Because he is very enigmatic

[sadbear]

2. Yeah, I mean, they had absolutely nothing in common.

[Lars39]

3. I thought it was from playin' sax on late night talk show.

Or maybe just generally having "it".

[CJCRANE]

4. I thought it was because of his accent

and Southern charm.

[Bake]

5. Elvis: One of the biggest rock stars of his time.

Clinton: THE biggest political "rock star" of his time.

Bake

[question everything]

6. Thanks. Makes sense (nt)

[Fumesucker]

7. ...

[amandabeech]

9. That pretty much sums things up.

Those two remind me of the "Odd Couple."

Can you imagine them sharing an apartment?

[Fumesucker]

10. Have you ever seen My Fellow Americans?

That's not too far off the plot of the movie, two ex presidents who can't stand each other have to team up to save the country.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0117119/

[amandabeech]

13. I've seen previews.

I'll have to check it out now!

Thanks for the tip!

[thelordofhell]

8. Black Velvet And That Little Boy Smile..........

[morningglory]

11. Shows up late. Takes over the room. No one else matters in the room any more. nt

[Cleita]

12. Yes and when Elvis leaves the building, there is no point being

there anymore. Clinton has the same effect on his adorers.

[amandabeech]

15. When he comes in, I expect to hear the Blues Brothers Band

doing their intro number--a speeded up version of Otis Redding's "Don't Turn Me Loose."

The only difference is that I don't think that Bill could do backflips onto the stage like Belushi.

[JVS]

14. Accent, charm, love of junk food.