"Anyone who has attended an event for Hillary recently would probably agree that she has become a better candidate with more confidence and a stronger stump speech, as the campaign has progressed," said Hollywood political consultant and Clinton supporter Noah Mamet. "I think she has successfully answered the 'likability' question to all those who have seen her lately."
He added: "If there is such a thing as a 'Hollywood primary,' I would say she's dominating the field, if she hasn't already won it."
Hollywood political consultant Andy Spahn, who works with Obama supporter and DreamWorks co-founder David Geffen, isn't convinced. "There is no Hollywood primary," Spahn said. "The first contest is Iowa."
He added: "My experience tells me that 'the mood' here is less important than 'the mood' in Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina and Nevada."
Hollywood political strategist Chad Griffin, a former Clinton White House staffer, disagrees. "The Hollywood primary is an audition in front of the entire nation. Hillary out- performed her opponents and proved she already knows the role of president and where she wants to go with it."
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