The most damaging thing David Geffen said about Bill and Hill in his interview last week with Maureen Dowd addressed their trustworthiness. “Everybody in politics lies,” said Geffen, “but they do it with such ease, it’s troubling.”

The latest Washington Post poll hints that Geffen’s view may not be entirely anomalous in Democratic ranks. The poll shows Hillary leading the Democratic field at 36%, trailed by Obama at 24%, Gore (who is not running) at 14%, and Edward at 12%.

But when Democrats were asked to rate Hillary, Obama and Edwards on seven different characteristics, Hillary lost on only two categories: “most inspiring,” and “most honest and trustworthy.” Obama beat her 44% to 36% for “most inspiring” and 34% to 29% for “most honest and trustworthy.”

The bright side for Hillary: She beat former medical-malpractice lawyer John Edwards in both categories. Only 21% considered Edwards the “most honest and trustworthy.”