May 11, 2008The end is nearNot THAT end, folks. The end of Hillary's sense-of-entitlement, self-annointed ascent to the presidency. Here's what I think. Obama can't beat McCain. Hillary has made sure of that with all of her talk about working-class whites not voting for him. (In case Hill hasn't noticed, blacks aren't exactly lining up to push the touch-screen for her, either.) If by some miracle that the superdelegates lose their minds and make Clinton the nominee, she can't beat McCain, either. (see above paren. That won't change in the general.) So here goes the regurgitation of the "dream-team" talk floating out there in cyberspace: A Obama-Clinton ticket in the general. Such a ticket would clean McCain's clock, because all segments of the Democratic base would have a dog in the fight. But I don't think Hill wants to be the No. 2 of the man she has trashed --- and intensely --- for the past several months. She's not going to play second-fiddle to a perceived newbie interloper. What do y'all think? |
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Comments
[May 12, 2008 12:16 AM]
Dona Wheeler : →http://www.myspace.com/donalunamoonWell Shanna,
Word is unless we have another homeland diversion crisis, the DC madam, naming names, and enough Republican's to sink the convention for sure. The cream would rise to top as it were, with a Republican nomination of a little known Ron Paul, who actually wants
HOLD ON HERE, power to the people as in democracy. You recall, "we the people"
Then if Big corporations were held accountable, Washington was desluged, we might might have a chance..
Let's see what comes first the Dc madam's list, or a terrist attack...
[May 12, 2008 6:33 AM]
Ed S.I tend to agree that she wouldn't take second spot. Her elitist, self-serving attitude doesn't fit well in second chair, and it would be a political snafu (not that the public has the attention span to put that together). How could she run as Vice President with the person she has spent the last few months campaigning against, questioning his ability? Not quite an unbeatable ticket..."He wasn't good enough to be #1, but he's good enough for you to ride the coat-tails to the White House?"
I'm not impressed with any of them, frankly. History combined with "promises" are enough for me to wince at an Obama or Clinton presidency. (In addition to some of the comments made by them or their family.)
I'll vote McCain since "None of the Above" really doesn't accomplish anything.
[May 12, 2008 7:48 AM]
BacklashHillary made it clear that she wanted to be President and not VP. Both candidates said that a nomination for the position is highly unlikely, so for Obama to take her as a running mate on his ticket would be self destructive for him.
1 out of 4 blogging comments speaks of total distrust for her as a President, Obama would do better to seek someone else to maintain creditability in his words. No matter "how sweet the sound" no one likes a liar.
Far as the reward Hillary expected is gone, the personal loan she risked must some how be minimized. So, staying in the race is the path to reclaim some of the lost investment. It is sad that personal ambitions are run so openly under the disguise of the democratic election.
[May 12, 2008 6:20 PM]
Ed S.During my college days, all professors would distribute syllabi that described the weight each assignment had on our overall grade.
One day my roommate informed me that I'd "be doing better if I focused on each assignment as much as I did figuring out what I'd have to do to get by".
The same is true for campaigns.
[May 12, 2008 6:43 PM]
Bobby Buck : →http://theroanoketribune.comMy take on this great increase in voter's participation sees a nation yearning for a new paradigm, challenging America to ever increasing heights of progress and not bound by old world politics, but repositioning this country on a moral high ground. This can only be delivered by Barack Obama. Hillary was simply a facsimile of Bill and if Obama chose her for the ticket, he would just be another politician running for a win. I personally feel he has risen to the position of being a leader as opposed to simply a democratic party pawn. Obama with his effective intellect and his vastly efficient support team has earned this position hands down. With this kind of leadership, he could very well guide America out of its global dilemma.
[May 13, 2008 8:10 AM]
BacklashInstead of Eight Belles being euthanized after breaking both front ankles Hillary should have her campaign euthanized.
It's over Hillary put it to rest..... correction 4 to 1 bloggers don't trust her.
Barack Obama
Pledged:
1,592
Superdelegates
277
Total:
1,869
Hillary Clinton
Pledged:
1,424
Superdelegates
273
Total:
1,697