New Hampshire Aftermath
There are many interesting things afoot in the American political theatre in the wake of New Hampshire that it’s hard to know where to start.
The Huffington Post has a great opinion piece written by Huffington herself about various tactics being used to attack Obama from the Clinton camp which includes such contradictory claims as Obama’s too liberal, conservative, and hopeful. I recommend you check it out. And Hillary’s argument against “false hope” is insane. Does she really think ‘he wants to do too much for the country’ is a valid complaint against Obama?
Someone should ask Hillary ‘would you rather win the nomination but lose to the Republicans or lose the nomination but have a democrat in the White House?’ Because I think that is one of the critical questions of the campaign. Of course she’d probably dodge the question…or cry.
Gasp! Did he just say that? You ask. Yes I did. Why? Because it’s a party favor compared to what the Republicans can do. Dare I list even some of the areas she’s vulnerable?
-Do you want a commander-in-chief who lost her composure during the early primaries? How would she respond to genuine stress with lives, peace, stability, and the future all on the line perhaps in direct conflict with the constitution and rule of law? How will she respond if she faces a hostile house and/or senate?
-How can she control the country when she couldn’t restrain her husband? If another country cheats on the US will they be as easily forgiven? (note: I do not agree with this line of thinking but you know they’ll go there)
-What will Bill’s agenda be as First Gentleman? How much control and influence will he have? Will this be a partial workaround of terms limits?
-How can a member of a prior administration bring about fundamental change?
-A Clinton Dynasty? It didn’t work out so well for the country when the Bush clan tried it.
-Her flip-flopping on issues makes Kerry look like a rock.
-Constant and consistent voting support of the war.
-Dirty tricks (527 group) and negative attacks.
-How relevant is her experience?
-It took New Hampshire for her to find her voice? Shouldn’t she have found it before spending millions running for president? Is the so-called experienced candidate making it up as she goes along? Figuring things out as she goes?
Karl Rove is attacking Obama for sinking to traditional political dirty tricks but fails to provide an example. Months ago he was trying to advise Obama on how to beat Hillary. What does this mean? The Republicans are afraid of Obama. I’d call that a strong endorsement.
Speaking of which the punditry seems to be waiting for Richardson and Kennedy to issue their endorsements which may never come. What I want to know is how Bono feels.
In case there was any doubt let me state for the record that I support Obama 95%, Kucinich 3%, and Edwards 2%. On the Republican side I admit to being far less informed but I currently like McCain and Huckabee. I think they would be a good ticket and is just about the only chance the Republicans would have against Obama.
