Sunday, October 5, 2008
Hillary says that McCain is just "more of the same"
Hillary Clinton, who recently spoke on behalf of Joe Biden at a Human Rights Campaign, gave a speech that she said was prepared by Senator Biden. The speech made many comparisons between the current President and the man Clinton hopes will not be the future one. Clinton said tha McCain was, "Not a maverick. He's a mimic." Clinton's comparisons attacked McCain on many issues where he holds a more orthodox point of view. Clinton also said that the nation now had a choice to decide between more "small minded governance" or "securing equality and dignity for all Americans". Although called backwards looking, Clinton did not hesitate to compare McCain and his policies to those of the Bush administration. Clinton has become a very vital part of the Obama campaign since her loss in the race for the Democratic nomination. She has worked hard to rally her supporters for Obama and has raised over eight million dollars for his campaign. Clinton said that "We have a lot to repair in America, and I believe that Democratic leadership is essential to fixing the damage that we are going to inherit." Clinton is going to continue to attend rallies for Obama throughout the country in the remaining month before the election.
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This is interesting. It's been said that, although the Clintons are endorsing Barack Obama, a McCain victory would put Senator Clinton in a better position for a presidential nomination and possible victory in 2012. Also only two weeks ago at the Global Warming Conference at the United Nations Bill Clinton introduced Senator McCain favorably and both men were cordial with one another. I believe that corporation between parties may be exactly what our country needs at the moment, but this dosn't stop critics from watching the dynamic and questioning the Clintons' Democrat-ness.
Hillary's willingness to stand in for Joe Biden and present his speeches in his absence (he left the campaign trail to be with his family following the death of his mother) was a decent thing to do, and at the same time it restates her loyalties to the democratic party. We'll see what happens upon Joe Biden's return and how Hillary's involvement in the Obama Campaign influences his numbers in the polls.
I would not be suprised at all to see Sen. Clinton with a position in the Obama Cabinet come January. Either her foreign policy expereince or record on healthcare can be easily used as a Cabinet member. Hillary has been incredibly nice about this entire process and I can only believe that she will get some reward. Even the thought or hopes of this possibility will keep some die-hard Clinton supporters around.
Piggy-backing off what Kelley said, I can't imagine that a part of Hillary, deep-down, doesn't really want Obama to lose. It was evident from the campaign, as well as SNL, how much Clinton wanted the nomination and, considering how close she came, it must really be tearing her apart. In addition, she must be reeling from McCain's choice of Sarah Palin, whose perceived emergence as the new "standard-bearer" of the modern political feminist movement is like a slap in the face to Hillary. Having some one like Sarah Palin considered to be carrying on her work is not what I think she had in mind...
Who also must be secretly hoping Obama loses is Bill. I think Bill thought Hillary could ride the coattails of his name and fame among Democrats, even after Obama took the lead in the primary race. However, Bill probably did more harm than good on her campaign, and I think it hit him personally and tarnished his political image that Hillary lost the nomination. Therefore, a McCain win would perfectly set-up an “I told you so” Clinton run for 2012...
Plus, Bill is probably loathe to relinquish his title as the "First Black President."
Mr. Stein, as long as I don't have to hear the phrase "Justice Clinton," I won't move to Canada
I agree with the other comments posted here that it must secretly kill Clinton to be supporting Obama during this campaign. Yes, I can see how it is her duty to the Democratic party but maybe she shouldn't be so outwardly supportive. I personally think it's kind of pathetic how nice her upfront personality is coming off when we know how socially awkward and non-personable she really is. I think that Hillary and Bill should support Obama yet focus on up and coming opportunities for themselves instead of spending so much time and money on a candidate they most likely do not actually want to see win
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