What will the outcome be March 4th for Senator Hillary Clinton? Watch Tonight’s Debates. Tues. Feb. 26th, 08′
So, I am back on the Blog again. Just a little something to think about once you read it.
So wouldn’t Hilary Clinton be served better in her campaign to pick a lane, better yet get back to her lane? By pick a lane I mean that she should either go after Barack Obama’s neck i.e. let’s call it the 50 Cent maneuver, or she should just not even mention or acknowledge Barack Obama; just keep all her press and her speeches squarely focused on all the good she has done and wants to do and leave out any mention of the competition. She has to run her race and make him to try play her game on her level, i.e. the Jay Z maneuver. No playing the fence or bouncing back and forth it makes the campaign look unstable and frustrated or even unsure of itself and not focused on their message. So, you either destroy your opponent or you ignore them like an annoying flea not worth your time.
After talking with a few people, our general consensus is that somewhere along this journey the Clinton Campaign got derailed and is now struggling to get back on track. That is an obvious observation, but let me just say it again; derailed!!! Is it impossible to do? Nothing is impossible and I have repeatedly been an advocate of this train of thought. I was raised in the “School of CAN DO”. You have to fundamentally believe and make it so in your mind first to make the idea a matter of reality. The numbers may look bad for her as she has an obvious uphill battle ahead of her going into the crucial March 4th contest, however nothing is impossible. If the campaign refocuses their efforts on her and her message as opposed to going for the jugular of Senator Obama there is no doubt Clinton could make amazing headway. She needs to go after his record and leadership ability; the credible things that matter to voters.
With that said the Democratic Party is missing a golden opportunity with an Obama-Clinton ticket. The DNC is not functioning or looking at the “BIG PICTURE” and long-term planning. If Hillary Clinton does not get the nomination will Barack Obama offer her vice presidency? One would assume he would, but does it do him or his presidential bid any good in the general election? In my mind I don’t think he will offer it to her, but if Hillary Clinton gets the nomination does she offer it to Barack Obama? Think about it; if you put the egos aside then where does the value land for each candidate? I will give you one point, adding Hilary Clinton to Obama’s ticket will give the campaign enough cover to get out of public provided funds for the general elections that Obama and McCain agreed too, because guess what; if Clinton lands on the ticket she will never let that happen. Who wouldn’t mind seeing Hillary in the number two spot, as apposed to not on the ticket at all, and more importantly, with Clinton in the number two seat that is taking the politically correct leash so both can go after the Republican nominees in the general election on such a level that would be worth it, good cop(Obama), bad cop(Clinton). I can not even imagine what the Clinton camp has in their war chest, and what they’re planning to unleash on whoever receives the Republican nomination.
Now look at this potential scandal going on with John McCain and this Washington lobbyist he supposedly has had a fling or relationship with for favors. For favors? Are you all serious? He was supposedly writing letters and making movements for her on behalf of her clients at the lobbyist firm she was employed by. Have we forgot about Bill Clinton’s situation, why is it these Republicans go for the jugular and do not let the Democratic political figures get a way with anything, and they are quick to have people removed either through court proceedings or by public outcry. Every time one of these Republicans does something similar or worse (going to war without the approval of the congress) our party gives half ass quotes of no real sting, and we take no action to remove people. I know what the problem is and we all see it. How can the DNC focus if we can not even get our supporters together in one coalition?
Follow the news look at the bread crumbs, the New York Times story about Senator McCain was exactly what the Right needed and that was a common enemy that would make it OK to support John McCain within the Republican hierarchy (I mean freaking Rush Limbaugh was almost nice to McCain when he took to the airwaves the day after the New York Times story broke and I thought the world stopped spinning on its axis). Republican Party nominee is going to be John McCain, Republicans have for the most part come to accept this fact and now they are mounting their offensive against the Democratic campaign.
Lastly, lets all welcome back “The Spoiler” Ralph Nader who we can all jointly thank for the last seven years. He announced he is running for his presidency; again. This is good for the Republican Party but bad for the Democrats. Don’t you love how Ralph Nader thinks this entire process is some sort of joke and I am going to say it now: Anyone that votes or donates to Ralph Nader is simply giving the White house right back to the Republicans. He can not win and if nothing else is for sure in this political process that is for sure. It will not happen. But, this should be yet another concern for the DNC in the general elections because if memory serves me correctly didn’t Al Gore lose in 2000 by less than 600 votes in Florida? No on Ralph Nader.
The DNC better get focused real quick and I mean immediately, because nothing is for sure (Al Gore was certain to win in 2000; look how quickly we all forget). Get the ticket together before the DNC convention in August and spend these upcoming months raising funds, putting the joint democratic ticket together structurally on the ground to win in the general election. We as democrats and Americans should not just want a small win or slight win; we should want to send a clear message to the Republican Party; the American people will not go unheard.
Someone asked me what I thought about a Louis Farrakhan endorsement. I read the transcript and it was not an endorsement, but of course it was spun that way by certain media outlets in order to try and scuff Barack Obama’s general public appeal.
I say it every time and this is no different; Get out there and vote, volunteer and most importantly DONATE. Donations help your candidate spread their message. Make your voice heard and your dollars felt. This historical election matters!!
30 minutes later, there you have it; my two cents. The political junkie is at it again. Tune in tonight for the last Democratic Debate before the March 4th contest. This should be interesting!
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