[digg-reddit-me]
For Part 2 of this two-part case, check out The Case for Barack Obama.
I realize, of course, that Hillary Clinton will not be withdrawing from the race any time soon. And I realize that, from a short-term political perspective, it makes no sense for her to do so. She just won New Hampshire, Michigan, and more overall votes in the caucus in Nevada. But all the same – if Senator Clinton truly believes in the values she claims to, if she would rather liberal values prevail than gain power herself, if she would rather America unite under the next president instead of becoming further divided – she must withdraw her candidacy. Whether she throws her support behind John Edwards or Barack Obama makes no difference. Either individual can unite the country. Hillary Clinton cannot.
Here are 11 reasons Hillary should withdraw now:
- Her experience argument is bogus. Even if it were true, historically, experience is a poor predictor of presidential success. Further, anyone who claims to be prepared to be president “from day one” is lying – because no experience can prepare you for the presidency.
- Her most successful and most-used tactic against Barack Obama in the primaries and caucuses – suppressing voter turnout – will ensure her loss in the general election as it alienates many of those who she most needs to appeal to – younger voters (under 55), black voters, and swing voters. The Clintons have also introduced identity politics into the primary – and have tried to encourage racial polarization, especially between Latinos and blacks. The Clintons are running a campaign very different from most primary campaigns – they are attacking Obama with a ferocity usually reserved for attacking Republicans in the general election. In an election that splits the country roughly 50/50, Hillary can’t afford to lose anyone. At the rate she is going now, she won’t be able to put together a winning coalition.
- Bill Clinton became an admired elder statesmen after retiring from the presidency. The fact that he was still chasing skirt became a quirk rather than a political liability and a possible threat to the Democratic Party. And things like this might be considered charming. Now, he’s become Karl Rove with Secret Service protection, a bigger media presence, and with the same lack of conscience. Even top neutral Democrats are telling Bill to shut up. I’d like the old Bill Clinton back.
- If Hillary Clinton wins, her success will become a lesson in how women should achieve power: marry well; put up with any humiliations your husband throws at you, and then, maybe, if you fight dirty, and ask your husband to run your campaign, you might be able to ride his coattails to your “own” political success.
- The Clintons are relying on the laziness and stupidity of the American people to attack Barack Obama unfairly: through lies, distortions (eg. regarding Reagan), and other unconscionable means. It just goes to prove the most dangerous place to be in America is between the Clintons and an elected office.
- Her three most significant political acts: botching health care reform and setting it back for a generation; deciding to stonewall independent investigators, Congress, and the press on Whitewater, and voting for war with Iraq.
- The Democratic Party has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to re-align the country and reinvigorate liberalism and America. Hillary Clinton has shown no interest in seizing this opportunity or any capacity to rally Americans to a broad consensus. She remains a highly polarizing figure. Her winning strategy does not involve winning a significant majority but eking out a 51% win by micro-targeting, niche marketing, and espousing incremental targeted policies – all working off of a broadly Republican status quo.
- The Clintons are fundamentally and irredeemably corrupt. And we don’t need to have a Clinton dynstasty to rival the Bush dynasty.
- No other candidate can rally the Republican base and right-leaning independents as effectively as Hillary Clinton.
- Hillary Clinton use language exactly as George Orwell lamented in “Politics and the English Language” – to hide her true intent and demonize her opponents.
- Her breakthrough moment came when she her eyes got misty over how much effort she had put into making the country better.
Bonus reason: George W. Bush, and some number of his supporters, see her as the best candidate to protect the Bush legacy of torture, preemptive war, and executive overreach.
Hillary –
For the good of the Democratic party; for the liberal ideas you have fought for; for the good of the country – drop out of the race today.
We know that Obama is not perfect. But he’s the best chance we have of creating an electoral shift around liberal ideas. If you can take a step back from your campaign – I’m sure you would realize that. You are running against him with a fury Democrats normally reserve for Republicans. You seem to believe that creating a Clinton dynasty is the only chance America has to “not fall backward”. But you’re wrong. Get over yourself.
Please Hillary!
Sincerely,
-a committed liberal, Democrat, and Barack Obama supporter
Edit: I am not hiding my name as one of the commenters alleges. My name is Joe Campbell, and I stand behind this post.
Another Edit: Welcome Andrew Sullivan readers!
Updated: The New York Times has endorsed Hillary Clinton. Make your feelings known.
Updated: Responding to some of the comments suggesting that Obama and Hillary are the same.
Related articles
643 replies on “Why Hillary Clinton Should Withdraw From the Race Today”
the mickey red merino wool beanie b fresh
telluride foam truckertopi fila cap golf fesyen pria aksesoris di carousellrosie assoulin waved brim hemp straw hat womens cream hatsvintage hippie hat
white shift midi dress
long sleeve off the shoulder gown turquoisenike hoodless hoodiethe north face mens nuptse 2 jacket blueconverse shoe template
grey brasher womens walking trousers
puma basket platform coach w fm chaussures silver bluehommes nike benassi solarsoft slide sandale pantoufle color茅s de chaussures de tennisthe north face apex elevation youth boyskitty little girls denim knit jacket
aj francis sideline worn signed authentic miami dolphins on field new era beanie hat
bmw motorsport cap mannew era caps new era mlb ny yankees 59fifty cap graphite whitewishful unicorn ty beanie boosspyder hat voila women beanies wooly hats spyder snowboard jackets spyder ski
coolest wholesale new england patriots new era 9fifty cap flat snapback good leather rip clearance hat 2018
white carmelo anthony jerseytrey burke jersey 2018new mercurial bootssteelers license plate
mizuno mizuno players trainer turf shoe mens black white
adidas crazyquick 2 black greyadidas nmd xr1 pk primeknit bright cyan women blue black whiteadidas originals nmd runner primeknit men麓s women麓s nike running shoemens adidas originals zx flux 2.0 suede lightweight sneakers cool grey adidas salmonadidas…
2f34c fila fx 100 mid zapatillas altas white hombre zapatos blancotenis
nike air max cb 94 low gym red great sitereebok woman slip on shoes casual code furylite slipadidas predator 18.2 fg bleunike air max 87 for ioffernike air max 97 silver bulletnike store
nike sb dunk high pro mens sneakers in classic charcoal blue tar black 305050 010
carrol mid trasher skate shoes black orange suede unix sports canadas storethe 20 best skate fashion trends of the 90sua air jordan retro 11 black velvet bredtherefore for all members of football nike gives you the best in your game accessory for a won…
nike mens half zip pullover
nike is making a list and checking it twice because this christmas we ll be finding out whos been naughty and nice when this series of nikenike air jordan v 5 gold 10 medal olympics size 10 gold ds brand new e687d1men nike air jordan 11 xi wool bred bl…
canada blue 201817 puma kids shoes aruba online types q1nwat4
camouflage trees tree fork bark camo soccer ballkwik goal 19a12 hi vis deluxe soccer scrimmage vest pinnies youth xxsair jordan 6 for kids retro white red black retro 11 jordans jordan spacecobra golf fly z xl fairway wood 3w 16 graphite
adidas samoa plus originals run white run white
adidas womens duramo 5 womens running shoes running white neo iron metallic blast pink2017 new nike kobe a.d low mens basketball shoes white silveradidas mundial team boots black adidas uk saleadidas campus adv
womens cotton sun hat
north face fleece salenike mercurialx finale ii tf 831975616mens water shorts pacsunach military helmet
spain national shirt
clearance nba cleveland cavaliers stitched snapback hats 046 onretail nfl baltimore ravens ne snapback hat 1743tisa nba memphis grizzlies white with black snapback hat hats id 83937 star wholesale phoenix suns white orange snapback hats new era
puma x diamond co. men
dylan fuzzy flecked fleece slouchy hoodie cocoasimple white hoodienorthwestern wildcats under armour purple n basketball hoodiewomens nike tennessee titans 59 wesley woodyard limited olive usa flag 2017 salute to service
jordan craig tactical shirt with velcro straps
air jordan vii 7 retro dark charcoal raptor youtubeholiday nike air jordan 11 retro legend blue at kickbackzny.comboys basketball air jordan xxxi low whitenike air jordan 5 retro fire red 2013 vnds
hipster leather the converse chuck taylor hollis hi mixes finesse and streetwear
sst ttadidas neo shoes adidas neo slip on 2012 adidas neo jog girls infant toddler dsw50 off nike dual fusion x 2 chaussuresconverse star player 3v
womens nike free run 3
the north face condor triclimate jacket mens urban navy heather urban navy heather small read more at the image linkthe north face kids mid cloud fleece hoodie girl s sweatshirt zip closure chinthe north face osito 2 fleece jacket patriot blueproduct d…
best selling funny text back cover for apple iphone 6 6s plus phone phone cases from
crazy horse stand view leather cover for iphone se 5s 5 galaxy s4 miniparrokmon rc dinosaur robot spray mist dragon with hand sensor smart dinomemory card repair http://www.linux apps.comhappy dinosaurs triceratops long neck snap on hard back case phone cover…
nike bows out of 2016 in style with tinker hatfield designed air max zero premium
nike air max 360 black white 440 360 air max manair max 90 id animalair max 90 ultra breatheair max 90 drawingnike t90 laser 3 purplenike nikecourt dri fit ace womens tennis shorts size l pink clearance
jordan anthracite white varsity royal melo m8 men
hotnewhiphop air jordanjordan 6 maroon shirt classics never die whitesize 12 air jordan 12 french blue brand newair jordan 10 february 10 2018 color black fuchsia blast black
hitting up the newly opened nike id
top谩nky nike dunk low 904234 700 mineral yellow black whitenike air force 1 premium low philly white varsity redr shoes white nike air jordan 1 flight 2 white black concord menenglish teams euro results not shocking
womens supreme apparel for sale
green balenciagaindoor shoes pumawhite swift run shoes footshopgreen balenciaga
adidas zx flux mens originals save high up in the sale 04
converse all star lo black converse mens womens china blue shoesasics gel lyte v suede toe pack black mint 1336vans ward high top sneakershow to paint your shoes and personalize them to your liking
picture of set of team hoodies
adidas camo color block hoodie size mediumhead women s high altitude rib hoodie thumbgood looking pullover hoodie black cincinnati bengals g iii sports by carl banks thewomens vapor sleeveless hoody
nike custom converse
uk trainers adidas kids nemeziz messi 17.4 fg s77200loungewear sets blackloose maroon dress yellowthe north face resolve jacket raspberry red
apple iphone 6 6s back cover skin painting transparent
vivitar kids tech wireless bluetooth headphones children safe 85dbrose gold marble single initial name option 1mobile cover paper packaging boxvova cute cap fur phone case for iphone 5 6s 7 plus christmas back cover for huawei mate 9 xiaomi 5
adidas mens tubular dusk casual sneakers from finish line
adidas men eqt running support black core black whiteadidas terrex fast r mid gtx hiking blue men麓s shoesadidas white tubularhouston astros 4 stripe deuce orange mens boys socks mediumsummer main new adidas men bustle m sandals and floaters flip flops
colorswatch30 the north face oso fleece pullover kids hoodie nimbus blue 256
tenis ultra cardiac ii cheap the north face hoodie jacketpink bubble coat autumn jackets for girls coat windbreaker hoodies jacket children clothes girl boy windbreaker pink bubblethe north face tr nm61409 bothe north face dryvent logo muts tnf black
nike light up shoes online buy
beanie cheap vans wooly hattony parker jersey wholesaleyoung african male with piercing and beanie outdoorsnew era clemson tigers 59fifty fitted hat purple orange
miglior prezzo track field scarpe saucony showdown donna argento rosa scarpe saucony wikipedia
vans fear of god 2black friday sale 25 for all vans shoes starts 11 27vans caps classic patch trucker plus black denim men youtubevans x sketchy tank slide on black billion creation streetwear
air jordan 8 retro white anthracite dark orange black toesjordan for cheap
stocking classic nike air jordan shoes the classic retro shoes and new shoes alike jordan is like no other check us for nike jordannike air jordan 3 mens retro suede grey orange cemenst shoes 5cmgbred green kd 5 elite shoesroze paarse skibroek voor kin…
new ripndip lord nermal slide sandals men women summer slippers functional luminous effect beach outdoor slippers moccasins for men shoe
nouveau nike air jordan 14 chaussures de basket ball pour enfants blanc noir child pas cher femmes hommes 2019 2002 2017asx dry tank turquoisechaussures football adidas messi 15.1 fg ag noir pour homme vente en lignechaussures nike pg 1 eybl baskets ho…
navy blue suit sale
white and gold tennis shoes custom swarovskikobe jordan penike kd vi 6 pure platinum night factor vivid blue volt infoa swimmable mermaid tail pinterest.com
ryka vida rzx training shoe sz 7.5 a65
3 of 12 puma rihanna black furr fur leadcat slides slippers uk us 4 5 6 7 8 9p r predator football turf shoes lemongold match puma lo metallicloake uomo marrone 2016 stivali mitchum avvio chelsea scontato
economic new balance wx711v3 training shoes r489h8270 new balance united kingdom
a adidas kangaroo leather soccer cleats2017 adulte adidas gazelle og camo originals formateur m19657 pour les hommes camoflauge vente basket mp03935408adidas boat slip on sleek 40 40 5 41 42 boat shoes ballerina water sports af6069 40 ebayadidas women…
gamescom 2013 ps4 uk launch date and ps vita price drop announced by sony
vans moc fringe sk8 hi sneakers pink suedeangler pullover hoodievans native suede style 238 shoes black white vans mens high top shoes discount sale vans shoesreebok suede shoes buy reebok suede shoes online in india
jordan men black white t shirt a.i.r jordan long sleeve
does nikes latest shoe give runners an unfair advantagejordan 1 flight 4 space jamjordan retro 11 reversible shorts a2964410air jordan retro 3 og black cement infant toddler lifestyle shoe black cement white fire red
famous stars and straps making noise triumph flex fit flat bill hat s
quotations outdoor sun hat summer hat hats sun hat sun hat ben nepal mountaineering fishing sun hatswww capnhq gov blogitaly training topgrime is the new punk here s why
air jordan 6 bordeaux custom by mizzee customs
air jordan 3 retro mens black bright crimson redsale jordans shoesjordan space jams pricelow pricenike limited edition tech fleece roshe runsnike lebron soldier 10 shoes x shoes red whitenike high tops size 5
knot box clutch hot pink clutch by bottega veneta
f bomb morale gear diapering diaper bags productlady dior pale beige leather lady dior bag adorned with a pearl necklacesuch a pretty purseyerse womens atwood suede hobo
today converse inc announces the launch of the nigel cabourn for converse first string footwear collection including the chuck taylor all star
womens chaco zx 3 classic sandal aqua mint polyester sandalsconverse all star modern high top htm white converse sole2017 offer shoes chuck taylor all star leather street hiker pinecone brown parchment firehoodies decks more from this zumiez exclusive…
jerseys replica nfl colored nike game jersey
todd le h m floral pullover pacsun jeans toms black canvas classics almostmen polo hombre shirt mens collar shirts long sleeve casual camisetas masculinas plus sizerealistic template soccer jersey t shirt of barcelona on shop backdropmockup of football…
adidas superstar slip on by2879
womens sk8 hi sneakerwomens lauri markkanen bulls jerseywomens lebron james shoes all white nikelebronwomens where to buy adidas skinny sweatpants
lady dior mini in fuchsia pink with ghw
milan september 22 woman with chanel black leather bag before max mara fashion showgirls bag cartoon painting pattern zipper bulk school backpackmedium size of handbags wonderful womens designer purses cheap name brand purses designer handbags outletcl…
vans shoes black with white stripe
fly shopping 3 po black game jordan 12 13 blue royal white turquoiseflight air jordan shoes 2015 womenamazon.com air jordan 1 retro high og 2016 release 555088 125 shoesmen 039s nike air jordan hydro
keds champion lace toe cap sneaker infant toddler white 0 infant
like new pink conversejif peanut butter presents mr pringles white vintage trucker capscreenshot imagescreenshot image
centrals clearance sale happening on april 26 30 2017 at the megatrade hall sm megamall enjoy up to 80 off on your favorite nike and adidas items
volt nike womens visorjordan kids air jordan 1 retro high gs max orange white black 705300 800 walmartbuy air jordan 1 retro ultra high blackpantofi sport jordan air jordan 1 mid 554725 610 rosu negru 38
jordan birmingham barons
nike kyrie 3 white black blue gradient midsole for salewomens free people lace halter braair jordan 1 retro high og white perforated packwomens boss boys sale
russia 21 erokhin home 2018 fifa world cup soccer jersey
thrasher outlined red t shirtnighties women shirtleana light red v neck stylish half mens t shirtcompadretes boys t shirt heather
nba nets game jersey white jerseys
3d all over printed dolphins of the world shirts and shortssupreme black on black box logo hoodie great photographs supreme red box logosuniversity of arizona wildcats ncaa mens fleece hoodie whiteberlin trefoil sweatshirt by adidas orignals found on p…