Just wanted to get on record before Obama announces his pick – my money is on Hillary Clinton, although the smart money would be on Joe Biden, and the real dark horse being Al Gore ((Because Tim Kaine, Jack Reed, Evan Bayh, Kathleen Sebelious, Chet Atkins, and the rest of the lesser lights being too boring to speculate on.) – that despite my initial strong opposition to a Vice President Hillary Clinton (as demonstrated by this and this), I’ve reconciled myself to the idea recently. If it helps Obama win, I’m certainly for it – and as Obama clearly told the Clintons, “No.” initially, I don’t think giving her the nomination now shows weakness. Rather, by including such a prominent and powerful former opponent, it demonstrates strength.
So, now I’m on record – if Obama thinks Hillary Clinton will help him win more than the other candidates, then choose Hillary.
Yes, her connections to the past may muddy his “Change” message and Bill’s sordid connections may prove to be a distraction – but overall, she has demonstrated a political strength that could help unify the party and allow her to speak to groups that Obama has not been able to effectively reach out to yet.
And she’s a fighter. We need someone to take on this new Rovian McCain.
One reply on “Reconciling With Hillary”
Hillary certainly has the following for many good reasons. But in the last days of her campaigning she hesitated in calling it quits when the call was overdue. Thus, she spiraled into debt which made her seem irresponsible, unresponsive. She would have been a good choice if only.