Today I am at a loss as to why some people have reacted with such glee to the news that Hillary Clinton will be nominated at the Democratic Convention. As far as I can determine, the gleeful fall into two groups: Republicans and Hillary supporters. What confuses me is that some of these people seem to think that means there’s a chance of an upset, and that Hillary Clinton could end up being the nominee instead of Barack Obama. To them I say: You must have a short attention span. Either you didn’t read the whole article, or you heard it as a blurb on the TV news.
Here’s what will happen. Hillary will be nominated. Barack will win. That isn’t to say there won’t be some fireworks, so there’s no harm in stocking up on the popcorn.
The Hillary-ites’ glee I can sort of understand. But the Republicans? Just after the last Ice Age, when the primaries began, I recall reading that the general hope of the Republicans was that Hillary would win, since she was deemed to be more polarizing and more easily beaten. But they don’t seem to be having any trouble at all with the swiftboating of Obama, so which is it, Repubs? Do you want Barack or Hillary?
I rather welcome the upcoming mini-drama. Usually both conventions are about as exciting as watching golf on TV. You know, those long shots of the tops of trees, and the sky, and the ball you can’t see? Followed by thrilling shots of crowds standing around, and then moving from one hole to the next. (“Alice! Come quick! You gotta see this! These people are walking!”)
The Republican convention is shaping up to look like a standard TV golf-watching event. Especially since great oratory and popularity have been declared taboo. Republican Convention invitation: Drones welcome. But you never know. We could be treated to a stirring speech by George W. Bush, warning us about the challenges America faces in the nucular age. (Advisor: “Mr. President, we’ve detected that a nuclear missile is headed our way!” GWB: “Well, that’s bad obviously, but at least it isn’t nucular.”)
6 responses so far ↓
lucytoo // August 16, 2008 at 12:25 pm |
I believe we need change in this country…Hillary Clinton/John McCain represent the same old thing…poltics as usual…this country needs a “make over”…so that other countries will see us as we see ourselves!
spencercourt // August 16, 2008 at 9:11 pm |
I think that nominating Hillary is looked upon by her supporters as a “symbolic” victory since no woman has been nominated previously.
ptfan1 // August 19, 2008 at 10:10 am |
I fall into the popcorn syndrom crowd, it will be very interesting to see how the Clintons position Barack, because they may actually want him to lose the general election as part of their long term strategy to retake the white house.
So ya wanna know which one I want? OK, the perfect scenario for me would be total dissaray and dessention. Barack has caved to the clintons and I predict it will bite him in the ass.
fakename2 // August 19, 2008 at 9:57 pm |
pt, it would not surprise me in the least that the Clintons might have a long term plan such as you speak of. But let’s just not sell him short yet. I don’t think Clinton would ever have made it to the floor if it hadn’t been for Obama allowing it. The deals have been made. Just go watch the Republican convention. Be sure to have a pillow and a blankie.
ptfan1 // August 22, 2008 at 11:18 am |
whoops I forgot I said this on your post so I repeated myself a bit on the eeee blog. I will shut up about the D convention. Have you thought about what if McCain were to select Sarah Palin from Alaska as his veep. I love her to death and would love to see her get 4 years as veep and then 8 as Pres. 12 MORE YEARS She is smart as a whip and a bit of a maverick, but what I like most about her are her family values (although I am pro choice), realistic energy policies, and ethics. She would need a lot of work on international and managing congress but could get that in 4 years. IMHO
ps I have always been civil but my wife tells me, and my daughter, that I am often too direct
fakename2 // August 22, 2008 at 2:05 pm |
I’ve heard good things about Sarah Palin. I’ve even heard her speak briefly on NPR, and she sounds quite sensible.