Remember back when we were all wondering who would run against George W. in 2004? Other than Kerry and Edwards, and the usual gang, I remember how a lot of democrats actually marveled at the idea of Hillary Clinton. Well, as we all know, she said no. Maybe it was too soon, maybe she was too divisive, or maybe she just wasn’t ready. So, we said, all right Kerry/Edwards it is, and now, so much for that. So what do we suppose Sen. Clinton has been doing since 2004? I would say she has been positioning herself as president this whole time; not just president of the democrats, but she has moved herself toward the middle of partisan politics to become president of all America.

I think it’s funny how I hear a lot of people, who vote against Hillary Clinton, say that she’s been in Washington for 16 years but has accomplished virtually nothing, so we need a change, we need a new kind of politics, we need hope, and so, we need Sen. Obama! I wonder if these people ever listened to what Sen. Clinton’s colleagues have had to say about her ability to work against divisive partisan lines in the Senate, I wonder if these people were just as negative toward Sen. Clinton when the possibility of her running in 2004 came up, I wonder if these people ever did like Sen. Clinton or all the Clintons at all, and I wonder if these people were even paying any attention until now.

But please don’t get me wrong; I think the fact that Sen. Obama has brought in millions of new voters to this process is indeed, absolutely amazing. But, I cannot help but wonder where the heck these people were for the past eight years. Some will say they needed to be inspired, and that they were too cynical and sick and tired of the “usual” Washington politics. And, Sen. Obama brought them a new sense of hope that did motivate then into the political process. To these people I can only and simply say, good for you.

Because in my mind, Clinton does not equal Bush, we were better off during the Clinton administration than we have been in a long time, Bill Clinton’s indiscretion had nothing to do with his capability (or Hillary’s) in running the country, it was always going to be harder for Hillary Clinton to be taken seriously in her run for the presidency, I do believe Hillary Clinton to be incredibly brilliant, and call me crazy, but I do believe Sen. Clinton to be sincere in her quest to work for me.

Because, in my humble opinion, I would say that Sen. Obama would have benefited greatly if he had watched a bit of Sen. Clinton’s dance moves, before he decided he wanted to cut in.

It isn’t entitlement that I am pointing to with Sen. Clinton, but it is more about loyalty and blessed assurance. Which is something I think people will seek in Sen. McCain if Sen. Clinton is not nominated.

If Sen. Obama brought you here, by all means dance with him, but until our swan song officially ends, I’ll be dancing the political night away, with a Clinton.

Sincerely,
Still Clinton 08’

Side Note:

I think if Obama loses to McCain in the general that we shouldn't look to race, but inexperience. My parents both voted for Hillary, as well as most of my relatives, but they will be voting for McCain if Hillary doesn't get it. I am unsure as to who I will be voting for if Hillary doesn't win, and the reason is simply experience. I do like Obama, despite Rev. Wright and the like, but I am uneasy about voting for him. Obama can have all the good intentions in the world, but if he doesn’t know how to get them realized then what’s it all about?

Before this whole thing started I figured Obama's candidacy would give him more name recognition, but that Clinton would still win the nomination with no problem. Ha. I also thought that the Republican party's only chance at winning the presidency again would be with John McCain--well, they listened, no matter how hard it was for them. I hope we don't forget, that Dems liked McCain so much in 2004 that many were willing to add him on the ticket as Vice President. McCain may be running as a republican, but I still remember the days when a lot of democrats viewed him as a moderate. This is very much; still a democratic year, but Hillary’s base is riddled with these so-called swing voters. So, what I am saying is, we shouldn’t be too surprised if a significant amount of them go to the GOP in the fall. Hillary Clinton has managed to capture a prime piece of the voting block needed to win the presidency, and until we change the Electoral College, we should not be foolish enough to send them back.

Still Clinton 08'