Wesley Clark will have to improve his Q and A skills to survive the Democrat debates, but if he does, he has one huge advantage over the rest of the dwarfs. Clark, at least, looks presidential. I realize that is a silly way to pick a President. By all accounts, Abraham Lincoln didn't LOOK Presidential. But, fortunately for Abe, he didn't have to appear on television. Today, the right "look" is a must.
The real question is what will Hillary do if Clark begins looking like he really can win. I know you in the kneepad brigade refuse to believe that the Clintons EVER do anything in their own self interest. But, Noam Chomsky not withstanding, human nature requires that we humans are consistently motivated by self interest.
Hillary cannot permit a Democrat to win the White House in 2004, other than her. She is not suicidal enough to run against an incumbent in the primaries of 2008 and she is not foolish enough to wait until 2012 to run. 2008 is her year. It always has been. At least after 9/11. As soon as Hillary decided that Bush could not lose in 2004, she began planning for 2008. All of you, if you have the guts to be intellectually honest, know that I am right.
But now, Bush might be vulnerable. Dean, Kerry, Grumpy, Sleepy and the gang don't scare her. Regardless of what you true believers want to think, there isn't a one of them that could win a national election. Clark has to scare her. He is a General. We rednecks in the heartland like generals. He is good looking and has some charisma. That means the soccer moms may come back to the Democrat party.
Hillary cannot allow this. It is going to be interesting to see what happens. Most of you don't want to believe that politics is this base, but you are kidding yourselves. Hillary cannot even let the good General even SNIFF the presidency. If he wins, she loses. Stay tuned.
Wednesday, September 17, 2003
What to do with Clark
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Lone, Clark would make the ideal running mate for Hillary, first, because he's a general and, second, because it proves that he's got a strong stomach.
That was beautiful. I've never seen such a graceful leap taken OVER Clark's official candidacy in 2004, and landing perfectly on Hillary Clinton's "rumored" one--in 2008.
BTW--I doubt President Bush wants Clark to win, either.
Excellent commentary, Steve, acccurate analysis. Hillary has two choices now, and she hasn't much time to decide.
I outlined them but was limited to 500 characters here and could not submit them. Suggest you huddle with your webmaster designer.
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Makes me sick to think people would really vote for Hillary. I would say your right on target Steve. What a nightmare.
Anyone but BUSH! Gosh... Cheryl the liberal Democrat~ in Mass.
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