Why is Clinton Invoking Bush?
Senator Hillary Clinton is confusing me. Before Senator Obama had the math, I didn’t mind her insistence at staying in the race. Until a winner is set, I think anyone can play if he/she wants to, regardless of the intelligence of the decision.
But her tactics became questionable in the last few weeks. She claimed the popular vote. She wants to claim Michigan’s and Florida’s electoral votes. Now, she’s refusing to abide by the numbers. She’s always winning, in ways many people find delusional (or selective).
The US has a two-term president who is very comfortable seeing a reality of his own choosing. He molds the facts to fit personal mental constructions. Why does Senator Clinton think that Americans want more of that?
Also, trying to win through a controversial election decision involving Florida doesn’t seem to be an endearing action to pursue.
Now that the nomination process appears to be over, I think Senator McCain is not going to be able to sustain running even with Senator Obama. I think President Bush gave him too big of a hole.
And Senator Clinton is not going to get the vice-presidential nomination. That’s just not how things are done. Perhaps I’ll expound on that in the future.
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