Hillary's election to create a Clinton dynasty, not change
Padric Gleason '10
Issue date: 2/6/08 Section: Commentary
Who is running for President of the United States in this 2008 Campaign?
The truthful answer is: Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, John Edwards, and a couple others - Mike Gravel and Dennis Kucinich.
But we've seen a whole lot of the Former President lately- Bill Clinton remains in South Carolina as The Hill moves on to New Jersey and other Super Tuesday states. Twenty-two states will hold primaries on Tuesday February 5.
So what does this mean? Why is this a big deal?
Well, President Clinton recently adopted a fierce antagonistic tone on the campaign trail, frequently attacking Barack Obama's comments and recorded political history, leaving the Illinois Senator to combat Team Clinton's often distorted attacks where he could otherwise run a productive and influential campaign.
The strategy of the Clinton Tag-Team?
Divide and conquer. With Bill campaigning in South Carolina, Hillary is free to sweep the February 5 states.
Barack Obama on the other hand, has no popular former presidents to do the dirty work of his campaign. And so, Hillary can preach peace while Bill works to destroy the opponents.
I would argue that this kind of dirty politics- divisive and untruthful rhetoric and relentless attacks- is completely irresponsible and unproductive.
Do Democrats need to "win at all costs"? Or would a more positive tone bring real change to America's political landscape?
Furthermore, I would like to note that Hillary Clinton and Bill Clinton are very individual people.
While Democrats may yearn for a return to the days of the Clinton 90s, electing the First Lady would simply create a Presidential Dynasty in our country.
For real change, real solutions, positive engagement- in order to move forward- we need to judge the values of the campaigns. Swiftboating and bending the truth might work, but is that the kind of leader we want to lead our country?
The truthful answer is: Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, John Edwards, and a couple others - Mike Gravel and Dennis Kucinich.
But we've seen a whole lot of the Former President lately- Bill Clinton remains in South Carolina as The Hill moves on to New Jersey and other Super Tuesday states. Twenty-two states will hold primaries on Tuesday February 5.
So what does this mean? Why is this a big deal?
Well, President Clinton recently adopted a fierce antagonistic tone on the campaign trail, frequently attacking Barack Obama's comments and recorded political history, leaving the Illinois Senator to combat Team Clinton's often distorted attacks where he could otherwise run a productive and influential campaign.
The strategy of the Clinton Tag-Team?
Divide and conquer. With Bill campaigning in South Carolina, Hillary is free to sweep the February 5 states.
Barack Obama on the other hand, has no popular former presidents to do the dirty work of his campaign. And so, Hillary can preach peace while Bill works to destroy the opponents.
I would argue that this kind of dirty politics- divisive and untruthful rhetoric and relentless attacks- is completely irresponsible and unproductive.
Do Democrats need to "win at all costs"? Or would a more positive tone bring real change to America's political landscape?
Furthermore, I would like to note that Hillary Clinton and Bill Clinton are very individual people.
While Democrats may yearn for a return to the days of the Clinton 90s, electing the First Lady would simply create a Presidential Dynasty in our country.
For real change, real solutions, positive engagement- in order to move forward- we need to judge the values of the campaigns. Swiftboating and bending the truth might work, but is that the kind of leader we want to lead our country?
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