So CNN reports that Hillary and Barack campaigns are negotiating an end. good. As annoying as I find it that it's over for Hillary when she's so close (and that pundits have been calling it over for waaay too long, in essence creating a self-fulfilling prophecy) it is over. Apparently the Clinton camp wants to be able to publicly turn down the VP spot or have Barack retire her campaign debt.
Barack, I know you read my blog religiously. So listen up. You need to give Hillary what she wants. Show respect, not just lip service. Because the only thing that will motivate the mighty base of over 40 women who have felt some kinship with Hillary is to have her give a stirring and heartfelt endorsement. Otherwise, we're waiting to see what happens in 2012. Remember the old slogan "When women vote, Democrats win"? Please do.
Please also remember that the general election is going to be a lot different. For one thing, its rules are more closely aligned to the Republican primary than this proportional primary thing the Democrats did this year. And to remind you, if votes were counted in the primaries the way they will be in the general and the way they have been in every election until now -- winner-take-all -- Hillary would have been the presumptive nominee for weeks.
Oh yeah, one more thing. Don't call me "Sweetie."
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Actually, here's what Obama should do. And I can't take credit for this, it came from a Washington Post opinion piece.
For all of us who gave our heart and dreams to Hillary, only to see them dashed by a weird primary system, this is what you should do.
I really don't think the VP idea would work. Too many big egos and bitterness here. And Obama's wife doesn't like HIllary, that's clear.
You should make her your first appointee to the supreme court. Right after she turns down the VP slot, say, first thing in office, next opening, in you go.
Not only will she have more long term power than you, but it will stop this march to overturning Roe v. Wade, AND I doubt we'll have any more Florida hanging chad fiascos if she's on the bench.
And for those of us who still are loyal, you'll have won our loyalty Obama with that single promise.
Even J. thinks it's a good idea.
Barbara
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