Sunday, January 27, 2008

NYT and Bill Cllnton Redux



New York Times: Looks at the role of Bill Clinton in the Clinton Machine. I think the article is a subtle dig at Clinton, what the point of any Democrat with any self respect becoming her Vice - President or Secretary of State, if you have Bill Clinton about, think JFK and RFK between 1961 1963, drove LBJ up the wall, he stated at the end of the day it was about the Kennedys, well this time its about Clintons.

NYT on Kennedy and Obama

New York Times: Looks at the Development of the Endorsement of Obama by Senator Ted Kennedy and the Kennedy Family.

Another Kennedy for Obama



ABC News: Reports that Senator Teddy Kennedy is supporting Obama. That is a slap in the face to the Clinton Machine, recall in 1993 when the young Bill Clinton on becoming President went to the grave of JFK and RFK. The Holiday time the Clinton Family spent with Jackie O. It seems Kennedy wants some influence with Obama, if it was Clinton it would be all about Bill.

Ashdown and Afghanistan

BBC News: Reports that Lord Paddy Ashdown has decided that he does not want to be the UN Special Envoy to Afghanistan. The reason is that Afghanistan has gone off the idea. Lets think, British actions of late in Afghanistan have come under critical review of the government in Kabul and also lets not forget Afghanistan was part of the great game of British Empire Politics. The people of Afghanistan have a long memory, they still go on about defeating the British in the 19th Century, thus on the whole Lord Ashdown had made the the right move.

Elite Media on Bill Clinton and Race

CBS News: Attack the role of Bill Clinton in South Carolina. Its nice from a Conservative Republican angle to see the Elite Media wake up and see the Clinton Machine for what it is, one aim power. The article states the following, " The man crowned as America's first black president for his unprecedented personal connection to the African-American community has abdicated the throne. " Its about winning for Bill Clinton, he will destroy his post Presidential reputation to win the White House for his wife, what if she does not win, time to think Mr President.

Bush and History

Washington Post: Looks how to grade George W. Bush as a President. Must Read of the Day.

What Next for Obama ?

The Politico: Looks at what next for Senator Obama, he increased his vote among white voters, double that for the Jesse Jackson, thus greater appeal for Super Tuesday. Also his political strategy for Super Tuesday, going after the small states, aka Romney has done, New York and California are tied up by the Clinton Machine. Lets hope this is a long and hard fight, that Obama does what Reagan did in 1976, go all the way down to the Convention and do what Reagan did not do and win.

Bill Clinton and Race


ABC News: It did not take long for Bill Clinton to use the race card when Obama won South Carolina. The former President mentioned Jesse Jackson also won when he ran, in a not very subtle way Clinton is using the race card, Obama yes is an African - American but he is running as a Democratic Candidate who happens to be black not the other way around. Clinton is using the old Republican text book in the view of Liberals, that is using terms that will get white support while not being racist. Thus Obama is another Jesse Jackson, the one character that will make white voters vote for Hillary while holding their noses, shame on you Mr President.

Kennedy support for Obama

New York Times: Caroline Kennedy the daughter of President John F. Kennedy has come out in support of Senator Obama. Kennedy writes the following, " I have never had a president who inspired me the way people tell me that my father inspired them. But for the first time, I believe I have found the man who could be that president..." What the Obama needs is someone to counter Bill Clinton, someone that can match him for statement, also someone with the clout to get the press to report the reaction, come Al Gore this is your time, come out for Obama, Secretary of State might be the prize.

Frank Rich and the Clinton Machine



New York Times: Its fun when Liberals see the Clinton Machine for what it is, one aim to get power for Bill and Hillary Clinton. Frank Rich attacks both Bill and Hillary Clinton. By the end of article the Charge of the Light Brigade makes better strategy than Hillary Clinton as the 2008 Democratic Nominee.

Obama Victory

Senator Obama won in South Carolina last night, 28% over Hillary Clinton. This was well over my estimation. It was also interesting that Obama took a healthy white vote, thus he can argue that he has broad appeal not just an African - American Candidate. The final result was the following, Obama 55 %, Clinton 27 % and Edwards 18%. Thus off we go to Super Tuesday, lets see how much dirty pool the Clinton Machine will use against such transformational candidate as Obama.