If you were a Democrat, you must be thinking to yourself.... "what have we done? What were we thinking? Hillary should be our candidate?" I have to tell you after last night's stellar performace, I would be soooo conflicted as a DEM today. And i have to tell you -- Hillary is brilliant. Last night she set herself up as the standard bearer of the party and will leave questions in everyone's mind. Here are a few scenarios....
1. Hillary's speech never directly supported the Big O - she spoke alot about her accomplishments and what she believed in and what she stood for BUT she never directly stated that this was the Big O's position.
2. She never tauted the Big O's character, abilities, experience (not to taut) and his accomplishments. All she would do is after sharing about what she was about.... "so we have to elect Obama!" The absence of her building a case for BO really smells suspectious.
3. All she talked about was being "good loyal dems" -- not Obama promoters! There is a big difference and no matter how you spin - she never pitched him.
4. So what if he loses....can't blame Hillary - she did the right thing and supported him publicly.
5. If he loses - they will question whether they should have had her as Prez or at least the VP and Obama is finished as a politico in the party!
6. If he wins - she will be rewarded as the turning point of the elects - not sure what the polls say -- but if it bumps a point or two today and a point or two on Thursday....she will be credited NOT HIM.
7. Tonight the stage is set for Bill to "tank BO" -- see his wife was nice -- but he does not have to be. It was a stroke of genius to have her speak first -- Bill can say ting like -- "wasn't Hillary something...isn't my wife some politician...leader....future prez..." hint hint....
8. So what does Hillary want? Simple....Obama to get his butt whipped -- if that happens....she is the AUTOMATIC 20012 DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE!!!! No questions....she will start running from day one as a Senator opposed.
SO WHAT SHOULD MCCAIN DO?
1. He could ask Hillary to be his VP - not likely but really fun to consider!
2. He should come out with a TV ad directed to Hillary's backers and tell them that "they were cheated....it is obvious who should be the dem candidate....if you want Hillary to have her shot in 2012....vote for me!"
3. McCain should highlight those issues where Mrs. Clinton and he agree -- her supporters could get some of their wishes fulfilled through McCain -- they get nothing with Obama --- PLUS if the Big O is elected in 2008 -- he will be the inumbant in 2012.... Hillary will be pushed to 2016 - she will be TOO OLD!!!
4. McCain should start talking about facing Mrs. Clinto in 2012.....
So to all the Hillary supporters -- vote McCain and you will get your wish.... McCain-Clinton in 2012.