November 2, 2010
Why is Hillary spending election day overseas?
By now most people who keep up with the news are aware that Hillary Clinton bolted out of the country a few days ago to spend election day overseas. This curious move has political observers wondering.
Why did she see the need to get out of town quickly?
There are obvious and not-so-obvious answers to that question.
Let's take a look at the explanations, none of which would be admitted by the Clintons, Obama, or anyone else in the Democratic Party.
First, Hillary does not wish to be too closely associated with the current administration, given the avalanche of voter backlash against it. The Clintons are nothing if not highly politically astute. If Hillary has any remaining ambition for the White House, then distancing herself from an Administraiton in dire straits is a good move. True enough, Bill stumped relentlessly for Democrats. But Hillary did not.
Second, many insiders close to the Clintons are convinced that Hillary will challenge Barack Obama for the Democratic nomination for President in 2012. Obama is quickly becoming a liability, and the Clintons still believe that the Presidency was rightfully Hillary's in 2008. Unless Obama can rebound out of the 30% range in public approval, expect a challenge from Hillary.
Third, some political insiders believe that Obama will decide not to run again in 2012. If this turns out to be true, Hillary would be the first choice among the Party faithful. The question is, would independents and nominal Democrats go for it, given that Hillary's political ideology is very close to Obama's, although it is couched in more moderate language.
Fourth, Hillary has exhibited a penchant for speaking on her own, even when her opinions have been in direct conflict with the White House,and even before Obama became so unpopular. A few Clinton-watchers note that the subtle attitude exhibited by Bill and Hillary indicates they believe the current leadership chosen by Obama has been inept, politically ignorant, and ultimately bad for the Democratic Party. An entire series of missteps by the White House only further underscores the Clinton discontent. Publicly, of course, they express support for Obama. But this is entirely by design. Behind the scenes the ineptitude of the Obama Administration has clearly been an embarrassment for the poliltically-astute Clintons.
The final polls for the 2010 midterm elections indicate the possibility of an unprecedented 60-70 seat gain for Republicans in the House, and a gain of at least 8 or 9 seats in the Senate.
If I were Hillary, I'd want to get the heck out of Dodge too, and hide once I got there.
check out more articles @ The Liberty Sphere.
Why is Hillary spending election day overseas?
By now most people who keep up with the news are aware that Hillary Clinton bolted out of the country a few days ago to spend election day overseas. This curious move has political observers wondering.
Why did she see the need to get out of town quickly?
There are obvious and not-so-obvious answers to that question.
Let's take a look at the explanations, none of which would be admitted by the Clintons, Obama, or anyone else in the Democratic Party.
First, Hillary does not wish to be too closely associated with the current administration, given the avalanche of voter backlash against it. The Clintons are nothing if not highly politically astute. If Hillary has any remaining ambition for the White House, then distancing herself from an Administraiton in dire straits is a good move. True enough, Bill stumped relentlessly for Democrats. But Hillary did not.
Second, many insiders close to the Clintons are convinced that Hillary will challenge Barack Obama for the Democratic nomination for President in 2012. Obama is quickly becoming a liability, and the Clintons still believe that the Presidency was rightfully Hillary's in 2008. Unless Obama can rebound out of the 30% range in public approval, expect a challenge from Hillary.
Third, some political insiders believe that Obama will decide not to run again in 2012. If this turns out to be true, Hillary would be the first choice among the Party faithful. The question is, would independents and nominal Democrats go for it, given that Hillary's political ideology is very close to Obama's, although it is couched in more moderate language.
Fourth, Hillary has exhibited a penchant for speaking on her own, even when her opinions have been in direct conflict with the White House,and even before Obama became so unpopular. A few Clinton-watchers note that the subtle attitude exhibited by Bill and Hillary indicates they believe the current leadership chosen by Obama has been inept, politically ignorant, and ultimately bad for the Democratic Party. An entire series of missteps by the White House only further underscores the Clinton discontent. Publicly, of course, they express support for Obama. But this is entirely by design. Behind the scenes the ineptitude of the Obama Administration has clearly been an embarrassment for the poliltically-astute Clintons.
The final polls for the 2010 midterm elections indicate the possibility of an unprecedented 60-70 seat gain for Republicans in the House, and a gain of at least 8 or 9 seats in the Senate.
If I were Hillary, I'd want to get the heck out of Dodge too, and hide once I got there.
check out more articles @ The Liberty Sphere.
