Barack Obama has pulled off a major victory in Iowa tonight but perhaps the most surprising thing to me was that Hillary Clinton finished not in first, not even in second but came in third. Wow.She sounded in her speech like she had just woken up from a nap and even for her standards she really sounded fake. She looked like she was pushing buttons like a machine, a robot. She was phoning it in (didn't put much effort into it) and just co-opting Obama and to some extent Edwards message of change. She's so shameless. She bashes Obama over the head with "Experience is more important then change" and then she's now on the change band-wagon. Watch the amazing, nauseating and world famous Clinton spin machine as it twirls off its axis in over-drive!!
This brings me to John Edwards, whom I deeply respect and really like but the hand-writing is pretty much on the wall for him. He came in second for the the last two elections and thus, showed no improvement. Now he turns to the north as the icy winds of New Hampshire are now blowing against him being that the granite state hasn't been kind to him. In the 2004 election he came in fourth in the live free or die state. Especially since Obama will roll into New Hampshire with the big mo (momentum), massive press attention and an influx of cash.
Edwards wasn't doing very well in NH before tonight, anyway and with the the Obama freight train thundering into the state, Edwards looks to be run over. Perhaps I'd still give Edwards a chance in the NH primary if he was second to Obama by only a few percentage points but he finished behind Barack by nearly 10%. Yes, he only won by one point when you restrict the numbers to just Democrats. However, being able to reach out and win independents is how you win a presidency and Obama won them over big time in Iowa. Don't forget, New Hampshire is a famously proud independent state. Score another point for Obama.
The odds for the great state of North Carolina's favorite son are indeed long and he doesn't have much time to improve them before the NH primary. It is time for the party to coalesce behind a candidate and for that reason and the others listed above, I am fully backing Barack Obama. To not only win the White House but even more exciting, make history in the process and usher in a new generation of leadership in America.
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7 comments:
Edwards was my choice behind Kucinich. I am glad that Hillary came in 3rd. I am not against Obama, I just don't want more theocracy no matter who it is. And I agree that Hillary seemed stunned that people want change and showed it so directly. Her tune will "change" now.
Poodles:
Yeah I wish Edwards pulled off the top spot in Iowa or at least a strong second but he is instead a distant second. To really have a chance he had to win Iowa and he just couldn't pull it off.
When you talk about a theocracy are you speaking of Obama or Huckabee? Because I would definitely agree if you're talking about the Huckster.
I'm actually talking about Clinton. I don't want to go from 4 Bush years, to 8 Clinton years, to 8 more Bush years to even more Clinton years, I used the wrong word, I meant Monarchy. (I just finished reading a scary Huckabee article) and I think Theocracy (religious) was stuck in my head.
We need a totally new "family line" in office, and not a loony minister like Huckabee
Poodles:
Yeah the Huckabee win is very disturbing.
I worry about the monarchy aspect of Hillary Clinton too. I too am glad that she finished last. I must say though that I was surprised.
Huckster doesn't stand a chance in a national election.
Even hard core conservatives don't like the guy.
I'm happy that Obama won. I like Edwards, but I think his ship has already sailed. I'm hopeful that Obama can take NH and SC then get enough delegates to get the nomination. I'd really like him to pick Edwards as a running mate.
But most of all, I'm happy Clinton lost!
I will not coalesce behind any candidate right now because it's still too early. I am supporting Edwards right now, but if he can't get his footing quickly, it does look like it's Obama vs. Hillary. And I can't see the Bitch winning that fight.
T&A:
I agree that Fuckabee, er, Huckabee would get slaughtered in the general.
Yeah I'd love an Obama/Edwards ticket. I think he'll do well in SC.
Not sure about NH but with his momentum and Hillary imploding, I think he has a good chance.
I'm so happy the bitch lost too. I was elated to see she not only lost but came in THIRD!!! OUCH!!!
Brent:
I would love to see Edwards too but I just don't see it happening. Who knows though.
But yeah, I don't think Hillary can pull this thing off. Too many people are on to her now.
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