Hillary Clinton Supporters Ask: ‘How’d She Lose to This Guy?’
Ms. Marsh is correct folks. The fact is, I have yet to have “my candidate” win a democratic primary for president. Back when Al and Tipper Gore were campaigning against rock music lyrics I made a solemn vow never to vote the man. Although the contest was long over when my state voted in the primary, I voted against him. But, I broke that vow in the 2000 general to vote against Bush. I thought Kerry was the worst of the crowd. Still, I held my nose and again voted agaisnt Bush. This election is just too damn important to let it get away.
In previous elections, the disaffections within the democratic party led to disaster.
In 1968, Eugene McCarthy’s folks sat on their hands. Result: Richard Nixon
In 2000, Nader denied Gore an electoral victory.
Hillary’s speech was precisely about these disasters. She talked about the differences there would have been in this country if the democrats had prevailed. Do you really think she was not sincere? Do you really want a Supreme Court that will reverse Roe v. Wade? Are you really against Hillary on every policy position she embraced? Do you really think that she would not have HUGE influence on the policy a united Democratic govenment?
If your support for Hillary had any basis in policy, you owe it to yourselves and this country to hold your nose, squeeze your eyes shut and pull the lever for Obama. Anything else is just a betrayal of everything Hillary fought for. Anything else denies you the right to complain about anything a McCain adminsitration does.
And, if you want to show support for Hillary, I do not see how a “revenge vote” for McCain or sitting at home will help Hillary in 2012. Instead of the democratic party running back, it could just as easily result in her being “blamed” for the loss. Media Clinton-hate won’t go away. Look at how Nader’s support evaporated after it became clear that his voters cost the democrats the election in 2000.
Think about what you want for the country. Take a look at McCain’s last speech. If you say, “yes, I want THAT for the country,” then vote for McCain or stay home. I do not understand people who love Hillary so much that they will vote to destroy everything she stands for, against her wishes and requests.
Bravo, Taylor Marsh.
