Clinton on Clinton
From the CNN website:
Bill Clinton added his voice Thursday to a growing chorus of those who say Hillary Clinton must win both the Texas and Ohio primaries on March 4 to keep her presidential chances alive.
Campaigning in Beaumont, Texas, the former president bluntly told a crowd it’s up to them whether his wife’s candidacy continues.
“If she wins in Texas and Ohio I think she will be the nominee,” he said. “If you don’t deliver for her then I don’t think she can. It’s all on you.”
Really, Bill? You see, it’s this type of paternalism that failed to get me excited about this campaign at all. I’m one of those people who look back (for the most part) on the Clinton years as years of prosperity, despite all of the scandals and the partisanship that continue to eat away at the core of our democracy. But the way you and your wife have campaigned has left a bad taste in my mouth. I’m sick of your wife’s sense of entitlement. I’m even more sick of yours.
Isn’t it true that if she doesn’t win Texas and Ohio, then it’s all on her? and you? If neither of you can inspire Americans and galvanize your party, then you have no one to blame but yourself. It isn’t the fault of the many people who sacrifice their time (and their pay) to help you. It isn’t the fault of voters. It isn’t the fault of the media, or Barack Obama. If you can’t win the democratic primary, it’s your fault.
Dude, I hate to tell you this, but you’re wrong. If she can’t win the nomination, it’s the fault of the vast left-wing conspiracy.
Well, maybe not. About the time of the SC primary, however, I swear I picked up phrases that hinted at/echoed/(unconsciously?) invoked the right-wing conspiracy, only being recast as the forces working for Obama.
I didn’t detect that, but I wouldn’t be surprised. I’m just sick of Bill whining all the time.
Righto! (RON PAUL FOR PRESIDENT!)
E: I had the brief thought a few days ago that our choice in candidates for this election cycle reflects how we once related to one another: in both good and bad ways.
I won’t go into it, because it was a half-thought, but it seemed to explain a lot at the time.
But then again, half-baked thoughts are what usually gets me into trouble so….