Barack Obama is now the democratic nominee, and Hillary Clinton is officially out of the running, for President of the United States. After fifty-four states, primaries and caucuses, the die has been cast for "the hope and change" ticket, of Obama. On the steamy night, of June 3rd, actually all three major politicians (McCain, Clinton, and Obama) gave speeches. Obama and McCain spoke about the upcoming general election, facing off on the diverse issues to come and they both were saying (to some extent) "bring it on." However, Clinton's speech was more of a victory speech, than a concession speech. Odd, for a candidate, who had just been eliminated (officially), from becoming president. Yet, it did not stop her from saying things like, "We are not done yet" and "Our work is far from over." Also, before the election results poured in, the "Clinton Campaign" said, "Hillary would be interested in being the vice presidential candidate, with Barack Obama."
In less than thirty-six hours, Hillary Clinton went from "we are going all the way," to "I would consider being a VP." Pretty interesting, to say the least. The primaries are over, Hillary Clinton has the popular vote (or close to it, considering whose numbers, one believes), and she has more political clout than ever. In comes, the "Dream Ticket" talk, of Barack Obama (president) and Hillary Clinton (VP). Although, Obama has not actually won over the full support of the "middle" portion of the democratic party and there is a rift (to say the least) between him and Clinton, the hype has gone viral. Whether the democrats supported Clinton, or Obama, there is no guarantee they will support them, as a unit.
Barack Obama has sown up the nomination and will be heading into the fall staking a claim to his policies, proving to the American people he is not a "typical politician" and most importantly give the majority of the electorate reason to vote for him, unequivocally. Change and Hope, are the two themes/staples, in the Obama quest for the presidency. However, if he decides to pick Hillary to run and possibly lead, at his side, for the vice presidential pick, he risks losing one of those words ("change"). Hillary alone, is a staple in American politics, but with Hillary comes Bill Clinton and he brings a completely different dimension. No resemblance of "change" is possible, when a former president is in the White House, while you are trying to take the country in a new direction. Then there will be the barrage of 527 advertising, republican pundits, and other schills who will be looking to undermine the overall campaign, of the "Dream Ticket," by pulling out the countless bad stump moments, the Utube.com footage from Obama's church, calls on Obama's judgment (with the Wright, Ayers, Father Pfleger, Trinity United, and others), and the bad Michelle Obama footage.
Hillary and Bill Clinton have more bad press between them, than ten Obama's. However, most of their laundry has been out in the open and drudged thru countless times. The real question is going to be, with the Clintons, is will they be able to get along with the Obama's. Health care in America, is a major issue, and the Clinton/Obama health care packages do not work together, so Clinton will have to give in to Obama (as he could be the president). Iraq is virtually the same thing, with a different issue, Clinton has made herself into a "hawk" (on Iraq and national security). Obama, who will be president, has based his whole campaign on bringing the troops home within 6 months, negotiating with Iran (Syria and Venezuela) without precondition, and other things that are in complete opposition to Clinton's stance. How will this work? Will people vote for a ticket of convenience, to win, rather than to look at each issue and how they differ? Will the Clintons and the Obamas be able to bury there disdain and problems, to make a "Dream Ticket" at all? One can only imagine, at this point, but the prognostications have already begun and will continue, until Obama chooses a vice presidential candidate.
In less than thirty-six hours, Hillary Clinton went from "we are going all the way," to "I would consider being a VP." Pretty interesting, to say the least. The primaries are over, Hillary Clinton has the popular vote (or close to it, considering whose numbers, one believes), and she has more political clout than ever. In comes, the "Dream Ticket" talk, of Barack Obama (president) and Hillary Clinton (VP). Although, Obama has not actually won over the full support of the "middle" portion of the democratic party and there is a rift (to say the least) between him and Clinton, the hype has gone viral. Whether the democrats supported Clinton, or Obama, there is no guarantee they will support them, as a unit.
Barack Obama has sown up the nomination and will be heading into the fall staking a claim to his policies, proving to the American people he is not a "typical politician" and most importantly give the majority of the electorate reason to vote for him, unequivocally. Change and Hope, are the two themes/staples, in the Obama quest for the presidency. However, if he decides to pick Hillary to run and possibly lead, at his side, for the vice presidential pick, he risks losing one of those words ("change"). Hillary alone, is a staple in American politics, but with Hillary comes Bill Clinton and he brings a completely different dimension. No resemblance of "change" is possible, when a former president is in the White House, while you are trying to take the country in a new direction. Then there will be the barrage of 527 advertising, republican pundits, and other schills who will be looking to undermine the overall campaign, of the "Dream Ticket," by pulling out the countless bad stump moments, the Utube.com footage from Obama's church, calls on Obama's judgment (with the Wright, Ayers, Father Pfleger, Trinity United, and others), and the bad Michelle Obama footage.
Hillary and Bill Clinton have more bad press between them, than ten Obama's. However, most of their laundry has been out in the open and drudged thru countless times. The real question is going to be, with the Clintons, is will they be able to get along with the Obama's. Health care in America, is a major issue, and the Clinton/Obama health care packages do not work together, so Clinton will have to give in to Obama (as he could be the president). Iraq is virtually the same thing, with a different issue, Clinton has made herself into a "hawk" (on Iraq and national security). Obama, who will be president, has based his whole campaign on bringing the troops home within 6 months, negotiating with Iran (Syria and Venezuela) without precondition, and other things that are in complete opposition to Clinton's stance. How will this work? Will people vote for a ticket of convenience, to win, rather than to look at each issue and how they differ? Will the Clintons and the Obamas be able to bury there disdain and problems, to make a "Dream Ticket" at all? One can only imagine, at this point, but the prognostications have already begun and will continue, until Obama chooses a vice presidential candidate.
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