The Clinton – Obama Epic

Obviously, unless you reside inside a cave, you are aware of the race for the Democratic Presidential nominee, the race of all races (no pun intended, Barack), the match up of all match ups.  My friends, this is the modern day Rumble in the Jungle, the jungle of American journalism – the deceptive jungle, that is.   The question is:  will Ali, the veteran, Hillary, snatch victory from the opening jaws of defeat?

 

Yes — although the Clinton political dynasty currently looks to be on the downward side of a slippery slope, one can never count them out – Hillary and Bill know how to play the game, they’ve helped make the rules. Without question, the catalyst for the downward regression of Clinton’s poll numbers is the media and its representation of Hillary as one whom categorically operates on evil motives.

 

In order for Clinton to both turn her career around and secure the nomination, a drastic swing in the media must occur, and fast.  Hillary must shed this draconian, demonic, impersonal reputation to gain votes which, if she does, she will get faster than Mitt Romney shed his tan after being dismissed from the race.  But why?  Why can Hillary Clinton, baring media prejudices, vanquish Obama head-to-head?  The answer is simple: experience.

 

However, barring the outstanding stances of Clinton compared to those of Obama, one must consider the commercial and moral appeal of this deadlock without personal bias.  Democratic turnout this primary season is extremely high – same for grassroots.  The Democratic schism, it seems, energizes the Party, benefiting whoever is the nominee as well as giving the Democrats a vision for a better deal – something to fight for.  If the surge continues, an exciting general election will result which, in turn, will bring about higher Democratic participation, leading to both a gain in the Executive Branch but also in the Legislative. 

 

This all reduces to the fight between the ages, Hillary, 60, and Barack, 45 as both candidates provide the party with inspiration.  Sure Barack is the young gun, the “candidate of change,” but does he have all of the weapons necessary to take down a political legend, Hillary?  No, as was shown in the Congo one summer evening, experience matters. 

 

Mr. Obama, your time will come.  Unfortunately for you, the Clinton dynasty lives.