Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Hillary, You'll Always Be My Girl

Hillary,
You've had a good run. Now you don't have to worry about being remembered as the First Lady to the first "black" president. You made the dream of there being a female president become a reality for little girls. And the country won't think you're a bitch for no reason...we now have proof you are in fact a bitch.
But you're the type of bitch who could lead this country. Women have to be strong to get as far as you have, and you more than anyone else knows that. I know with all my heart you have the potential to lead this country into a better direction. But let's not fool ourselves any more.
You're not going to win the nomination.
Michigan and Florida voted months ago. Not only are their votes not legit right now (and Michigan didn't even have Obama on the ballot, so it's basically cheating), but the majority vote could swing to Obama now.
Yes, you've won all the big states, and I agree, that is imperative and impressive. But Obama has still received the most popular votes, most delegates and most super delegate votes. Sorry to rain on your parade, but that's what it takes to win. His cool charm and collected charisma has swept the country.
Even Time Magazine's front cover on May 19th had a picture of Obama with that friendly smile the world loves with text reading: "And the winner is...really, we're pretty sure this time."
My mouth dropped when I saw that. I knew it was over.
I understand your frustration, Hillary. I know you think it's "not over till it's over," but Howard Dean is pushing for a final candidate and you're slowly being pushed out of the media spotlight.
But you gave it your all. Every time someone from your camp said something the general public would disapprove of, you dropped them like they were as poisonous as Dick Cheney. You even kicked your husband to the curb. You showed your muscle and brains in the debates and hit Obama below the belt every chance you got (aka: every chance he slipped). And don't think I didn't notice you cheating a little bit by copying Obama's hesitant, assumed-to-be-thoughtful pauses and stuttering. Hillary, you're better than that. (If Americans want to vote another poor public speaker into office, so be it. Don't lower yourself to that level.)
But let's face it: Your run is over.
Like my dad always said, "Quit while you're ahead."
Drop out in style. Kick out the campaign before it kicks you out. You're not fooling anyone- we know Obama has it in the bag. And the worst thing you can do now is stay in it and continue to throw punches that only devastate Obama's image. I know he's not as qualified as you, but it's important that the Democratic Party rejoice, regroup and kick McCain's butt back to Arizona. At least he's a minority, too.
And it's true, he's not that bad. He seems friendly, his wife is extremely intelligent and you and him agree with the majority of issues. He also has the support of the liberal media, John Edwards, Ted Kennedy and even NARAL (the pro-choice feminist group). Ouch.
You've got to be smart enough to know when to bow out in style, and now would be the appropriate time. It would be in good taste, produce respect from both isles and create more time for the Democratic Party to plan their attacks against McCain.
Believe me when I say that this separation won't be easy. We gave it a try, and it almost worked out. You made it farther than any other woman ever has (unless you consider Nancy Pelosi's position, which is an amazing feat. Third place isn't bad, but women must keep their eye on the prize). You made American women recognize that we will have a woman president some day soon. But I am honestly devastated that it won't be you. And I'm even more devastated that our first minority president will still be a man.
You'll always be my girl. But now it's time to focus on our guy. Make yourself useful and start helping him out win votes with the elderly, middle class and big state populations. I know you like to live in your own world sometimes, but realistically, he's our only hope.

1 comments:

ConArtist said...

well said. it is past time for hillary to withdraw from the primary and rally behind Barack. I would be sucking up for a shot at the VP, or a seat on the Supreme Court. She fought a competitive race, but if she cares as much as she purports about this nation, she will make the selfless decision.