Rockets Away!

It will be interesting to see how Mr. Obama responds to the North Korean rocket launch. I suspect we will see a repeat of Bill Clinton's do-nothing approach -- except with even more rhetoric.

The administration has somewhat painted itself into a corner. It appears that Mr. Obama has obtained some political capital among world leaders -- especially in Europe. Will he spend it in the U.N. Security Council? I doubt that he knows how to wield it effectively -- which begs the question -- who will he turn to for advice? Sarkozy? -- no -- Medvedev?? -- possibly -- Hillary? -- I wonder just how much power she truly has within the administration.... She might just ask Bill -- which brings us back to the first paragraph. Ultimately, I suspect it will be a matter of whatever "polls" best. Which again is reminiscent of Bill Clinton. I guess we should expect no less when we elect leaders who have no moral compass.

Now, the real question is what SHOULD we do????

The Gender of VP Selection

It's VP time. Both candidates are deep into the necessary polling, research and vetting of potential sidekicks for their Whitehouse run. I believe it is highly likely that one or both of the candidates will choose a woman. If Obama doesn't choose Hillary he will likely pay a high price with the party loyalists. If he does choose her he will likely hurt himself among the Independents. McCain on the other hand has little to lose and almost everything to gain by adding a respected, articulate woman to the ticket. There are only a handful with the party credentials as well as the necessary resume that fit the bill. I personally like Kay Bailey Hutchison for the slot. There are both positives and negatives from the perspective of voter dynamics. It will be interesting to watch.

Clinton's Campaign Debts

For one who has made her lifelong ambition to live off of public funds, Mrs. Clinton took the art of using other people's money to a new high in her campaign for the Presidency. She owes a record amount to businesses who will likely be short-changed. She also "loaned" the campaign a large amount of money which she has until the General Election in November to repay (or she is limited to $250,000). Any bets as to who gets paid back first?

A Devilish Dance

Hints and misdirection followed by thrust, counter-thrust and parry. All are part of the political power dance that characterizes the potential of an Obama-Clinton ticket. I suppose that I'm much too direct to ever play such political games. But then again, why would I want to? Did someone say "sell your soul?"

The Hillary Question

There are many things that come to mind as I look at Hillary Clinton's refusal to concede the race to Obama.

1. Is it that she is so absorbed with becoming President that she has not faced up to reality? I don't really think that's it.

2. Is she assuming the mantle of "power broker" for her supporters and leveraging her support within the party to influence platforms at the convention? I can't see her having such "high" motives.

3. Is she taking it to the Convention with the intention of a bitter fight to the end? The "super delegates" can still change their mind. If she can bring the nomination fight to a draw it becomes a free-for-all. This scenario fits her personality.

4. Is she going to "force" Obama to make her VP? This one also is a possibility. It puts her next in line if something were to happen to Obama. This one also fits her personality and could be construed to fit some of her remarks. It is an extremely sensitive subject and one that could be the source of a racial war within this country.

5. Is there something that we don't know? The MSM tells the story they want us to hear. Is there something that we aren't being told? Could there be some information that has been suppressed that might totally change everything? A possibility.

I just wish the GOP had a stronger candidate in the race. Senator McCain is carrying as much or more baggage than Hillary.

A Peaceful Exit?

When one holds strong convictions, it is difficult to find grounds of unity with those who hold opposing views. It's like a pro-abortion doctor and a pro-life activist sitting in the same room and agreeing to some middle ground. It isn't going to happen.

The idea of Obama and Hillary exiting the Democratic Convention on a combined ticket is a sign of a lack of strong convictions -- principles. But, that's been symptomatic of both candidates throughout the race.