January 6, 2008
The intricacies of political strategizing
From here. If/when the time comes to write the Clinton political obituary, it’s hard to imagine a better one than this:
[Internal Clinton staff meeting]
Bill Clinton: “We need a shot in the arm. You hear me boys? In the goddamn arm! Election held tomorrw, that son of bitch Obama would win it in a walk!”
Mark Penn: “Well he’s the change candidate, sir.”
Hillary Clinton: “Yeah.”
Mark Penn: “A lot of people like that change. Maybe we should get us some.”
Bill Clinton: “I’ll change you, you soft-headed son of a bitch. How we gonna run change when we’re running on experience? Is that the best idea you boys can come up with? Change?! Weepin’ jesus on the cross. That’s it! You may as well start drafting her concession speech right now.”
(For the record, I am pulling for Obama, but I personally thought Hillary did well last night–I think it’s the first time I’ve seen her emotionally invested in the race. And Edwards was very impressive as well. I’m not an anyone-but-Hillary guy; I’ll be happy with whoever won the nomination)
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O Bama, where art thou?
We’re in a tight spot!