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TOPIC: Hillary Clinton as Vice President by summer? (SanDiego NN 6/21/10)

Jen the Michigander

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Date: Jun 22, 2010

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http://www.sdnn.com/sandiego/2010-06-21/columns/colleen-oconner/oconnor-hillary-clinton-as-vice-president-by-summer It is common knowledge that when an incumbent slips below 43 percent, he is probably doomed. President Obama just hit 41 percent approval [2] in last week’s Rasmussen poll of likely voters. Liberals are mad at him. Conservatives are mad at him. And the once adoring press has turned on him. New York Times columnist, Charles Blow says, “The Thrill is Gone.” Wall Street Journal columnist, Peggy Noonan calls Obama a “snakebit President.” And even the MSNBC talking head, Keith Olberman, Rachel Maddow, and Chris Matthews — formerly cheerleaders for the President — have soured on his “lame” speech and inability to act decisively on the BP oil spill. In addition, members of his own party are ignoring the President during a tough election year. The embattled Arkansas Senator, Blanche Lincoln, preferred Bill Clinton to come save her from an ignoble primary defeat. He obliged. So, it is no surprise that the unhappy are no longer whispering, but actually asking aloud, “What’s Hillary up to?” Hillary Clinton’s poll numbers are soaring; many above 70 percent approval. She is far more popular than the President, or Congress, or even herself, during her last 20 years in public life. Indeed, Hillary Clinton is even popular among Republicans. The real reason that Clinton is now the failsafe, back-up position for the Democrats (in the increasing likelihood that Obama’s approval ratings continue to slide) is that she “retreated to advance in another direction.” She lost an election battle and won the Commander-in-Chief war. She slogged through the endless state primaries and caucuses; knowing she had already lost the nomination. But, in so doing, found her own voice and experienced an epiphany of sorts with those struggling as hard as she. She became the champion of those “left behind” because she really did feel their pain. In short, Hillary Clinton became Presidential in her defeat. Indeed, she has grown more even Presidential in stature as Obama has shrunk. In accepting the lesser role of Secretary of State, Clinton probably made a quick assessment of Obama’s team (many of whom were sell outs from the Bill Clinton Administration). She, like any astute observer in the political arena, could see, firsthand, that the Obama team was not up to the task — that the economic, military, social, and cultural problems would devour them, and that Obama himself, was too inexperienced to avoid the treacherous rip currents. Then, she repeated her underrated formula for success: Hunker down, master the details, employ only long-time loyalists, provide them with the tools to succeed, be a team player, be discreet, and bide your time. No rush. The rip currents will only get stronger. Stay out of the treacherous domestic waters and stay in the air. Hillary Clinton is nowhere near the Obama team’s mess. She trots the globe; racks up press and prestige; and soars above the whirlpool of disapproval now threatening a domestic mini-civil war. Washington Post columnist, Sally Quinn argues that VP Joe Biden may switch jobs with Hillary [6], so as to put her back on the campaign trail for Democrats. “This plan is being discussed in Administration circles. Take it seriously,” she says. As Secretary of State, Hillary is prevented, by law, from partisan political campaigning. However, if Biden were to resign, Obama could nominate Hillary to the post of VP. She is probably the only Democrat popular enough to get full Senate confirmation, in short order. Obama could then name Biden for the open Secretary of State slot — something he has always wanted. And Hillary could hit the campaign trail forthwith. Ironically, if Hillary did help save the Democratic majority in the House, it would be to rescue the woman who secretly opposed her Presidential campaign — Speaker Nancy Pelosi. The added advantage of Clinton as VP would be to make her legions happy with the swearing-in of the first woman VP in U.S. history; thus, assuaging some of their anger towards the Obama camp. Uh, no it wouldn't. And a Hillary-Biden job switch would look like nothing but a ridiculous, deperate ploy on Obama's part. Then, again, Hillary may still want the Presidency. Ya think??? Makes sense in the new “What if” world we live in. After all, Hillary garnered more primary votes than Obama in 2008, and would probably do so again. It is also a possible explanation why she so quickly squelched any talk of an appointment to the U.S. Supreme Court. She has other aspirations. Even Republican speech writer, and Wall Street Journal columnist, Peggy Noonan, looks to the Hillary factor. [7] “But it’s also true that among Democrats — and others — when the talk turns to the presidency it turns more and more to Hillary Clinton. ‘We may have made a mistake. She would have been better.’ Sooner or later the secretary of state is going to come under fairly consistent pressure to begin to consider 2012. “A hunch: She won’t really want to. Because she has enjoyed being loyal. She didn’t only prove to others she could be loyal, a team player. She proved it to herself. And it has only added to her luster.” My prediction — Hillary will savor her daughter’s summer wedding. She will trot the globe. She will wait until after the 2010 election results are in. She will take her time to see how far down the Obama team goes. Then, and only then, will she commit to the Vice-Presidency or another grueling Presidential run. One thing for sure. She will not let either Sarah Palin or Meg Whitman get to the Oval Office first. __________________ Nobody puts THIS baby in the corner!

freespirit

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Date: Jun 23, 2010

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Hillary must not accept the VP. Let Biden attend the funerals of dignitaries and be a cheerleader for Obama, telling him what a bit "f-ing deal" he is. What a total waste of her talents that would be.

I hope she does enjoy the summer and Chelsea's wedding, and then moves forward to run for POTUS again. She deserves to be the first woman POTUS, and we damn sure deserve to have her in the WH.

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