Jan 09 2008
Clinton wins New Hampshire: Was it the tears?
It’s a serious question to me. Did her sob act generate some sympathy that helped her win New Hampshire?
It could still go the other way, though that’s unlikely now. But at this point, even if the race tightens further, and even if Obama ends up winning by a point or two, The Glacier cried, Obamania died…? That plus the new “Comeback Kid” meme could be the Democrat narrative now. She lost the women’s vote in Iowa, regained it New Hampshire, and the teary-eyed emoting on Monday, however fake it appeared to cynics like us, may have had a great deal to do with her finish. The Glacier became flesh. Second to that, maybe Fat Elvis helped her more than he hurt? I didn’t see that coming. Hardly anyone did.
Obviously it is not a done deal, for she was polling well in several places. But it makes me wonder. What is she capable of top feed her quest for power?
Were the tears a calculated emotional tool? Was it all an act?
Frankly, it would not surprise me, as she is one of the coldest, most ruthless politicians in the game. So it would not surprise me if she admitted it someday. And if it was true, it is a devious little tool, because with the barely suppressed sobs she appeals to some men who seek to protect her frailty, as well as women so seek to defend her because the guys are picking on her. Poor Hillary.
But then again, let’s give her credit. Maybe her emotions were real, that she was consumed with self doubt and was honestly letting the strain of the campaign show. Does that inspire anyone to trust her to handle the stresses inherent in the presidency?
Granted, Bush was an openly emotional man. This is not a strike against emotion. It is a question of whether that emotion is a weakness that can be exploited by our countries enemies. Put nicely, if she is going to tear up over a set back in one state, particularly in a campaign that is sure to roller coaster for a few weeks before anyone gains any steam, then is she capable of staring down the threats of a militant leader who is challenging us abroad?
My personal opinion?
I honestly don’t know. I think her disappointment in Iowa was greater then anyone ever expected. She was fully expecting to take an immediate lead and drive forward to an easy sure victory. Obama made that reality a fantasy.
And maybe her campaign exploited it for the emotional draw. The media sure adored it. So I am cautiously believing it had an impact.
In the end, I think she will do anything she has to to win, her lust for power is so great, her drive for domination. Even squeeze out a few crocodile tears.
And don’t discount Bill who has gone on the attack. The tears fell, and now she is not playing nice anymore.
Behold: The real Hillary emerges from the train wreck of Iowa, not unscathed, but certainly unstopped.
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Karl,
Don’t forget that NH is an open primary state. We need to see the actual numbers of Ds, Is, and Rs that voted and see how much the outcomes were affected by the Independents. I would venture to say that as close as the Dem race was, it was seriously impacted by the number of Independents voting for Clinton.
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