The Democrats are fortunate, they have two historical presidential candidates that are acceptable by the majority of the party. Hillary Clinton, a woman, and Barack Obama, an African -American, have the support from most of the Democratic voters and leaders. They will accept either one as President and/or Vice President. They make a good tandem for change in Washington and the world. They have strong vision and convictions on how to accomplish that change. We need them both and their intensity. We need Hillary's knowledge, and Barack's fire.
The race for president is very close, it should probably be played out by votes before the convention. However, the Democratic leadership and super delegates know what exactly is at stake. The Democrats are in a position to have eight years , or sixteen years in the White House. The Democrats cannot afford to be their own worst enemy and pass this chance.
When Bush leaves the White House on January 20, 2009, he will leave a garbage dump of national and international problems. It appears no one will know just how deep the mess is until they walk through the front door. Suspicion is that is will take two to four years of intensive cleaning to rid the Republican stench of Bush's eight years in office and set the nation on a course of peace, prosperity and civil rights.
The question is, will their egos allow for them to work as a team in tandem for the good of the Party and Nation. As President, Hillary Clinton is better structured with the "know how" to clean up the Bush Neocon mess. She knows what it takes and how to fight powerful insurance and drug corporations to set the Nation on a strong with vital programs she a Barack Obama agree.
As Vice President, Barack Obama is the logical Democratic heir apparent for transition to the presidency if something happens to Hillary and of course , following completion of her presidency. He has the fire in the belly, the charisma to help ignite take the point and follow through on the many programs they were elected to implement. It will provide time to mentor Barack on the world stage with leaders of the world, in the subtle aspect of US foreign policy.
Will America have two Democratic, historical, people in power, or will the egos stand in the way of having a dynamic duo in the White house?
Then, there is John McCain and his vice presidential mate.
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The egos ARE getting in the way. As I read the news tonight I see that Hillary Clinton is turning "republican" by bashing Obama in negative ads.
While I agree that having both Clinton AND Obama as a "tag team" of presidential running mates would be good for the Democratic party, it is more apparent every day that this is not meant to be.
It looks like the Democrats are becoming their own worst enemy. What a shame!!
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