Hillary’s Common Sense
Red Thursday columnist Jeff Gandee returns from Columbus, OH
It isn’t exactly news that Hillary is rumored to have presidential aspirations. The press has been following her like a lost puppy, drooling over her every utterance. Polls have her winning the democratic primary, and still other polls have her winning the 2008 presidential election, and becoming the first female president. That is probably why she has been shifting to the right lately; many experts agree that for her to win, she needs to follow in the
populist footsteps of her husband. Speaking at the DLC convention this week she attempted to flirt with moderates by reaching out towards the “sensible center.”This author would like to know just what Hillary means by “sensible center.” One can only guess that she is talking about the notorious “swing voters” of the last presidential election. The voters who were so sensible, that even after months of debates, speeches, news stories, book releases, and even an award winning “documentary”, still could not make up their minds over who to vote for in the election. I have not had the privilege of actually meeting one of these voters, but I’m sure they radiate good sense.
Hillary wants to take a tough stand against terrorism; she has made that quite clear calling for a, "unified coherent strategy focused on eliminating terrorists wherever we find them." Why, that is brilliant! I doubt that the “sensible center” interrupted “Will and Grace” to actually hear this speech, but I’m sure they would agree that her terror strategy is entirely sensible.
This morning Hillary has plans to call an inquiry over Grand Theft Auto, and the “Hot Coffee” modification. “Hot Coffee” is the name for a code you can enter during game play that shows “Hardcore” sex acts. “Hardcore” meaning that the participants in these sex acts are unclothed, and while you may not be able to see any private parts, they are doing it –gasp! - doggy-style. What the media has failed to mention is that in order to enter the “hot coffee” code, one must download a modification to the game over the internet, a modification that wasn’t developed by the makers of GTA. Although it is far easier to download actual hard-core porn, with real people, doing far more graphic things than doggy-style, I think the “sensible center” would agree that this is very important government business and all allegations should be thoroughly investigated- as soon as the steroid inquiries are over with, that is.
I find it funny that Hillary would find the very people who decided the election for Bush suddenly so sensible. It will be fun to watch her continue to woo them in the months (years!) leading up to the election. I ‘m already predicting some above average poll numbers for Ralph Nader, as well as the Green Party. When she’s through talking, only the “sensible” will share any common ground with Hillary.
By Kyle - 7/28/2005
3 Comments:
Hillary has one major issue that needs to be adressed before she runs for the presidency.
She is viewed as an evil champion of far left liberal ideology by the right, while seeming quite moderate to those on the left. So basically she has yet to enjoy moderate status among those who she needs to convince she is moderate, and she also isn't incredibly appealing to the base.
Sucks to be her.
Personally, I think she is moderate where she should be left leaning (her views on the "war on terror, familly values) and she is far left where she should be more moderate (health care, government spending, scope of government power and responsibilities)
So basically, I think she is incredibly lame and hope the Republicans have the balls to nominate Giuliani; a more moderate candidate aith great ideas, leadership skills, and the ability to kick Hillary's ass.
mccain / guiliani would win 40-44 states not even a question if they were against hillary.
I pray that the DEMs don't run Hillary. All politics aside, she isn't 'likeable' enough.
(Personally, I don't buy polls that show her sweeping anything)
Is this really the best we can do?
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