Yesterday's post was centered on Obama's big win in South Carolina. In thinking more about that development, there was one other thought that came to mind about Hillary's push for the White House. (I think I may have picked this up from someone, though I can't remember who with all the political commentary flying around lately):
If "America's first black president" and his wife were really serious about championing the key democratic issue of civil rights, why not step aside and put your support and considerable influence behind a black presidential candidate who actually has a legitimate shot of making unprecedented history for minorities? Of course, that's too much to ask.
The truth is that despite what Hillbillary might say on the campaign trail, their actions don't seem to back up the claims. In fact, Hillary is much less concerned about promoting the cause of disenfranchised minorities and more concerned about her own self-promotion.
Naturally, I'm leaning well toward the right and hoping that one of the conservative candidates takes the final prize, but if we have to settle for a black Democratic president, we could do a lot worse than Barack Obama. (Anyone remember Jesse Jackson's 1984 and 1988 bids for the White House?.)
As this contest continues to unfold and the stakes get higher, it will be fascinating to watch the real Bill and Hillary rise to the surface. As hard as they may try to hide it, the pressures of the campaign and the looming possibilities of failure will continue to shed light and what we can expect from Team Clinton should they make it all the way to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. 
UPDATE: Oh, and did you hear? Both Caroline Kennedy, daughter of the late JFK, and her uncle, Sen. Ted Kennedy endorsed Obama. That can't be good for Hillary to have members of the original Democratic dynasty step out against her. Things are heatin' up, folks.
UPDATE: Make that three Kennedys. And here's Gary Varvel's creative take on the endorsements.
dude, the clintons and probably obama's and the whole democratic/socialist party (maybe even the republicans) want to keep the black voters exactly where they are, dependent on a government that will "take care of them" for as long as possible.
Posted by: andy | January 28, 2008 at 11:11 AM
and another thing. who out there is saying, "Gee, Ted Kennedy is supporting Barack, well then, that's who I'm voting for!"?
Posted by: andy | January 28, 2008 at 02:39 PM
Presumably whoever keeps voting him into office every term (and whatever stragglers there are who voted for him in his 1980 presidential campaign).
Posted by: John | January 28, 2008 at 03:09 PM