At the beginning of the presidential campaign, I found myself identified with Hillary Clinton. If the media reported something favorable, I was excited; if they panned her, I was down. After some of the early losses, I was scared. After Super Tuesday, I was elated. I attended fund-raisers, blogged, made phone calls. While I kept up with my business and my life, it became secondary to Hillary’s campaign. I felt myself on a roller-coaster that Hillary herself was too...
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The Presidents and the Democratic Candidates
First, supporters referred to him as the new MLK; then he became the next JFK with testimonies from Teddy and Caroline. After that was worn out, people began comparing him to Bobby. . . . our next great hope . . .even though Bobby’s children supported his opponent. Now, on Presidents’ Day, he is referred to as the next Abraham Lincoln: the great orator, the great uniter, the great integrator. Whew! These are big shoes to fill, even on...
Why Do I Care So Much (about the outcome of this primary)?
Someone asked me this the other day and I began to think about it. I had the luxury of two days hiking in Pt. Reyes seashore, and this question kept coming to mind, so I pondered it. Here’s what I came up with: Over the years, I have developed a deep respect for Hillary Clinton. She is the real thing. I’m constantly frustrated that the picture the media presents doesn’t fairly represent the Hillary that stands out when one...
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