Hillary…losing money, temper, staff and elections
What I’m sure the Clintons and the Clinton-istas thought would be a sure thing has now become a troubled campaign thanks to newcomer Barack Obama. While I have no plans on voting for either one, and probably no one in the opposing party at this point, it’s been very entertaining to watch Hillary having to fight for footing.
Beginning with the money, Hillary has loaned her campaign 5 million dollars and several staffers have agreed to go without pay. Where are Clinton’s financial supporters? It might be time for her to start going through her “favors owed” tickler file and have Chelsea make some calls.
On the subject of Chelsea, David Shuster’s employment outlook is on hold after suggesting that the Clintons were “pimping out” their daughter by soliciting delegate votes over the phone. MSNBC correspondent made the “pimp” reference while guest anchoring on the Tucker show. Despite a personal apology, the Clintons want Shuster’s head. Sorry, but Chelsea is 27-years old and an active campaign worker, which makes her fair game. Wasn’t it Hillary who said that she’s very much at home in the kitchen? Well, she can bank on it getting hotter and more personal.
In the staffing department, the campaign officially announced on February 10 that Campaign Manager Solis Doyle was being replaced by Maggie Williams. While being played out as a simple transition due to the length of the campaign, it’s obvious that Hillary was not pleased with her losses in Louisiana, Nebraska, Washington and the Virgin Islands this past weekend. When Hillary’s not happy, no one is and someone has got to go.
Finally, the proof of how the campaign is going is in the election results and here’s how they stand:
Obama - 1253
Clinton - 1211
The race is still too close to call, which is the mantra just about every so-called political expert is sticking to. Just as with the Super Bowl, we all like the excitement of a close game. However, if this match goes on much longer it may prove detrimental to the Democratic Party. A long drawn out race will leave little time for the Party to unite behind a single candidate before November’s election. Someone needs to take a page from the Romney playbook and throw in the towel for the “good of the party.” Any takers? Not a chance.
on February 14th, 2008 at 11:58 am
Agreed. The Democrats, if they want to make a strong run at the White House, need to unify and get behind one candidate. It’s time for Clinton to throw in the towel — Obama has the best chance against McCain.
As for Chelsea, well I have to agree with the Clintons. Saying that the Clintons are “pimping out” their child is unnecessary and highly unprofessional of Shuster. Let’s be real, she’s making phone calls not another type of “favor.” If Chelsea is being “pimped out,” then so too is every other campaign worker that is making phone calls. The comment is a cheap shot aimed at cheap publicity.
on February 17th, 2008 at 6:21 pm
Voting for Hillary is a “2 for 1″ sale. Spouse Bill still has alot of admirers, and so that would work for them.
Although she is running a tight race with Obama, she is not well liked with a high negative rating. She assumed after spending 100 million, that she had it all wrapped up. Then came Feb 5.
on February 18th, 2008 at 4:21 pm
2 Clintons for the price of 1. Boy, that’s scary. I suppose Bill will be in charge of hiring the interns.
on February 19th, 2008 at 6:35 pm
reading up on the candidates I know Obama has it cinched - he went to Punahou!
on February 25th, 2008 at 12:29 pm
Ugh, Punahou?! I can’t possibly vote for him now.