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Barack: Don't Fall for the Clinton Bait
March 6, 2008
Reading about Tuesday's Clinton survival gave me pause about the potential for an Obama and Democratic victory. Not because of the votes, and not because of my independent friend Mark telling me to drop the "Barack the Vote" from my Gmail status because "Obama's tax policy sucks."
But more so because the quality and mood the conversation seems to have shifted to a less productive and inspiring one. Check out this article on why it's getting dangerous for the Democrats.
Remember, the way that we move forward is that we actually have to proactively move our political culture forward. This week it seems like Barack Obama's campaign may have taken the bait (or at least responded to what seemed like effective attacks from the Clinton camp) and begun attacking Hillary.
Barack: this is NOT the way you are going to win the presidency. The way you will win the presidency is by continuing to not only talk about a new kind of politics, but by being a new kind of politics. Seriously, this is about right now. Today. This week. And your campaign needs to take a deep breath and revisit what's important for the country and its people. Start the constructive, positive and bridge building conversation again.
Posted by Colin at March 6, 2008 8:08 PM
Comments
I actually wanted to vote for Barack. He's inspiring... and makes you believe that United States politics can be cleaned up. HOWEVER, why do the dems insist on punishing successful business owners, risk-takers, and highly-driven individuals??? IF the dems keep insisting on tax hikes (btw, $75k is barely enough to live in NYC with any amount of comfort) they will continue to lose to inferior politicians like W.
Posted by: Grbs at March 7, 2008 6:35 PM
