Are you kidding....Kathleen Kennedy Townsend has been one of Hillary's more ardent supporters and even she can read the writing on the wall!!!! She's been on MSNBC a bunch of times talking about Hillary's achievements and plans for America.....but America is speaking and you're not listening and neither is Hillary!

You just don't get it, do you? Put down the big gulp troll and back away from the computer.

Please, reregister as a repub, and don't let the door hit you on your hate-filled way out!!!!!!!!

Agreed! Is KKT caving into her uncle and her cousins? That sort of attitude is what destroys campaigns. She would be a little more plausible if she would be out in TEXAS campaigning for Hillary like her uncle is doing in Texas for Obama.

I have to say, I'm really disappointed in Kathleen.
I visited her father's office when he was Attorney General and I admired one of Kathleen's childhood drawings that hung on the wall behind RFK's desk.

I disagree with Rich about Bill's role--I think Hillary has been incompetent even without his bumbling. And toward the end he, imo, unfairly diminishes Obama's real skillset.

But, overall, yes. Brilliant editorial by Rich. He nails it.

The sole reason that the mudslinging politics as usual isn't working is that Barack Obama simply refuses to acknowledge it. There were times during the debate in Austin TX when I was screaming at the TV to deliver a knock-out punch, but he wouldn't. In response to the "all hat, no cattle" remarks -- as well as the "change you can Xerox" slur --he could have dispatched of both by saying, "Well here's an original quote you can use: 'It's time for more cattle, less hat . . . and no more of this BULL.'"

In the political races I was involved with in my life, I chose to stick to issues and not be drawn into the cheap-shot politics as usual. But Barck Obama is doing that while running for the presidency. Of course his candidacy is one of monumental historic significance, but the most important aspect of his success might very well be the fact that he can win without having to resort to cheap shots. It could very well be a turning point in our democracy. I just hope that Clinton is talked into quitting with grace and not destroying Obama and with it our chances of retaking our democracy.

Amen, papawolf...

It is passing strange to see Ms. Townsend comment on tactics and strategy from her perspective of loss.

Maybe that's all she recognizes...

The reason the Clinton campaign ignored KKT is that she knows absolutely NOTHING about campaigning, as others here have pointed out.

My personal perspective is that I worked on countless Maryland Democratic Party campaigns since 1964 and her 2002 run was by far the absolute worst. Amoebas are more organized. Preparation and follow-up were non-existent. And, also as mentioned previously, her choice for Lt. Gov. was weird and perplexing as well as just plain dumb.

Which brings me to a point I'd like to see discussed especially since I am still torn between Clinton and Obama:

My vote in the NC primary in May could be greatly influenced by an announced choice by either or both candidates as to their VP selection. Of course, they could completely bollix me up by naming each other!

vsign,

Wrong, on all counts.

Obama is not a televangelist; he is in fact a great speaker who can speak at rallies, at churches, on the floor of the Senate.

If you have issues with churches, and with those who speak in churches, then you might not be particularly happy with Billary and their ingratiating themselves in the African American churches. Which they do.

Don't know how you define patriotism -- perhaps you use the same definition as Cheney and Bush -- and am not sure that "woosee" is a word with any definition.

At any rate you need to do some interviews with old, young, black and white non-religious and religious persons who are working in their towns and neighborhoods to elect Obama.

You might learn something about people and politics.

He's none of the things you claim.

Take a look at Frank Rich's editorial (also linked above). Warning: the truth hurts.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/24/opinion/24rich.html?_r=1&oref=slogin

I love how Rich points out the media has gone EASY on Clinton (not harping on her missing tax returns or donor list like they did the phony "plagiarism" charge).

Or how they relentlessly portrayed Giuliani as a "loser" for 6 losses, yet keep spinning Hillary ready for a comeback and nomination after 11 straight losses.

CNN played endless clip of her speeches all weekend, calling her "Senator" Clinton and only occasionally mentioning "Barack" Obama.

Winning with Republicans and Independents? Sounds like a great General election strategy.

Unpatriotic? You wouldn't happen to get your clues on how to attack Obama from the media, Hillary's and McCain's campaign, do you?

AMEN to that!

Republicans, knowing they already have their candidate, are voting in droves, as in Wisconsin for Obama because they think he will be easier to beat in November.
That is why I fear so much for Texas.

By this definition I think Hillary will find that she can count her true supporters on her fingers and toes.

There's nothing in her statement that isn't completely correct though.

A true friend wouldn't tell you when you're sinking and making a fool of yourself? Sounds to me like the opposite would be the case. Plus, I didn't see anything in the post about her trying to join the Obama camp and pretend she'd never endorsed Hillary. Kathleen was simply observing what she saw... ah, forget it. People will always read into things whatever they wanna read into them, regardless of what's actually there...

She didn't vote for the "war", per se... she voted to authorize the use of force. And only because she was hoping it wouldn't be used. Or that it would be used, but not in a war. Or that, if a war was waged, it would be fought the right way. Or maybe... ahhh, forget it.

Get your facts straight. Just because your leader says so, doesn't make it so. Find her speech to the Senate Floor October 10, 2002 and find out what she really voted for.
I'd quote it for you, but my cat's sleeping on one of my arms, so its a little difficult typing with one hand. Make an effort and find out for yourself.