It was an amazing thing to watch. After all the polls and all the pundits predicted an overwhelming win for Obama and after we heard that the Clinton camp was considering folding, Hillary pulls out a win from no where. No, I'm not saying she cheated - I'm not a conspirist. I am saying that someone in her camp is BRILLIANT!
"IRON MY SHIRT"! Those three little letters transformed Hillary from old (bitter) guard, hanging on to her husband's record to poor woman just trying to make it in a man's world. Where did this come from? For years, women have been running for different political offices, INCLUDING President of the U.S.. Never have any of them been pelted with archic chants reflecting the barefoot/pregnant believes of old. Not even in the deep south where, let's face it, some men still feel this way. No, no modern woman has ever faced this problem. But suddenly, men have reverted back?
Let's look at the timeline:
Obama wins in Iowa.
Obama starts to pull ahead of Hillary in NH.
In the debates, to most women, Hillary comes off bitter and defensive. Her numbers fall.
Pundits and polls begin saying Hillary should brace for the loss. What will she do?
Suddenly, Hillary, that tower of strength, gets soft, emotional, almost, well, teary eyed. The news reports this as if another tsumani was coming.
Then, a lone man stands up in one of her speeches chanting and holding up a sign that says "Iron my shirt". Hmm, What to do next???
Hillary, being the curious and compassionate person she is asks the light to be brought up so all can see him (btw, did he look like Bill?). Having a couple of well written responses she throws them out - "sexism is alive and well" - nice reflection back to the "tear" incident and the commotion it caused- and "still one glass ceiling" that needs to be broken. Hmmm.
Nothing gets women madder than playing the sexism card. Especially these Northern, independant, I don't need a man, voting on emotion women. These incidents bound the women of NH to Hillary as blood sisters, fighting the battle against "sexism". Today's vote for Hillary was a vote against sexism and perceived oppression.
I don't know that she can carry this role for 48 more states, plus territories, but I'm sure she'll try. And if that doesn't work, I'm confident someone in her camp will come up with another equally brilliant and surprising strategy.
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
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