Press Babble
With each passing day our country edges closer to a truly momentous occasion. The upcoming presidential election promises to be an acrimonious affair pitting the young idealist intent on etching his profile in stone against the battle scarred veteran determined to keep the brash rookie at bay. In this strange new millennium, so many of the old barriers have already been demolished. Race no longer disqualifies. Women battle toe to toe with men on the campaign trail. Age is an attitude. Now, as destinies collide…
When did history get to be so melodramatic?
Obama doesn’t have much time
Yes, yes, the democratic nominee has a mere five months to tell Americans about his plans for the country. With only a few hundred million in the bank, he’ll need to spend carefully. And the networks will never cover an improbable story like the first black presidential nominee of a major US political party.
Let’s remember, most households now have fewer than five working televisions, three internet connections, a couple of cellular phones, one blackberry and a boombox out in the garage. So Americans have a limited capacity to acquire information as well.
He’s under pressure to pick Hillary
Senator Obama is under pressure to win. A strong running mate helps, so his staff will assemble a bunch of advisers in a room. He’ll get to see charts, read polls and hear competing opinions. If a certain Senator from New York ends up on the top of his wish list, Hillary will receive a phone call.
It has to be devastating
The 3,000 Continental Airlines workers headed for the unemployment line may be a little late with their sympathy cards to disappointed presidential contenders. Several commander in chief applicants have interviewed well, but there’s only one position available at this time. All of the candidates are free to apply again in four years.
June 11th, 2008 at 2:40 pm
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