By Miranda Faber, Editor
Though for a considerable amount of time I personally backed the Soc 118
Clinton campaign, I am displeased to announce that I am no longer publicly endorsing the woman I once hoped would lead our great nation. At the start of the campaign several weeks ago, I firmly believed that Senator Clinton was poised, polished, and prepared to bring great change to America. Her policy plans had me convinced that she would serve the people of America well, with ambitious goals and decisive plans regarding health care, an exit strategy from Iraq and boosting the suffering economy. However, upon recent events, opinions regarding the former First Lady seem to be ever changing within the walls of 118.
Clinton campaign, I am displeased to announce that I am no longer publicly endorsing the woman I once hoped would lead our great nation. At the start of the campaign several weeks ago, I firmly believed that Senator Clinton was poised, polished, and prepared to bring great change to America. Her policy plans had me convinced that she would serve the people of America well, with ambitious goals and decisive plans regarding health care, an exit strategy from Iraq and boosting the suffering economy. However, upon recent events, opinions regarding the former First Lady seem to be ever changing within the walls of 118.
At last week’s press conference, the Senator seemed unclear and unsure of the issues at hand, answering our own Loren Shimanek’s question about her alleged “mistake” of originally supporting the Iraqi war and then stumbling over her words regarding whether it was indeed a mistake on her part to lend approval or not.
Hillary went on to make the very bold claim that “the people who play video games don’t vote,” clearly upsetting some reporters and audience members. This seemed an incredibly foolish move on her part, considering her opponent, Barack Obama, is clearly popular with young voters. By chance did she consider that an overwhelming amount of her supporters at her husband’s recent speech at UC Davis indeed indulge in playing video games once in a while? Apparently not. This was not a wise opinion to publicize on the Senator’s part, as Super Tuesday is now only days away and Hillary has made racially offensive comments, as well as activity based opinions that will likely deter supporters towards Obama.
Not long after making this rather presumptuous comment, Hillary responded to one reporter’s question regarding President Bush, which she answered rather candidly, claiming” He’s trying to leave the presidency in a state where he wont’ be shot on the street.” I wasn’t aware that there was any implication the current President was reported to be an assassination victim upon leaving office, but the Senator seemed unabashed when speculating upon this possibility.
To top off Hillary’s recently poor track record, she and her campaign team have failed to actively participate and rally for support in 118. I have personally made efforts on two occasions to interview Senator Clinton, and was unable to locate the candidate or her campaign team, as it appeared they had left meetings in a hasty fashion. Likewise, she and her team members have failed to make attempts to gather press coverage, at least from our organization and visibly other media outlets as well, while opponents have constantly sought interviews, coverage and support. To make matters worse still, according to an inside source Hillary has personally “bashed members of the press”, detailing her disgust over inappropriate dress and the unnecessary use of professional attire, when in fact she did not know of miscommunications causing the stir and confusion amongst a reporter prepared to go on air.
Hats off and good luck to Hillary in the upcoming week, because it certainly looks like she might well need it.
1 comment:
Well written!
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