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Re: Dan Abrams has it wrong

Karoli — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 02:57:06 -0000

Well, my thinking was that both cars are engineering amazements. They just
have a different aura and appeal. I think it fails though, in that Nascar
reaches the masses better than Ferraris do.

Re: Dan Abrams has it wrong

Michael W. May — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 02:45:44 -0000

NASCAR fans have made it to every corner of society, so perhaps it's a poor choice of analogy ;)

But, no, it is not elitist. Rather, it is a realistic look at the compatibility issue. I just hope the thought that the sledge hammer somehow compliments the surgical scalpel doesn't come into play, as some think.

Re: Dan Abrams has it wrong

Karoli — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 02:23:11 -0000

Marie, I've always thought that she'd be an incredibly effective Senate Majority Leader. But Harry Reid has actually solidified his hold on that spot.

@marlaerwin, I'm thinking Dept HHS is the perfect place for her. With a nice strong Democratic Congress at her back and the momentum of Barack Obama's landslide in her sails.

@CarlS I couldn't agree with you more. That's the heart of my problem with her. it's NOT personal. I'm sure she IS passionate. But her style is incompatible with his. It's not even complementary. All I can think of is the travel office scandals, et al.

Barack Obama has carved a Ferrari of an organization. Hers is more like, well, Nascar. Is that elitist of me?

Re: Dan Abrams has it wrong

Marie — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 02:14:02 -0000

Man, she is just not going to let go. I think she might best serve the country in a leadership position in the U.S. Senate. Unless, of course, if she goes all rogue on us.

Re: Dan Abrams has it wrong

Carl S. — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 01:57:04 -0000

A president needs to lead and control his party. Would Bill and Hill yield their influence and control of the Democratic Party and defer to Obama? After Hillary's speech tonight, I don't see that happening, and would even consider that the mention of all her supporters as an indication that she would hold them hostage against unifying the party.

The Obama camp would have to deal with Bill and Hillary still pulling strings inside the party which would give an appearance at least, and a reality at best, of Obama being a puppet.

Re: Dan Abrams has it wrong

Marla Erwin — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 01:38:00 -0000

I think the position of Health & Human Services Secretary could use a little drama. :)