Posted by
Sgt Relic on Sunday, January 27, 2008 6:29:13 PM
The ruling family of democratic politics, the Kennedy clan, has entered the fray for 2008. First, this from the AP, “The daughter of President John F. Kennedy endorsed Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama, saying he could inspire Americans in the same way her father once did”. Coming close on the heels of a complete waxing in the S.C. primary, this had to be considered a blow to the dual candidacy of Bill & Hillary Clinton, however, it would seem that when you’re having a bad day things could still get worse.
The Politico is now reporting that Senator Edward Kennedy (L-PROMA) will also endorse the Obama candidacy. The headline reads “Ted Kennedy embraces Obama” and reports “The embrace [this is thought to be a metaphorical embrace] provides a dramatic rocket for Obama to ride into the frantic, nationwide campaigning ahead of the spate of Super Tuesday primaries on Feb. 5, the biggest day for nominating contests in U.S. history. Caroline Kennedy, the senator's niece and the daughter of President John F. Kennedy, will also appear at the rally.” That’s right friends, it’s another Twofer!
This turn of events seems to beg the question: What trumps what? Does the brother of JFK and RFK; also a senior Senator in his own right, and the daughter of JFK, trump a former President and his junior Senator wife? The Politico story includes this quote from a high-level democrat, “This is the biggest Democratic endorsement Obama could possibly get short of Bill Clinton,” It is reported that the endorsement comes despite a personal phone call from the former President. Wouldn’t you have loved to listen in on that particular call?
The RNC striking a conciliatory note, perhaps motivated by memories of the loss of donations created by Amnesty support from both Mr. Bush & Senator McCain, said, “Senator Kennedy’s rejection of his friend and colleague is a stunning blow to Clinton’s campaign.” The RNC is no stranger to stunning blows following the 2006 midterms.
What does it all mean? Team Clinton offers this useful insight in a quote from spokesman Doug Hattaway, “At the end of the day, the voters are going to choose a candidate on their merits, not on their endorsements.” There you have it from the good folks who brought you triangulation, titillation, and investigations, ENDORSEMENTS MEAN DIDDYLEY!
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0108/8134.html