Full disclosure here: I have been inspired by Obama, and am an one of his most avid supporters.

By the same token, I have been a passionate supporter of Bill Clinton since 1991, even during his darkest days (while still being VERY disappointed with him over his repeated unfaithfulness to his wife). And I've been an avid supporter of Hillary's run for Senator of NY, and have been excited to have watched her all these years, including not making a grand entrance to the most exclusive political club in the world, but instead growing in her role as a Senator, and winning the respect of most of her fellow Senators. And of all those who ran for the Democratic Presidential ticket this year, I felt that we ended up with the two best choices. I felt all along, and still do, that Hillary would make a great president.

I parted company with her primarily because she never admitted that her vote for giving Bush the leeway to wage this most stupid war in Iraq was wrong. And also because she accepted the editorial endorsement from The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, owned and published by Richard Mellon Scaife, the very instrument of the devil who made Bill Clinton and Hillary's life a living hell, from Whitewatergate to the right-winger’s attempt to find anything and everything to undo what they could not achieve by the ballot, namely to remove a twice elected Democrat from our country’s Presidency (which they seem to think is their private domain).

OK, enough disclosures. I fully concur with your reminder of how often men dump their wives for a younger trophy wife, or if they don't go that far, at least dally by trying to have a secret affair, ala John Edwards. I don't understand why the national media is giving such an easy pass to McCain's past, including dumping his first wife to marry a trophy wife, and I fear they'll give him just as much of a pass with this "political" trophy wife.

I can't imagine any Hillary supporter falling for this desperate hail mary play on McMain's part. But some might. Hey, enough Americans twice voted for Bush as president!!! What does that say about the level of intelligence in this country?

OK, the first one doesn't count, since not all votes were counted, only the ones that counted, namely, the Suprime Court votes. But the country DID vote for him the second go around, fully knowing how small his brain is. And I would not put it past Americans doing it again with another guy born with a silver spoon in his mouth, another low-achiever (graduating from Annapolis at the bottom of his class), another hot-shot gun-slicker (the myriad of times McCain crashed and burned as an aviator).

Sorry, I digress. Which I do often. Just ask my gorgeous wife.

I don't know how much longer women will put up with the stupid and callous ways in which their dumb husbands mistreat them. And I sure hope this country, which I love, won't fall for McCain's desperate campaign. But then, has anyone notice how different his campaign has been ever since one of Rove's disciples took over his campaign? I think Obama has it in the bag, but I don't have much faith in the American people not to do another dumb move.

Marcus

Posted at August 30, 2008 1:22 AM in response to Will Hillary Clinton supporters vote for Monica Lewinsky?

Thank you, Nathan, for giving words to my own feelings. I couldn't have said it better, so I won't. Just a hearty AMEN!!!

Posted at August 30, 2008 12:44 AM in response to Thank you, Senator Obama

I'm a presidential politics junkie, and have been ever since Boby Kennedy ran for President back in 1968. I was only 15 years old then. And no presidential politician has inspired me since Bobby like Obama has. I think he hit one out of the park Thursday night.

And to think that sombody from Focus on the Family was praying every day that it would rain on Thursday night!!! Can you believe that? Well, even though my heart goes out to whoever ends up getting wacked by Gustav (I live in Florida, where most of my clients went through Charlie; they are still shell-shocked; I can't imagine what it would be like for the people of New Orleans), and I sincerely pray that the storm instead just fizzle, I can't help but notice the irony of Focus on the Family people praying for rain in Denver, and it appears that Gustav instead is going to rain on McGain's parade. Sweet justice may still take place against this Bush-hugging turncoat.

Marcus

Posted at August 30, 2008 12:26 AM in response to 38 Million

I can't understand why Obama and we as his supporters have to bail out a presidential campaign that was mismanaged financially, never mind in so many other ways.

I agree. The Clintons, whom I have supported passionately over the years, have plenty of dough by now. The loan should be her loss, "tuition" at the school of hard knocks.

Nobody forced her to hire the kind of expensive help she had for a while. And nobody put a gun to her head to "throw the kitchen sink" at Obama. She's always been a big girl, and as a big girl she should take care of her own messes.

Posted at June 7, 2008 12:07 AM in response to Report: Clinton To Seek Obama's Help Retiring Campaign Debts

I have watched KO morph from a sports commentator, and a great one at that, to a formidable political commentator. What a breath of fresh air he is.

And I've watched a few of his rants against the dumb antics of our President, who displays the typical symptoms of most dry drunks.

But Wednesday night was just unbelievable. KO unloaded his most passionate indictment against Bush, and rightly so. It almost sounded like one of those closing arguments made famous at the "Law & Order" franchises. Or better yet, it was as if I was listening to James Spader acting the part of Alan Shore in "Boston Legal," making one of his impassioned "speeches," whether it be at a judge to address what he considers a great injustice, or to a jury, defending his client.

Keith, thank you for giving voice to so many of us who continue to be amazed and surprised by the ongoing lunacy that passes for the current Executive branch of our ongoing experiment with Democracy.

Marcus

Posted at May 15, 2008 4:18 AM in response to Keith Olbermann Eviscerates

I agree, Bronx girl. You nailed it when you said, "What you describe above seems to me the definition of someone who is experiencing some version of 'Stockholm Syndrome.'"

During this whole primary season, I keep thinking of what I believe Bill Clinton said about his wife, that SHE is the ONE that would make the better president. Hey, I have consistenly thought the world of Bill Clinton as President (except for his personal moral failings), and as a Master Politician. And if he thinks his wife is better suited, WOW, what a presidency that might have been. We'll never know now.

Maybe someone on the inside, after some time has passed, will give us some perspective on how such a talented individual, who from most accounts had handled herself as a Senator quite well; not throwing her weight around; learning from senators who had been in the Senate a long time, etc. And then somehow she is transformed into this "take no prisoners," scorched earth approach.

Again, you're probably right. "Some version of 'Stockholm Syndrome.'"

Marcus

Posted at May 12, 2008 5:12 AM in response to How Hillary lost this liberal

I'm an avid observer of presidential elections, going back to Bobby Kennedy's candidacy in 1968. And I have followed this match to the death between Obama & Hillary.

I'm also an ardent reader of all things political; I love great wordsmiths (I'm married to one, and my dad was also a great wordsmith).

Well, your comments are beautiful. Right on target. Eloquent. Couldn't have said it any better myself.

Let's hope that Obama has the guts and creativity to say those things.

Marcus

Posted at May 11, 2008 1:44 AM in response to If Hillary Makes Threats On Her Way Out The Door ... This Is What Obama Should Say

I fully concur with your comments. I would only add that I lost all respect for her when she accepted the endorsement by The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.

This is the email I sent to her on April 21:

I realize, Ms. Hillary, that you will never read this. But I write just the same. I have been a most enthusiastic supporter of your husband Presidential campaigns in 1992 & 1996, and stayed faithful to him during his most difficult days. I have also applauded your successful transition from First Lady to Senator from the great state of New York.

I have been torn during this presidential campaign, since there is probably no other individual who wants the hell that the last 7 years under Bush have been to this country to come to an end.

I think you have demonstrated a great deal of braveness to step further into the public arena, given how badly the right treated President Clinton, and you.

I have just read of your endorsement by The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, owned and published by Richard Mellon Scaife. I wonder if you will require of yourself what you have tried to require from your honorable opponent for the Democratic nomination, Barak Obama. You suggested he should have left the church that had sustained him in the past due to his former pastor's incendiary comments.

So will you openly do the brave thing, and reject the endorsement of the very person who made hell for your husband and for you during the 1990s?

I have refused to place my clients' investments with Dreyfus Funds (I'm a personal financial advisor) just because of their association with Mellon, because I was not going to allow a single dime, if I had any say on it, to go into Richard Mellon Scaife's pocket, however remotely that might be. That's the depth of my loyalty to your husband, and by extension, to you.

Somehow, though, I get the feeling that you will accept this endorsement. I am afraid that you are willing to sleep with the enemy if that might provide you with the slightest advantage to try to garner the nomination. I once thought you would have made a great President. But no more. And you will no longer have my support or admiration.

I realize the loss of my support is of no value to you. Just the same, for my own self respect, I needed to write what I have written.

With much sadness, I remain, sincerely,

Marcus S. Conrad

Posted at May 11, 2008 1:34 AM in response to How Hillary lost this liberal