Spring Break
Straight talk express needs to gain steam
Joseph Haynie
Issue date: 3/7/08 Section: Opinion
This past Tuesday was a day of celebration for the Republicans.
Not only did the most recent string of primaries produce an official nominee in Sen. John McCain (R-AZ), but it also yielded more chaos than closure on the Democratic side.
As the San Francisco Chronicle reported, "the Ohio and Texas primaries delivered big drama, dueling accusations of foul play and prospect of weeks if not months of further struggle."
Even though Hillary Clinton managed to win three of the four states up for grabs, thereby ending Barack Obama's run of 11 consecutive victories, she failed to significantly bridge the delegate gap - Obama has 1,573 delegates to Clinton's 1,464 - which could ultimately mean her demise. However, a win is a win, something Hillary's campaign desperately needed.
Obama supporters now have to be hoping that this change of events was not the "change" that he has promised throughout his campaign.
Although the Republicans are able to officially move ahead with McCain as their man, the clarity gained on Tuesday cannot be as comforting as it has been in past elections.
Since Mitt Romney withdrew from the race shortly after a disappointing Super Tuesday performance, thereby effectively securing McCain's position as the frontrunner, the Arizona senator has failed to capitalize on his enormous head start. Aside from shady allegations of an extramarital affair with a lobbyist as well as fundraising problems, McCain has not had the best of press.
But those who have supported McCain in his presidential bid will tell you to never count him out.
This past summer, pundits from all sides were writing his obituary, only to be proven wrong in New Hampshire. The Straight Talk Express has shown time and time again that it will take more than some bad luck to derail it.
Even if McCain is not able to win the White House in November, his campaign will go down in history as one of the biggest underdog stories in American presidential politics.
Not only did the most recent string of primaries produce an official nominee in Sen. John McCain (R-AZ), but it also yielded more chaos than closure on the Democratic side.
As the San Francisco Chronicle reported, "the Ohio and Texas primaries delivered big drama, dueling accusations of foul play and prospect of weeks if not months of further struggle."
Even though Hillary Clinton managed to win three of the four states up for grabs, thereby ending Barack Obama's run of 11 consecutive victories, she failed to significantly bridge the delegate gap - Obama has 1,573 delegates to Clinton's 1,464 - which could ultimately mean her demise. However, a win is a win, something Hillary's campaign desperately needed.
Obama supporters now have to be hoping that this change of events was not the "change" that he has promised throughout his campaign.
Although the Republicans are able to officially move ahead with McCain as their man, the clarity gained on Tuesday cannot be as comforting as it has been in past elections.
Since Mitt Romney withdrew from the race shortly after a disappointing Super Tuesday performance, thereby effectively securing McCain's position as the frontrunner, the Arizona senator has failed to capitalize on his enormous head start. Aside from shady allegations of an extramarital affair with a lobbyist as well as fundraising problems, McCain has not had the best of press.
But those who have supported McCain in his presidential bid will tell you to never count him out.
This past summer, pundits from all sides were writing his obituary, only to be proven wrong in New Hampshire. The Straight Talk Express has shown time and time again that it will take more than some bad luck to derail it.
Even if McCain is not able to win the White House in November, his campaign will go down in history as one of the biggest underdog stories in American presidential politics.
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Craig Hawley
posted 3/08/08 @ 11:06 PM MST
Let's just be honest and say that all sides both right and left have people that are human and will make mistakes. So instead of focusing on an endless stream of he said she said single points let's just cut to the quick. (Continued…)
Registered Independent
posted 3/09/08 @ 11:30 PM MST
Mr. Haynie,
As of yet we don't even know who John McCain's opponent will be in the fall. And neither does he.
And thus far, the Democrats are doing a great job of undermining each other's credibility with no help from McCain. (Continued…)
Craig Hawley
posted 3/10/08 @ 12:17 AM MST
well said Reg Indy. Nice to see ya here back at the Collegian.
A big shout out to Bobby Carson and the Ram Republic , really enjoyed your January issue. (Continued…)
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