Tag Archives: Hillary Clinton

Could Obama be thinking of one-term and done?

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Sanford

A couple of days ago, a political consultant was talking to me over drinks and I heard him muse that maybe President Obama might be thinking a “one-term and done” strategy. Instead of trying to focus on the next election, as the next part of his Presidency will be, maybe the idea would be to announce – in the coming weeks – that he is not going to run for re-election.
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Should the Democratic Primary Race drag on?

Posted on May 10, 2008 by Sanford

All the pundits put their own spin on the Democratic Primary, and I have my own. I have been a supporter of whomever I think can bring about positive change in America’s Future, and my own naval gazing brought about my decision of Senator Obama from a number of paths. But, has the continuing primary battles negatively impacted the potential for the Democrats to take back the White House? I think not, and here is why. Continue reading →

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Chelsea is a woman of class…and style…

Posted on April 10, 2008 by Sanford

As a surrogate, Chelsea Clinton is a powerful advocate for her Mom and the vision her mother holds for America. Let this powerful woman support her Mom, as wives and husbands have helped other their family in the past. Continue reading →

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Dear Chelsea, I am sorry it has been a while…

Posted on February 5, 2008 by Sanford

I want a President who speaks—honestly—to what is best in us as citizens. We can be a stupid bunch, but we are not fools. Dishonest, sophist language—moral language used cynically—will lead us to use moral language cynically. Moral language used honestly, if it reaches just 5% of the population—moral demands on us to organize, empathize, and consider the public good, not just our own good, when making political decisions. Over time, character will out—ours and a candidate’s, and we need someone whose character is not up for grabs. Continue reading →

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Wow – JK stands his ground and stays above the fray

Posted on January 13, 2008 by Sanford

Well, I am catching up on This Week with George Stephanopoulos and watched as he interviewed JK. And, for a man who has many ways of looking at an issue and trying to be very professorial, he did amazingly well … Continue reading →

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