I probably think and talk too much about politics, which, in America, is usually the art of same old, same old, and the science of been here, done that. But this year is different. This year is historic. This year is exciting. To borrow an old phrase from the enemy, it’s morning in America.
The year is special because the main candidates are special – well mostly special, there’s also Romney– and unique.
There are the candidates of the never represented – Obama and Clinton.
There is the seldom seen Diogenes candidate - John McCain.
And then, just so we don’t get too radical, there is Mitt.
So, away we go.
NERVOUS IN CALIFORNIA – QUESTIONS FOR A SUPER TUESDAY MORNING
Can Obama pull enough women and Latino voters away from Hillary to win the popular vote in California? And if he does, and holds on to those other states where he is “expected” to win, does that make him the frontrunner?
Will Obama and Clinton split the toss-up states - Massachusetts, Connecticut, Delaware, New Mexico, Arizona and Missouri – or will one of them win the larger share and gain a significant edge?
Has Romney really closed the gap in California? If not, is he through unless he pulls an upset in New York or Illinois, where McCain is heavily favored?
How many states will Huckabee win? Each one will hurt Romney much more than McCain. Is “Huck” maneuvering himself into a position to get the VP nomination?
Who do I want to win anyway? Romney would be easier for the Democrats to defeat, but if it turned out to be a Republican year, I would much rather have McCain elected president.
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If McCain takes command, will Rush keep his promise to sit out the election? That would really make it morning in America.
WEDNESDAY MORNING – RESULTS AND MEANING
To begin lets take a look at my key questions:
Obama did hold on to those states where he was favored but failed to win the California popular vote, which makes the frontrunner question moot.
The candidates split the six toss-up states, with the way they broke giving each side something to feel good about.
Romney lost big in all three states, and yes, he is through. Hopefully he will read this and know it.
Huckabee won five states. McCain finished a relatively close second in all but Arkansas, the “Huck’s” home base. Is he really running for Vice President? I think so.
The question of which Republican I want doesn’t matter anymore. To put this in political-speak, McCain is the “presumptive” nominee. In plain talk, McCain’s Super Tuesday clinched it.
Which brings us to the last question, one that cannot be answered here but may decide the election in November. Will Rush have the guts to fulfill his threat, and how many of his fellow travelers will join him?
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