Am not an expert on U.S. politics, but am sure many of us in blogosphere have noticed (maybe, even annoyed) by the surge of presence of Obama and Clinton on-line and off-line.
Am not a US registered, but am following with interest their presence, specially, on late night TV. Jay Leno, David Letterman and other hosts have all earned dollars out of the political presence. Am sure there is some research available that counts the number of late night jokes which have mentioned Barack Obama or Hillary Clinton.
Barack Obama has sure gone a long way from his childhood days in Hawaii and even in Jakarta, and now as Illinois senator. I remember during the last DNC, he was already seen as an “up and coming” politician. By the way, he too is a Leo, being born in the month of August. Only 5 days earlier than me. He had written two bestselling books, “Dreams from My Father” which is a memoir of his youth and “The Audacity of Hope,” a personal commentary on U.S. politics.
Hillary Clinton (born October 26, 1947), brings her experience as former First Lady (from 1993 to 2001) to Bill Clinton, the 42nd President of the United States and as Senator from New York since 2000. And the first female senator from the Big Apple.
When Cecile and I had lunch with my cousins (Renelle, Patrick and Ben) and Tita Nenen in New Jersey, a few weeks ago, politics was part of the discussion. The table seemed divided.
Whoever the DNC picks out in November, either will be a milestone candidate and even a “first-ever” president (granting he or she defeats Sen. McCain).
The results of Super Tuesday had both Clinton or Obama close to each other.
Is is youth versus experience? Promises against solutions?
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