The Cajun is Ragin’!
I’m about to utter some words that I never thought would pass through my mind, let alone my lips: I agree with James Carville. While images of tear-streaked faces of Democratic delegates basking in the presence of the last remnant of the Kennedy Dynasty was seen on every station from sea to shining sea, Mr. Carville steamed in the nose-bleed section. And for good reason. Arguably one of the greatest liberal strategists of our time, he, unlike Obama-smitten zombies caught in the tractor beam, sees the writing on the wall.
What does Jim know that they don’t? It’s not going to be pathetically canned speeches from Michelle Obama (can’t overstate the pathetic), nor introductions from her third-tier college basketball coach brother, nor even speeches from “the Liberal Lion” to unite the party to beat McCain. It’s going to take direct attacks, real differences, and a strong vice-presidential pick. Oops, too late for that one.
Obama and the Democratic party are in serious trouble. They have seen no bump from the ‘Be the First to Know’ text message stunt, and McCain and Obama are statistically tied after Day One of the Convention. The only way Obama would have won this election was to give Hill-Bill the nod for the two-spot. Put the kids to bed early tonight, with the Clintons set to take the stage Day 2 should make for interesting and awkward viewing. The stadium is not the only thing that is a “Mile High” in Denver. *cough*
