HUCK FINN COMMENTS: What a drama week it has been and it's not even over. In the last five days:
(1) Medvedev winning President of Russia in a highly heated, closely contested, by "the thick of my dog's hair" and "come from the behind in the last seconds" win. Yes, it was a hug surprise to everyone in the world that Medvedev would win.
(2) Chavez playing General on the Colombian border in order to divert Venezuelans from the hardships he has created in his
country, where food is scarcer than the oil.
(2) Glenn Beck calling Putin an 'EVIL S.O.B,' while not even knowing where Russia is on the global map. (Please see PutinToon 64:Glenn Beck is a Didiot)
(3) Iraq and Iran kissing and making up, providing a big sign for George W. Bush to pull the troops out of Iraq, and send them to Venezuela. (Please see PutinToon 65).
(4) McCain winning the
Republican party nomination and getting an endorsement from George W.
Bush. With a 30% presidential approval rating, I'm sure McCain is
thrilled to have George W. backing him.
(5) Mike Huckabee throwing in the towel (What a huge surprise. I guess not all miracles happen.)
....and least and not last:
(6) Hillary Clinton taking names and kicking ass.
Why did Obama lose the Super Tuesday II primaries? Here's what I discovered from my secret informers on the street, and the results of my own CSI election investigation. I'm sure Obama's still scratching his head with all his advisers.
CSI: OBAMA.
1. Overexposure. For the last six weeks, I've heard nothing but Obama this, Obama that, Obama everywhere. If you listened to CNN for one hour, I bet they would mention Obama at least 78 to 79 times per hour, give or take a few.
America loves an underdog. Obama lost because he got cocky. You have to hand it to Hillary. She is one tough cookie.
2. Jack Nicholson sends out a love note. Jack endorsed her. This is a big endorsement with the older voters. I mean, think about! Jack Nicholson is cool. He's one of the greatest actors of all time, in any century, on any planet. Jack's vote is a HUGE vote.
3. SNL rocks and socks the media. The timely and deserved pounding by SNL against the biased media, which greatly overexposed Obama over the last six weeks, trying to shove him down our throats and into the White House.
The American people voted for Hillary. And proved they will not let the media manipulate their vote. If you watched CNN for the last six weeks, you'd have to be a DIDIOT not to see how this news channel favored Obama over Hillary, or Republican candidates. It got to the point where I was going to send an e-mail to Time Warner to change the name of the CNN channel to ONN (Obama News Network.)
Saturday Night Live (SNL) totally made fun of CNN and other media. Hillary gave herself an incredible boost when she appeared on the show. I predicted for Hill to get on the comedy circuit. I do not know whether the Clinton advisers read the PutinforPresident blog, but it is eerie how it all played out according to my recommendations. (Please see PutinToon 62: Bush to Give out Free Oil Rigs)
4. Red Phone Rings! This commercial was a brilliant strategy. Exposing Obama in regards to his inexperience in the White House before Super Tuesday II was great timing. Simple, fun and effective. Think about it. if the red phone rings in the middle of the night, Hillary has someone experienced to talk to right beside her (Bill). Obama has someone who's trying to be Jackie O and "has never been proud of America." (This is not an endorsement for Hill.)
5. Como esta usted, amigo? Latinos rule in Tejas. Hillary won the Latino vote in Texas. Duh, I saw it coming a mile away, although the media kept reporting the opposite. Obama had focused too much on the white and black voters. He ignored the Latinos. It was obvious Hillary would take south Texas by a huge margin, which would even out the losses in the urban areas.
6. Grandma got pissed off. It's amazing how the candidates forget about the older folks. When I started this blog, (it seems like years ago), I made The Ten Issues - No. 9: Vote for our Elderly one of the top 10 issues of Campaign 2008. The elderly are a huge base of voters and growing by the minute.
7. It's the Recession, Stupid. Yes, we are in recession and Hillary knows it, without saying it. Unlike Obama, who's been too busy giving out beautiful, esoteric, oratory speeches, Hillary backed herself against the wall by promising to create 5 million jobs.
Economy has become the hottest issue for all voters. If you will go to my first blog (before I even started drawing PutinToons), I wrote that economy would be the hottest campaign issue before the U.S. economy started its major nose dive. Please read The Ten Issues - No. 1: Vote for our Economy.
8. Vote for Green: Unlike Obama, Hillary is specific about how to create the jobs. Hill's vision of creating 5 million jobs is by becoming more Green. Once again, If you will go to my third blog (before I even started drawing PutinToons), I wrote that Green is the third hottest campaign issue. (Please read The Ten Issues - No. 3: Vote for Green.)
Bill Clinton created over 22 million jobs while in the White House. Hill played it safe by promising to create 5 million jobs. But at least she committed to a number, which Obama, at this point, is not fond of doing: making real, hard commitments.
Obama's problem is that all the other candidates, Republican and Democrat, have been committing to detailed actions. If Obama is going to win the White House, he needs to do the same. As they say, "The devil is in the details."
9. Never Say Die: Hill's never say die attitude, drive and ambition to win was like watching great, world class athletes: Mohammad Ali, Joe Montana, Pele, U.S. Hockey National Team (Miracle on Ice), Emmitt Smith, Eli Manning, Tom Brady, Roger Federer, Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, David Beckham, Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, Diego Armando Maradona, Eusebio, Chris Evert, Martina Navratilova, Williams Sisters, A.J. Foyte, Kaka, Ronaldo, and Zinedine Zidane, create something out of nothing. All great athletes become great because they are able to rise above all obstacles and win against all odds.
Obama is kind of seeming like a quitter. Did you notice his demeanor in his Tuesday night speech in San Antonio of all places? That was the place he got the least support.
Hillary, despite getting bad advice from her campaign advisers, never gave up on herself. Neither did Bill or Chelsea.
For whatever reason, Obama is not able to finish the last crucial blow. He's had more than one chance.
10. Billsea (Bill + Chelsea): Obama underestimated the drive and support of President Bill Clinton and Chelsea Clinton. Despite Bill's earlier mistakes, he has been instrumental in changing the course and using his old charm to win votes for Hillary. Chelsea, despite being shy, has been admirable in getting out of her shell to encourage young voters to "vote for my mom."
Bill Clinton is the Nostradamus of Super Tuesday II. Bill made one of the boldest moves in this campaign when he pinned Hillary against the wall and told the American voters that if Hillary doesn't win Ohio and Texas, it is over.
If you think about this incredibly risky statement, President Clinton "had the balls" to predict the future. In my opinion, his legacy is restored. Once again, he showed that despite his shenanigans in the White House involving his zipper problems, and his emotional blunders against Obama in the beginning, President Clinton showed the media why he is one smart dude. (Now, I am not promoting Hillary here, but I have been a fan of President Clinton, because during his presidency, he created 22 million jobs and America was debt-free. He did make huge political mistakes, like in regards to Kosovo.)
Poor Obama.
I bet he feels shell-shocked. But don't count Obama out. He is
leading with delegates. I predict he stops his pouting and puts up a
fight of his life. I do believe that deep down, Obama is a fighter.
He's had it easy for the last six to eight weeks because the media
treated him with kid gloves (FYI: That means very soft leather gloves made from a young goat).
The road to the Democratic Convention is going to be treacherous and full of snake pits. Hillary promised she was just getting warmed up, and I'm sure that Obama is bringing his reinforcements.
The Democratic war continues with no stopping at sight.
What would Putin do if he ran? Will he consider it now that Medvedev has won by a landslide? Would Putin be willing to come to America to run under The Amerikan Party? Would Putin want to kick Glenn Beck's ass for being an ass?
Da, these are all very important questions only Mr. Putin can answer.
Huck Finn, Chairman, The Amerikan Party
"Smart-Ass Politics for Smart People.” TM
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