The Dark Side Of "The High Road"

Wednesday, Obama used Hilary Clinton's continued use of husband's image of a bridge to the future against her. He said that another Clinton presidency would be a step back to the past: "I know it is tempting — after another presidency by a man named George Bush — to simply turn back the clock, and to build a bridge back to the 20th century ... It's not enough to say you'll be ready from Day One — you have to be right from Day One." Hilary often claims she's better prepared to govern with her husband, who pledged during his own presidency to build a bridge to the 21st century.

"That certainly sounds audacious, but not hopeful," said Clinton, in a play on the title of Obama's book, "The Audacity of Hope." "It's not hopeful and it's not what we should be talking about in this campaign. I would certainly, through you, hope we could get back to talking about the issues, drawing the contrasts that are based in fact that have a connection to the American people," Clinton said.

She then assured voters that she would take "The High Road" in these matters. I assume that means she will continue to use just as much word play to get in a smiling insult ever time her abilities are questioned rather than disputing the claims made against her.

Bill Defends Hilary's Involvement with Wal Mart

As many have mentioned, Bill Clinton seems to be playing a major role in Hilary’s campaign. He even defends her past involvement with Wal Mart. Her 6 years of being on the board has become an issue in the campaign with Hilary being criticized for being apart of a company that is not so environmentally friendly nor labor union friendly. Bill Clinton insists that she did nothing but make Wal Mart more environmentally conscious and encouraged them to buy more American products. He says that Hilary took the position because Wal Mart specifically asked her to help them become more “environmentally sensitive,” which she agreed to. I wonder how accurate that statement is. He also points out that Wal Mart is one of the “leading forces for trying to help make America more economically independent on the energy front.” Obama’s spokesman said, "If they want to defend her service to one of the least environmentally-friendly, least labor-union friendly companies in the country, they're welcome to do that.” It is clear that Bill is playing a major role in the campaign, and I feel like are many who feel that voting for Hilary will also give them Bill Clinton. Does it seem that they are running as a team?