I don’t know if you saw Hillary Clinton’s concession speech, but it was
extraordinary. While the skeptics might say she was stumping for the
vice presidency or simply doing the expected, the fact is that she is a
pro and spoke with dignity and, in my judgment, was sincere and even
more magnanimous that the occasion required. She recounted the
Democratic values and the distinction between liberal and conservative
politics today. More than I recall at any time during her campaign, she
spoke of breaking the ‘glass ceiling’ and the significance of her
candidacy for women in politics. Naturally, she did her best to rally
her constituents to support Barack Obama.[
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Well, it looks like Hillary is bowing out—actually more like accepting
the fact that she can’t win. Polls in that league are realists above
all else. I assume we’ll get the inside dope on whatever backroom deals
were made in the weeks ahead. Now the healing and reunification of the
Democratic Party must begin. However, before we relegate Hillary to the political graveyard, I want
us to stop and reflect on what an incredible process this has been and
acknowledge her for her strength and courage.[
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