What to make of Hillary Clinton's use of the Bobby Kennedy assassination as a reason to stay in the race in a discussion with the Argus Leader editorial board? I shall post the video below. One reasonably draws the conclusion that she is arguing that, like in 1968, something might happen to the presumptive nominee, like an assassination, in which case the party will need a pinch hitter.
One should think it obvious that this is a pretty weak argument. First, it surely is irresponsible for Clinton to raise the assassination specter. She is being condemned by the Obama camp, and rightly so. Second, the likelihood of assassination is so small that it is a tad desperate (in addition to irresponsible) for Clinton to raise the issue. And let's even assume the worst. Would the Democratic Party really feel limited to those still officially in the race as possible replacements? Surely what we'd have is a convention decision, with Hillary Clinton being in a strong position whether she was officially in the race or not. Any way you cut it, dumb move by Clinton. Here the vid.
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by dollarsandsense123
Update:
The Argus Leader’s Executive Editor Randell Beck issued the following statement today:
“The context of the question and answer with Sen. Clinton was whether her continued candidacy jeopardized party unity this close to the Democratic convention. Her reference to Mr. Kennedy's assassination appeared to focus on the timeline of his primary candidacy and not the assassination itself.”
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