Posted by
Daniel A. Myers on Thursday, January 24, 2008 7:37:05 PM
As the Race for President continues to wage. Democratic Senator and Presidential Candidate Barack Obama of Illinois has found himself trailing one of the dominant forces in the Democratic Party. After a big win in Iowa, Barack Obama was all but certain to do the same in New Hampshire. However he was wrong. As the reults in New Hampshire began to pour in, a shocked Obama Campaign began loosing ground, and they had no idea of its coming. While the race is far from over, there are some key elements to look at. Hillary Clinton knows who's who. By that, I mean she knows exactly who to go to for support and who not to. She knows who the major players are and who aren't. Hillary's idea of a perfect America is already being dream up. She is not worried about a Barack Obama Candidacy, nor does she feel threatened by his presence in the race. Obama is simply a hindrance to her pre determined Presidency. While Obama may still be a popular guy who can unite both parties, he still has a long road to travel if he wants to beat the Clinton Machine. The Clinton's have been waiting for this day since Bill left office, they will not give up so easily. It is very much possible that Barack Obama could win the majority of popular votes, that he could win in a landslide and initially be the nominee. The problem is, can Barack win over a majority of the Delegates? If you look at the Delegate map right now. Clinton has a comanding lead in delegates supporting her than Barack Obama does. In fact, she beats him by over 100 Delegates. The point is, whether or not Barack Obama wins the popular vote or not is not the problem, it's being able to pull of the Delegate win that he needs in order to officially be the Democratic Nominee. And there lies the problem, it simply can not be done. While I have all faith that Barack Obama could very well win the popular vote and have a comanding showing. I do not believe he will be able to win at the Convention in order to pursue a full victory.
This is exactly what the Clinton's realize and exactly why they have no fear of the turnout of this election. Is it possible that Barack Obama is searching for Victory in a Pre-Lost War? Is it possible that his idea to bring America together will get as far as the platform he stands on? While he may very well be a thunderous force in 2012 or 2016, he is, as of now only a hindrance to what has already been maped out by Democratic Leaders. The chance to bring the Clinton's back into power is on the verge of reality. And there is only one man standing in their way of making it official. That man is Barack Obama. While Edwards is playing the role of "good guy," his presence in the race is helping usher in the Clinton Team. We could very well see a battle at the Convention if Obama were to win the popular vote, yet Clinton win the Delegate. If that were not the case, Barack Obama would be a force like no other. And Clinton would most likely drop out. The just of this whole Race is for Barack Obama to beat one of the most powerful and influential people in all the world. To do so is tiring, overwhelming and yes, life threatning. But through all of that, possibility is still there. In this war there are no rules. There are only one sided battles. Clinton's control over the liberal media as well as her knowledge of the game will go far for her in the race for the Whitehouse. This nomination is only a speed bump to her chance to reign. Preventable? Yes! Probable? Only time will tell. To Find Victory in a Pre-Lost War, one must realize the battle, and fighters in the battle. And from there do what one always does to survive. Fight.