Wednesday, March 16, 2005
There's music on Clinton Street all through the evening
Leonard Cohen couldn't have sung this line with the Little Rock Hilbillaries in mind. But the former first couple are constantly in the news these days. Undoubtedly with a view to 2008.
While the likes of Guiliani, Romney, McCain and perhaps Rice and Jeb Bush already seem to be jostling on the Republican side, for the Democrats it's a case of Hilary versus who dares.
Bill, meanwhile, never got out of the habit of campaigning. He seemed energized recently in the role of UN-appointed emissary to the tsunami zone, tailing off that very taxing trip with rock-star like appearances at book signings in Hong Kong and Taiwan.
This Indian-Pacific run by the former President had the feel of a campaign, an international one. He seemed to come to life as he pumped hands with the hordes, despite the notably gaunt appearance and wiry frame that, not surprisingly, caved in to another heart condition after the trip.
But even this generated more publicity, perhaps breathing life into his political psyche even as it sapped same from his body.
Which makes you wonder whether it's even possible for the man to resist having a serious crack at the UN Secretary-Generalship.
The thought of Couple Clinton puporting to hold the reigns of the entire planet is a horrific one for many to contemplate.
As unlikely as it seems that this synergic double-vision of power could be realized, keep in mind where Bill Clinton was before the 1990s, how far he has come and how politically adept he has proven to be.
Those who fear such an outcome should not hesitate to take whatever measures necessary from here on in to snuff it out.
