Day Two Democratic Convention Thoughts

I pride myself as a pretty good judge of political character. For example, when John Edwards started to rear his pretty-little head as a national politician a few years ago I immeditately shouted, "Phony!".

I was right.

During the course of the very first election I ever voted in, 1992, as Bill Clinton ascended higher and higher I knew I was witnessing a self-absorbed phony-baloney become chief executive.

I could not believe this guy won. Still can't! Over George H. W. Bush, of all people!

I could not understand for a second that people couldn't see what I saw.

Bill Clinton has always been all about Bill Clinton all the time, 24/7, without fail.

It is always about him. Last night, during his wife's speech, I couldn't help but feel a bit sorry for him... To have his world crumble around him, to have his legacy be tarnished by his pissy-moaning during the recent Democratic primary rare.

Last night in Denver was Clinton Night. Tonight, Bill gets his turn. Two full nights out for four centered on Clinton Mania!!

Why has Obama acquisced to this? Does he think this helped him? That Hilary delivered a barn-burner speech (for her, that is) that will make 40-50% of Democrats think, "Man, I wish she was the candidate!".

At the very least it makes Joe Biden look smaller.

Why didn't Obama "heal the party" and pick her?

I, for the record, think Obama did the right them not picking her. That would have been disaster of epic proportions.

What he needs to do is kick the Clintons to the side and re-take the polticial oxygen.

Now.

Lastest polls: Obama and McCain neck and neck.