Monday, January 28, 2008

Clinton's change of strategy?

After getting waxed by Senator Barack Obama by a 2-1 margin in South Carolina, Senator Clinton and her top aides are in the midst of a "change in strategy". That change in strategy should include talking more about the issues, though it will become increasingly difficult for the Senator to differentiate herself from Obama, and shelving former President Bill Clinton. Former President Cliton went over the top on a number of occassions leading up to the South Carolina primary causing black Democrats to flock to Obama by almost 90%. In addition, as Obama gains momentum going into Super Tuesday, he picked up the endorsements of two keys Democrats: Caroline Kennedy, daughter of President John F. Kennedy, and Senator Ted Kennedy of Massachusetts. To be sure, the Clintons had to be disappointed. Mrs. Clinton needs to refocus her efforts today on the economy, much like her husband did back in 1992 with the mantra: "it's the economy, stupid". Unfortunately for the Senator, Obama may gain a foothold on Super Tuesday possibly winning GA, MO, AL, and IL and being very competitive in other key primary states. If Obama can gain 40-50% of the delegates next Tuesday he has a real chance of making it a race and winning the nomination.

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