Henry C. Jackson reports for the Associated Press that former Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack will announce his endorsement of Hillary Clinton coming monday. Iowa is, as Jackson notes, “the first test in the presidential primary with caucuses on Jan. 14, 2008, and backing from both Vilsacks is certain to boost the Democratic front-runner. A win in Iowa provides critical momentum, especially with a spate of primaries and caucuses early in the nomination calendar.”
This is, quite obviously, great news for Hillary Clinton – it improves her chances, and they weren’t that bad to begin with of course.
Good news for Hillary, a blow for Obama? Obama says no:
“Obviously he’s got credibility in Iowa and I think highly of him as a former governor. But my sense is this race will ultimately not be won, probably, on endorsements, but it will be more on who gives voice to the real hunger that the American people have for change right now,” Obama said in a telephone interview.
“The Clintons have been on the national scene for a real long time,” he said. “I think the surprise would be if they didn’t garner a lot of endorsements from well-established political figures.”
He handles it well – mr. cool…
Obviously, good news for Hillary automatically means bad news for Obama. Obama could have used Vilsack’s support. The race between Obama and Hillary might become very, very close. Both can use all the support they can get, let alone in Iowa.
Something I’ve been wondering about: has anyone here read The Audacity of Hope? If so, what did you think of it?
Same for Hillary Clinton’s Living History. Who of you read it?
As for me: I read Living History and found it to be well written, and quite insightful. I already respected Hillary greatly, after reading Living History I respect her even more. She’s ambitious, yes, but every single person who runs for president is… per definition.
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