tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23053767.post6416957210204824673..comments2024-01-30T12:46:10.810-05:00Comments on Yappa Ding Ding: What Hillary WantsYappahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18126433451905766475noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23053767.post-7548656733906998952008-06-08T01:03:00.000-04:002008-06-08T01:03:00.000-04:00I did notice that during her speech. I believe th...I did notice that during her speech. I believe the heart to heart they had the other night probably included a discussion on this very topic, in which Hillary made it clear she was determined to continue to push for the realization of universal health care. <BR/><BR/>My guess is Obama agreed to work towards that goal as well, perhaps out of deference to her on the issue.<BR/><BR/>During the primary I always thought he (perhaps wisely) did not want to be seen as shifting his plan to provide truly universal coverage once he had already outlined a plan that expanded health care tremendously but fell short on universality.<BR/><BR/>I just think he didn't want to be seen as admitting any weakness against Hillary's plan or be seen as shifting towards her position during the campaign. But I would not be surprised to see him embrace the idea going forward or at least moving closer in that direction.<BR/><BR/>I found her speech very inspiring and genuine. Despite all the punditry beforehand, I never expected anything less. I just don't think the US recognizes what a truly remarkable person she is, and are all too willing to buy into the caricature of her as ruthless and mean-spirited. I just don't think it has ever really fit, and it may actually be how sexism is exhibited towards her.<BR/><BR/>The one thing I will say, however, is I do think her campaign sometimes hindered her. Not to compare them to closely, but it seems to me Hillary is at her best when she speaks from her heart or instinct, much like McCain. She shines brightest when the deck is stacked against her, and she gets into trouble when she is too scripted or trying to hard to fill some niche or checklist of the campaign. <BR/><BR/>Today, when she felt it was ok to open up more than ever, she may have well given the best speech of her political career.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com