Hillary Clinton Fights Complacency

Robby Mook

The following comes from an e-mail from Robby Mook, manager of the Hillary Clinton campaign, which I just read.

Clearly, this is no time to be complacent.  After the excerpt here, Mr. Mook goes on to urge citizens to donate as donations have begun to taper off.

History shows Hillary Clinton is right to be worried.  America cannot let up the pressure on Trump.


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All that money Trump and the Republicans raised for months and didn’t seem to be spending? They're spending it now....   And $140 million in advertising targeted at just a few battleground states plus a new Get Out the Vote operation means I'm going to start losing sleep at night.

Let me explain exactly why I'm worried: Maybe because public polling shows us in a good place, our fundraising has started to taper off. Folks seem to think this race is wrapped up.

We absolutely can’t operate under that assumption.... Especially not as nine figures of negative ads about Hillary are about to be dumped on TV in must-win states.

           
                                                                                            -- Robby Mook
                                                                                             e-mail received October 25, 2016

Ronald Reagan Campaigns for Harry Truman and the Democrats -- Audio

Through the marvelous agency of the Internet, we are able to access audio of Ronald Reagan, then a "liberal" Democrat speaking on the radio on behalf of Harry Truman and the Democratic ticket in 1948.

For those of us who remember Reagan railing against every Democrat he could, this is truly startling to listen to.  Just what happened to Reagan between 1948 and the early 1960's, say?

Surely, Reagan was sincere in this audio.  I particularly like the criticism of the Taft-Hartley law, legislation which is still on the books in its essential form.

Listen to this audio and be inspired -- if you can -- or simply informed.

Link to You Tube page:
Ronald Reagan Campaigns on Radio for Harry Truman and the Democratic Ticket -- 1948

Must See: Hillary Clinton's New "Mirrors" Ad

GOP Seeks to Rig Electoral College Vote

Unable to win the Presidency for two votes in a row, and struggling again this year, the GOP is trying to rig the process by apportioning Electoral College votes based on Congressional Districts.  Due to gerrymandering, Congressional districting has already been rigged.  Basing Electoral votes on gerrymandered districts would only extend the rigging to the national level.  Read more here:
GOP Seeks to Rig Electoral College Vote

The Clintons' Ethical Dilemma

This is not the kind of article I want to post.  However, I feel it is the kind of article I must post.  We are in a time when it is wise to strongly support Mrs. Clinton over D. Trump.  This, however, does not eliminate the need to look carefully at any Hillary Clinton ethical lapses or faults.

The article linked to below shines a bright light on the Clintons' ethical dilemma.  It is a dilemma which is not beyond the reach of solving, but is one which needs to be addressed in order to avoid distress later on.

So, why not address it now and save distress in the future?  It seems that the Clinton Foundation itself is a problem, at least according to this fine New York Magazine article.  Trading on one's name, as the Clintons do, no matter for a good purpose, can indeed be problematic for a President.  Hillary Clinton needs to completely distance herself from any unseemly appearance of conflict of interest.


The Clintons' Ethical Dilemma

New Trump Speech on Crime Echoes Convention Speech

D. Trump's speech on law and order yesterday appears to echo the theme and tone of his much-maligned convention speech of last month.  Coming on the heels of his new campaign shake-up, Trump's "new" tone appears no more constructive than his past approach.

Responses to Trump Convention Speech

From The Musical Patriot --

Last night's Democratic Convention made a strong case for a President Hillary Clinton.  From everyday Americans, some of whom have known Ms. Clinton, to major figures such as Howard Dean, and finally her husband, Pres. Clinton, the case for Hillary was made stronger last night.

After watching the convention for two days I am considerably more comfortable with Hillary Clinton.  Her strengths are many.  Certainly every candidate has weaknesses, but with major figures supporting her, I believe she can be a worthy President.

In fact, the kind of punditry which would indicate otherwise seems quite pathetic to me.  People who question this or that aspect of her candidacy are welcome to do so, but the people writing seem to me to want the moon.

Historically, former Secretary's of State have made good Presidents -- Thomas Jefferson comes to mind.  And she had a strong record as a Senator.  If she is too far left for some or too far right for others, that is what Congress is for -- to advise and consent.  If we elect people of good will and good morals America can do very well with a President Hillary Clinton.

So -- let's get to work, America.   

Democrats Attempt to Unify

Various speakers attempted to promote unity at the Democratic Party's convention last evening.  As Bernie Sanders' supporters mounted frequent vocal protests, in spite of urgings from Sanders' not to do so, Sen. Elizabeth Warren had perhaps the best comment:  

“When we turn on each other, bankers can run our economy from Wall Street and giant corporations can send our last jobs overseas.”

Warren Urges Unity

Reports of Tightening Presidential Race Premature

Readers knowledgeable about my writings, already realize I am an opponent of any normalizing of the Trump candidacy.  This is a man totally unsuited for the Presidency.  Thus, any attempt to treat him as a normal, or acceptable, candidate is completely unreasonable.

The Princeton Election Consortium remains the most credible source for polling information.  Today I have pulled new poll results from the comments section there to reveal to you.  See more information at this link:  <   Latest Marist Poll    >.

What Is Wrong With Trump?

While enjoying some vacation time, I am posting quick comments and links of interest in this very important time in our nation's history.

I continue to wonder whether Bernie Sanders would be a stronger candidate against Trump.  But at the rate Trump is going, and with opposition to him in the Republican Party continuing to build, this question may become academic.

For now, the point being made in the article below remains germane.


Hillary Clinton Advised to Hit Harder on Trump