BernieHund: The Political Watchdog

Tonight’s debate probably changed nothing.  Obama’s camp was fortified and so was Clinton’s.  But, if either candidate was looking for converts, it didn’t happen.

Hillary took the low road when addressing Obama’s speeches, but he countered well.  Of course, she ended the evening using a line or two from John Edwards. 

On the subject of words not action, Obama pointed out that if that were true all his supporters, including the major newspapers in Texas were suffering from delusions and he just didn’t accept that.

There were the same old differences on policy issues, but if there was a highlight to the evening for me, it was the parties after the debate.  The candidates spoke at their respective parties and that’s where the differences showed up.  The differences aren’t substantive, but a matter of attitude and style.

Hillary spoke to her supporters thanking them for their efforts, walked down memory lane to her summer of ‘72 in Austin, remembered her old friends and supporters and thanked everyone for their continuing support.  She asked for votes and support and thanked them in advance.

Barack, on the other hand, took to the stage thanking his supporters and asking them to mobilize on March 4th to get voters out to the polls.  He called them to action.  He included them giving each of his supporters a share of the responsibility for the change we all want.  He left the stage like the Pied Piper, his followers willing to take action to create the desired change.

That was the difference, the real difference.  And, Obama is right.  We are willing to work for the change we want.  We are willing and we want to be trusted to be a part of the process.