July 12, 2007

"Welcome Back, President Clinton"

Washington, DC (PoliticalJones.com) -   When was it that you could talk about a former President of the United States, and feel comfortable calling him by his first name?

Well, that is part of the charm and power former President Bill Clinton has in our community and nation.  He is both the product and creation of his humble “common folks” roots, and thus folks will always see him as their cousin, uncle, or best friend.  Not many political leaders in our country have the force of personality to pull that off.  For many people, he was the President for the “Common Folks”.

So, in this heated Democratic Presidential nomination race with Senator Barack Obama pressing Senator Hillary Clinton to the limit, it is only natural that President Clinton would begin to take an even more active role.  Unlike the last two Democratic Presidential Nominees who chose to run on the records and accomplishments of President Clinton, but did not truly embrace him or use his political genius, she can and will embrace the legend that is President Clinton.

 For those of you who thought Senator Clinton would not use her most valuable resource in her Presidential campaigning efforts, you are sadly mistaken.  The so-called political experts would have you believe that she must be very careful not to over use her husband.  They say bringing him too close might overshadow her identity.  They are mistaken.  He is her most valuable political advisor, supporter, and confidante.  Besides, she has clearly created her own identity.

Senator Clinton’s campaign did not expect to face the phenomenon that is Senator Obama, and thus forced them to bring out President Clinton sooner than they anticipated.  The real question is will she and her husband decide to bring back the core group of folks who helped President Clinton become a two-term president.  Not replacing the team she has assembled, but adding fuel to ignite their efforts.

The road to the nomination for Senator Clinton seemed clear and easy at one point.  Now she is in a fight that will prepare her, Senator Obama, and any of the Democratic nominees for the tough battle they will face from the Republicans in the fall of 2008.

I’m willing to bet that this time President Clinton will play a big role in helping to elect a Democratic Presidential candidate, regardless of the nominee.  Despite what some may think of President Clinton personally or his policies you must admit that he is one of the most politically gifted individuals this country has ever produced.

The next Democratic nominee, whomever they are, cannot afford not to reach out to him or ask for his political counsel and advice.

Welcome Back, President Clinton.