Is Bill Bummed?
In the caucus aftermath jabber on CNN last night, I heard a commentator say he saw a look of devastation on Bill's face as Hilary gave her concession speech. Now reports are saying he's not even talking about Iowa and evading the subject of politics altogether. Hmmm.
I don't know if Bill is bummed or not, but I'm feeling downright apathetic toward the whole thing. Obama won
Iowa. Yay! I like Obama. In fact, I probably prefer him as a candidate. I've said before that I worry about Hilary's electability. Honestly, the main reason Hilary interests me is because of Bill. But even that is more a gag for this blog than a real desire to have him back in the White House.
I'm just not that into it and I'm ashamed of that. I have been passionate about every presidential election since 1984. What's wrong with me?
Maybe if I still lived in Iowa, I would be more engaged. All the caucus hype brought back fond memories of my one and only Iowa caucus experience in 2000. My friends David and Ali have posted inspiring reflections on their caucus experiences last night. I don't know...
I'm starting to feel jaded and old. I just can't get into promises and visions of change. To quote Ecclesiastes, I feel like there is nothing new under the sun - it is all chasing after wind. And it's really windy out there. I guess it will be a little gusty until November. Maybe at some point I'll take off my windbreaker...if I start to smell something new in the breeze.
Comments
Oh Sarah, I'm so happy to read this blog entry. You know the funny thing? I am no longer on the Obama train per se, but that being said, I'm not on anyone's proverbial train anymore. I do have to admit though, if Obama is elected, I'd be ok with it. Despite the things I don't care for about him, I still think he'd be better than any of those other democrats currently vying for the title AND I think he poses the greatest hope for a "fresh" start in Washington. I can't believe after all these years we could actually be converging on a happy medium...
Posted by: Sarah (The Other One) | January 5, 2008 02:58 PM
Sarah,
The end must be near!
Sarah (the other other one)
Posted by: self | January 6, 2008 07:46 PM
Of course you do realize that the only reason we're coming together like this is out of apathy and (at least in my case) distrust of and toward the other candidates... Not the resounding backing I'm sure Mr. Obama would like from his supporters, but I guess a vote is a vote is a vote.
Posted by: Sarah (the other one) | January 7, 2008 11:14 AM