Photo credits: Getty ImagesIt’s been typical throughout the Democratic race for Obama supporters to claim their candidate is off limits to any form of criticism while simultaneously demanding the right to continuously smear Hillary Clinton and her family members.
At a high school in Eugene, Oregon the other day, the issue arose again. As reported in the Caucus (NY times):
“A young man who said he was an Obama supporter expressed concern that hostile comments about Senator Barack Obama from Mrs. Clinton and her aides would weaken the party when it finally settles on a nominee.
“Mrs. Clinton replied with animation and a steadily rising voice. She said that, by and large, this had been an extremely civil campaign. But passions rise in politics, she explained.
“‘For those of you who are new to politics,’ she said, ‘it can be a little eye-opening especially when you choose sides and you’re for one or the other of us you can take personally anything one of us or the other says. Believe it or not, there have even been some things said about me. I don’t take it personally. I don’t take most of it seriously.”
Then, suggesting that perhaps Mr. Obama, or at least his supporters, were a bit thin-skinned, she added, “If you can’t take the heat, don’t run for president, because it’s a really hot kitchen in the White House.’
“‘You’re supposed to present your case and critique the other case,’ she added. ‘It is not a coronation. This nomination is worth fighting for and I’m going to fight for it.’
“The crowd rewarded her with a standing ovation.”
A well-deserved standing ovation.
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