Secretary of State Hillary Clinton now reigns as the most popular politician in the United States; at the same time, the powerful stateswoman is also revered around the globe. At the recent DailyBeast/Newsweek Women in the World Summit, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand accurately described Clinton as "the greatest female role model of this generation."
And yet – and yet, CNN is reporting that Clinton just told Wolf Blitzer in “The Situation Room” that she would not serve a second term in the Obama cabinet, and she expressed no interest in serving as president or vice-president.
What’s going on here? It’s possible Clinton believes she can do more to fulfill her mission of empowering women around the globe unencumbered by official duties and a misogynist media in the U.S., always ready to undercut her efforts whenever possible.
It's her call, and we'll continue to support whatever direction she chooses to take at this juncture in her life.
I suspect Ms. Clinton does think she can more to advance her causes outside of the Obama Admin. And I also suspect that she is correct.
ReplyDeleteBecause, as Rev. Amy pointed out here:
http://rabblerouserruminations.blogspot.com/2011/03/hillary-chelsea-inspiration-and-pet.html
for many US officials, the rights of half the world's population amount to nothing more than some "pet rocks" in their rucksacks.
And... yes... I support Hillary taking which ever direction she must, to see her important work through.