Reply #52: There is more to it than that... [View All]

[SaveElmer]

George McGovern had a clear and unequivocal message...Walter Mondale (one of my personal heroes) had a clear and unequivocal message...Howard Dean had a clear message. The result was sweeping defeat for all three.

The message matters, and if we do not have appeal particularly to heartland and western states, and if the message does not address the immediate concerns of most people, it won't matter how coherent the message is, we will lose. And, when you are in opposition you have no clear party leader, so it is quite difficult to rally everyone around a message. Hillary Clinton is an articulate women, and will have no problem articulating her vision if she decides to run. I am done underestimating the Clinton's!

We are 2 and a half years out, and though I am a string Hillary supporter I recognize the immediate goal is to win this year. Once that is accomplished, and the polls are looking extraordinarily good, the coherent message will follow.