"It is clear from the context that Hillary was invoking a familiar political circumstance in order to support her decision to stay in the race through June. I have heard her make this reference before, also citing her husband’s 1992 race, both of which were hard fought through June. I understand how highly charged the atmosphere is, but I think it is a mistake for people to take offense."
-- RFK Jr.
Seeking commentary from people who are willing to view critically any claims that
Hillary has committed a gaffe here (please, if you think she has, you have many other
diaries to comment under). What we really ought to be talking about is the
inappropriateness of continued calls for her to quit, unless you mean "quit talking
all that smack about how seating Michigan and Florida as-is is fair."
THAT is something WORTH condemning Hillary ABOUT. THIS is NOT.
RFK and her husband were two candidates who fought hard until June and
ultimately proved victorious. Hillary is trying to compare herself to them,
since she's still trying to win. She is not suggesting that Obama might
get shot, but we have diaries taking it that way as well, or even worse
suggesting that most black listeners are taking it that way.
You sure are lucky I'm not in charge (come ON, people -- REC that!):
I would've summarily deleted every diary on this topic
as soon as RFK Jr. made this statement.