Like many, I have been duly impressed by the sheer resilience of Hillary Clinton's quest for the presidency. After a shocking defeat in Iowa, and a string of eight straight losses in February, she pressed on, undaunted, in the face of seemingly impossible odds. Using her formidable, oftentimes- flawless political skills, she persevered; racking up impressive victories in key states while keeping her campaign moving forward by the sheer force of her personality. And when, with the passing of the seasons, it became clear that her heart-felt dream would never be realized, she exited the stage with grace, dignity and self-sacrifice befitting her noble cause.
If this brief narrative sounds familiar, it should. It is the stuff of our Great American Western mythology. In many ways, Senator Clinton's campaign- and her gracious exit therefrom- casts her in the role of an iconic Western hero.
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