The End of Hillary’s Victory Celebration
Why She Lost
Hillary lost because she was trying to have a victory celebration instead of a campaign.
It wasn’t because of media bias. It wasn’t because of antifeminism. And indeed, it was not, at least not entirely, Obama’s oratory skill and personality. No, Hillary lost because she went into the campaign like a victory celebration and not a battle. Now, instead of being swept into the presidency with a grand flourish, she has endured accusations of playing the spoiler and now has been forced to accept the reality that her bid for the presidency is over. She had underestimated the fight she had ahead and paid the price.
Then again however, her initial actions were understandable given the situation she faced at the time. She’s been waiting for so long for this type of political fulfillment. Now that the day’s finally here, why not celebrate a little? Why not reward those who had been with her all those long years that, through her and her supporters’ blood, sweat, and tears, had finally culminated to this—the presidency? (more…)
