Clinton’s Powerful Speech

Hillary Clinton conceded to Obama today but not failing to do it with style. She thanked her supporters and committed to making sure that Obama would be the next President of the United States of America.

A call for unity was established as this competitive Primary season ended. Clinton supporters were asked to support Obama in his bid for President. Clinton claimed, "I have said throughout the campaign that I would strongly support Senator Obama if he were the Democratic Party’s nominee and I intend to deliver on that promise."

Her message included the historic success of she and Obama had over the past 6 months. It will no longer seem impossible for a female or minority candidate to seek the White House. Clinton states, "I was proud to be a woman but I was running because I thought I’d be the best president. But, but, but I am a woman and like millions of women, I know there are still barriers and biases out there, often unconscious, and I want to build an America that respects and embraces every last one of us.”

Her speech was positive and took the right step in the right direction for Democrats to unite. The next logical step in this unification process would be for Obama to include Clinton on the ticket. I only make this assertion because I would not be surprised if some Clinton supporters deflect from the Democratic Party. Instead of unifying it, they divide it into two segments which make create the first real third party. This seems unlikely but one must be willing to entertain any scenario in the political realm. Who would have thought a minority or even a female candidate had a chance of having an actual shot at being our next President just five years ago?