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Madam President?
The buzz surrounding a Hillary Clinton bid for the presidency is on the rise with the announcement of the new ABC drama Commander in Chief. Geena Davis is cast in the role of the Vice-President who, after the death of the President, must take over as the Commander in Chief of the USA.
Is this Hollywood’s method of showing support for Hillary? Many from the Right say yes, citing as evidence the payroll for the television show. Steve Cohen, a writer for the show, worked for Hillary in the 1990s as her deputy communications director. However, other member of the show staff have worked for President G.W. Bush and also for Sandra Day O’Connor. In response to the hoopla, creator of the show, Rod Lurie states, ‘I promise that if there was no Hillary Clinton, there would still be a Commander in Chief – I want to have a hit show that people enjoy, and really, that’s it.’
Women’s political lobby groups, such as The White House Project, seem to cling to the new show as a means to change the perception of women as leaders, eventually aiming to have a woman as the President. Will Commander in Chief better the chances for a Hillary run in 2008? Are Americans opposed to a woman President? Should Republicans fear the influence of a TV show?
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Pipe Dream by Valerie
I honestly can’t see how Hillary Clinton could ever make a serious bid for the Presidency, in spite of Hollywood’s supposed assistance. I understand that she is popular with the Left (especially feminists, gay-rights advocates, pro-choice supporters), but these groups exist on the outside of the American conservative majority who elected Bush in 2000.
Also, she is mired in controversy and political failure. Whitewater, National Health Care, and blatant contradiction in voicing her political opinions all provide easy fodder for any conservative candidate.
Brief Opinion - Maybe It Would Be Refreshing by seapgar
Frankly, after the nutroll that is going on right now in the White House and the world, I think a woman president might simply be the refreshing change this country is looking for.
Not only would we put a new figure in office in the next election but we would be giving ourselves a challenge. If the people elect a woman I think other politicians will be forced to show that they respect the decision. That vote would be productive in not only putting a new face to our political arena but also giving us a challenge we could use right now to test some new social waters and watch the way relationships among our nation’s leaders unfold under a new task organization.
We could get some assertive (vs. cowardly) address on current nebulous topics like women and homosexuals in the military. Moreoever, strong women tend to not go easy on other women (for example – I have no patience with many women in the Army, as we dig our own grave sometimes with certain behavior), so for those who think that a women would tip the scales in an unreasonable manner towards women rights, think again. Some women are tougher than some men in that field.
So I say why not? From the looks of some of the men we have put into office it is obvious both genders offer us the good, the bad and the ugly. Let’s take it for a spin and see what we can do.
Other Option- Condi, 2008 by LordDilly
I hope, hope, hope that Condi Rice can be convinced to run for president in 2008, Hillary or no. Her past is immpeccable, (unlike,say, HILLARY!) she holds a PHD (among other creds), speaks Russian, French, and Spanish, was National Security Advisor and Secretary of State, thus giving her loads of on-the job experience. She is very well spoken and articulate (unlike, say, her boss ;) and I’ve never heard her say a bad thing about political opponents, something all but extinct these days. Based on her credentails alone, I’d say she is more than qualified for the job.