On Hillary, Rudy and the economy

Hillary Clinton's victory in Nevada was especially important and unexpected. Nevada is a caucus state, meaning that it does not have a secret ballot. Voting is up front with all to see how you are voting. The Culinary Workers' Union, which is one of the most successful and aggressive unions in the country, endorsed Barack Obama.
 
Those standing up for Hillary at the Nevada caucuses were pledging their vote in public, taking on the union leadership and risking their good standing with the organization. Nevertheless, the workers did it and Hillary in a three-way race won not merely a plurality, but a majority (50.71 percent). Now it's on to South Carolina, an even more difficult race. Fifty percent of South Carolina voters are African-Americans, who until recently, were overwhelmingly for Hillary, notwithstanding that Obama is an African-American candidate with a record of achievement - not as good as Hillary's, in my opinion due to lack of experience.

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The presidential primaries

With the presidential primaries fast approaching, I believe it is appropriate for me to share my thoughts with you regarding some of the candidates.

I am a supporter and campaigner for Hillary Clinton for president. Of all the Democratic candidates, she, in my opinion, is the best of those running, and I intend to vote for her, as I did when she first ran for the US Senate and again when she ran for reelection. She believes in moderation and espouses many of the best ideas for reform of our system which desperately needs reform.

Hillary has demonstrated an ability to succeed and get things done. I don't agree with all of her positions, nor did my supporters agree with all of mine. You will recall I said to those whose vote I was soliciting, "Pick a dozen issues. If you agree with me on eight out of 12, vote for me. If you agree with me on all 12, see a psychiatrist."

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