We’ve seen how this drama plays out
By Martin Nolan | Thursday, March 27, 2008 | The Boston Globe
“…After the Democratic primaries in June of 1980, Jimmy Carter had won 24 contests and Edward M. Kennedy had won 10. The president had a hefty delegate lead and was ahead in the popular vote by 2.7 million. The challenger was not deterred. ‘On to the convention!’ was the Kennedy campaign’s motto.
Many Democrats, having seen this kamikaze flight path before, shudder in the shock of recognition. The campaign of Hillary Clinton in 2008, like Kennedy’s in 1980, has embodied the strength and weakness of dynastic politics. Some dynastic struggles have a happy ending; most don’t….”…BS
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