One cannot help but notice the increasing articles speculating on both Sarah Palin and Hillary Clinton’s political aspirations and the 2012 General Election. For both women, it would be a natural progression of their political philosophy and individual patriotism that would lead to declare a candidacy for the Presidency in 2012.
Sarah Palin attends a conservative event and it is seen by US News as a “big step towards 2012 run for President”. Although Palin has repeatedly denied any such designs, and has stated her focus is solely on the mid-term elections, every move she makes indicates that 2012 is, in the mind of the media, “on the table.”
Hillary Clinton is being analyzed in the same respect. An article by the AP’s, Matthew Lee, wonders why Clinton might be avoiding the midterms, and that there are rumors of a run in 2016. (A departure from some pundits who are looking towards 2012, and rumors of Clinton being replaced as Secretary of State this coming year by John Kerry (D-MA).
What is telling is the jabs at Palin are becoming even more frequent, while Clinton is suddenly a target as well, with a recent article commenting on her hairdo at a United Nations event. The media’s ability to pick apart wardrobe and hairstyles, once a candidate is even remotely seen as a challenger, (must be a woman), is indicative that any runs may be, in the minds of some, sooner than later for both women.
Those of like mind (this blog included), seek clues as to what might happen after November 2nd, and which of the candidates, for both major political parties will emerge to run for the Top Job. Although many believe that it is too soon for a woman to take the office (those comments are privately made, and summarily dismissed as ridiculous by this blog), others might think the time is long past for the nation to be led by a Mother of our Country.
When speaking to a campaign official about Clinton’s options (off the record), the question of gender did arise, however, when offered the hypothetical of a Palin-Clinton contest in 2012, gender becomes a moot point, and the musings begin about the chances of each given their diverse backgrounds, baggage and the ability to relate to the Public.
2010 will be historical, there is no doubt, the Congress and Senate may see a major shift that has not occurred in decades, and 2012 is poised to be the year in which America’s have a choice between two of the most interesting women in politics – trumping all historical elections this nation has seen.
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