Tuesday Speechifying, Part 2

Hillary Clinton gave her speech Tuesday Night at Baruch College in NYC. The speech was in the Bear Den- two levels beyond the basement at that college- no Cell Service, no Television Screens, and no contact with the outside world. I felt like this venue was a bunker, and symbolized the mentality of the Clinton Campaign. She fought a epic battle with Obama, but made grave mistakes in strategy that eventually caused her to loose, but she refused to accept that inevitability of the loss.

In contrast to the McCain venue, the Clinton venue was big, and FILLED to the rafters with supporters. The enthusiasm of Clinton supporters was highly charged- these folks were energized and fully behind Clinton. The bunker mentality continued when Terry McCauliff introduced Clinton has the next President of the United States.

Hillary acknowledged her supporters, the 18M votes, the issues that she feels strongly about. Clinton did not acknowledge Obama's securing the nomination. She went so far as to acknowledge that people want to know what she wants, and then didn't answer. She decided to do nothing Tuesday Night. That in and of itself was fine, but I believe she crossed a line when she asked supporters to leave their ideas at her website.