Reality on the Democratic Primary

Desperate for some reality in the press coverage of the Democratic Party primary race? Try checking out Pakistan periodicals. In that country's newspaper The Nation, Aslam Khan offers an overview entitled "Learning the hard way" which concludes:



Senator Obama, though rather ambitious, must reflect on the consequences of his possible defeat in November to the Republican nominee. Most importantly, he will seriously set back an African-American from becoming president for decades to come. Furthermore, it would have an impact on a woman becoming president in the very near future. Obama should realise that Senator Clinton has won primaries in most of the major electoral states. Moreover, her experience as First Lady for eight years and as a two term US Senator from New York is formidable against any Republican nominee. He should also be concerned even where "purplization" of red states is taking place like Mississippi where approximately thirty-five percent of the population is African-American, Senator McCain still carries that state according to the recent polls.

In the interest of the Democratic Party and more importantly the African-American community, Senator Obama should seriously consider joining forces with Senator Clinton by running as her vice presidential candidate in order to prevent another Republican take over of the White House. He should realise that he didn't do well in the borderline states like Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Florida, which are crucial to capturing the presidency. Over the years, he will gain experience and also the country will be ready for an African-American to occupy the White House. Time is on Obama's side as he will be only fifty-four even after eight years of Clinton's Presidency.