But it does highlight the fact that we aren't much of a republic anymore. There is no rule of law; there is only rule by the powerful -- and the powerful fight amongst themselves.
It's tribal.
Imagine that.
Its tribal to be sure. But it is also about the accumulation of political power. A lot of political power.
As the weeks led up to the convention and decisions had to be made on the VP candidate....in order to appease all the Democratic players...Obama and his crew had to offer the VP position to Hillary. Part of the episode involved the anticipated need for Bill Clinton to speak and give positive words for the campaign in November of that year. One gets the feeling that they really didn’t want this action to occur and were fighting it off until there was no choice.
Hillary then was offered the VP position (several news organizations reported this whole episode over the next year). Hillary declines the position and instead wants the Secretary of State position. Looking back, it made sense....you work the foundation into situation, gain trust and funding...then resign four years later to write a book and prepare for 2016 election.
If you remember the 2012 election...in the final month...numbers weren’t great and they needed Bill’s help again in getting people to come out. Bill required the President to do some 60 Minutes interview deal where he basically hugged Hillary and talked over her wonderful abilities. It was childish stuff and I think the Obama handlers were ballistic about the ‘deal’.
Looking back. Hillary should have declined the administration entirely and Bill should have walked away from offering speeches at the last minute of both campaigns. The foundation may be loaded with money but Hillary is finished now.