A sobering look at two aspiring leaders
 First Lady/Senator Hillary Clinton |
 Senator/Chancellor/Emperor Palpatine |
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| Rose to power via | United States Senate | Galactic Senate |
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| Biggest political coup | Moved to New York, ran for Senate. Biggest threat (Giuliani) withdrew from race. Won election after many mysterious events, such as her 1400-12 victory in one Hasidic community immediately before several incarcerated felons from the community received pardons from then-president Bill Clinton (Hillary's political partner/husband). | Orchestrated separatist movement and rose to position of Chancellor when the Trade Federation attacked his home world of Naboo. Ordered "grand army" of clones to be created to defend against the separatist threat. Spread Jedi throughout the galaxy in the war and then assassinated most of them upon seizing absolute power. |
| Partner in power | Former President Bill Clinton. Married since 1975, the relationship has appeared mostly built on their shared desire for political power. Some insiders claim that they always planned "8 years for him, 8 years for her" in the White House. | A Sith Lord, Palpatine is always with an apprentice -- Darth Maul, Darth Tyranus, and finally, Darth Vader. Palpatine appeals to the anger and ambition of his apprentices and relies on their powers to achieve his objectives. |
| Most impressive ruse | Claims to be an advocate for women. However, has overlooked a womanizing husband for 30 years and allegedly orchestrated elaborate attempts to discredit and intimidate women who have gone public against Bill. | While representing his home planet of Naboo in the Galactic Senate, conspired with Trade Federation to launch military action against Naboo. This allowed him to convince then-Queen Amidala to call for the ouster of then-Chancellor Valorum. Palpatine was elected to succeed him. |
| Fate of enemies | Many theories about suspicious suicides/deaths of people who could potentially harm the Clintons' political aspirations, the most notable of which is the suicide of Vince Foster. | Killed former master Darth Plagueis in his sleep. Allowed apprentice Darth Tyranus to be executed by then-Jedi Anakin Skywalker. Eventually ordered the murder of hundreds of Jedi Knights to seize power without fear of Jedi reprisal. |
