Defeat is painful. Defeat is agonizing. Defeat is indigestible. For Hillary Clinton to absorb the uncomfortable and shocking news that she was handily defeated by a stronger, more skilled and sensible candidate is excruciatingly arduous to digest.
The previous seven candidates who along with Obama and Clinton vied for the Democratic nomination all graciously exited the contentious race and suspended their campaigns when it was evident that their paths to the White House were doubtful. Why then did Senator Clinton in front of a deluge of ardent supporters and staffers at Baruch College in New York City feel that it was necessary to selfishly assert she needed additional time to consult with advisers in order to evaluate her next move?
Her opponent had already secured the requisite number of delegates to become their party's nominee, and it was blatantly evident to all that her campaign aspirations had to be terminated. On national television at 9 P.M. in front of democrats and republicans who were painstakingly glued to one of the major networks, Clinton could have conceded and officially endorsed Obama.
This would have been the classy, shrewd and hospitable action to pursue. The one that presidential hopefuls from both parties did this year when it became apparent that their time was up. That their parties objectives and dreams of the country they so greatly cherish took precedent over their own priorities. Moreover, the words unification and courtesy are paramount to the words Hillary Clinton.
Yes, it's my inherent belief that with the country anxiously viewing Tuesday night, Clinton miserably failed to demonstrate that she was fully behind her rival and supported him wholeheartedly. At the very least, it could have sent a concerted message to her supporters that it's time to gather around our parties nominee for a greater cause and greater good.
Furthermore, she sent a direct slap in the face to Barack Obama and democrats Tuesday night that can not be reformed by whatever insincere comments she might profess Saturday.
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