Lincoln’s Ghost
The GOP’s put on a show.
More drama every day.
A comedy or tragedy?
I’ve never seen this play.
You say that Trump’s a huckster, now.
He’s got a line to sell.
A deal cannot be made without
A buyer there, as well.
I thought I saw the ghost of Lincoln
Shedding bitter tears.
The nation he fought hard to save
Surrendering to fear.
A few notes on the primary:
- The magnitude of Clinton’s defeat was a bit shocking, but her firewall is still intact.
- She hit the right note in her speech: yes, economic inequality is very important, but there are many other issues that need to be addressed that go beyond class.
- Rubio’s failure to separate himself from the other Romney Coalition candidates is the establishment’s worst nightmare. Now they will continue to split the votes in their lane for the foreseeable future, and Jeb still has a chance.
- My predictions are two for two. South Carolina is going to be pivotal. I don’t have the same degree of confidence in my bet on Cruz that I did in the first two contests.