The Clinton Visit for Reyes
I almost don't understand why I have to even write this piece but I clearly have to.
Along predictable lines, the Reyes supporters think the visit is great and the O'Rourke supporters think is not a big deal.
In this case, the Reyes supporters are right.
Its a big deal.
Why?
Because its Bill effin' Clinton coming to town! I know better than most just how popular the Clintons are in this town.
Reyes already has most of the support among the Party regulars. They are all big Clinton fans. But the Clinton visit gives the Reyes camp an opportunity to connect with people that are big Clinton fans that aren't necessarily Party regulars.
Reyes is going to actually get favorable media coverage that day.
Plus, Clinton is a great speaker and will go on and on about the Congressman. It puts O'Rourke in a tough position. What's he gonna do? Diss Bill Clinton?
Not likely.
Sure, there are a lot of people that are fans of the Bill Clinton and are supporting O'Rourke and their mind isn't going to be changed. But the Clinton visit will certainly energize the Reyes camp and put the Congressional race on the front burner for a lot of voters that aren't really excited about that race yet.
One more note. It doesn't represent "desperation" for the Reyes camp. It doesn't mean that they are panicking and need to bring in the big guns because stuff isn't going well for them. These types of trips, especially with the Clintons, take a long time to coordinate. This has likely been in the works for a very long time.
Reyes has a personal relationship with the Clintons that is obviously very important otherwise it wouldn't have happened.
Its a win for Reyes.
Along predictable lines, the Reyes supporters think the visit is great and the O'Rourke supporters think is not a big deal.
In this case, the Reyes supporters are right.
Its a big deal.
Why?
Because its Bill effin' Clinton coming to town! I know better than most just how popular the Clintons are in this town.
Reyes already has most of the support among the Party regulars. They are all big Clinton fans. But the Clinton visit gives the Reyes camp an opportunity to connect with people that are big Clinton fans that aren't necessarily Party regulars.
Reyes is going to actually get favorable media coverage that day.
Plus, Clinton is a great speaker and will go on and on about the Congressman. It puts O'Rourke in a tough position. What's he gonna do? Diss Bill Clinton?
Not likely.
Sure, there are a lot of people that are fans of the Bill Clinton and are supporting O'Rourke and their mind isn't going to be changed. But the Clinton visit will certainly energize the Reyes camp and put the Congressional race on the front burner for a lot of voters that aren't really excited about that race yet.
One more note. It doesn't represent "desperation" for the Reyes camp. It doesn't mean that they are panicking and need to bring in the big guns because stuff isn't going well for them. These types of trips, especially with the Clintons, take a long time to coordinate. This has likely been in the works for a very long time.
Reyes has a personal relationship with the Clintons that is obviously very important otherwise it wouldn't have happened.
Its a win for Reyes.
Comments
Post a Comment
We encourage constructive community dialogue, debate, and conversation - but we reserve the right to refuse to publish a comment or delete a comment if we feel like it. Be a respectful adult. Use common sense.