Word of the Day - Kingmaker
Sunday, January 20th, 2008You always know it’s political season when you start hearing words that you have never heard before. Today’s word is “Kingmaker.” I must’ve heard this word about ten times last night, during the Nevada and South Carolina primary battles. That’s fine, I understand the media. They like this kind of stuff.
In this case, John Edwards was being referred to as the Kingmaker. I think they were saying that he is going to inadvertently help Hillary Clinton get the Democratic nomination. Ummm, kind of like Ross Perot helped Bill Clinton get elected president…twice. Hmmmm, genious. Only this time, I think it is nothing more that John Edwards’ ego that is doing all the work. You have to admit, the guy likes to hear himself talk.
Kingmaker or no kingmaker, I love politics. I was telling Laura last night that the political season is like my football or baseball (or whatever you are into) season. The only thing is that the political season seems to be lasting for an awful long time this time ’round.
