By
Leroy Jones, Jr.
Political Commentator & Columnist
When was
it that you could talk about a former President of the United
States, and feel comfortable calling him by his first name?
Well,
that is part of the charm and power former President Bill
Clinton has in our community and nation. He is both the product
and creation of his humble “common folks” roots,
and thus folks will always see him as their cousin, uncle,
or best friend. Not many political leaders in our country
have the force of personality to pull that off. For many people,
he was the President for the “Common Folks”.
So, in
this heated Democratic Presidential nomination race with Senator
Barack Obama pressing Senator Hillary Clinton to the limit,
it is only natural that President Clinton would begin to take
an even more active role. Unlike the last two Democratic Presidential
Nominees who chose to run on the records and accomplishments
of President Clinton, but did not truly embrace him or use
his political genius, she can and will embrace the legend
that is President Clinton.
For
those of you who thought Senator Clinton would not use
her most valuable resource in her Presidential campaigning
efforts, you are sadly mistaken. The so-called political
experts would have you believe that she must be very
careful not to over use her husband. They say bringing
him too close might overshadow her identity. They are
mistaken. He is her most valuable political advisor,
supporter, and confidante. Besides, she has clearly
created her own identity.
Senator
Clinton’s campaign did not expect to face the
phenomenon that is Senator Obama, and thus forced them
to bring out President Clinton sooner than they anticipated.
The real question is will she and her husband decide
to bring back the core group of folks who helped President
Clinton become a two-term president. Not replacing the
team she has assembled, but adding fuel to ignite their
efforts.
The
road to the nomination for Senator Clinton seemed clear
and easy at one point. Now she is in a fight that will
prepare her, Senator Obama, and any of the Democratic
nominees for the tough battle they will face from the
Republicans in the fall of 2008.
I’m
willing to bet that this time President Clinton will
play a big role in helping to elect a Democratic Presidential
candidate, regardless of the nominee. Despite what some
may think of President Clinton personally or his policies
you must admit that he is one of the most politically
gifted individuals this country has ever produced.
The
next Democratic nominee, whomever they are, cannot afford
not to reach out to him or ask for his political counsel
and advice.
Welcome
Back, President Clinton.
Leroy
Jones, Jr., creator of PoliticalJones.com is a Political
Commentator and Government Affairs Consultant based
in Washington, D.C. He is the host of "The PoliticalJones
Report with Leroy Jones, Jr." on which airs every
Monday and Thursday on various radio
stations across the country. The PoliticalJones
Report with Leroy Jones, Jr. offers a new voice with
a unique perspective on the major political issues affecting
us today. Mr. Jones is also a regularly scheduled guest
on “The
Right Side with Shelley Wynter" daily radio
show on WAOK-1380 AM (Atlanta/CBS), XM Satellite Radio,
Blacknews.com and various other media outlets.
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