Call Me A Cynical Jerk…
...but am I the only one thinking that Obama’s early request for Secret Service protection is a total “I’m a victim” move?
He’s a black candidate. Their are dangerous racist bigots out there. All candidates need to take their security seriously. I get that, but I also get the feeling from all the hype it’s been getting that it’s a sympathy ploy by the Obama campaign. There’s no doubt in my mind that if Obama gets the nod to be the Democrats’ candidate in 2008 the “You should elect me because it’d be historic to have a black President” angle is going to be played to the max, as though we need affirmative action in the White House. And trust me, this early Secret Service thing will be part of it.
“Let’s show those dumb red necks whose boss and elect a black man.” That’ll be the rally cry.
I think, anyway. Or I could just be a cynical jerk.
