We were shocked by this stunning show of emotion. We were awestruck by the sudden sense of "unstoppability" surrounding Barack Obama. It seemed like New Hampshire was ready to launch a new political superstar and put an end to a truly great woman's historic run for the White House.
But in one day, everything changed. John Zogby couldn't believe it. The media punditocracy tried to spin it away. But ultimately, the nation was shocked to find... THAT HILLARY CLINTON KNOWS HOW TO BEAT THE SYSTEM AND WIN!
Follow me after the flip as we analyze how Hillary took on the system... AND WON...
So what happened? How did Hillary come from behind to win? The media was ready to declare her dead. How did they get it so damn wrong?
Well, let's start by looking at her good old-fashioned hard work. While everyone else was fawning over the new "frontrunner", Hillary's team in New Hampshire kept up their ground game and put together a great field operation. Basically, the media was missing the real story as it was on a mission to craft its narrative.
And in the end, that's what led to this.
So what should we learn from this historic upset? Well, quite a bit actually! Hillary's victory speech last night revealed that despite what others say about her, she's ready to work her heart out for us:
For all the ups and downs of this campaign, you helped remind
everyone that politics isn't a game. This campaign is about people.
It's about making a difference in your lives. It's about making sure
that everyone in this country has the opportunity to live up to his
or her God-given potential. That has been the work of my life.We are facing a moment of so many big challenges. We know we face
challenges here at home, around the world, so many challenges for the
people whose lives I've been privileged to be part of. I've met
families in this state and all over our country who have lost their
homes to foreclosures. Men and women who work day and night but can't
pay the bills and hope they don't get sick because they can't afford
health insurance. Young people who can't afford to go to college to
pursue their dreams.Too many have been invisible for too long. Well, you are not
invisible to me.The oil companies, the drug companies, the health insurance
companies, the predatory student loan companies have had seven years
of a president who stands up for them. It's time we had a president
who stands up for all of you.I intend to be that president, to be a president who puts you first -
your lives, your families, your children, your future. I believe
deeply in America, in our can-do spirit, in our ability to meet any
challenge and solve any problem. I believe in what we can do
together. In the future, we will build together. There will be no
more invisible Americans. So we're going to take what we've learned
here in New Hampshire, and we're going to rally on and make our case.
We are in it for the long run.And that is because we are in it for the American people. This
victory will serve notice that people across our country know what's
really at stake, that we will all be called upon to deliver on the
promise of America.
For quite a while, I've heard the accusations that Hillary isn't a true agent of change. I've heard all the moaning about how Hillary supposedly isn't on our side. But if anything, last night proved to us just how hard Hillary is willing to work for real change for real people.
Against all odds, Hillary's been working hard for us. Whether it's for universal health care or for better education for our children or for women's rights and human rights, we know Hillary puts her heart and soul into putting people first and working for the real change that makes people's lives better. And no matter how much the right-wing attack machine and the big media pundits try to stop her, Hillary always comes out fighting and comes out winning.
That's why Nevada's great Democratic Congresswoman, Shelley Berkley, is supporting Hillary.
"When I first met Hillary years ago I was struck by the depth of her caring and knowledge of the concerns of my fellow Nevadans. And I have always been impressed that she is ready, able, and willing to take action. Her record against Yucca Mountain is 100% on the side of Nevada. I know first hand her tenacious advocacy for family health care, veteran's services, education, and affordable housing - and have no doubt Hillary Clinton has the strength, knowledge, courage, and vision to be a President who will lead by action to solve our great challenges at home and abroad."
Against all odds, Hillary knows how to beat the system. She's in it to win it for us. She's ready to work hard and succeed in delivering the changes we so need on foreign policy, health care, climate change & energy, the economy, and so much more.
So will you join Hillary in this historic fight? I will! In fact, I will be traveling to Las Vegas late next week to help Hillary win the Nevada Caucus! This election is just too important for me not to get active, so I intend to do whatever I can to help Hillary beat the odds and win the jackpot for all of us!
If Hillary can beat the system and win for us, then we can stand up and help her make history! :-)
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