Paul Krugman With Apologies

I get it, Paul Krugman likes Hillary Clinton. There is yet another column by Krugman describing Clinton policy as superior to that of Obama. Furthermore, Krugman comments that Obama’s strength in the anti-war message is not a focus for voters, while the economy is of a greater concern. I have no disagreement about this latter sentiment, however, to claim that her economic message was crucial to her winning in Ohio is curious. Perhaps the news coverage was misplaced or incorrect, but the analysis I read was in response to the cliche “It’s 3 am, are your children safe,” television spots. That focus and attention was on her national security credentials and not her economic policy. If she would use the economy as the centerpiece for her platform it would a brilliant step that apparently eludes her questionable campaign staff. But instead of focusing on her economic policy and what she can do, the message is consistently what my opponent cannot do. Why hasn’t she used the economy as a stonger issue? She certainly has been pandering her foreign relations experience, which has come under question. There must be some questions as for her economic experience as well.

Is this an anxiety election as Krugman would have you believe? Possibly, if you believe the Clinton message of gloom and doom. But the Obama message is different and is not motivated by anxiety. The support he gathers is from hope; hope for a better country and political landscape.