She's really in over her head. She has nothing whatsoever to offer anyone and has no role to play. She can't summon up human kindness to grieve or assist those grieving, she can't make a stirring speech about supporting the President's plan because he's her political enemy. Every program she supports will of necessity take a back seat to our war effort.
I think when Ridge stood up, Hitlery saw the face of future polical opposition after the Bush term(s), and realized she was nothing but a senator who might keep her seat but would never rise to prominence. Nothing ahead but long years of long hours at the office with little or no recognition. And probably greatly reduced donations to her warchest. Let's hope!
That pretty much sums it up. Great post...
Spot on...and the rest of your post says it all. BTW, I adore women with poise and grace.
"I am not surprised....I would not expect the slightest drop of the milk of human kindness to be flowing in his her veins.