Dynastic Politics

As the American Presidential primaries continue, the field of contenders continues to narrow. On the Democratic side of events, with the announcement of John Edwards’ retirement from the race, the remaining two candidates are involved in an increasingly tense battle. Both Hilary Clinton and Barack Obama can rightfully fancy their chances of reaching the White House – the Republicans are unlikely to recover from the disaster that was the Bush Presidency in time for this election.

Consequently, a new Democratic President looks likely – but which of the candidates will be victorious?

The Clintons appear to believe in Hilary’s unquestionable right to become America’s 44th President. This can be partly blamed on the dynastic politics that has emerged in America in the last few decades, with Bushes and Clintons each taking their turn in the White House. However, such rotation between two families does little for the democratic process. The argument for such rotation might be stronger were it not for America’s sorry state both at home and abroad. America needs a new President, with a new surname.