Chris Matthews coined the title to this post as a description of the Philadelphia Democratic ward leaders meeting to decide who, if anyone, to endorse as the presidential nominee. The president in question was Bill Clinton, making the case for his wife, Senator Hillary Clinton. The paratrooper was Congressman Patrick Murphy, who served in the 82nd Airborne, making the case for Senator Barack Obama. No endorsement was made.
Articles and quotes:
"Philadelphia Dems: No endorsement for Obama or Clinton," by Thomas Fitzgerald. Inquirer 3/07
"Inside Bill Clinton’s Smokeless Backroom Meeting With Philly Democrat Party Bosses," by Amy Z. Quinn The Phawker, 3/07.
"Battle for Pennsylvania begins," by Josh Drobnyk Morning Call 3/09
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
The President v. the Paratrooper
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