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It must be a Republican plot to spur a pointless wasteful Democratic primary. Or "sell newspapers." Or ingratiate himself to ... Me?
Jeez. Maybe he"s right. Regardless of his motivations, maybe he's right.
At any rate, I like his focus on this simple point:
The memoir is called “A Fighting Chance.” The words “fight” or “fighting” appear in the book 224 times. In high school, Warren writes, she couldn’t play a musical instrument or a sport, “but I did have one talent. I could fight — not with my fists, but with my words. I was the anchor on the debate team.” Of her tennis game she writes, “Once I had a weapon in my hand, I gave it everything I had.”
So Mr. Brooks recognizes the zeitgeist requires a fighter. I'd agree with that. But then again, HRC's a fighter too. Except that she'd fight ... Me ... Us ...:
Clinton is obviously tough, but she just can’t speak with a clear voice against Wall Street and Washington insiders. Warren’s wing shows increasing passion and strength, both in opposing certain Obama nominees and in last week’s budget fight.
David Brooks has obviously been won over by a major vested interest ... the koolaid company. I'll drink to that.