It’s not about race or sex (wink, wink)

One Democratic candidate for president sometimes seems to imply, “I’m your best choice for president. Don’t vote for me because I’m a woman, since Americans should be beyond that hurdle by now. But if you vote for me because I’m a woman, that’s fine because we need to show America that we’re ready for a woman president.”

Another Democratic candidate for president sometimes seems to imply, “I’m your best choice for president. Don’t vote for me because I’m black, since Americans should be beyond that hurdle by now. But if you vote for me because I’m black, that’s fine because we need to show America that we’re ready for a black president.”

Then, in debates and stump speeches, they attack each other. But it isn’t about race or sex, you see. We’re just that way.

Peggy Noonan has an interesting column (as usual) that discusses this discord. In her opinion, this presidential contest will change the Democratic party forever, whichever way it turns out. Some in the Democratic party are catching on that some of the top spokespeople don’t speak for everyone in the party. There will be a long-lasting division as some realize that things have changed. Not surprisingly, B*ll Cl*nt*n is involved.

Ms. Noonan also comments on the Republican party. Not all is well there, either. The Republican party is still trying to handle its new face after 8 years of George W. Bush. There are differences there, too. McCain, Romney, Huckabee, Guliani, et at, will push and pull their party in new directions, no matter who is the final nominee.

It will seem like a long slog as the election season gears up (as if that seems possible). But there will be changes in both parties. We’ll have to wait to see what those are.