With Friends Like These…
- 02.19.2008 - 2:29 PMNot to beat up on Steve Clemons, but the conclusion to his post on the news about Castro leaves me perplexed:
One interesting US presidential race tidbit involves Fidel Castro–who is know [sic] quite dismissive of and sparring with John McCain over McCain’s accusations that Cuban agents engaged in torture in Vietnam. However, before this spat, Castro said that the “unbeatable” US presidential ticket would have both Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama on it.
Something to consider. . .
What, pray tell, is there to consider? Other than firming up its support base amongst readers of The Nation or the American Prospect, an endorsement from Fidel Castro would not exactly be a net plus for a Clinton/Obama or Obama/Clinton ticket. But hey, Obama already has Daniel Ortega on his side, so what’s another Latin American caudillo?
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February 19th, 2008 at 2:41 PM
“McCain’s accusations that Cuban agents engaged in torture in Vietnam.”
Is Steve Clemons hinting that these accusations may not be substantial? If so, he is simply incorrect. The tortures committed by Cuban agents are well documented. Furthermore, does Clemons believe that Fidel Castro’s denial is sufficient to cast doubt on the truthfulness of a U.S. Senator? One can only hope that he is not becoming a modern day Herbert L. Matthews.