I had a bad day. Actually, I sucked. It’s these damned debates. There are too many debates, too many questions, too many opportunities to stumble. I sucked last night.
Bill told me not to worry, “When you’re done sucking, Hillary, suck it up. Move on.” He always says that.
Still, the damage is done. It all started innocently enough. New York governor Eliot Spitzer wants to issue driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants. On one hand, it’s a good idea because more drivers will be qualified and tested to drive, have identification, and be able to get insurance.
Sure. Illegal immigrants want to be tested for a driver’s license and they’ll run right out and get insurance. Uh huh. Right. Who needs insurance on a 1992 Chevy Impala taxicab anyway? On the other hand, issuing a driver’s license to an illegal immigrant looks like a reward. Voters don’t want rewards to go to illegal immigrants. I know that, but it won’t matter anyway. The illegal immigrant license tells everyone that they’re illegal immigrants. How many illegal immigrants will apply for illegal immigrants license?
How many fingers am I holding up, Tim Russert?
So the question came up in the debate and I didn’t give a good answer. Actually, I gave two answers that were not so good. The Republicans are dancing on one answer, and Obama, Edwards, Dodd, and the other four dwarves are dancing on the other.
Would someone please explain to me how a question about a driver’s license for illegal immigrants belongs in a presidential debate?
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