I was a bit concerned yesterday when I heard something about a landslide for Kerry. Bogey and I discussed potential outcomes based on who would win. He is of the impression that it is not any more significant this year than any other, and we’ll muddle through regardless. I agree that we would muddle through. Kerry would be little different from Carter.
But there are substantial international issues where the two men would handle things quite differently. To me, that is the driving force people should consider. Other nations will now have to rethink their own policies if Dubya’s lead does, in fact, hold up. The obstructionism we’ve dealt with can continue, but the obstructionists are the ones who will suffer from it.
The UN is a prime actor in all this. Bill Clinton apparently wants to replace Kofi, and I believe he would be an asset. But not just yet. The UN is rocked on its heels right now, and needs a good housecleaning. They will continue to become more irrelevant unless there is a strong leader in place who has integrity.
I want to recommend Colin Powell.