SamSaid!

HILLARY

     At the time of the Super Bowl, World Series, US Open (golf and tennis), and the NBA finals I am always fascinated at the cost of a 30 second TV commercial. I don't mean to pick just these few events  —  there are others which qualify as well. Millions of dollars for brief TV time. In watching Hillary being interviewed by fawning TV hosts (Katie Cutie, Barbara Walters et.al., ) for extended periods of time  –  5-10-15 minutes or longer  –   I couldn't help but wonder at the tremendous value of that much “free” TV exposure. Gotta give Hillary credit  — she looked good  –  and her clothier, hair stylist and make-up artists should be congratulated. Given “softball” questions, she made her well rehearsed pitches. There isn't any question that these TV heroines wanted to make her look good  – and they did.

     If I were a Democratic presidential hopeful I think I would be seething as Hillary makes them look like political midgets in the mould of modern day Lilliputians. She has pushed them off the front page and the network news. And if they have anything to say, it doesn't make the nightly news. They are collectively, “old whatzizname”. The millions she will make off her book can't hold a candle to the value of uninterrupted and extended

TV time handed to her on a suilver platter. Her supporters will be able to cut and splice for hours in making an image overhaul. Tough lady. And she really knows a lot about cattle futures.

     I dont know if you have noticed, but an increasingly high percentage of TV newscasters are good looking female talking heads. Do you think they might give preferential treatment to Hillary? Nah, not a chance! But if you are a betting person, what do you think will happen when Dan Rather, Peter Jennings and Tom Brokaw hand up their spikes? Want to take any bets on who grabs the #1 microphones? My guess?  Right after the 2004 Presidential election. Watch and wait!!