When Hillary Clinton parachuted into New York in 2000, few voters had any illusions about her long-term commitment to the state.<\/p>\n
We were a stepping stone, possibly to the White House. Supporters were fine with that notion; critics, not so much.<\/p>\n
If Clinton had made it to the Oval Office, her coattails would have helped a lot of New Yorkers — Presidents have a long history of funneling goodies and prestige back to their “home” states.<\/p>\n
But Hillary Clinton’s wanderings have suddenly taken her in a new direction, one that does little or nothing for people here.<\/p>\n
Instead, we lose almost two full terms of seniority; we lose her experience; and we lose the connections that we in the North Country have developed with Clinton and her office.<\/p>\n
Hillary Clinton is a unique case, a political personality unlike any America has seen before. And she has wowed even some of her fiercest critics, proving to be a diligent and effective Senator.<\/p>\n
But maybe it really is better for voters to choose politicians with roots in their communities. The Glens Falls Post-Star says it’s time to make the transition:<\/p>\n
“With a new representation from someone who’s willing to devote their full attention to improving the lives of New Yorkers, state residents could get a better deal than a former First Lady with her eyes on bigger things.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
What do you think? Was Clinton’s transience a fair price to pay for her star power?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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