Originally Posted by
IlovetheChiefs
There's something I was wondering. Maybe some of you can give some insight on it. You know how from time to time we hear of Bill and Hillary campaigning with and/or for Obama? Well why doesn't any of the GOP candidates like Mitt Romney and Rudy Guiliani campaign on behalf of John McCain?
Outside of the Conventions, many elected Officials are working on their OWN campaigns, or backing their replacements. Congress is where the majority of the power lies, and it's also where you make your money. If you're chosen to be a part of Committees that wield significant, and Nation-Shaping, Economic-Shaping power and influence, just open your wallet and let the tide roll in.
I would think that would be a boost for McCain, especially from Romney having the economy as his strong suit. And why aren't there any other of the Democrat candidates campaigning for Obama like Kuchinich, Dodd, etc. (I know why John Edwards isn't campaigning for him!).
At this stage in the game, absolute and reliable control must be maintained. Any slip-up's, flubs, or unintentional mistakes by a supporter or political colleague can spell disaster to a candidate, even if they lead by a wide margin.
You never hear anything from these former candidates anymore. Just the Clintons. The only thing I can think of is that it might require spending their own money to campaign and travel for the presidential candidates. But if that's the case then why do the Clintons consider it in their best interests to campaign for Obama?