The Clintons are in the headlines again – and for two of my absolute favorite topics: transparency and public diplomacy. I’m giddy with excitement at all the ways you can slice the conversation – marriage, careers, national security, politics, philanthropy, international development, republicans/democrats, and can she do it?
I won't drag you through the internal conversations I’ve been having – but will pose a few questions to get yours started: What does philanthropy have to do with politics? If someone wants to be anonymous, shouldn't we respect that right? If Bill pulls back from his philanthropy, does that ultimately hurt those he was seeking to help? Does his personality matter more than the work of his organization? Will the world see Hilary as an effective Secretary of State? What could this do to her campaign dreams of 2012? Do the Clintons always have to cause such a ruckus? Are Bill's dealings really as shady as the media makes out?
Honestly, it's better than TV.
If you haven't been keeping up, here, here, and here are a few articles to get you started. What an incredibly complex and interesting conversation – certainly one for the holiday parties!
