We understand that Hillary Clinton is not going to Louisiana.  I agree with her that candidates on the ground may be more distracting than helpful.  Nevertheless, a little show of support would help, especially after what these media folks said about President Bush in 2005. She is not going to many other places, either.    I think there are a couple of things going on here: 1) Her health is an issue, as it should be with any 68-year-old person running for president.  Mrs. Clinton and Mr. Trump (who is 70) should release their medical records.  In all fairness, Mr. Trump shows a lot more vitality, but that's more of his personality than an objective health finding. I'm old enough to remember all the questions about then candidate Reagan in 1980.  Remember the Saturday Night Live sketch about President Reagan getting a bit old to be president?  It wasn't the only time jokes were made about his age.    2)...(Read Full Post)