One of the many things that struck me about election night was what was not said or seen. It was the conspicuous absence of Hillary Rodham Clinton addressing her supporters after the race was called in favor of Donald Trump.
For all of the talk about Donald Trump not conceding in the wake of a Clinton win, I believe that she showed her true colors to the American people not by what she did, but what she did not do. I believe her conspicuous absence last night (or early this morning) reflects the character of Hillary Clinton and speaks volumes about her lack of concern for not just her supporters, but for the condition of America – and the many wounds that she herself created or exacerbated.
Concession speeches have been customary since at least 1960. In fact, MSNBC produced a video composition containing snippets of the losers of each presidential race from Nixon in 1960 to Romney in 2012. They constantly reminded their viewers about Donald Trump’s remarks about not conceding, misrepresenting the spirit in which they were made.
Regardless, this is not about acknowledging defeat. It is about much more. This is about showing genuine respect to those who have worked tirelessly for you, and exhibiting true concern for the future of our nation. This is about honestly caring for not only your supporters, but for the country as a whole.
To me, the decision by Hillary Clinton not to address her supporters and the nation speaks more than any words she could have said.
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