Why it wasn't obvious to everyone--pundits, prognosticators and Jessica Alba alike--I will never know. But last week, after seeing a slew of heartfelt musical tributes to the former First Lady, I became convinced that Sen. Hillary Clinton would win the state of Texas in the Democratic primary. Which she did. Barely.
How was I so sure? Well, first of all, Jack Nicholson got involved with a show of support that I guess you could say grows on you. Then there was Ricky. A man from Garland, Texas. A man who is not afraid to strap on a Fender acoustic and put his kids in front of a microphone for a cause he truly believes in.
Hillary Clinton was bound--destined, I would say--to make a thrilling comeback in this election season. And this is why:
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