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Salon got it right here. The polls have consistently shown that despite Ms. Clinton’s strong numbers among Democrats (due, I think, to name recognition), she polls very weak among Republicans and is so divisive and well known that there are few undecideds. That is, either you already like her or you hate her—not a strong way to go into an election where independents will be key to winning.
Inversely, in speaking to the people around me, everyone has an anecdote about their conservative uncle or a grandma who have been voting Republican since Reagan, but who expressed positive feelings toward Obama. I’m not talking about policy here (in which case, Obama still beats Clinton), I’m talking about liability, which-right or wrong-is essential to getting elected in this country. I’m not sure what Kool Aid my fellow Democrats are drinking that makes them think that Hillary Clinton is in ANY WAY more electable than Obama.
Mark my words, nominating Hillary Clinton is the only way that the Dems can lose in ’08. If Edwards can’t pick up traction soon, start thinking about throwing some money Obama’s way.
