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Who would the GOP rather face?
John McCain's strategists look on with amazement, and a little glee, as Hillary Clinton tries to make a comeback against Barack Obama.
By Mike Madden [2008-03-10]

  • Are You Kidding?

    If you ask me, a Clinton nomination would be tantamount to Democratic party suicide. People -- political junkies and the media especially -- grossly underestimate the amount of anti-Clinton hatred in this country. She is deeply despised by millions. She enters the race with a 49 percent disapproval rating, leaving zero margin for error.

    For instance, most of my colleagues at work are middle class Republicans, many of whom were in the military. Over the past several weeks, I have heard several coworkers admit they were not only willing, but looking forward to voting for Obama. At the same time, they would never in a billion years pull the lever for H. Clinton.

    I'm not saying that's right, or fair, but that's the sentiment out there. And despite what you're hearing about the Right's lack of fondness for McCain, NOTHING will mobilize and energize the Republican party more than a Clinton nomination.

    PS

    -- Patrick Smith
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    Sunday, March 9, 2008 06:38 PM
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