Letters to the Editor
-
Hillary Can Survive the Republican Attack Machine -- Maybe -- Obama Can't.
There's a sentiment abroad that Obama has earned this nomination somehow and Hillary should withdraw out of party loyalty or some such. Obama has not won the nomination, nor should he. If the Dems want any chance to win in November, they have to nominate Hillary.
As for Republican attacks, they will be vicious as usual against either Hillary or Obama. The difference is the relative vulnerability to the attacks. There are many things that can be used agaist either one, and some of them may stick. But Obama's record with Pastor Wright exposes him to a devastating nuclear blow from the Republicans. It will defeat him in a general election contest. Hillary has baggage, for sure, but nothing even close to the Wright problem. She has a chance against McCain; he doesn't. If Obama supporters would wipe the stars from their eyes and recognize this, we'd all be better off.