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pepperbear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-22-08 10:22 PM Original message |
Why do the Republicans REALLY, REALLY want to run against Clinton instead of Obama? |
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EndElectoral (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-22-08 10:24 PM Response to Original message |
1. Her IWR Vote! THey also know the name Clinton unites their base. |
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ingac70 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-22-08 10:26 PM Response to Reply #1 |
4. The IWR vote is what will really do her in... |
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leftofcool (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-22-08 10:24 PM Response to Original message |
2. They don't want to run against Clinton |
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opihimoimoi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-22-08 11:06 PM Response to Reply #2 |
26. Yup, the real target is Obama...but the man might fool them and actually win... |
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papau (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-22-08 11:43 PM Response to Reply #2 |
28. I agree - Clinton's a sure but small margin win - Obama after Wright is an easy 527 - but if he |
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ingac70 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-22-08 10:24 PM Response to Original message |
3. She will rally their base.. |
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arthritisR_US (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-22-08 10:40 PM Response to Reply #3 |
13. yep, I think that's another reason among others. n/t |
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KaryninMiami (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-22-08 10:27 PM Response to Original message |
5. For one thing, they've been planning for it for 6 years |
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ClassWarrior (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-22-08 10:28 PM Response to Original message |
6. They already have their frames about the Clintons in place... |
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luckyleftyme2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-22-08 10:41 PM Response to Reply #6 |
15. FACT |
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ClassWarrior (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-22-08 10:47 PM Response to Reply #15 |
17. Ummm... Bill's not running. |
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RazBerryBeret (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-22-08 10:52 PM Response to Reply #15 |
19. Fact: Clinton took the second term by a landslide after the MONICA incident |
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havocmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-22-08 10:52 PM Response to Reply #15 |
20. Fact: Hill ain't Bill |
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RazBerryBeret (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-22-08 10:53 PM Response to Reply #15 |
23. fact: they know they can't beat Hillary thats why they had republicans voting as democrats in the pr |
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Strelnikov_ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-22-08 11:15 PM Response to Reply #15 |
27. Fact: Digust over Monicagate cost Gore the election |
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ColbertWatcher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-22-08 10:31 PM Response to Original message |
7. The GOP invented the October Surprise... |
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againes654 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-22-08 10:54 PM Response to Reply #7 |
24. War with Iran n/t |
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aquart (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-22-08 10:33 PM Response to Original message |
8. What would be your NON-mythic basis for this belief? |
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Radical Activist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-22-08 10:35 PM Response to Reply #8 |
11. You mean when the media spent a year calling Hillary the inevitable fruntrunner |
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Radical Activist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-22-08 10:34 PM Response to Original message |
9. They think most of Americans share their hatred of her. |
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Kingofalldems (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-22-08 10:34 PM Response to Original message |
10. They couldn't beat Bill |
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arthritisR_US (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-22-08 10:39 PM Response to Original message |
12. both candidates have been thoroughly vetted by the opposition and |
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CoffeeCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-22-08 10:41 PM Response to Original message |
14. There are SO many reasons... |
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Indiana_Dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-22-08 10:52 PM Response to Reply #14 |
21. That's exactly what I say! Excellent post. |
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RazBerryBeret (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-22-08 10:44 PM Response to Original message |
16. this is just my opinion.... |
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havocmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-22-08 10:50 PM Response to Original message |
18. NOTHING will get out the GOP vote more than a chance to vote against a Clinton |
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margotb822 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-22-08 10:53 PM Response to Original message |
22. Osama? |
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CANDO (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-22-08 10:56 PM Response to Original message |
25. They know deep down they can convince Bubbas she has a penis |
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paulk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Mar-22-08 11:45 PM Response to Original message |
29. my thoughts are that you have it completely backwards |
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librechik (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-23-08 12:20 AM Response to Original message |
30. cuz they already spent millions on the oppo research |
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ruggerson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-23-08 12:27 AM Response to Original message |
31. I think they've always been afraid of runnning against Hillary |
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VotesForWomen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-23-08 01:28 AM Response to Original message |
32. what exactly gave you that idea? they seem to be rooting for Obama. nt |
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NoodleyAppendage (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-23-08 01:33 AM Response to Original message |
33. Because 50% of America CAN'T STAND HER. She will get out their demoralized base. |
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TheWraith (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-23-08 02:34 AM Response to Original message |
34. Because the name "Clinton" gives the right wingers wood. |
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