This is what is up with Texas. In my opinion. (with Poll) | 20 comments (20 topical, 1 hidden)
I didn't think of that. (none / 0)
In my district there were very few contests.  Sadly, I didn't know anybody on the local level and just floated the selection wheel a few seconds and hit select.  But yeh, the must have been pissed that they couldn't vote for their favorite judge, dog catcher, etc...  Do you think they actually did enough research to make good Republican selections in the lower races.  Ha!

by bluefella on 03/05/2008 10:14:02 PM EST

I think the conservative talk show hosts (none / 0)
have a double motive here.

First, they figure Hillary is easier to beat, because the script on how to clobber her is already written and they KNOW the base will be insanely mobilized by the name Clinton.

The second part is they figure worst case she wins is not such a worst case.  That'll get them some awesome ratings, being able to bitch and moan about the Clintons again.

It's funny to me how so many conservatives despite the Clintons despite the fact that they were FAR from liberal on so many issues.  Sure, you can point to social issues, but what Dem president isn't going to be pro-choice, etc.?  They all are.

And yeah, he raised taxes *a little*, but nowhere CLOSE to what they were before Reagan.  Then there's NAFTA and GATT, deregulation of various industries/The FCC Telecom Act of 1996, and as Cenk brought up the other day, rendition started under Clinton.

As I've said before, Clinton was a solid, moderate Republican president (the best you can hope for from the DLC) if you really break down his record. In his defense he didn't have congress on his side and he spent much of his second term on defense for complete and utter bullshit.

So there's a *chance* he could've been a little better. You know, like maybe doing something about global warming, especially with Gore as VP for 8 years. Or how about campaign finance reform?

PS---I can't share this clip of Hillary enough. It boils my blood.

by Tom Hanc on 03/05/2008 10:21:19 PM EST

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Republicans (none / 1)

Republicans constituted roughly 10% of votes in the Dem contest. 

Republican vote percentages in Texas and Ohio

 

Texas:   Hillary- 52%

              Obama- 47%
 

Ohio:    Hillary- 49%

              Obama- 49%
 

 

 

 

Looks like Hillary one because of the boogieman!

L

by acroso on 03/05/2008 10:27:25 PM EST

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You've convinced me. (none / 0)

Clinton wants to be McCain's Vice President.  That clip makes it clear that she prefers McCain over Obama, and it's probably a sure bet that she can't beat McCain.  And what she said sounds like what someone who wants to be Vice President would say.

by EveningStarNM on 03/07/2008 12:45:29 AM EST

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The Double Motive (none / 0)
Good thoughts, Ihavenobias. It's a double win for them isn't it? But to tell the truth, they'll find plenty more dead horses to beat no matter which Dem wins.
 
That clip of HRC really burns me too. How does she expect to eventually win the support of Obama voters when she continues to insult their intelligence this way? She is walking on paper thin ice here and is likely to get very wet and very cold soon.

by Verified1 on 03/07/2008 04:38:14 AM EST

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This is what is up with Texas. In my opinion. (with Poll) | 20 comments (20 topical, 1 hidden)