Who can best beat McCain?
We have to beat this irresponsible guy, or by 2012 we'll have troops on the ground in Iran . . . and Lord knows where else (and to think that I voted for him and gave money to his campaign in 2000!).
The Dems have an uphill battle against McCain, but Obama would have a better chance than Clinton. The GOP base - which is cool towards McCain - would make it their life work to defeat Senator Clinton. But Senator Obama does not inspire in them the same kind of ire. The conservatives - and their money and organization - will not get as involved in an Obama vs. McCain race, making it more likely that the Dems retake the White House in 2009.
I would say that was the problem for the Democrats last time. The "Who can beat Bush" is a factor in why they lost the election. If the "Who can beat McCain" approach is taken I think the Democrats will suffer the same fate, no matter the candidate.
I do agree though that Hillary would probably get trounced by McCain, irregardless of her campaign focus.
Posted by: reztib | January 30, 2008 at 08:46 PM