I had to leave and didn't finish my earlier post. The other thing working against the Republicans is that the economy is starting to slide. If problems continue for the rest of the year, the country will lean toward the Democrats.

I think people do look back at the previous Clinton years as a good time economically that hasn't been matched for the last eight. Good jobs, good money, good stock market, balanced budget, budget SURPLUS! Hillary can't make any kind of legitimate claim on those good times, but people might still go her way if they think there is any chance she can bring that back.

I also think people are weary of the division in this country, and I think Obama could appeal to a lot of people in both parties as sa person who might be able to unite our country again.

I don't see any of the Republicans having those kind of factors in their favor. And none of them will have broad support across their own party, let alone across the whole country.
dragonrider Reviewed by dragonrider on . Rove sees ways to beat Clinton or Obama WASHINGTON --Republican strategist Karl Rove laid out a line of attack Wednesday that he said could defeat either of the two Democratic front-runners for president. Speaking at the Republican National Committee's winter meeting, Rove said Democratic Sen. Hillary Clinton could be taken to task for proposing a "big government" health care system and $800 million in new spending despite claims to "fiscal responsibility." The former White House adviser said Clinton also "has a problem giving Rating: 5