What Clinton Wishes She Could Say

PastorSBC1303 · Apr 13, 2008

Interesting read here:

What Clinton Wishes She Could Say

The article makes some solid points IMO by showing that Obama has some holes that the GOP will take advantage of in the fall.

From the Article:

Rip off the duct tape and here is what they would say: Obama has serious problems with Jewish voters (goodbye Florida), working-class whites (goodbye Ohio) and Hispanics (goodbye, New Mexico).

Republicans will also ruthlessly exploit openings that Clinton — in the genteel confines of an intraparty contest — never could. Top targets: Obama’s radioactive personal associations, his liberal ideology, his exotic life story, his coolly academic and elitist style.

This view has been an article of faith among Clinton advisers for months, but it got powerful new affirmation last week with Obama’s clumsy ruminations about why “bitter” small-town voters turn to guns and God.

There’s nothing to say that the Clintonites are right about Obama’s presumed vulnerabilities. But one argument seems indisputably true: Obama is on the brink of the Democratic nomination without having had to confront head-on the evidence about his general election challenges. That is why some friends describe Clinton as seeing herself on a mission to save Democrats from themselves. Her candidacy may be a long shot, but no one should expect she will end it unless or until every last door has been shut.

Skepticism about Obama’s general election prospects extends beyond Clinton backers. We spoke to unaffiliated Democratic lawmakers, veteran lobbyists, and campaign operatives who believe the rush of enthusiasm for Obama’s charisma and fresh face has inhibited sober appraisals of his potential weaknesses.
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LeBuick · Apr 13, 2008

I don't get it, the reason he is winning the primary are the reasons he can't win the general election? Is that what it's saying?

dragonfly · Apr 13, 2008

I believe the right-wing is grasping at straws when it comes to Obama's ability to win the election this November.

PastorSBC1303 · Apr 13, 2008

LeBuick said:

I don't get it, the reason he is winning the primary are the reasons he can't win the general election? Is that what it's saying?
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The article is saying that Obama has some holes that can be exploited in the swing states. He will have a hard time winning states like Florida and Ohio.

LeBuick · Apr 13, 2008

PastorSBC1303 said:

The article is saying that Obama has some holes that can be exploited in the swing states. He will have a hard time winning states like Florida and Ohio.
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Correct, but he is winning the democratic ticket without those states...

I think if they run Obama he will get the votes he currently has plus all loyal democrats. Then he will get all the votes against McCain (like mine) and then the votes against business as usual.

Edited to add I think Hillary can carry the ticket also in the same manner.

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