I think only about 10% of the Hillary voters are needed to result in a win for McCain/Palin. I don’t see 30% going that way. However, a lot of them might stay home, which is almost as good. Despite all the talk of Hill supports for McCain/Palin I have read on blogs and such, we have not seen that sort of shift in the polls yet. Maybe in a few days...
No, having them stay home is better. If they show up and vote for Palin, they will then likely vote Dem for the rest of the ballot. If they stay home, that helps us in all the other 2008 races.