Posted on 10/10/2005 4:40:27 PM PDT by RetSignman
I was amazed and puzzled in 2004, when Kerry lost, that the democrat party shifted to the far left, but after thinking about it for some time, I seen a possible reason.
The democrat party united in a common cause, and that was to put all their hopes behind Hillary Clinton, but they knew she had a problem, she has been defined, and rightly so, as a left winger and would be unelectable unless they could change that perception. They knew, along with the rest of the country, that she would start moving to the center, so that wouldn't be enough, so the rest of the party moved to the far left and are trying to create the impression that Hillary isn't far left...we are. In their minds, this shift would make her appear as a moderate. This scheme, at this point, seems to be working.
Further down the road, after she is nominated, they know that they will have a hard time taking back the House and Senate because of all their previous wild, hard left statements, so I see Hillary calling on them for a more moderate stance on behalf of the democrat party. Of course, they will comply and along with help of the media, will emerge as the 'Grand Uniter' of the the democrat party, a strong woman and presidential material.
She has a big stumbling block in her way and that is her husband. They know that there are many people in the country would be appalled and turned off at the thought of him back in the White House, preying on and mentoring interns etc., so I could see where a plan could be in place, where 'Bubba', ( it would be rumored), was caught with his pants down again, but this time, it would be contrived. She can't look weak or play the victim this time so she would file separation or divorce papers and the media will do their job with all Hillary and Bill 24/7 for months, sucking the live out of the election period. She would have an absolute lock on the women vote and the love and sympathy of the country. The media would protray her as a strong, betrayed woman who has had enough and won't be a victim any more. This would, in my opinion, occur sometime within a year of elections which would give it time to work out in the media and gain all the publicity they can get, all favorable to Hillary.
In their devious minds, this would propel her into office and suddenly they discover 'Bubba' is found to be totally innocent of the charges... this time. ( probably a right wing conspiracy). They reconcile and with the love and adoration of the media, moderates from both parties, they are both are back in the White House...again.
I know this may be a bazaar and somewhat conspiratorial scenario but with democrat politics, as they are today and has been since that unholy couple has been on the scene...couldn't it be possible?
"Hitlery" does ring a bell. (humor)
NY is one of the most liberal states in the country and she is as liberal as they come, do the math, but if she's defeated, I think we are FINALLY rid of the clinton's threat to the country.
" trying to create the impression that Hillary isn't far left."
It's kind of like trying to say Miers isn't far Right!
Hillary will be the next president.
Excuse, far ENOUGH Right!
Ross Perot won it for Bill, but he's not running anymore.
The Democrats are simply going to have to face facts ~ they are a permanant minority, and will be for many decades.
I don't think it would be wise to wrap our arms around complacency, although I love the idea of them being the 'permanent minority'.
< sarcasm > ?
She may be all her party has to offer, but Hillary will do what she thinks is best for her. She is aware that if she runs and loses that she will never be POTUS. I think she is waiting to see which way the wind is blowing.
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