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I totally disagree with Peggy, and I find her long history of dinner table chatter less than impressive as a source of predictive expertise. I'd much rather hear from a number cruncher like Barone or a big time researcher like Cook. In fact, I personally think Peggy's an airhead.

That being said, here's her list of reasons why we should be concerned about Shrillary:

Because we live in a more or less 50-50 nation;

That is reason to be concerned about whoever is on the other ticket; It says nothing about Shrillary.

because Mrs. Clinton is smarter than her husband

What does that even mean? Measured how? Totally meaningless statement.

and has become a better campaigner on the ground;

What does this mean? She's won ONE election. In a liberal state. How has she demonstrated better campaign skills then a two term PRESIDENT?? Peggy, lay off the crack pipe. Or maybe throw some data behind your nonsense.

because her warmth and humor seem less oily;

Ah, yes, humor viscosity as a predictor of electoral success. What nonsense. And by the way, she won't be running against her husband, why is Peggy comparing and contrasting the two? Wouldn't it make sense to compare her qualities against the qualities the GOP candidate will likely have? Peggy's an idiot.

because she has struck out a new rhetorically (though not legislatively) moderate course;

Right, and America will be fooled just like they were fooled by John Kerry's war hero pose---NOT! Get a grip Peggy. Most Americans don't even pay attention to Shrillary's manipulations, let alone fall for them.

because you don't play every card right the way she's been playing every card right the past five years unless you have real talent;

She ran for Senator of Manhattan (and New York state) and won. What other cards is Peggy talking about?

because unlike her husband she has found it possible to grow more emotionally mature;

Peggy=idiot.

because the presidency is the bright sharp focus of everything she does each day;

She wants it bad, therefore....? You don't think Kerry thought about it every day??

I can't go on. Sorry. I know it looks like eating your own, but Peggy Noonan is the sappiest, most fluffy, factless, dataless writer on the right. She's worthless to anyone hoping to actually learn something. I can't believe she gets paid to write this drivel. That's my comment on this article, hope you liked it. I have strong opinions sometimes.