[bill1952]

It also means that Hillary is toast in some telling regions of Ohio.

I believe that the Clintons agree with that assessment and are looking at ways around it.

I further believe that they aren't making the Kerry mistake of selecting a running mate who can't deliver his own state.

And probably their best chance to do that is in the SW. Richardson?

[RoseofTexas]

"And probably their best chance to do that is in the SW. Richardson?"

You are absolutely right! If the RATS are smart they would pick Richardson for the VP spot! He is well liked in the Hispanic community and considered a good choice. You'll have the likes of those radical Hispanic liberal democrat hodgepodge groups such as LULAC, MECHA, LA REZA, and the rest of the communist groups humping the streets in droves soliciting votes for him and the WITCH! Since the UNIONS are slowly disappearing and in disarray and probably won't make a dent in 08, these groups could easily take their place! I'm hoping the Republicans can come up with strong likable, electable candidates who will give the SHE-DEVIL and Richardson a run for their money, if he happens to be the VP! Even though NM, I believe has only two electorals, it could either make or break the outcome for us!

[Fenris6]

"And probably their best chance to do that is in the SW. Richardson?"

Agreed:
Addresses the Dems "southern blindspot"
Draws in hispanics
Governor, not elitist Congress-critter
Perceived to be a strong and well-spoken leader.

Don't discount a reverse ticket: Richardson/Clinton.

[Fenris6]

"I believe that the Clintons agree with that assessment and are looking at ways around it."

Hillary knows she needs to sneak into the Oval. No way does she win a direct election after the public "gets" her in the primaries. She knows this, she's not stupid.

Remember the summer scare when it looked like the "draft Hillary" movement was gaining momentum? Bush/Cheney would have been forced to tack into the wind to confront her, with little time before November. Keep the op research open on her, look for her to pull something similar for 08 to avoid the glaring lights of the primaries.