"...why do so many fear her (Hillary)?" Simple. Many Republicans (including freepers) are going to stay home in '08. That might just mean a win for Hill.
Your point is very well taken - but in the end I think most of us would rather hold our noses, take some anti-nausea medication and not allow Hillary in the same way Bill got in.
Open borders, out of control spending, a WH afraid of a wussy senate is enough to keep me home.
Except Hillary can not be allowed to be CIC.