Posted on 01/16/2006 4:38:45 PM PST by Aussie Dasher
President Bush's advisers are resigned to the Democratic capture of the White House in 2008, according to senior Republican sources close to the White House.
GOP sources said White House strategists have attempted to persuade Mr. Bush that Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, New York Democrat and her party’s current front-runner to be the next presidential nominee, cannot be defeated in 2008. Bush strategists said the president should instead focus on seeking to retain the Republican majority in both houses of Congress in 2006 and 2008.
"There is nobody in the White House that will openly say we lost the presidency in 2008," a senior GOP source said. "But while the Democrats are completely focused on 2008, the White House has been completely aloof."
The strategists have argued that given the forecasts of a downturn in the economy, crises with China and Iran, Mrs. Clinton would be besieged with major problems that would ensure a one-term presidency, the sources said.
The strategists have pointed out that Mr. Bush, given the failing health of Vice President Dick Cheney, does not have a natural successor. Recently, Mr. Cheney, who suffers from heart problems, was rushed to the hospital because he had difficulties in breathing.
The sources said the strategists have assessed that Mrs. Clinton would easily win the Democratic leadership and the subsequent race for president. They said Mr. Bush has pledged to campaign vigorously for any GOP presidential nominee.
Administration sources said Mr. Bush has discussed the prospect of a Clinton presidency. But they asserted that the president has focused on the 2006 elections for Congress and the need to maintain the GOP majority.
"If we lost our majority in Congress, then the president immediately becomes a lame duck," an administration source said. "So, the talk of 2008 is not only premature, it's harmful."
I agree that Frist needs to get in some real practice in from of a camera and a live mike. It is his weakest point.
But, when it comes to his values, I'll choose him over the others. He's a real conservative.
You have to be kidding me.
And Kerry was way ahead the morning of the election too. LOL!
Work hard to defeat them. Whenever and wherever you can.
The democrats don't seem to realize how many they have alienated by their tactics and the Clinton's for their duplicity. Many, such as my mother (who was active in the democratic party) have just given up and won't even vote anymore. I, on the other hand, have gotten angry. I am on the brink of becoming a broken glass republican because of them. Is there a democrat party savior out there for these times? I haven't seen one out there other than Zell.
I'm pro-playoff (16 teams) and anti-NCAA, so you're preaching to the choir.
Check the AOL poll out today and being freeped right now. Hildabeast can't even get 40% on that lefty site.
"She also has a frumpy bottom that is also forecast to be inflating even further by 2008. "
Hillary has big ankles and a fat ass. But enough about Bill, her butt is pretty big too!
:)
I pray that's true!
So do I, so do I. It's what my husband keeps saying..."Hitlery! wont run."
Exactly.
"Hillary will have to move so far left to get the nomination that she will have no chance in the general election. I think Hillary will try to pull a Nixon and run in 2012 after a leftist has been massively defeated in 2008. Unless something drastic happens neither 2006 or 2008 will be a good year for Democrats."
I agree. The Senate is +/-2, House -3 to -6. The MSM will spin it (and I'm glad for that, because it will keep them in the dark about their impending '08 loss), but it's another atrocious loss for the Demons.
Madame Cankles is unelectable -- they know it, and we know it.
Perhaps someone will finally analyze the situation properly -- no MSM SOB cried any tears when the GOP was out of power (in the House) for 40 years.
My prediction for '08 -- relish the idea of Gore running rogue at the head of a Green Party ticket.
Sounds very similar.
Note that the 2002 USC team has two star NFL players - Carson Palmer and Troy Palamalu - I haven't even really checked the others.
Check that - the backup QB for New England is/was the backup for Palmer and Leinert. So that makes 3 for 2002 team - without doing my homework, just watching playoff teams.
Leinert and Bush are good bets, though always hard to predict. but Leinert losing 2 games in three years is a better indicator than normal for Heisman to Pro conversion. After watching that offensive line handle Texas, I think I would rather have a lineman than either of the "stars".
USC went through some very weak years - 11 game losing streak to UCLA and 8 game losing streak to Notre Dame - in the '90's. Many had considered them over as a top team - private school, etc. Then they answered like this.
My all time favorite player is still Turner Gill. Got to love a guy who is starting QB and shortstop for Nebraska.
Well I'll just have to root for Univ of Buffallo.
Does that mean some RINO standing outside on the White House lawn?
I doubt the President is spending ANY time wondering who will replace him in 2008. Maybe some of his staff are thinking about it, but he has more important things to do.
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