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."
Meanwhile today, WH spokesperson Scott McClellend announced that GW will seek a run in 2008 saying that "He realizes that the Democrats were right and he stole the 2000 election, so that 2008 will be his official second term."
Leading Democratic canidates were so busy having an orgasmic adreniline dump could no longer be reached for comment. /sarcasm on/made up whole thing if you want me to source it.LOL!
Defeatism is the primary weapon used within an organization in an effort to weaken it. In this case, clearly some are seeking to make a Hilary Presidency a self-fulfilling prophecy. In actuality, she's the worst big-name candidate the Democrats could run. So long as the GOP nominates a man of principle, he will win.
I just heard a clip of her screeching at a MLK Jr event. People will not vote to listen to that for 4 years.
Shallow? Yes. But I am sure of that.
It's unlikely that a Senator will win the Presidency. However, if I had to bet on a Senator, it would be on George Allen of Virgina.
Typical liberal BS, nothing different. Put the spin out there, truth or not, then look forward to a percentage of the sheeples, going for it.
This is just as bad and phony as the Gina Davis TV show...
Remember the MSM had Dean as the next president
This has got to be the most BS I've ever seen in a single article. What a load of bull. Did I mention this is crap ?
"White House strategists" are the main problem!
i hope we're setting the trap for Hillary to fall into. Bush 43 knows when to hold 'em, and would never fold 'em. never.
This is just media hype along the "inevitability of Hillary" theme.
The republican candidate most likely to win in 2008 against Hillary:
1. It must be someone who already has ready and willing support from the alternative media....Fox, Talk Radio, Blog, Internet, Church
2. It must be someone who already has a name-recognition that rivals that of Hillary -- there can be no time wasted on building a name and reputation.
3. It must be someone extremely proficient in front of a camera and microphone.
A. Dick Cheney
B. John McCain
C. Condi Rice
D. Rudi Giulianni
E. Allen
F. Frist
G. Gingrich
H.
I have a strong feeling it'll be Rudy G.
I agree with the "screeching" part, but with Germany, Chile and Liberia all installing women heads of state recently, Hillary thinks she is going to ride the big wave into the Ovary Office..
I saw your post after I sent mine. She is Nurse Rached without the charm.
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