Posted on 02/08/2006 10:54:31 AM PST by presidio9
Much of the buzz in Washington isn't about the president or first lady, but about Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton who spoke at Coretta Scott King's funeral along with a host of politicians from both sides of the political aisle.
An op-ed in The New York Times today says Republicans are playing into stereotypes in their attacks on her. Meanwhile, Democrats are divided about whether she should run for president.
Some of the political theater played out during Tuesday's ceremony.
During his tribute, former President Clinton said: "It's great to be here with my president and former presidents." Then someone in the audience yelled: "And the future president," which drew laughter and applause.
The Democratic New York senator is the talk of Washington, but a recent Gallup poll indicates she is not a presidential shoo-in. About 51 percent said they would oppose a Clinton run for the 2008 White House. Still, the political world watches her every move.
She can't even wear a new diamond ring given to her by Bill without a tabloid speculating as to its carat size and why he gave it to her.
"I think the Republicans are scared to death of this woman," said Mary Ann Akers of Roll Call. "They know that she's got money, they know she's just not a candidate for president, but she really is most likely going to be the nominee if she runs."
Ken Mehlman, chairman of the Republican National Committee, said that Clinton might be seen as too "angry" to be a viable candidate for president.
"I don't think the American people, if you look historically, elect angry candidates," he said on "This Week With George Stephanopoulos."
Akers dismissed Mehlman's sentiments as attack tactics.
"The angry woman is just a term that sticks," she said. "It's something that will dredge up all the old stereotypes of Hillary Clinton."
I'm with you on this one. Conservatives who underestimate Mrs. Clinton solely because she would be a terrible choice are doing a disservice to the rest of us. If she is handled properly, she will lose, but if not, she can easily win.
That being said, every poll I've seen has McCain and Giuliani beating her easily. Neither "Republican" would be much of an improvement over Mrs. Clinton in my book, but keep in mind that Bush did not become the Republican frontrunner until after the SC primary in 2000.
Clinton was a pos!! #2
The joke will be on all of us if she gets elected.
Why does this article not mention how bad her performance was.
Whats in my mind is that "SLATE" of all places first proffered Bush Jr. as a candidate in 1999/2000.. FIRST.. With me he's had "ten foot pole" marks all over him ever since.. back then on FR most laughed at the prospect(1999).. but grew to toleate it after.. I never did.. Son of "read my lips no new taxes" won.. Not only that but STRANGELY NOT ONCE was "SON of read my lips no new taxes" ever used to discredit him by democrats.. Extememly strange.. its like they wanted it to happen..
Pavlovs freepers are barking up an empty tree.. Hillary is not there.. Generally Americas voting public is as DUMB as Oprahs AUDIENCE.. OR dumber.. And SLAPPING FR's Pavlovs freepers into cohereance won't work, they will vote for McLaim like they voted for George Bush.. and WORSE.. defend that vote as if it was NOT STUPID...
I wouldn't vote for another "obvious" RINO if the Anti-Christ was running for President.. which may be the case.. Did I say ANOTHER RINO.. well I guess I did.. sorry... kinda..
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