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The fact that the Rat smear machine is in high gear against him should tell you that the Rats are SCARED TO DEATH of him.

The rat smear machine is being driven by Hillary. Anybody who doesn't smell the Clinton stench in that Salon.com article doesn't know anything.

This is about more than the Senate seat from Virginia. Hillary knows she can beat McCain and Rudy, because both will alienate conservatives. She knows she can beat Condi because the Secretary, while a solid leader, is single without kids, never tested in an election, and would free up the wont-vote-for-a-woman block.

But Hillary Clinton cannot beat George Allen. That's why they are out in force trying to damage him this year. It is that simple.

[seanmerc]

I agree with you 100%.

[angkor]

"But Hillary Clinton cannot beat George Allen. That's why they are out in force trying to damage him this year. It is that simple."

I've been hoping for an Allen/Rice ticket because it is (or "was") unbeatable buy Hitlery.

George Allen is going to have to get some serious coaching and advice about how to handle the smear campaigns, because they will come fast and furious if he remains a runner.

[Ogie Oglethorpe]

Hillary Clinton cannot beat George Allen. That's why they are out in force trying to damage him this year. It is that simple.

You, sir, have hit the nail on the head.

I posted the following on a different thread over a month ago, right at the start of the whole Washington Compost "macaca" political offensive. Needless to say, it has been proven out with time.

The only unfortunate thing is to see so many Freepers on this thread falling the 'Rat lies and spin and believing that Allen is actually hurt by all the mud:

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The key to a winning GOP presidential candidate in a normal year is to find a candidate that appeals to both of the major wings of the party (social & fiscal) while not being viewed as threatening to the moderate/RINO wing.

That's how Bush got the nomination, and got elected. And, in spite of several major disappointments, it is how he's governed. Tax cuts/Mexican amnesty for the fiscals, SC judges for the socials and "compassionate" big government conservatism for the mushy middle.

Now, take a look at the supposed GOP candidates for '08:

Rudy & McCrazy - non-starters for the socials, for obvious reasons.

Romney - Representing the bluest state in the union, coupled with a Morman background, likely will be too much to overcome.

Newt - Interesting because, when it comes to ideas, he is easily the best of the bunch. However, his stint as Speaker showed having ideas and governing them are two different things. Newt was a poor leader once in power (see Breach of Trust by Tom Coburn). Plus, his personal life is about on a par with Rudy's.

With one exception, the rest of the bunch have virtually zero name recognition and even less money, making them non-starters as well.

That one exception is U.S. Senator (and former governor) George Allen of Virginia. He meets all three criteria for a winning GOP candidate, which is why the 'Rats (via Webb) and the Washington Compost (via the "macaca" nonsense) are trying so hard to trip him up before he gets positioned for the '08 primaries.

For those on the thread who would scream "War on Terror!" as reason for supporting Giuliani and/or McCain, lets stipulate that no GOP candidate is going to get the nomination unless they strongly support the WOT - none. Therefore, there is no absolutely reason to accept the RINO baggage of either Rudy or McCain - all that will do is ensure one of the major wings stays home, and Hillary strolls back to 1600 Pennsylvania.

You want to keep Hillary out? Nominate a conservative who is acceptable to each wing of the GOP. Otherwise, it is a third party situation just waiting to happen, with president HRC waiting in the wings.

The best news would be for Cheney to have a change of heart and accept the nomination for '08 - I believe he would walk over Hillary, especially once they get to debate. The next best news would be for a true conservative not currently on the radar screen to come out of the blue.

Considering the unlikeliness of either option, I believe Allen will be the best choice for conservatives in '08 - unless the left can destroy him before he gets there.

[PghBaldy]

I don't know much about him, but aside from his somehwat poor performance over the racial issues (they're hard to deflect- it's just the charge that's remembered, UNLESS one let's out a Dem-like "I'm so angry and saddened by these smears..." type Grand, and I mean GRAND, denunciation of them. Full of righteous indignation etc), he has said some wonderful things. He needs practice. Speaking before Senators is MUCH different from speaking in front of the Hillary worshipping media. They hope to knock him off his Senate seat AND out of 2008. He could still be a great 2008 candidate, if he regains his confidence. The slip-ups are minor in the end.

[Jim Noble]

Here's a hint:

Anybody could beat Allen.

[khnyny]

I agree with you 100%- this smear campaign against Allen has got the Clinton dirty fingerprints all over it. It is MUCH more than about Allen's senate seat, and everybody needs to wake up and smell the coffee on this one.

[SDGOP]

A few months ago an article was released where hillary admitted that the candidate she feared the most was george allen.