" It makes some sense, 46% of people polled will not vote for Hillary! She can't win, she's a moribund looser."
Thank Edwards. Obama might have a chance against Hillary if it wasn't for Edwards. Atleast that's how I see it. Since people dislike Hillary so much, we just need someone that will get the voters out, and whom isn't too dirty.
I believe you are right about the Edwards effect, Rick_Michael.
A similar thing could happen on the Right. If Thompson enters the race, we could wind up with our own hillary nightmare: McCain.
The reason: Almost all conservatives despise McCain. Many if not most social conservatives despise Rudy. From this it follows that most conservative support for Thompson will come from Rudy--(the remainder of Thompson's support will come from the perot redux group)--which may very well leave McCain with a plurality... and the country with another defective and lethally dangerous pres. clinton.
Be careful what you wish for....