Not a good comparison, the Prez election doesn't have the same dynamics. Also, we lost many seats because dems ran to the right of pubbies. Hillary will NOT be running to the right of Fred...LOL!
In the prez general election, they will vote for Fred.
Do you think that if Mitt or Giuliani get the nod the religious right would come out to vote for either of these two but wouldn't for Fred?
If you do you are delusional. If you don't then this whole dialogue is moot.
No, I doubt that any of the above will turn out the base, as I have said for some time.
BTW, Hillary is quite capable of running to the right of Fred. Not saying Fred is Liberal, but Bubba ran way to the right in his campaign, and so will his old lady. What will couter such a move to the right is a candidate who is so far right that he need not move at all, and has a record to back up his promises.
THIS ELECTION IS ABOUT TRUST. Lets back the candidate who is the most trustworthy, and has a record to prove it. Then you'll have a winner.