[Rick.Donaldson]

Fred doesn’t need to “attack” Clinton. She’s doing enough to ruin her own self.

Besides, Fred doesn’t have to beat Clinton in the primaries, just the rest of the guys running on the Republican side.

With luck, Clinton will cut her own throat and someone else will get the nomination, but that’s doubtful.

Then, Fred will have his chance to rip her to shreds in the General election.

I’m thinking that unless something happens to Fred, he’s going to be going into the Battle against Clinton, with Hunter as his running mate.

[jonathanmo]

Hunter would be an interesting choice for VP if Fred makes it that far. I'm thinking he would need someone with more pull, like McCain, if McCain is willing.

I've been wondering why Thompson is not getting much traction...he's been declared 2 months and can't break away from Romney, McCain, and Huckabee. Why are socons not lining up for him?

[The_Reader_David]

I heartily agree. As long as Clinton’s statements are on video or audio tape, there’s plenty of time between the convention and the general to trot them out and craft ads as devastating as the put down of Michael Moore.

Is there a tape of her saying “I have thousands of ideas, America can’t afford them all?”

I can just imagine a spot with Fred laconically laying out a conservative program of minimal government, defense of the borders, strong national defense, and lower taxes, ending with something like: “As for my opponent. . .” a little window in the bottom right corner of the screen showing a video of Hillary saying that, then “I don’t think American can afford any of them,” a brief reiteration of some point made earlier, and some standard ‘thanks for listening, I’d appreciate your vote’ formula.