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There's several threads today which are lamenting that "us conservatives" are acting like democrats and engaging in the 'politics of personal destruction' on the Republican candidates (Mitt and Huck mostly since Rudy has finally been pulled down some). A fair amount of this points at supporters of Fred (the FR 'chosen', as it were). I believe that this scrutiny and education is necessary and of value - it is what the primaries are about. The survivor needs to have been tested.

In 2008 especially, when a likely opponent is Hillary, our candidate has to be clearly "authentic" so as to have a marked contrast to the phoniness of the Dem nominee. IMO, this is why the highlighting of Mike and Mitt's weaker "authenticity" is extremely important and necessary. If we don't do it, Heaven knows that Hill or Barak would use it very effectively if either of these guys made it to the general. Her Rudy, Mitt or Mike game plans are already finalized. She doesn't have one for Fred (and doesn't need one for Duncan).