Good points. There has to be some discussion of how to defeat Hillary's victim profile.
We also have to understand why it is that she is able to get so far to begin with. It can't be because she is "so successful, so strong, so smart" as her sycophants in the public eye like to repeat.
I am hoping she fails because people realize how polarizing she is and how unscrupulous her agenda is. Better yet, I'd like to see her fail because people like and trust the Republican more. That's better than voting against her personal traits which many find worse than despicable.
As far as Republicans and their behavior, I remember Rick Lazio was quite clear on her carpet bagging in New York, how she was unwilling to answer questions and so on. I understand that NYers are upset with Lazio but I am not sure why.
So I don't see how Republicans can do any better by attacking her. I think they should ignore her.
I repeat, ignore the woman.
When she attacks Republicans, let them counter from the defensive. She will be seen as the offender. As an offender she can't be a victim.
Republicans counter from the defensive all the time. The result is compromise and those that master the art of compromise such as Trent Lott.
The only reason to not attack Hillary is because the press will pounce on it.
Guess what:
THE PRESS WILL ALWAYS SUPPRT HILLARY, AND WILL ALWAYS FIND A WAY TO BAD-MOUTH HER OPPONENTS.
This is true whether or not the GOP is on the defensive or on the attack. So the only thing that can happen by attacking from the defensive is compromise and bad press.
Instead of trying to appease the media, attack Hillary. Keep pounding at her. Don't let her up. She will slip up and hurt herself. Her "husband" may have been able to sideslip pratfalls, but she is not as slick as he is. Attack her, I say.