Posted on 08/22/2006 8:38:59 AM PDT by presidio9
Republicans relish the prospect of Hillary Clinton running for president in 2008, just so they can vote against her, former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani was quoted as saying.
Giuliani, who is expected to be a leading candidate for the Republican Party nomination, described the New York senator and former first lady as a polarising force who ignited strong passions across the political spectrum, the New York Post reported.
"Democrats seem to support her as their main candidate for president -- she's way ahead of anybody else -- and it seems like Republicans are just waiting for her to be the candidate so they can vote against her," he said.
"She definitely creates passions on both sides," he added.
"Hillary probably has the distinction of being the best fundraiser for the Democratic Party -- and the best fundraiser for the Republican Party," he said.
Clinton has yet to officially state her intention to run, but has been tipped as the leading Democratic hope, ahead of other potential candidates such as husband Bill Clinton's vice president Al Gore, former senator John Edwards and 2004 candidate John Kerry.
A poll in Time Magazine, however, suggested that she would be pipped in a head to head challenge by top Republican contender Senator John McCain.
A poll in Time Magazine, however, suggested that she would be pipped in a head to head challenge by top Republican contender Senator John McCain.
since when is McCain the top rep contender??
Bill Clinton probably has the best reputation as a Candidate Sinker. His presence has been the kiss of death for more than one candidacy.
Are you doubled over laughing? Can you see Hillary vs. McCain? Now are you laughing?
Choose your poison.
At least McCain is pro-life.
That's not the way liberals see it. They still claim Al Gore waited too long to ask for Bill's help. Personally I think it was Gore's weirdo performance during the debates that freaked out just enough soccar moms to make the difference in the key states.
I can stand Mcain or Guiliani
There is very little evidence that McCain is a Republican.
And Guiliani isn't. The question is, is that one issue enough to split the GOP vote? What's your wager?
No, I don't look forward to that. Anything can happen in the campaign. The Republican could have an "accident" just before the election. Behind the scenes, George Soros could do something to have a detrimental impact to the economy. She needs to be stopped before the nomination. The stakes are too high to take a chance.
Seriously - following his loss in the Rep. primary, I fully expect that McCain will agree to become her running mate
They're already in bed together on the important stuff, after all. The RINO.
Since the MSM/DNC has been choreographing bogus polls.
>>>>At least McCain is pro-life.>>>>>
Unless that life happens to belong to a Viet Nam MIA-POW. :-(
If it was between Hilary or McCain or Rudy, I would go fishing.
Hillary vs. McCain = me moving to Australia
Works for me. I know he's not pro-life, but I'm not sure that would prevent me voting for him over McCain. Some people think McCain rode that POW thing too far already.
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