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March 11, 2005
Numbers Lock
A recent survey showed Hillary & Rudy practically neck and neck.....even though Hillary is less popular.
The Quinnipiac University survey found Democrat Clinton, buoyed by strong female support, in a statistical tie — 43 to 44 percent — with the former Republican mayor among voters nationwide.
Giuliani, who, along with the former first lady, is believed eyeing the 2008 presidential race, is way ahead of Clinton when it comes to popularity. Forty-eight percent of voters say they have a favorable view of "America's mayor" and just 12 percent view him negatively.
Clinton is viewed favorably by 34 percent of those surveyed, while 29 percent view her unfavorably.
2008 is going to be an interesting year. A Rudy-Hillary race will be a no-holds-barred put-the-kids-under-the bed low down & dirty fight to the finish. On the other hand, tactically a Condi-Hillary race would be more interesting. Hillary couldn't attack Condi head-on without appearing to be an aging shrew.
Then there's the Bill factor. Hillary should garner some support from those who would like to see him back in the White House....and lose some from those who don't. And there's the matter of his health problems. Like I told Mike last night, you better be glad Bill came through his surgery with flying colors. Otherwise, the sympathy factor would make Hillary virtually unbeatable in the 2008 election.
Add to that all the rumors & controversy about alleged illegal voting in the last election, and 2008 looks to be a interesting year.
Very interesting indeed.
Posted by Rita at March 11, 2005 05:32 AM
Comments
It saddens/angers/frightens me to think that anyone seriously believes that Hillary Clinton should be elected President of the United States.
Posted by: Jim - Parkway Rest Stop at March 11, 2005 10:01 AM
It's depressing really, if you think about it too long.
Posted by: rita at March 14, 2005 01:29 PM