John McCain really could win
Maybe that’s why some Republicans are so scared
by Bob Krumm
It is true in politics as it is in war that in the midst of a heated battle it is difficult to step back and take a look at how an opponent views his own position.
There has been so much wailing among Republicans and conservatives as they come to grips with the likely nomination of John McCain that many of us have missed that Democrats may be in even worse shape.
Consider this announcement by Howard Dean, who ironically rose to power by challenging the Democratic hierarchy, that he may step in and force a deal between Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton for the good of the Party instead of letting the nomination be decided by the delegates. As you can imagine that’s not being well received:
Left Field: Blow it out your ass, Howie… No Deal.
Democratic Daily: Democrats will once again snatch defeat from the jaws of victory
Long ago I argued that being an administration outsider, “John McCain would be free to run against Bush’s bad policies, while he promises to pursue his good ones. In effect, he could run against the worst of both parties.” He offers change without Obama’s inexperience. He captures the middle that by now hates Bushes and Clintons. As bad as things are for the Republicans, a John McCain nomination puts Democrats into an even worse position.
Which brings to mind one final note: Are things really that bad for conservative Republicans if McCain is the nominee? Or are they bad for just certain conservative Republicans who would be due absolutely no thanks from a President McCain?
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