Monday, January 07, 2008
Believing In Yesterday
As even Hillary's once-mighty national lead collapses, Josh Marshall discusses the campaign's grievous strategic error. His instincts on the Democratic Party are certainly better than mine -- and his argument -- the "looking backwards" scenario -- echoes similar observations from my friend Dan Gerstein.
However, there is also the possibility that the explanation to Sen. Clinton's problems is much more obvious: She really is a poor candidate and someone whose basic negatives are so high that even members of her own party see it -- especially when compared to a candidate whose charisma rivals Bill Clinton's in his heyday.
UPDATE: Incorrect link now fixed.
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However, there is also the possibility that the explanation to Sen. Clinton's problems is much more obvious: She really is a poor candidate and someone whose basic negatives are so high that even members of her own party see it -- especially when compared to a candidate whose charisma rivals Bill Clinton's in his heyday.
UPDATE: Incorrect link now fixed.
Labels: Dem 2008 Presidential, Hillary Clinton
