Latinos Role in a Presidential Race Already Heading for Finish Line (Part I)
About now even Yogi Berra might say “I never seen a game over til it’s over til this one.”
As the fastest paced and highest money raising season ever heads into the shortest “dog days of the summer before a presidential election ever” the dividing lines are set and the jockeying for position is being finalized. The only question left is “who will Hillary Clinton beat” as she becomes the first woman “commandher in chief” of the
Observations: Hillary’s timing is as impeccable as her political acumen and flawless organizational execution. Team Cleentohn owns and makes the Dems process rules. This writer favors Obama but has been around the track enough to know the fat lady will be singing in early and late 08. Hillary’s summer “surge” has rendered Barack’s talents and money ineffective and unless he wages a miraculous primary and shakes the rookie moves – he will soon be studying lessons learned. Bill Clinton’s memory and popularity remains fresh among Latinos who favor Hillary four to one.
At the
On the other side Rudy Giuliani is the best fodder for Hillary but Republican conservatives still don’t buy his values, except for Californians. Mitt Romney’s top tier rise has been somewhat surprising. His real test is if
Former presumptive nominee Senator John McCain’s Iraq War gamble has yet to pay off. The squandered lead and a treasury on life support caused a team shakeup. His only chance is to “come back” with a vengeance. Hunter and Gingritch with their immigration rants will take up the rear of the cross country campaign migration. They will serve Hillary well with Latinos and both will have time next year to find “work Americans won’t do.” Huckabee recently enjoyed his fifteen minutes of fame. The dark horse is former Senator and screen actor Fred Thompson. If/when he announces he is the only Republican who could rally his side and keep the Democrats up late at night. He is yet to raise real money and Dems are rummaging his lobbying history just in case.
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