This is from the Newark Star Ledger. A liberal paper in a very Democratic State.
The leadership council is Hillary’s pet organization these days. I see her stepping away from the DNC since she can out raise them money wise and they are percieved as to liberal.
The Democratic Party Is In Deeper Trouble Than People Realize
About the only thing Democrats here seemed united on was a deep dislike for President Bush. But that won’t be enough, they were told by Al From, founder of the centrist Democratic Leadership Council, which organized this “national conversation.”
Employing statistics from the national census and the 2004 presidential election, From hit his audience, including some 300 elected Democratic officials, with this grim picture of why he believes Democrats need a new act:
For every two Americans who say they’re liberals, three are conservatives. Democrats lost 97 of the 100 fastest-growing counties in the country last year. Small cities and most suburbs buried the Democratic ticket. Ditto married couples with children. The Democratic vote among the Hispanic population fell 40 percent from 2000. And it collapsed among voters earning more than $40,000 a year.
Noting that Sen. John Kerry got a bigger vote among Democrats in losing than Bill Clinton did in winning, From declared that “the Democratic base is not big enough to win. The country is more conservative.” – The Star-Ledger
I’d like to have seen Arnold running, even if only because he’d be more understanding because of supplements and personal choice.
However, back in the real world, I’m really curious to see who is put up there. I’d have to agree that I don’t think McCain can win.
At the same time, is the US ready to elect a woman for president? If it honestly is, then I think it will happen. I can already imagine the post-election analysis that would occur.
Anyway, I’m not saying I think Hillary is a good person for the job, as far as Democrats go. She obviously has experience and connections, which does count for something I guess.
At the same time, if the US isn’t ready to elect a woman, then it would be a complete waste to have her run. There could be some fascinating micro-political debates across the nation on this issue.
Whomever the Republicans put up, they have to be from a state with a large population. The dems will win NY and California, so a candidate from Texas or Florida would be ideal. Who’s from one of those two with big-time name recognition? JEB! He’d carry both for sure, and carry all the traditional ‘fly-over’ states as well. The republican party should beg this man to run!