Reply #14: In 2004, most of the primary candidates focused on conservative Dems

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And when Dean's "I represent the Democratic wing of the Democratic Party" spiel started to gain him a major Netroots following, the counter strategy by the other Dems was "I'm more electable because I'm not that liberal". During one debate, the candidates were asked who thought Dean could actually win a national election and Dean was the only one who said "yes". (Kucinich, to his credit, complained bitterly to the moderator that he should be asking them about their positions.) Kerry especially pitched himself as the most electable of the candidates, and that (plus superior ground strategy) got him the win in Iowa.

So whether it would be stupid strategy in 2008 or not, it's definitely possible that HRC (or any other Dem) could emphasize positions that appeal to conservative Dems, in order to prove that she/he is the best candidate for a general election.