Reply #84: Party Line

[Donna Zen]

I listened to the same line from Sen. Reid on NPR. I believe that the idea about this promoting this "common ground" approach to abortion is the new line in the sand. I expect in the end what seems like a "smart" political move will end up as most of these 3rd way options--losing ground and losing the election.

Americans need to understand what Roe v Wade actually protects: personal privacy--that's all. Americans like personal privacy. Yes, we should be doing ALL we can to stop unwanted pregnancies and both sides can come together in that effort, but exactly what ground do we have to cede?

If Hillary is running, and all indications coming in first-person-not-reported-in-the-press accounts, indicate that she is expected to be the nom in '08, millions will be spent in rehabilitating her image before the first dollar goes to beating a republican. To middle America, Hillary is the icon for all that is wrong with the Democrats and moral values.

Understand this: I think Hillary is a moderate that will never threaten their values. It would not be the worst government I've lived under, although progressives will make no strides while the anti-Hillary bashing would continue.

I don't know exactly what tactics the republicans will use, but they have planted plenty of seeds of distrust over the years, and can take their picks.

She is not a great candidate, although she and those around her think she is. So fine. My only choice seems to be whether or not I should work and give to another DNC candidate that will lose. Note: there was a post here early about how the republicans will chose a weak candidate that will be unlikable. Oh please! My sister, a republican lawyer voted for Kerry--she will never ever vote for Hillary. So dream on.