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In reply to the discussion: Hillary, DLC/Third Way, Neocons, PNAC, Etc. [View all]merrily
(45,251 posts)tell. IMO, if she is the candidate, she will very likely lose the general. I thought she might have had a shot against Romney. Both old news, both lost a national in the past, both hundred millionaires, both fans of Heritage Foundation Care, but she's a woman and not a Mormon and I think those thing might have given her an edge.
Against Bush, also a lot of similarities, down to close relatives who had been President, but I think Jeb might pass the "Who would you want to have a beer with" test more easily and he might also have an edge in campaigning, esp. if dirty tricks Rove is on board.
Against Walker, I don't know. How many elections did he win to get and keep his seat? That was impressive. And he's new blood. I do think the nation has Clinton Bush fatigue at this point.
I think the meme here that she'll win the general in a cake walk is delusional.