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By: bRight & Early » Blog Archive » Iraq and the 2008 Elections

bRight & Early » Blog Archive » Iraq and the 2008 Elections — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 22:04:24 +0000

[...] Gaius at Blue Crab Boulevard points to a NYT article that is, “acknowledging that Democrats are having to tapdance with all their might to try to avoid the trap they set for themselves on Iraq. They bet heavily on an American defeat and now have to face the fact that the situation in Iraq is improving despite their efforts and pronouncements.” Part of what he quotes, While the Democratic candidates are continuing to assail the war — a popular position with many of the party’s primary voters — they run the risk that Republicans will use those critiques to attack the party’s nominee in the election as defeatist and lacking faith in the American military. [...]

By: martian

martian — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 19:06:20 +0000

The Dems aren’t riding a tiger – they’re riding a jackass – a particularly stubborn one! Unfortunately, no matter how sure-footed jackasses tend to be, they are riding the little fellow along a cliff and the cliff is starting to crumble under the poor animal’s hooves. If the erosion underfoot continues (i.e. the Iraq situation continues to improve) it could be a long fall down a very rocky cliff!

By: K T Cat

K T Cat — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 14:53:56 +0000

I had a comment, but the one from bill-tb is so spot on that all I can say is “Amen!”

By: Sorta Blogless Sunday Pinup — Pirate’s Cove

Sorta Blogless Sunday Pinup — Pirate’s Cove — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 13:47:32 +0000

[...] Gaius discusses Dems betting on losing, which even the Gray Lady has noticed [...]

By: daveinboca

daveinboca — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 10:31:40 +0000

Daniel Henninger has been an oracle on Iraq and many other issues that no one else in the MSM is brave enough to tackle. I agree with fletch that Hillary will be the chief beneficiary among the Democrats and I notice that McCain has been omitted from his Repub odds, which is true because of his stance on immigration, but he might benefit by his staunch support of GWB’s Iraq strategy—at least among primary voters.

Disclosure: As of today, I expect to vote for Fred Thompson in the Florida primary—though I recognize that FT is not going to last beyond Super Tuesday

By: fletch

fletch — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 01:35:44 +0000

That’s what so interesting about the next 3 months…

Any improvement in Iraq “helps” Hillary vs Obama in the Dem Primaries- the whole “I was against it from the beginning…” position loses much of it’s power.

My (Current) US Presidential Election 2008 Odds:

Hillary 4-5 (Dem Primary: 3-5)
Rudy 5-1 (Repub Primary: 9-5)
Obama 5-1 (8-5)
Mitt 8-1 (3-1)
Huck 25-1 (10-1)
Fred 40-1 (20-1)
Edwards 80-1 (30-1)
Paul 150-1 (35-1)
(Field) 100-1

Hillary has “triangulated” nicely so far- and while the “Nutroots” may want absolute obedience… they will still vote for her.

Disclosure: As of today, I expect to vote for “Ron Paul” in the Ohio Repub Primary… and “Typical LP looney-tune (version 2.008)” in the general election.” )

By: bill-tb

bill-tb — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 23:03:53 +0000

The March meet-up with Gen Petraeus is going to be fun. When you are all in against your own country betting on defeat to advance your political fortunes, you have a problem, whether you know it or not. I think it’s time we begin to question their patriotism.