Do you think HRC's latest campaign strategy (aggressive offensive against Obama) will help her win?

[Colobo]

In boxing terminology, we can say that Hillary was dominant during the first 8 rounds or so (let's say Hillary won 6 and Obama 2), but for the last 2 rounds, she's been tiring a bit and getting hit more by her closest rival, Obama, who, realizing the fight is beginning to end and he's behind on points, has decided to step it up, impressing the judges enough to give him the last 2 rounds (the lopsided contest is now 6 rounds to 4).

Hillary decided to come out in the 11th round swinging, realizing that if she doesn't stop the challenger's momentum, she might get outworked in the end or even knocked down. She wants to deliver the KO blow on Obama- she wants to get him out of there quick. However, her attack is somewhat sloppy and too risky- she's leaving herself open for strong counters.

The question is: Will she stop him or at least regain control of the fight? Will she tire and get outworked? Will Obama counter with a nice combo in the next few rounds and put her down for the count?

What do you think? 15 rounds for the DEMOCRATIC CHAMPIONSHIP!

[THUNDER HANDS]

1. she can do whatever she wants, she'll still lose

This is Obama's year. I just hope the people here who support Hillary will accept that after he wins Iowa.

And Obama supporters should thank Hillary. Her being in the race will help him win a General Election.

[MercutioATC]

2. Unfortunately, I think it'll make people see her as more "electable"

Not more competent....not a better leader....just more "electable". If she smears Obama enough, people will doubt his overall electability and Clinton will win the fear vote.

...and, judging by the average cognitive prowess of the American people, I expect it might work.

[Bitwit1234]

3. It will feel damn good to say President Clinton again

President Hillary Clinton that is.

[emilyg]

4. Yes.

:woohoo: :woohoo: :applause:

[Kucinich4America]

5. 10 years ago, I would have said Hillary's done for.

But that was before the media went completely corrupt, and before the corporations decided that they didn't need to worry about who actually WON elections anymore.

I'd like to see this go all the way to Denver with no front runner. Brokered convention. Let's assume Hillary, Obama, and Edwards split the delegates with nobody having near enough for the nomination.

Nobody agrees to accept either of the other candidates due to the bloody primary.

Enter Al Gore as the "consensus" candidate.........

The nominee ends up being who it should have been in the first place.

Sounds like a great plot for a movie, but I'd like to see it for real.

[Beacool]

6. I would be very surprised if Hillary wins Iowa.

It's a state that she was advised not to even bother with and one which Bill didn't run in '92. I do think though that she'll probably pull a narrow win in NH. Regardless, I have no doubt that she will win the nomination. When all is said and done, she still is very strong in the NE, CA and with the super delegates.

[Bullet1987]

7. I LOVE the analogy Katz...

but I think Obama is going to wear her down more and more (and she's not helping by going out and swinging for the fences). I think Obama pulls out a narrow primary victory over her. In boxing terms...it'll be a split decision. I don't think there will be a knockout.

[Beacool]

8. Not in my opinion, I think that she will be the nominee.

People want a winner in 08 and this country is not ready to elect a black president. Hopefully in the future, but not now and not someone with wafer thin experience. I can see people voting for someone with a track record like Colin Powell (the Republicans would overlook his race because he's a general and a hawk). A Democrat who no one knew until he gave his speech at the 2004 convention would probably lose to whoever the Republicans nominate.