Wednesday, December 26, 2007

HILLARY CLINTON

Nothing To Fear But Fear Itself... and Hillary

Gallup, telling us that 62 percent of Republicans describe themselves as "afraid" if Hillary Clinton is elected president:

Democrats are only mildly afraid of any of the five Republican candidates whose names were read to them:  Rudy Giuliani, John McCain, Mitt Romney, Fred Thompson, and Mike Huckabee.   The most “fear” would be generated by Giuliani and Romney, the election of whom would make 29% and 25% of Democrats afraid, respectively.)

Back to the polarizing aspect of Sen. Clinton.  Thirty-five percent of Democrats would be “excited” by Hillary’s election, more than the excitement generated among Democrats by either Edwards or Obama.  In other words, the thought of a Hillary presidency creates some excitement in the minds of Democrats, and a great deal of fear in the minds of Republicans.   

We know that 86% Republicans have an unfavorable opinion of Hilary.  That compares to 58% who have an unfavorable opinion of Edwards and 42% for Obama.

I wish Gallup had pressed respondents further - are you afraid for yourself, or for the country?

12/26 10:55 AMShare