Why I think Hillary Clinton will be more forceful during Bush second term

[quinnox]

It's no secret a lot of Duers are aggravated Hillary was not more confrontational with Bush during his first four years. I can see why this sentiment would arise, although I'm an ardent Hilllary fan. Why I think Hillary will be more of an opposition force this time around is for a few reasons.

1. Hillary may be entertaining serious thoughts of running in 2008, and a bright spotlight would be to her benefit if she speaks up more.

2. Bush is now a lame duck, with little if any political clout anymore, therefore not much political risk in opposing his policies.

3. She would want to position herself as a clear Democratic leader alternative to Kerry, who also appears to be thinking of another run.

4. Lessons learned; a left turn, even if a slight one, may be the best strategy for Hillary to win down the road.

[Merlot]

1. #4 - Lesson learned thanks to Boxer!

Lets hope they all take note.

[IrateCitizen]

2. Keep on hoping for that bearing to the left, quinnox!

This NYer is going to continue to judge Hillary on her record, which to this point has been decidedly centrist, and to simply expect more of the same -- even with the likelihood of tacking slightly more to the right.

[CWebster]

3. Don't hold your breath. nt

[Ian David]

4. Hillary just said she's in favor of faith-based funding

She's already begun her pandering right-turn towards the fundies.

Fuck Hillary.

[cali]

5. Yeah, she's off to such a great start

with her new found piety and support for government supported religious charity. Ugh. Hillary has completely lost me. I'll do everything I can to be sure she doesn't get the democratic nomination.

[flpoljunkie]

6. HRC looked especially effective singing along to "When the Eagles Soar" at

Bush inauguration. How lame was that!

[paineinthearse]

7. 4. Lessons learned; a left turn........

And then, if she should win, a sharp right turn to rejoin her fellow neodems and neocons. Read Q's new post, if you have not yet.

[BrklynLiberal]

8. Sorry.but I agree with the comments above and not with your assessment.

and while Bush himself may be a lameduck, the Reps still have total control of Congress. I have seen nothing in Hillary's speech and behavior that would make me vote for her ever again. Her movement to the center has totally disgusted me.