More Proof: McCain prefers to run against Hillary!

[RazBerryBeret]

from Drudge (I know, I know but I find it interesting)

Republican presidential hopeful John McCain has confided to his inner circle that Hillary Clinton may yet be the Democratic nominee, the DRUDGE REPORT has learned, a development the senator from Arizona would personally welcome!

"Look, I know something about long odds, they had me written off last summer," McCain explained over the weekend, according to a top source.

McCain would prefer to go up against Clinton in the general election, insiders reveal.

He has instructed his campaign staff to "chill out" on countering Hillary Clinton's torrent of claims and promises as primary voting comes to an end over the next 6 weeks.

McCain made the tactical decision to downplay Clinton's tale of Bosnia sniper fire, leaving some McCain staffers frustrated and perplexed.

Instead, the critical focus has been on Barack Obama. McCain's official website features 14 press releases taking on Obama since the first of the year, only 3 for the former first lady.


So he'd prefer to pull the Hillary Punches hoping she can win the nomination! Fascinating!

[MercutioATC]

1. Not "proof"...questionable evidence at best.

I believe tat McCain would do better against Clinton, but let's not overstate this.

[RazBerryBeret]

3. ok, maybe "proof" was a little strong...

But I think a lot of us felt like McCain was focusing his attacks on Obama because he was ahead in the polls, I was actually giving the old man (just a little) credit for looking ahead. Possibly he was focusing on Obama just to help out Hillary. That's what I found interesting....

[MercutioATC]

4. And I agree that it's smart to go easier on whomever you see as your weakest opponent.

I just want us to get away from the generalizations and overstatements. Calling it "Proof" is refutable...calling it "evidence" isn't. I think being specific about that sort of thing strengthens our argument.


(and, again, for the record - I agree with the content of your post)

[RazBerryBeret]

5. thanks...

hey I'm a designer--not a lawyer (I'd be making a lot more money....) hehehe

[papau]

2. Drudge is just reporting what Obama had MSNBC claiming today