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Jolie Rouge · 09-24-2003, 01:31 AM

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The answer is, Howard Dean.

Former Vermont governor Howard Dean was clearly the frontrunner among the Democratic contenders. If Dean were to win the Iowa caucuses and the New Hampshire primary in January, which looked very likely before Clark got in the race, he would be well on his way to wrapping up the nomination as early as February. This would be a major problem for the Clintons.

The Clintons maintain control of the Democratic party by way of Terry McAuliffe, their long-time friend and chairman of the DNC. Howard Dean and McAuliffe are said to despise each other. Thus, it is widely believed that if Dean gets the nomination, and perhaps even before, he would replace McAuliffe and the other Clinton cronies in the DNC with anti-establishment types within his crowd.

So, while the Clintons might just as soon see Dean get the nomination, and then be beaten handily by Bush next year, thus leaving the door wide open for Hillary in 2008, they do not want to relinquish control of the party.

A friend asked me why the Clintons wouldn’t throw their support behind one of the other candidates such as Gephardt or Kerry, either of whom might be content to leave McAuliffe and the Clintons in power. The problem is, the Clintons can’t control Gephardt or Kerry – they don’t owe the Clintons anything.

Wesley Clark does. Bill Clinton anointed him and he has soared to the top in less than a week. Several polls released over the weekend, and since, show Clark ahead of all the other Dem candidates.

It would be most interesting to know if the Clintons really believe Clark has a chance against Bush. Some observers believe that the Clintons think Clark is strong enough to snuff out Dean, but not formidable enough to beat Bush. If so, that works for the Hillary in 2008 scenario, which is now being referred to as the “Clinton Restoration.”

A Smart Political Move?

It has been noted frequently by the politicos in the media that none of the Democratic wannabes have raised any serious money from the deep pockets in the party. Howard Dean, for example, has raised most of his loot on the Internet in the way of mostly small donations. The big money in the party has been waiting on the sidelines to see if anyone else gets in the race.

The Clintons hosted a dinner two weeks ago at their Chappaqua mansion for, reportedly, 150 or so of the party’s largest potential donors. It has been widely reported that Hillary told the guests to hold their donations “for my next campaign, whatever that might be.” This quote has been out there for two weeks, and to my knowledge, Hillary has not denied making it. It is curious indeed.

Now that they have anointed Clark, we should expect to see the Clinton money machine kick into high gear. Clark should have no trouble raising a lot of money if the Clintons really get behind him. But one wonders, as noted above, if the Clintons merely want Clark to beat Dean and lose to Bush, or whether they really want him to win.

Former Clinton advisor, Dick Morris, stated in a New York Post column today that he is certain the Clintons do NOT want Clark to win the election. Morris believes the Clintons have rallied behind Clark only so that he takes out Dean but loses to Bush.

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Jolie Rouge C & P Queen Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Lan astaslem ! Posts: 38,136 iTrader: (2) Thanks: 1,465 Thanked 3,534 Times in 1,949 Posts	{{page two** The answer is, Howard Dean. Former Vermont governor Howard Dean was clearly the frontrunner among the Democratic contenders. If Dean were to win the Iowa caucuses and the New Hampshire primary in January, which looked very likely before Clark got in the race, he would be well on his way to wrapping up the nomination as early as February. This would be a major problem for the Clintons. The Clintons maintain control of the Democratic party by way of Terry McAuliffe, their long-time friend and chairman of the DNC. Howard Dean and McAuliffe are said to despise each other. Thus, it is widely believed that if Dean gets the nomination, and perhaps even before, he would replace McAuliffe and the other Clinton cronies in the DNC with anti-establishment types within his crowd. So, while the Clintons might just as soon see Dean get the nomination, and then be beaten handily by Bush next year, thus leaving the door wide open for Hillary in 2008, they do not want to relinquish control of the party. A friend asked me why the Clintons wouldn’t throw their support behind one of the other candidates such as Gephardt or Kerry, either of whom might be content to leave McAuliffe and the Clintons in power. The problem is, the Clintons can’t control Gephardt or Kerry – they don’t owe the Clintons anything. Wesley Clark does. Bill Clinton anointed him and he has soared to the top in less than a week. Several polls released over the weekend, and since, show Clark ahead of all the other Dem candidates. It would be most interesting to know if the Clintons really believe Clark has a chance against Bush. Some observers believe that the Clintons think Clark is strong enough to snuff out Dean, but not formidable enough to beat Bush. If so, that works for the Hillary in 2008 scenario, which is now being referred to as the “Clinton Restoration.” A Smart Political Move? It has been noted frequently by the politicos in the media that none of the Democratic wannabes have raised any serious money from the deep pockets in the party. Howard Dean, for example, has raised most of his loot on the Internet in the way of mostly small donations. The big money in the party has been waiting on the sidelines to see if anyone else gets in the race. The Clintons hosted a dinner two weeks ago at their Chappaqua mansion for, reportedly, 150 or so of the party’s largest potential donors. It has been widely reported that Hillary told the guests to hold their donations “for my next campaign, whatever that might be.” This quote has been out there for two weeks, and to my knowledge, Hillary has not denied making it. It is curious indeed. Now that they have anointed Clark, we should expect to see the Clinton money machine kick into high gear. Clark should have no trouble raising a lot of money if the Clintons really get behind him. But one wonders, as noted above, if the Clintons merely want Clark to beat Dean and lose to Bush, or whether they really want him to win. Former Clinton advisor, Dick Morris, stated in a New York Post column today that he is certain the Clintons do NOT want Clark to win the election. Morris believes the Clintons have rallied behind Clark only so that he takes out Dean but loses to Bush. __________________ Laissez les bon temps rouler!** Going to church doesn't make you a Christian any more than standing in a garage makes you a car. a 4 day work week & sex slaves ~ I say Tyt for PRESIDENT!** Not to be taken internally, literally or seriously ....Suki ebaynni IS THAT BETTER ?