unelectability

The only thing Hillary has to justify her getting the nomination is the specter that is Obama's "unelectability" -- i.e.,

Obama Campaign Attacks Hillary's Character -- Blasts Her As "Untrustworthy" 2009

I am still in awe that his party-switching speech actually cited "unelectability" as a Republican.

Poll: Specter's re-election lead disappears 2009

Isn't that another swing state swinging toward Hillary and away from that old "unelectability" sawhorse?

Poll: Hillary Best Democrat In Florida 2009

I'm not Greg, but can you tell me one time where going personal ( "unelectability" and "polarizing" are not policy differences) on the prohibitive frontrunner did a damn thing for the not-prohibitive frontrunner?

Election Central | Talking Points Memo | Hillary: They're Attacking Me Because I'm Winning, Not Over Gender 2009

I'm not Greg, but can you tell me one time where going personal ( "unelectability" and "polarizing" are not policy differences) on the prohibitive frontrunner did a damn thing for the not-prohibitive frontrunner?

Hillary: They're Attacking Me Because I'm Winning, Not Over Gender 2009

So why does the discussion always focus on a perceived "unelectability" for Obama?

Poll: McCain Now Leading Obama Among Independents 2009

| Reply | Permalink exactly what kind of disrespect has the obama campaign shown to hillary that hillary's campaign hasn't thrown at obama tenfold? this is garbage -- obviously her campaign can continue until the last of hillary's fantasy scenarios bites the dust. but what obama supporters are upset about is that the longer her odds get, the more divisive and scorched-earth her attacks on obama get. however you slice it, that leaves obama (and the party, and all the down-ticket candidates) in a deeper hole once the nomination is decided. no doubt it also digs a deeper hole for hillary should she manage to pull off a miracle and get the nod. when you talk down his electability, you're not delivering some kind of revelation or tough love to the progressive left. we have brains too! we know he's got work to do. if you want to talk about your policy disagreements with obama, great. but when you start talking, like hillary, about what you perceive to be obama's "unelectability" or the ridiculous false charge that obama is calling west virginians racists, you're just doing mccain's work for him (and starting early!). and i think that's crappy.

Poll: Obama Losing West Virginia Primary By More Than Two To One 2009

Reid is stuck with a senator with proven unelectability.

Major Hurdle May Be Cleared for Illinois Senate Appointment - The Caucus Blog - NYTimes.com 2009

Any more talk about his unelectability due to this issue is pure and unadulterated media bias - a story for ratings sake - and in no way in the best interest of the American people

Obama says he's 'outraged' with pastor's comments 2008

She ran on his inexperience and unelectability, and as his VP she would have to directly contradict every campaign remark she's made since February.

Rendell: Obama should ask Clinton to be VP 2008