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March 05, 2008
The Allure Of Subversion
Regarding my urge to channel my inner Abbie Hoffman and vote for HRC in the Democratic primary, Kathryn Jean Lopez has this:
K-Lo, writing here from Austin, Texas.Not sure why the networks haven’t picked up on this, but there is definitely a sizable portion of the vote in Texas tonight comprised of Republican voters looking to “game” the Democratic primary. I spoke with numerous friends today, who claim to be Republican, who said they voted for Sen Clinton with the thought that it will prolong the Dem in-fighting and therefore benefit Republicans. I won’t debate the merits of their argument here, but the phenomenon (Republicans voting for Sen Clinton to gain the system) is real and I think material to the results. I’m surprised I haven’t seen anyone reporting it and just how large the impact might be. I’m sure it is contributing to the number of voters deciding in the final three days to support Sen. Clinton. Would be curious to hear your contributors comment on this dynamic. The VRWC conspires to save the Clinton campaign?
As Sgt. Schultz says, "I know nothink!"
UPDATE:
Here's another letter to the Corner, from a fellow Houstonian:
K-LoGreetings from the great state of Texas. I am a conservative in Houston who voted for Hillary in the Texas democratic primary. I did not conspire with any fellow conservatives nor did I know that Rush was suggesting Republicans vote for Hillary.
My goal is to have Hillary win the democratic nomination because I believe McCain has a better chance of beating her vs. Obama. Not that I am very happy that McCain won the Republican nomination.
Why Hillary? Her negatives are much higher than Obama. If she beats Obama it will hurt her with the black vote. She will not get the "guilty white" vote like Obama. Hardcore Liberals are solid for Obama but might stay home if Hillary wins.
I didn't write this, but I could have. I can't see anything there I disagree with.
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