Attention Republicans: In case you haven't heard yet, if you really want to help the Republican Party, you are instructed to appear at Democratic primaries to vote for Hillary. If you can become a delegate for Hillary, bonus.
Apparently, this has been going on for a while. Republicans have been trying to push for Hillary because they suspect she is unelectable. Now that McCain is the official nominee, they can swing over to the other side to help out the Democrat's weakest opponent.
The Republicans hatched a similar plan around 1913. Confident the states would never go so far as to ratify a bill changing the Constitution to allow for an income tax, they drafted one up.
What happened? It passed. The result? Here is the original income tax table...in 1913 dollars. Wouldn't that be nice.
Republicans, you need a reality check. Just because you think she is genuinely disliked by most of the electorate (as I do), pulling the levers has significant risks. Seriously, be careful what you wish for.
Maybe it's time for Republicans to admit that this presidential race is between Hillary and Obama. By pulling for the weaker Democratic candidate, you may end up getting the weaker next president. And, although that might be a painful thing for the Democrats in 2012, its a dishonorable thing for our country. At least be able to honestly say...
I didn't vote for him [her] but he's [she's] my president, and I hope he [she] does a good job.
-John Wayne
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