Sunday, February 24, 2008

Don't count Hillary (or Huckabee) out yet....

I almost always agree with Victor Davis Hanson, but this is exactly how I think it will go. People so underestimate Hillary:

"I still maintain that the Clintons (if she can squeak by in the next two primaries) will use every means to find a way to challenge, seat, or sway delegates to win the nomination, regardless of the aggregate popular vote or ongoing delegate count. While that may not work, I still think she will try if she wins Texas; and if she wins the last three states, it will work."

Hillary has planned far too long for this and I cannot see her going gently into the night. Oh no. It just won't happen.

Texas will be interesting to watch. Will Hispanics come out to save Hillary? Or will Obamamania win the day?

Today, on my way to Church I saw dozens and dozens of people along the streets holding "Huckabee" signs. McCain better be taking these evangelicals seriously. Huckabee honestly thinks he can win Texas, and with Texas full of evangelicals, it's not impossible. This group comes out in large numbers and party regulars may figure it's a done deal with McCain and not be motivated to get out and vote.

Huckabee figures that if he can win Texas and Ohio, he can take it to the convention where delegates would choose the more conservative candidate..... himself.

It's a long shot, but it's a long shot McCain should be taking seriously.