The link below is to a HuffPost article which has an interesting take on the 2012 election. I've read a few articles lately that have had this type of scenario ...
Hilary Clinton resigning from BHO's admin and running against him in the Dem Primary. If things don't change quickly for BHO, she would be extremely difficult for him to beat. One thing this article points out is she's been part of BHO's admin since she last ran for office, so it would be hard to criticize her on anything new. On the other hand, HC would have a lot of insider information to use against BHO.
Clintons were furious when BHO won the nomination ... I'm sure (as the end of this article alludes) they would relish an opportunity to deal a payback blow to BHO and the others who helped him get elected.
I agree with the article that, unless things drastically improve, this could be the only way the Dems hold the WH in 2012.
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