It's easy to see why conservatives would be salivating at the thought of a Hillary primary challenge. Presidents who face serious primary challenges– Ford, Carter, Bush I–almost always lose. The last president who lost reelection without a serious primary challenge, by contrast, was Herbert Hoover. But in truth, the chances that Obama will face a primary challenge are vanishingly slim, and the chances that he will lose reelection only slightly higher. No wonder conservatives are fantasizing about Hillary Clinton taking down Barack Obama. If she doesn't, it's unlikely they will. Peter Beinart
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Hillary Clinton is a strong candidate for President. She has many qualities that would make her a great President. It is also true that she would be an excellent candidate for the Republican Party to take out. If she were to run as a Republican, she would win the election if she were the candidate.

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