Larry Sabato: "Republicans will tell you privately that if the Democrats nominate Bill Richardson the election is over."
http://www.voanews.com/english/2007-10-26-voa26.cfmBefore we annoit Hillary, let's consider a candidate that has the best chance of winning a general election. A candidate who takes clear positions and actually answers the questions directly. A candidate who can actually win many Independent votes, (and even some Repuke ones). Someone who can give us a huge advantage going in to states like New Mexico, Colorado and Nevada. Someone who can take a difficult state like Ohio and shut the Repukes down. The best qualified candidate in the race, hands down.