Bush, Clinton, Bush, Bush, Clinton

This morning, Hillary Clinton announced her bid for President of the United States.

"I have never been afraid to stand up for what I believe in or to face down the Republican machine. After nearly $70 million spent against my campaigns in New York and two landslide wins, I can say I know how Washington Republicans think, how they operate, and how to beat them."

Well, she is going to have to beat some Democrats first, but I like the sentiment.

Next should come Richardson.

Edwards up... for now

The Iowa caucuses are a big deal, but for my dollar the Nevada confab will be a much more telling event in the Democratic Primary. This is a bit unfortunate given that Nevada isn't quite as liberal on many issues. It's all about Nuclear Waste and Drinking Water - the don't want the former, and need the latter.

As we get closer to the next election we are going to see a lot of polls, so no need to get out and declare victory just yet. But the Hotline does give some hope to Edwards supporters, and makes you wonder where Hillary is going to get her first win.

John Edwards comes in with what the Hotline calls a "whopping 27%," while on the GOP side, things remain close between ex-NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani and Sen. John McCain.

(Dems only)
J. Edwards 27%
B. Obama 17
T. Vilsack 16
H. Clinton 16
J. Biden 3

(GOPers only)
R. Giuliani 19%
J. McCain 17
N. Gingrich 13

See it all at: http://hotlineblog.nationaljournal.com/archives/2007/01/