The Pre-Debate Spin Begins

Well the Democratic debate in Las Vegas starts in less then THREE hours!!

At the last Democratic debate, Clinton's opponents attacked her issues of foreign policy and her reluctance to take a strong position on illegal immigrant driver's licenses. Since then the idea that the former first lady is the inevitable Democratic candidate has lost some of its luster, Clinton's chief strategist is trying to bring that back.

Without a doubt it is a big night for Clinton to try to fix her image and debate performance. Although the past few weeks have been rough for Clinton, she still has the lead. With her new slogan being "Turn up the Heat," all eyes will be on Clinton tonight.

The race in New Hampshire has tightened significantly. Iowa is virtually a three-way- tie. With stakes so high, its rather appropriate the debate occurs in one of the hottest, fast paced cities in the world.

The Times says that "the last debate began a new level of intensity in the Democratic contest." The Washington Post says that right now "the race is more fluid than it has been in months."

Those comments aren't an exaggeration. Advisors say that Clinton is now prepared to give yes-or-no answers to convey "forthrightness" and that she is prepared to point out inconsistencies in Mr. Edwards and Mr. Obama's positions.

The Silver State is securing the third in the nation primary but candidates of both parties have been spending a lot less time and money there than in Iowa, New Hampshire, and even South Carolina.

The Washington Post said that its still up in the air whether the placing of the primary in Nevada was a worthwhile effort. CNN said that apparently Nevada was chosen because of its growing Latino population and strong union force, among others. When it comes to the general election, Nevada is a very important state for the Democrats. And who knows, it could be an ideal proving ground.

President Bush won Nevada in 2000 and 2004 but the Democrats came close and hope to seal the deal next November. Moving up Nevada's Democratic status and holding a party-sanctioned deate in Vegas could pay off on Election day next year.

Among the issues of concern to Nevada voters are energy independence, nuclear waste storage, water resources, economic growth, homeland defense, and illegal immigration. I'm pretty excited to turn on the TV tonight and see some of these things coming up in the debate!!

I'm excited to see if Sen. Hillary Clinton keeps her lead over her rivals among Nevada Democratic caucus-goers (which was confirmed in a CNN poll.) But time will tell if Clinton can correct her last stumble at the previous deate in Philadelphia.
http://www.cnn.com/2007/POLITICS/11/14/debate.preview/?iref=mpstoryview

Clinton is in the hot seat tonight since the polls show her lead over Obama have narrowed since her last performance. John Edwards needs to be careful, and Barack Obama needs to step it up. It looks like the time to strike for both of them is tonight, so the debate will be the ultimate showdown!!