John Osullivan

Republicans must heed the voters to beat Hillary

The battle for the Republican nomination

issue 15 December 2007

Washington

After almost a year of the candidates manoeuvring for position in the national and state polls, one aspect of the 2008 presidential election campaign remains as constant as the North Star: Hillary Clinton is the favourite. She is backed by most party regulars, supported by a national machine, advised by the most brilliant politician of her generation and perched on a consistent lead in the national opinion polls.

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