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The Winds of Change

By Richard H. Collins (Dec 17, 2007)

The great irony of the Democratic primary is that Hillary seems to have won the battle but lost the war. Voters believe she has the best experience to become president but... more

A Not So Charming Suitor

By Richard H. Collins (Dec 08, 2007)

Seeing her standing in the polls dropping and a steady stream of criticism from her rivals, this week Hillary Clinton decided it was time to go on the attack. And it wasn’t... more

Hillary’s Albatross

By Richard H. Collins (Nov 29, 2007)

Hillary Clinton owes a great deal of her popularity – her shrinking standing in recent polls notwithstanding – to an odd sort of nostalgia surrounding her husband. Rank and... more

Are the Democrats Up To Snuff?

By Richard H. Collins (Nov 19, 2007)

Following last week’s Democratic debate in Las Vegas the media buzz was: Hillary Clinton is back. In contrast to the previous debate, Hillary largely avoided sounding... more

Hillary’s Kryptonite?

By Richard H. Collins (Nov 09, 2007)

The chinks in Hillary Clinton’s once impenetrable armor have been found. Hillary’s opponents have been able to link her stand – or lack thereof – on issues to reinforce... more

Hillary Unmasked

By Richard H. Collins (Oct 31, 2007)

At last night’s Democratic debate Hillary Clinton’s electoral steamroller finally hit a speed bump. With a growing lead in most polls, a powerful fundraising operation,... more

The Definition of a Hypocrite

By Richard H. Collins (Oct 18, 2007)

What is more surprising, the brazen hypocrisy of Hillary Clinton or the fact that she continues to get away with it? This week brought yet another shining example: the issue... more

Hillary’s Tightly Scripted Campaign

By Richard H. Collins (Oct 15, 2007)

At a recent Congressional Black Caucus presidential candidate forum Hillary Clinton upped the stakes for pandering to potential voters. She proposed a $5,000 “baby... more

No Answers Are Good Answers

By Richard H. Collins (Sep 27, 2007)

Say what you will about Meet the Press host Tim Russert, but he proved to be an effective moderator for Wednesday’s Democratic debate in New Hampshire. He wasn’t afraid to... more

Forget 9-1-1… In Case of Emergency Call 1-800-HILLARY

By Richard H. Collins (Sep 21, 2007)

Hillary Clinton is asking for a giant do over when it comes to health care reform. After nearly single handedly bringing about the failure of her husband’s health care... more

The Corruption of Clinton's Campaign

By Richard H. Collins (Sep 17, 2007)

If there is one thing the media agrees upon it is that Hillary Clinton runs a shrewd and disciplined campaign. This mantra runs through practically every media mention as... more

Clinton Campaign: Waiting for the Next Hsu to Drop

By Richard H. Collins (Sep 07, 2007)

Those familiar with the Clinton response to scandal know the process by heart. It inevitably goes something like this: first, deny any wrongdoing; then explain it as a... more

Hsu What?

By Richard H. Collins (Aug 31, 2007)

Hillary Clinton is once again facing questions about inappropriate campaign contributions.  Anyone with knowledge of recent history is not shocked.  The Clinton’s... more

Hillary’s Heavy Handed History

By Richard H. Collins (Aug 27, 2007)

One of the great ironies of this year’s Democratic presidential primary is that the very accusations that the rabid Left hurls at President Bush apply equally to Hillary... more

What is Hillary Hiding?

By Richard H. Collins (Aug 20, 2007)

It was bound to happen.  Sooner or later Hillary Clinton’s past was going to catch up with her.  Her time in the White House wasn’t exactly characterized by peace... more

You Go Girl

By Richard H. Collins (Aug 10, 2007)

Hillary Clinton's strategy for winning the Democratic Presidential primary seems pretty clear at this point. In a time when Democrats are desperate to win the White House,... more

America's Iron Maiden

By Richard H. Collins (Aug 03, 2007)

A central theme of Senator Hillary Clinton’s campaign for the Democratic nomination is her experience; her purported ability to be president on “day one.” Granted her most... more

Progressive Leads in the Polls, Liberal Falling, Edwards in Third

By Richard H. Collins (Jul 26, 2007)

Is Hillary Clinton a "Liberal?" This has been one of the central questions of her presidential campaign so far. Last night’s CNN/You Tube debate included an opportunity... more