Republicans are, indeed, breathing more easily this morning:
Everyone, Republicans and Democrats alike, know why the GOP wants to face Hillary in November. It’s not because they like the Clintons, but because the Clintons unite the Republican base like no other Democrat — and perhaps like no other Republican. Hillary will star in thousands of mailers, television ads, and websites, all cajoling Republicans to open their wallets, organize, and get to the voting booth.
And — it will work. Even in a year where the fractures among the Republican coalition have been painfully evident, everyone will unite to keep the Clintons out of the White House. While Obama may have won some moderate Republicans to his side just based on his personal appeal, none will endorse the Restoration. Fredheads, Log Cabins, evangelicals, small-L libertarians, and hawks will all find a truce to battle Hillary to the last vote.
If it’s McCain versus Clinton, I start looking to support the Republican again. I’m not the only one.
The Dish 