Scant Choices for Republicans

Former Republican presidential hopeful Mike Huckabee says that "demonizing" Barack Obama would be a fatal mistake for the Republicans this fall.

Well, duh.

But what other choice do Republicans have? They certainly can't run on their record. Resorting to fear and innuendo about their opponents is what they do best. Hell, that was Bush's winning reelection strategy in 2004. And McCain has already made clear he will not distance himself from Bush, even though the President has reached record low approval ratings.

That leaves only lies and slurs, two specialties that Republicans excel at. With any luck, the American people will finally stop falling for their crap.