On the recordJanuary 22, 2006
I think it's hers to lose. I think it's the consensus among Democrats that I've talked to that she's clearly in the lead, is clearly the person that they have to beat.
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John B. Breaux
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transcripts.cnn.comI think it's hers to lose. I think it's the consensus among Democrats that I've talked to that she's clearly in the lead, is clearly the person that they have to beat.
John Breaux discusses Hillary Clinton's strong position as the leading candidate for the Democratic nomination.
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