Consider the premise. Does the hypothesis directly oppose it? Premise: Republican consultants agree that conservative candidates in the South, Southwest, Midwest, and Rocky Mountains will beg for Reed's talents and connections. Hypothesis: Republicans do not thing anyone will want Reed's talents.
Republican consultants agree that conservative candidates in the South, Southwest, Midwest, and Rocky Mountains will beg for Reed's talents and connections.###Republicans do not thing anyone will want Reed's talents.