There were some good news segments on PBS tonight on both the economy and the election race. There seemed to be a rather unanimious opinion that the Clintons have really acted detestably recently but that unfortunately it seemed to be having a positive short term impact for them. One analyst discussed how it has become the Clinton strategy to make race an issue (as Bill coyly blames this on Obama) so that Barrack's broad support throughout the party and to moderates can then be thrown into question and he can be perceived to only have the support of a particular segment. Then, when Obama wins SC, the Clinton loss can be dismissed because "of course Obama was always going to win because there are so many black voters in SC." I don't think that was quite their line when she was leading in those polls. It's frustrating to see that spin gain traction though. What I really hope to see is a solid Obama win followed by a second place Edwards and third place Clinton.
The striking thing about this to me is that Hillary could end up winning the nomination as she and her husband and their supporters continue to sling and hack away at Obama and yet by doing so, not only is she the "Great Uniter" of Republicans, but the great wellspring of enthusiasm and interest that Obama has brought to the party and among moderates could easily turn against her and want to see her fall, especially if a reasonably palatable candidate like McCain were to win the nomination on the Republican side. I hope Obama pulls it off and it doesn't come to that, but even her victory in the primary might only pave the wave to her loss in the general election.
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I hope Obama wins. He's a democrat worth voting for, and that's a rarity in my mind. Democrats would be fools not to give him the nomination.
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