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It is time for Senator Clinton to look past her overweening ambition, and consider the party and what must be done to wrest the White House from the incompetent hands of the Republicans. A reality check would tell her she has lost this battle. If Clinton continues to snipe at Senator Obama, she contributes to the widely held view that the Democratic party consists of constantly feuding, disparate factions. As Obama tries to erase that image of the party, and at the same time present himself as a unifying force in national politics, she is undermining his message. Her message seems to be more reactionary as it becomes more strident, and it becomes clear that a Clinton administration means more of the same corporate capitalism. She says her support among white men and older women shows only she can win in November, but many of these voters say that if Obama is nominated they will vote for McCain.
Meanwhile McCain is running a campaign featuring statements, that appear to be uttered while he is in the midst of some "senior moments". An good example is his declaration that the economic downturn is psychological. Run out the primaries if we must, but turn the focus to his really disturbing campaign.
