Greg_Groogan's Blog

Train Wreck. That's what many Democrats are deathly afraid of if Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama stand in the middle of the ring pounding each other for a few more months.

Only one can recieve the coronation. Only one can go on to compete for the grand prize.

Hillary went ugly in the final four days before ST-2. It worked ...and  that means there's more to come.

Obama has promised to retaliate.

The pounding could indeed polarize the party. If the nomination gets brokered - healing won't be quick and for some, even possible.

Some analysts say this is acutally healthy - more issue based debate, more media coverage.

I don't buy it.  Their platitudes of public respect and affection for one another ring hollow. The same game of "gotcha" the Clinton's are so fond of criticizing when practiced by reporters, is a tactic they have no problem employing themselves when it suits their purpose. Hypocrisy ? Make your own call.

What would make it all go away in a giant Democratic group hug ?

A high-stakes game of winner-take-all  Rock-Paper-scissor,. with the loser altruistically stepping aside.

Fat chance.

 What's more likely - a star-chamber session in which Mr. Obama at some point is promised the nomination somewhere in the future along with the unshakable support of the party elders. Senator Clinton who claims "she's tested and ready" will offer her younger, less seasoned VP the guidance he'll need..and of course her blessing.

You want real change Barack ? They'll suggest, "Jump on board, and maybe just maybe, a Democrat can command for the next 16 years." 

All you have to do is fall on the sword for the team - and fall in line.

Possible ? I guess anything is possible.