Despite the back and forth here on this site, there are few substantive differences between Obama and Clinton. Clinton’s argument seems to be that she is more electable than Obama and thus should get the nomination. I think Obama has shown himself to have some warts and has revealed some major weaknesses that have made his genereal election prospects more dicey. However, I do not understand HRC’s blithe claim that she is more electable. Last time I checked 60% of Americans surveyed think she is dishonest and her favorability rating rarely approaches 50%. Much ado has been made of Barak Obama’s lack of appeal to white voters, but 90% of black votes is one of the pillars of Democratic success over the last 40 years. Both candidates bring demonstrable advantages to the table and weaknesses. I would be happy if either candidate wins the election … but the tone of the nomination helps no one by McCain. We should save our powder for the GOP, not each other.
