3rd Try

neolex writes:

“A lot depends on Clintons and the extent to which they will support Obama. Right now, Obama and the DNC has got them by the balls due to Clinton’s campaign debt. However, the selection of Palin has now re-energized Clinton base, which might result in extra donations for her.”

Hammer, meet Nail. You nailed it, neo.

At a minimum, the Clintons have to put on a good show of support for O! if they have any hopes of Hillary ever securing the DemNom in the future, but make no mistake: Their ultimate goal must be Obama’s defeat. If he wins, she’s out at least 8 years, possibly more if Obama wins a 2nd term (since his vp would likely run in 2016).

The genius of choosing Palin is, among other things, the fact that it HAS re-energized the Clinton base… less than 24 hours after their greatest disappointment. I have no doubt that the Clintons are aware that many of their supporters are seriously looking at voting McCain now. In a backhanded sort of way, they effectively watch her back by voting McCain, freeing her up to be more fulsome in her support of Obama, since she can count on them to help keep Obama from being elected, thereby opening the door for her in 2012. She comes away looking like a good soldier for the Dems, while Obama is pushed to the sideline permanently.

Here is just one example -

http://tinyurl.com/5b5dhb

I’ve read through 548 posts so far, and if this is representative of what Hillary’s supporters are feeling/planning, then McCain will indeed get a chunk of their vote, AND a chunck of their money… I also note that many say that they’ll continue helping Hillary retire her debt, which might help loosen her “obligation” to support Obama in the general.

This pick seems smart in so many ways the more I look it, that I have trouble believing that anyone could have guessed at all the potential upside(s).

Color me JAZZED !

Triton