Senator Kennedy (who in his dotage has nothing to lose) and a lot of Democratic politicians who do are endorsing Senator Obama. They are getting behind the loser. While philosophically it may feel good to them, politically it is silly–and who now does not see, Democrat or Republican, that the Clintons have long memories? The senator from Illinois is not going to win. His South Carolina victory was built on black votes and Iowa is no bellwether, and never has been. The national numbers are all in Hillary’s favor. America is enchanted by Bill Clinton, and while a few in the media may be puffed up about his blowhard routine just now, the current state-by-state races are like dog-track stats: followed by a tiny hardcore, but ignored by the vast majority.  A climber in the Senate would do well to remember who’s going to be in charge, should his party re-take the White House in a few months.

Another thought:  Obama seems–seems–to be that rare thing in politics, a man of character. His politics are naive and, being liberal, dwell at the state-over-individual fringes of fascism and socialism-lite. (Sounds extreme, I know. Read what socialism and fascism really are, though, and you’ll see.) But fascism and socialism-lite are the dare-not-say-it pillars of the modern Democratic Party, so he’s no surprise there. His interest in fair play, his consistency, his respect for the democratic process and his dis-interest in mud-slinging make him a unique player. To that extent, I am impressed.

But he’s not going to be the nominee, let alone the next President. NEVER underestimate the Clintons.

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