I DARE YOU TO WALK UNDER THIS LADDER
Emotion may be more powerful than reason in determining your behavior
The Democrats are on the brink of something truly historic, something that could potentially put them in a position for not just a November rout, but a new era of leadership. The question is, will they take those scary first steps and walk under the ladder?
Virginia, the ball is in your court.
Clinton badly needs Virginia victory
Tuesday’s Chesapeake primary seems likely to continue propelling Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) and Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-N.Y.) in opposite directions.
Obama has hearty leads and distinct demographic advantages in each of the three contests: Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia. With a sweep, he could start to pull away from Clinton in the battle for delegates needed to secure the Democratic presidential nomination.
Clinton – whose campaign is reeling after a high-level staff shakeup and weekend loses to Obama in Maine, Washington State, Nebraska and Louisiana – has all-but-conceded defeat in Maryland and the District.
I think it would be great for the party, and the country, for Dems to say thank you and goodbye to the Clinton’s. They have an opportunity to cleanse their party, to push aside two of the most divisive figures in recent memory. They have a chance at a fresh start with a dynamic young leader.
Will they walk under the ladder?