I notice a lot of soul wringing and head scratching now.....how did we end up in this mess?
Part One.
Hilary blew it for the Dems, herself and everyone, by running a complacent campaign.
The protracted battle with Obama gave him much needed air-time in which the American public could start to
familiarize themselves with him.
Part Two
When the storm of the economy burst in September, McCain wobbled badly.
His weak spot (economics) was exposed, and the vote shifted significantly towards Obama,
who stayed cool.
It has been noted that McCain appeared not to want to put Obama under pressure in the last 6 weeks, in the debates....
its almost as if, after Lehmann Brothers etc, McCain realized that this Presidency is a poisoned chalice, and didn't really
fancy it.
As a footnote, the McCain camp has started blaming Palin in the aftermath.
I find this appalling...execrable....they chose her, and if they didn't do their homework as to who she
was, then that's their own fault.
Personally, I think she could be a brilliant President 4 years hence.
