Everything was looking so positive for the Democrats. Now they are facing the one Republican who is attractive to independents and Reagan Democrats. And, they cannot seem to agree among themselves who should be their standbearer. The longer the internal fight continues, the easier for McCain. He has a free ride in raising money for the general election. He can unite the Republicans behind him and, most importantly, he can set the agenda for the race. If the race is about national security, he can win. If it's about the economy, he's not nearly as strong. By the time Clinton beats up Obama and he returns the favor, McCain's job may well be done for him.

The Republicans already have their book written about Clinton. They will have a free hand writing it now about Obama and defining him before he can fully define himself. Sounds again like the old Will Rogers line. "I belong to no organized party. I'm a Democrat."