The confrontations of late between Obama and Clinton have shown me two things:

1. Obama would make a better president. He is clearly a more ethical, untainted, and pragmatic candidate with the health of our nation higher on his list of priorities.

2. Clinton is a better politician and can run a better campaign. She is capable of twisting her opponents words and manipulating the media in her favor. Her ties to corporate greed and corruption are not much better than Bush.

So who can beat the GOP? Best candidate or best politician? I like Obama, but I'm afraid he will get "swift-boated" and won't be able to respond. He could have slapped Clinton's BS back in her face but he hedged. Maybe he was being sure not to burn any bridges. Clinton has dirty problems and a the baggage of a husband that destroyed the US presidency forever by making it a big joke. But her issues are not so secret anymore. The very things I dislike about Clinton are her best attributes. America is sick of Bush/Cheney, and she might be so good at politics that she could overcome her negatives.

I think an Edwards/Obama ticket would win easily, but it doesn't appear it will happen. My solution is that Clinton should bow out now and save the Democratic party. Nominating Hillary is the one way that Democrats could snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.