Lewis, whose Atlanta-area district voted 3-to-1 for Obama, said he is not ready to abandon his backing for the former first lady. But several associates said the nationally known civil rights figure has become increasingly torn about his early endorsement of Clinton. They spoke on condition of anonymity, citing private conversations.

In an interview, Lewis likened Obama to Robert F. Kennedy in his ability to generate campaign excitement, and left open the possibility he might swing behind the Illinois senator. "It could (happen). There's no question about it. It could happen with a lot of people ... we can count and we see the clock," he said.

I agree with you that the tacit threat to primary any African-American in Congress who supports Hillary is not helpful for the Democratic Party.

As for standing in the way of the first black president, plenty of Obama supporters (and some Clinton supporters) used a similar argument against Edwards--how can you support a white man when we have a historic opportunity to end the white male monopoly on the presidency?

I really don't think there is any chance that Fox News, Wall Street Journal, and all the great right wing media suddenly will find religion and back Obama. In the face of their relentless attack, the most you can hope for is a draw.  

Looking from an independent's point of view, I don't see how comparison of McCain and Obama could be favorable to Obama.  

Someone pointed out this in another blog: Democrats are losing  the huge amount of NEW voters that Hillary Clinton brings. Can you imagine what happens to democratic chances if the woman turnout is 56-58 percent? She has already brought lots of new voters. But media (despite the fact that she gets lots, and often a majority, of new voters) give the credit for the turnout to Obama.  It suits their narratives.

If this infatuation lasts, then you have Obama as President.  If it doesn't, then IMHO the democratic chances are slim.

Funny, we are bonding with the media for this.  The same crowd and behavior that brought you the War.

If it was once or twice, I understand.  But every story, without fail, is reported in a fashion to give maximum damage and minimum benefit to her.

Mr. Lewis said he and other prominent African-American party leaders had been moved by Mr. Obama's recent victories and his ability to transcend racial and geographic lines.

Make no mistake, this would anger women greatly.  Women know the sting when they have been told to work hard, to do certain thing, to build up their resume, their volunteer work, and they have followed all the rules, and suddenly the rules change to give some newcomer the advantage.

Women have had many encounters with dismissive arguments when it came to their work, their education, their suitability, their work ethic.  That suddently everything they accomplished was small and of no consequence.

Make no mistake.  Women know that.  

And the traditional women? Stay at home Moms? Those who are just worried about their bills and don't give a da*n about feminism?  Well, who do you think has their vote?  

He  has  done  the  same  with Clinton's  campaign.

IT is the behavior of people like you that lead to people thinking of Obama supporters as a cult.

Please leave this blog immediately for the rest of the day.

Limbaugh,  Hannity,   etc.