The math shows that it is all over for Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign, except for the shouting. It's now a matter of finding a graceful way out, rather than pulling rabbits out of a hat or praying for a miracle.
Hillary has so poisoned the waters with her conflicting positions on issues, according to where she's campaigning, and the graceless way they've played the race card, that she has little choice. Even if the miracle did happen, it would so split the Democratic Party that the nomination would not be worth having.
The same things that have chilled her presidential prospects also preclude her selection as the vice presidential nominee. I never did think that was a great idea. Either she or Obama as the nominee, would need to balance the ticket with a traditional white male. Asking the American people to elect not only the first black or female president, but also the first black or female vice president on the same ticket, is too much to ask.
Many believe Hillary is really looking to run again in 2012, assuming Obama loses in 2008, and wants to leave with a good taste in everyone's mouths. Perhaps an exit on the heels of victories in the West Virginia and Kentucky primaries, would set just the right tone.
Who Hillary really needs to sue for non-support is the feminist leadership in the Democratic Party and the feminist movement. Three of the five female Democratic governors are backing Obama. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has all but endorsed Obama. Most prominent leaders in the feminist movement are in Obama's camp.
(It would be sick and sexist to talk about--ahem--cat fights. But the truth is, if you think rivalries between men are bitter and viscious, take a look at the relationship of Hillary and the feminists).
The Clintons are renouned as the masters of spin. It will be fascinating to see how they spin Hillary's withdrawl.
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