Allah concurs that the numbers will eventually decline as we get closer to election day, but even at that this isn’t a good sign for Dems. Obama will still win the nomination (if it’s decided on pledged delegates), so if you figure Hillary supporter dissatisfaction reduces by 3/4, you’re still looking at 7% of the Glacier’s supporters breaking for McCain. If Hillary wins by superdelegates, you’re looking at Armageddon for the DNC.

Take note that Hillary’s people are more likely to cast a protest vote than Obama’s backers. That leads to an important question, posed by Allahpundit:
What’s the surest way to keep these losers sore? If the race drags on and she keeps losing, some of these people are going to become reconciled to the idea that Obama’s the legitimate nominee (which he is) and is worth supporting. If, however, she’s pressured to get out now, without a chance to win Pennsylvania and surprise in North Carolina and Indiana, the hard feelings at the thought of her being muscled out may linger. Which is to say, shouldn’t we start rooting for the Chosen Ones identified by Geraghty to throw their full-throated support to the Messiah, thereby effectively dooming her chances with the superdelegates and finally sending Hillary’s fans over the edge?
Clinton tells Time that she’ll be in for at least another 3 months. I’m not so sure. Superdelegates will eventually get behind the Messiah and he’s expected to win North Carolina. Will she stay in even if it’s (just about literally) impossible for her to win?


by Stephan Tawney on March 26, 2008