This fact alone explains why Obama would be the best candidate for the Democrats in the fall. He is within striking distance of McCain in Kansas, a state that has been solid GOP territory for years but has started to grow tired of the far right. Of course, McCain has a huge lead over Hillary.
Clinton supporters brag of her wins against Obama in big states lke New York (her own state) and California, but either Democrat would win those states. The key is winning the swing states and being competitive in some red states. Obama can do that.
On the other hand, Hillary will unite a Republican Party that is hopelessly divided. McCain can’t do it, but she can. Nominating her would be a disaster.
