The Final Showdown? Dem Debate Preview

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Tonight's Democratic Presidential Debate may very well be the last such contest between Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. With her leads in "firewall" states shrinking, Hillary may be forced to drop out if she loses either Texas or Ohio March 4.

This debate presents some choices and opportunities for Hillary. After turning up the heat the last few days, she can come out swinging, but she needs nothing short of a knockout to make any difference. Or she can adopt a more apologetic tone, as her recent campaign tactics are bound to come up, and be seen as going out gracefully. A side benefit to plan B is that she positions herself well if Obama should stumble before March 4, or gets photographed punting kittens.

I'm looking for plan A tonight. There could be major fireworks, and it will be interesting to see how Obama handles it.

Filed Under: Hillary Clinton, Democrats, Barack Obama, Debates, 2008 President

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