If the Democratic party doesn't self destruct through this war between Clinton and Obama, they have a very good chance of defeating McCain, with either candidate.

The incumbent President and his party are always punished when the economy is in the doldrums, and when an unpopular war is being fought.

My prediction is that Obama will get the Nod, and if the party isn't too fractured, he'll win the general election against McCain.

I think he would be a breath of fresh air for the US and its perceptions abroad.