HILLARY CLINTON'S SUICIDE PACT

For the past two weeks, I've attempted to gather my thoughts on why Hillary Clinton has effectively killed her chances of becoming President.

Thankfully, Keith Olbermann's comment, which I wholeheartedly second, has saved me from writing that epic essay.

While I don't think Clinton has (yet) killed Obama's chances of getting elected, she certainly is the most effective tool in helping the GOP secure the White House.

For what it's worth, several months ago, I could have easily seen myself enthusiastically supporting Hillary, if she were chosen as the nominee. I still want to believe that she would make an amazing President.

But this latest Geraldine Ferraro flap has effectively killed any possibility that I will support, campaign for, or donate to Clinton if she becomes the Democratic nominee.

Clinton, Ferraro, Penn, and her inner circle of advisers have made clear that the only thing that matters to them is a Clinton presidency. I respect vigorous campaigning, but the Clinton camp has, in desperation, sunk to a suicide pact.

Framing Obama as the "black" candidate? Arguing that Michigan's delegates should be counted even though Obama wasn't on the ballot? Claiming that Obama doesn't have the experience of Clinton or McCain to be President - but then suggesting he'd make a great vice president? I'm more disillusioned by Clinton's attacks and abandonment of principles than I am with Spitzer's moral transgressions.

Oh, I'll still vote for Clinton against McCain -- I'm not stupid enough to vote for 100 more years in Iraq and the decimation of a woman's right to choose -- but I will do so with no enthusiasm.

--Junichi