This is, actually, not a good sign at all.
One of the less likable aspects of the Clintons - and one respect in which they have been clearly different from Obama - is their tendency to surround themselves with these Dick Morris/Mark Penn-type advisers who are convinced that the Democratic Party is in a naturally losing position, based on some vague analysis of swing states they pulled out of nowhere, and the only way out is a basically content-free campaign focused on some magical slice of centrist swing voters. This story suggests that some of these people are still around in positions of influence.
A few days ago the entire media and many Atlas posters were saying Hillary's team was crazy for thinking they could put IN, MO, AZ, etc. in play, so it seems like she can't win no matter what she does.
"Wow, this DLC acolyte Hillary is ALREADY triangulating and running scared? We can't deal with someone who is always on a defensive posture and trying to appeal to mythical swing voters rather than turn out the base. Where did she get this horrible advice, Dick Morris? Elizabeth Warren for president! She'll be able to take our message onto traditionally Republican turf!"
"Wow, this arrogant narcissist seriously thinks she can win states like Arizona and Missouri?! Such hubris! Everyone knows that Obama's performance is the absolute ceiling for any Democrat ever. While Hillary is chasing fools gold, the crucial states will slip between her fingers and we'll lose the election! Elizabeth Warren for president! At least she'll keep her eyes on the ball."
