The nightmare scenario is the one that is likely to emerge; Clinton vs McCain. A nightmare only in so far that it could be a Republican blow-out. Independents will break heavily for McCain and, despite poor relations with elements within the GOP, they'll unite against Clinton
The one blessing being that I don't doubt that McCain is 'up to the job'
It's the very thing I warned against back in 2004, following Bush's re-election, the nightmare 2008 scenario of a Democrat, perceived as being liberal facing off against a Republican, perceived as being moderate - and the Republican winning and winning big
Clinton and McCain might be my 'annointed' ones but, Democrat
that I am, I hope to God I'm wrong on this scenario but emphasise that the only nightmare would be the extent of McCain's victory rather than his victory as such
The silver lining is that it's early going, anything can happen ...
Dave
