Thoughts on SC Primary Day...

...first of all I'm happy this day has come but I'm sure I'm not as happy as the Democrats are.

To say this state has completely torn at the core of the party is an understatement. As much as the Democrats claim to be a party of race and equity there's no denial that this state completely held up the same ol' barriers that people revert to when in a racially divided southern state like South Carolina.

If the goal was to get major turnout...well it's been successful. But the ultimate goal of presenting a unified party committed to improving the U.S. during its convention over the summer before going on a victory tour in the fall looks more and more unlikely.

Will Sen. Obama and Sen. Clinton join hands in triumph a few months from now? Sure. But the fact remains that these two Senators, who I believed respected each other six months ago, have all but destroyed any personal relationship that may be needed in the future. And the party will need both Senators to succeed in the fall and in the future.

Meanwhile, today is primary day in South Carolina and I predict a slim Obama victory over Clinton with Edwards becoming more and more an afterthought. Some media outlets (actually just conservative pundit Bob Novak) are saying that he may drop out of the race sooner than later and start campaigning with Obama as a promise of a cabinet position awaits. And to be honest, if either Clinton or Obama take the White House, Edwards should be offered a prominent cabinet position.

So let's see how his one shakes out and see if better days are ahead.