Producerpundit's Blog

Two candidates and two different models for success.     The Clinton camp says she's the candidate best prepared to slug it out in the general election and as President.  She has fought what she calls "the Republican attack machine" for 15 years and she's still standing. In short, she's tough enough to get things done.   The Obama camp, on the other hand, portrays him as a uniter.  He's a big tent guy, not unlike Ronald Regan, who can bring people together around a shared vision.   Let's assume that the Democrat does go on to become president, this Clinton/Obama divide offers a stark contrast on how best to enact a progressive agenda.  On universal health care for example.   Do the dems need a candidate who can manage a narrow coalition and navigate the pitfalls of congress or someone who can potentially change playing field entirely with a sweeping mandate.  No one knows, and I think this is why Democrats are having such a tough time choosing between the candidates.