At worst, what we’re seeing from Bill and Hillary is probably just a bit of additional brinksmanship to get Obama to toss a few more ponies Hillary’s way. That’s my hope anyway.My gut says the Clintons are too smart to revel in what could at best be a pyrrhic victory. They’ll traffic in threats, but they won’t ruin the show so long as they have a stake in it.

And, by the way, since when did going to a private school mean you didn’t have to struggle to get there? Ever hear of scholarships? Financial aid? I certainly did when I went to private school.

Also, nobody’s claiming the guy lived in squalor. But when compared with the well heeled McCains and Rodhams of the world, Obama came from virtually nothing. He didn’t have anybody directing his political career except him.

And you can say he built his career on the backs of people…but I’m sure those people you’re suggesting he used would tell you that they would gladly vote for him. The guy was a boots on the ground community organizer on Chicago’s South Side. It doesn’t get much more unglamorous than that.

[...] the Obama side (primarily Obama himself and his closest handlers) is coming across with a pat on the head, condescending, “line up to touch the robe of Obama” attitude. Neither approach is going to win the hearts and minds of independents.

I’m sorry, but what exactly has Obama done that’s different from every single other politician running for President? Other than the spin coming from the other side (both from Hillary and McCain), how has he characterized himself as anything but a guy who wants to help get this country back on the right track?
I’m sorry, but just because the guy likes arugula doesn’t make him an elitist. Don’t fall for the same trap that the Republicans set each and every single election.

And in terms of arrogance, two wrongs don’t make a right. Whereas the Hillary camp exuded a sense of entitlement, the Obama side(primarily Obama himself and his closest handlers) is coming across with a pat on the head, condescending, “line up to touch the robe of Obama” attitude. Neither approach is going to win the hearts and minds of independents.

Hillary’s top brass freely admitted that they ran her campaign as if she were running for re-election, and didn’t plan for after Super Tuesday. I don’t know about you, but that’s the most arrogant strategy I’ve ever heard of.

On the other hand, Obama’s team put together a massive, grassroots ground game, worked hard to connect with voters and had a comprehensive 50 state strategy. In fact, I think the only reason Obama did eventually edge Hillary out was because he didn’t ignore all of the red states where caucuses were being held.

Simply put, Obama’s supporters have extremely good reasons for supporting the man, none of which revolve around an arrogant sense of entitlement. This is a guy who came from nothing and built his career himself. Contrast that with Hillary’s narrative for a moment and you might want to change your tune.