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It looks like Obama, despite losing Nevada, actually picked up one more delegate than Clinton, meaning he is now two ahead in the delegate count.

Edwards also did badly, and will probably leave the race after SC or possibly immediately after SUper-Duper Whatever the Hell We're Calling Tuesday This Year.

Could we go into the convention without an entirely certain nominee? Will there be a floor fight? Will it come down to who Edwards gives his delegates to?

And is this good for the Democrats or bad for the Democrats?

Will Clinton become a sharper campaigner or say more appalling stuff instead?

Will the people who have gotten on the Obama wagon based on sudden emotional response be willing to take such a rough ride to fight this out 'til the end?

This is amazing political entertainment. But it's also nailbitingly insane.

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Obama, as I think he stands the best chance of mending our relationship with our European allies, getting us out of the war in Iraq efficiently and executing on the first step towards universal health care (while I like other people's health care plans better, I think his is the most viable first step in what needs to be a longer and more drastic process). He has also promised to get rid of the No Child Left Behind disaster.

I also believe strongly that eloquence does matter when it comes to how we see ourselves and the national tone, and I think he can undo a lot of damage just by being a guy who can speak well and be willing to have a dialogue on the issues.

All of this said, I have great admiration For John Edwards and his integrity on poverty issues, and I'm glad the race may be close enough for Edwards to have real power at the convention because of the delegates he controls.

Someone on my friends list wisely said look at a candidate's friends if you want to look at their integrity. I adored Bill Clinton, but Hillary Clinton's friends in this campaign make me damn nervous.