Kimberly Said:

Hillary Clinton and the Democratic Party?

We Answered:

Barack is not the only one who is challenging Hillary, he just is the most successful.

If Hillary were the dominant influence in the party, someone other than John Kerry would have been the nominee in 2004.

The fact is that there is no dominant influence.

However, having spent almost 18 years in national politics, the Clinton's do have influence with and the support of a significant segment of the party. Other major players with slightly smaller influence would include Al Gore and Ted Kennedy.

Regardless of who gets the nomination (and whether a Democrat gets elected), presidential campaigns have lingering influence and spawn off a new generation. Rahm Emmanuel (the successful head of the Democratic Campaign Committee in the last election) started off in the Clinton White House. He will continue to climb up the leadership ladder in the House of Representatives because he is an effective politician. If Senator Clinton does not get the nomination, she will continue to represent New York for at least another decade.

If you will recall history, the 1972 McGovern campaign gave us Gary Hart and other individuals who played a role in Democratic politics for the next decade.

Derrick Said:

Why is the GOP attempting to stop early voting in Democratic districts of Indiana and not in GOP strongholds?

We Answered:

They are the GOP that's why it's what they do.

It doesn't matter what excuse they give, they could tell their followers they are doing it because the sky is bright red and they would believe it and tout it as fact despite being able to see the sky is blue.

They have no logical argument to justify it, that has never stopped them before though.

Dorothy Said:

With Blue Dogs in the Democratic Party?

We Answered:

It means that the Democratic Party is doing what ALL congress-people should be doing: Following the will of the people who elected them.

As opposed to the GOP which sticks to strict party lines on all issues.

Kent Said:

If Bayh cant win reelection in Indiana, its hard 2 imagine how Obama himself can win it again in 2012?

We Answered:

Hell would have to freeze over before Obama could win Indiana in 2012 at this point.

Robin Said:

After Clinton wins Indiana next week, should Obama step down?

We Answered:

I think he should have a long time ago. =)