Barak Obama's fundraising success has sparked paranoia in the Clinton campaign. But it's not Obama who has her looking over her shoulder....it's Al.
Dan Gerstein: "According to a well-connected Democratic operative, Team Hillary is less threatened by Obama than by the possible entry of Al Gore into the race. That's the real reason why the putative frontrunner's strategy has been geared toward bulldozing the field early on -- to scare Gore off. And that's why, under this theory, Obama's early money might is so problematic for Hillary. The more strength Obama shows, the weaker she looks. And the muddier the race gets, the more inviting it is to Gore.
If the report is accurate, it's very telling of Hillary and her handlers how rattled they must be over Obama's figures, especially after so many of her doners have probably maxed out for the primary. While I am personally committed to Barack Obama, a Gore nomination would sound equally good. However, if Al is getting in, I wish he would do so soon so all of us can make our final plans.
Although it's nice to see Hillary sweat for a change.