A sense of foreboding seems to exist among Obama supports, and a narrative of lost momentum is driving the news media. It reminds me so much of the day of the New Hampshire primary. Clinton supporters were prepared for the worst.
Mayhill Fowler says: The Obama Ballon Loses Air Over Texas.
"Before it ever happened, it's already over. That was the feeling last night at the small Obama rally in Houston less than twenty-four hours before the Texas primary. The evening wore that familiar holiday air: you haven't opened the presents, you haven't had the feast, but you feel like you have, and secretly you're ready for January. This is just a roundabout way of saying that it--I wish I could tell you what--has passed."
Kos says: "I think Clinton has gained some ground (or at least stemmed the bleeding) in the last few days."
Zogby says: "Clinton Rebounds!"
Roger Simon Says: The Stage is Set for a Clinton Comeback
Remember the feeling before the New Hampshire votes were counted? It's happening again, in reverse.
So let me say this. I think Clinton will win Ohio; it's her state, for all the reasons that have been repeated. Obama's amazing run to come from 16 to 20 points back in two weeks will likely fall short, but shouldn't be forgotten.
And heck, Obama might even lose the popular vote in Texas.
But at the end of the day, Obama's delegate lead will have grown. And that's what it's all about. Like Super Tuesday, it may take a couple of days for that reality to sink in to the commentators (Super Tuesday was orignally spun as a Clinton victory), but it will sink in. And then you know what?
First, Obama's campaign will announce how much they REALLY raised in February.
Second, a flood of Superdelegates will be announced.
Bank on it.