The Way I See Things

Despite what many pundits, politicians and voters might enjoy...
I don't like to compare politics to sports.

I'm not sure that any sort of 'natural selection' or 'win/lose' mentality benefits all the citizens. I understand and accept campaigns are necessary. I understand that elections are necessary, but...
When winning becomes more important than Representation...
It seems the true purpose and core values of governance are lost.

However...
In this, our 2008 Democratic nominating process, some candidates seem comfortable doing anything necessary...
Including implicit endorsement of the Republican nominee...
At the expense of the ENTIRE Democratic Party...
To defeat their opponent.

They describe their behavior as 'strength' and/or 'experience.'

However they characterize it, it is obviously...
Reckless and Dangerous.

And if we must use a sports analogy, it's time for the intervention of...
Referees.

Senior Democratic Party officials, with a clear, unified voice, need to Stop This Behavior.

My recommendation is simple:
1) The party elders--at least Speaker Pelosi and Chairman Dean, but preferably all elected Democrat officials--need to issue a statement that both Senator Clinton and Senator Obama are not merely qualified to be President but MORE Qualified than their Republican counterpart, Senator McCain.

This is not merely a statement that negative campaigning might effect other Congressional races--it's not an admonishment about 'bickering'--it needs to be a statement that the Democratic Party is providing superior solutions and leadership to our country.

2) Both Democratic candidates need to issue statements that they are both MORE Qualified than Senator McCain to be President of these United States.

Senator Obama's would most likely begin:
"As I have stated, and maintain, both I and Senator Clinton represent the best choices in moving our country forward out of these dark days. We continue to look forward to a vigorous campaign, and the trust in the will of the voters to make the best decision for the Democratic nominee."

HOWEVER...
Senator Clinton should be REQUIRED to issue a statement that starts something like this:
"While Recent Statements I Have Made, may seem to imply other Democratic candidates are not prepared to be President this is neither my position nor belief. I believe that either I or Senator Obama will better represent America, in supporting its citizens, and reestablishing our preeminent position on the world stage, than the Republican nominee--Senator McCain. While I have previously spoken of my great respect for Senator McCain, I think he can best help our country by continuing as an esteemed Senator for the State of Arizona..."
etc, etc, etc.

This isn't sports...
This is an issue of...
'Biblical Proportions' and...
She needs to atone for her misdeeds.

She's done more than attack Senator Obama, she's damaged the Democratic Party.

The responsibility for repairing that damage should rest squarely with...
Her.