dkSez : : : : : : Don Kahle's blog

If Hillary could be protected from the downside of losing, she might welcome the struggle with uncharacteristically open arms. Her devotion to public service is genuine, so what job would give her that comfort?

Focusing on the task at hand is essential, but limiting. Every decision is linked to what came before and what likely will follow. There are no starting or ending points.

Presidential candidates focus now on “swing states.” That term barely existed 25 years ago. Campaigns have consequences. The president has fewer friends and favors he can call on in those uncontested red states.