It is simply a matter of time until Obama secures the Democratic nomination for President. With the Clinton attack machine working overtime, can Obama bounce back? Exit polls in NC suggest that he can, but also that the attacks have limited the bounce.

The Clinton camp may have all but secured the White House for McCain. If Clinton was smart and pulled out months ago, Obama would have started the national Obama v. McCain debate. The Democratic side of that debate will not start until June as McCain lies in wait.