"Martyrdom" was the word used. No "martyrdom" for anybody who gets lots of US soldiers killed needlessly. The bum's rush is more like it.   And the "Bush team"s expertise in propaganda is the only thing that prevented it in 2004.

Back to the topic.


In the Wisconsin primary, it appears to be neck and neck. If Hillary by some chance wins it, it will be portrayed as her big comeback.

Why?   Since what reporters want is attention--so they like drama. No conspiracy involved--drama always gets more attention.

But Wisconsin always was a good possibility for Hillary. Industrial unions--some of whom have endorsed her. Primary, not caucus---she's done better. Economically depressed.

So if she edges out Obama, it is not a big deal.   Though it will no doubt be pictured as one. More significant is that it seems she is not far enough ahead of Obama in Ohio and Texas to get the delegate count she needs. (Though obviously it's not March yet--nobody can predict the actual outcome of those votes.)