The thing is....why would anyone vote on economic issues??? The candidates are basically the same, unless you somehow value the Clinton economic brand as being worth something tangible.

On Iraq and foreign policy, there's certainly a difference. One would think they'd focus on that.

And finally, when you peel the onion away and the issues are only minor, you're left with character.

That's what voters should be focusing on, because there's a huge gaping Grand Canyon-esque gap between the two candidates.

Presidential elections are frequently referenda on the state of the economy, which is definitely not good and is reflected in people's responses to the polls. HRC or BHO should win in a walk on those grounds. That is with other things held equal. The Democratic Party may yet circle the wagons tighter and really commence firing.

This is why it's hard to imagine that McCain can win against any Democratic candidate in November. As unemployment continues to rise, gas prices go up, and people feel worse and worse off, given all of the other advantages enjoyed by Democrats, it's really hard to see how either Obama or Clinton loses. I don't even think this one is going to be close.  By October, we'll probably be wondering 5 or 7 new Senate seats, 15 or 25 more House seats...