Hillary Clinton and the 'Tonya Harding option.'

[kstewart33]

Blogged by Jake Tapper, ABC political reporter at:
http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalpunch/2008/03/dnc-official-cl.html

Democratic Party Official: Clinton Pursuing 'The Tonya Harding Option'
March 25, 2008 3:44 PM

l just spoke with a Democratic Party official, who asked for anonymity so as to speak candidly, who said we in the media are all missing the point of this Democratic fight.

The delegate math is difficult for Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-NY, the official said. But it's not a question of CAN she achieve it. Of course she can, the official said.

The question is -- what will Clinton have to do in order to achieve it?

What will she have to do to Sen. Barack Obama, D-Illinois, in order to eke out her improbable victory?

She will have to "break his back," the official said. She will have to destroy Obama, make Obama completely unacceptable.

"Her securing the nomination is certainly possible - but it will require exercising the 'Tonya Harding option.'" the official said. "Is that really what we Democrats want?"

The Tonya Harding Option -- the first time I've heard it put that way.

It implies that Clinton is so set on ensuring that Obama doesn't get the nomination, not only is she willing to take extra-ruthless steps, but in the end neither she nor Obama win the gold.

[David Dunham]

1. Howard Dean must be off his meds again.

[billybob537]

4. Oh come on

He was just asking Rush for his maid's phone number. Nothing to see here move on.

[pbca]

2. You scared me

For a minute I thought you meant she had a sex tape. *phew*

[billybob537]

6. EEEEWW that's the scariest thing I've seen on DU>

[DJ13]

3. Time for Dean to kick the DLC candidate to the curb

This is now beyond just Hillary and her large ego, this is now about the stability of our entire party.

[breakaleg]

5. If she does take this tack, will she then be electable or will people vote against her?

[lisa58]

7. if she goes down, she's gonna take us all with her

[WDIM]

8. she is going to break his knee caps?

thats going to hurt.
She better get more sleep before she tries...

[ClassWarrior]

10. .

[whatchamacallit]

9. In a nutshell