Clinton’s win in Pennsylvania yesterday means she lives to fight another day. Yet it also means that prior to the Democratic National Convention in Denver this August the party will have no clear winner. And whoever finally succeeds will take over a bifurcated party. Barrack’s people will stay away from the polls in November if Hillary wins - and Hillary’s power base may boycott Barrack.

This was to be the election the Democrats couldn’t lose. America is angry over the Iraq war, recession, the politics of divisiveness. Last month 81% of American said they didn’t like the direction the country was headed in. But the pre-selection process for a democratic candidate has become so rough and bruising November may turn into a “gimme” for the Republicans.

It’s odd to watch the USA election from afar. Australian media cover it daily - Hillary is the lead story in today’s “The Australian”. (In typical Hillary coverage there’s a black lining - her win is overshadowed by her dire financial position.) And in the background McCain is slowly, slowly building support.

We’re still six and a half months from the general election. Can the bruises heal in time?

PS: To all you digital artists - can someone take the “Surrender Dorothy” sky-writing clip from ‘The Wizard of Oz’ and change the name Dorothy to Hillary?