Beer in the Headlights

Ever the insightful genius, Ron Fournier of the AP wants to know:

Why can't Barack Obama put Hillary Clinton away?

He's flush with cash. He oversees a high-tech political movement. His "change" message fits these anxious times. And, until recently, he had momentum. So why didn't he win Tuesday?

And why can't he close the deal?

Without mincing words, I have the answer.

It's the pastor, stupid!

It started with Reverend Sunshine and his positive, uplifting and inclusive sermons. Then the dots were connected to Barry's congenial wife who, for the first time in her life, is proud of her country. And then came "bittergate."

There is no logical, rational way to separate those three related issues.