Clinton’s Plan B: the Tonya Harding OptionPaul Hogarthbyline‚ Mar. 26‚ 2008In case Rush Limbaugh doesn’t bring down Barack Obama with “Operation Chaos,” Hillary Clinton has another plan for her presidential prospects. With no realistic chance at winning the nomination, Clinton will tear down Obama until he’s an unacceptable choice – leaving superdelegates no choice but to pick her at the National Convention. It’s what one Democratic Party official calls the Tonya Harding option, which explains why Clinton yesterday tried to get political mileage out of Obama's Pastor Wright controversy. In 1994, the U.S. Figure Skating Association banned Tonya Harding for life from participating in any sanctioned events – due to a “clear disregard for fairness, good sportsmanship and ethical behavior.” In 2008, who’s going to sanction an out-of-control Democratic candidate who doesn’t seem to care that she’s helping to elect John McCain? |