by user Pmichael While there are a host of characters vying for the 2008 Democratic nomination, Hillary Clinton stands out as the star among mere mortals. She is the wife of the consummate politician, Bill Clinton. Since George W. Bush eked out a re-election victory, the general view has been Mrs. Clinton will be the next Democratic Presidential nominee. Despite Barack Obama's meteoric rise and a potential formidable challenge from John Edwards, Hillary Clinton is considered by many to already have the nomination in the bag. If the Democrats do in fact nominate Hillary Clinton, it is my view they deserve to lose the general election in 2008.