Potomac Primaries

The most exciting (public) nomination phase in US history continued tonight, with Barack Obama picking up his second consecutive sweep over Hillary Clinton in Virginia, D.C., and Maryland. As it stands now, his margins will be on the order of 2:1. On the other side of the aisle, John McCain formed a sweep of his own, showing momentum for the first time since he's become the unofficial winner.

Barring a miracle for Huckabee, McCain will have this wrapped up in a few weeks. However, Mrs. Clinton will have to hit it big in Texas and/or Ohio to still have a shot. If she fails at this mission, we'll probably see a brokered convention unless someone gives in...