[Bullish]

....she wants to be the NOMINEE for one reason .. she gets to have CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION not given to anyone but a presidential candidate.

I believe you're mistaken. The nominee does not get TOP SECRET briefings unless they win the general election thereby making them the President elect. As an unelected nominee of the party they don't get any CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION.

[CyberAnt]

Hmmmm? I believe Bush was getting regular briefings while he was running for the Presidency ..?? I would presume they were not very indepth, but sufficient to have the guy up to speed when he wins the election. I can't see why they would wait .. leaving the newly elected person only 60 days or so to get up to speed.