This is why congressional Democrats are dancing with congressional Republicans over a constitutional amendment that would open the door for Arnold to run -- but also open the door to another Bill Clinton presidency. They've seen Hillary from the inside and know she can't win. They want more of Bill.
But my guess is that by 2008 there won't be a Democratic Party for either of them.
"But my guess is that by 2008 there won't be a Democratic Party for either of them."
While I like your words and essay, I think you are being much too optimistic.
he Dems will not go away that easily. Remember Perot? 10 years later there's nothing left of his movement, one that reached 33% of the vote in some states. Why? Because both of the major parties co-opted his message. Neither party speaks with one voice and so neither can be eliminated by destroying one voice.
They may fall into a long and bad lull, like the GOP in CA and IL, but they won't go away, and their base bought by your's and my tax dollars isn't going to give up and go away easily either. Still, I hope you are more right than I.