The way Obama was starting to tank, I wondered how the left (esp. the MSM and the Democrat leadership) would deal with his apparent shortcomings.
I figured the first thing they'd do is admit that he's an underdog and try to establish him in that role.
Next, they would "loyally" and "courageously" maintain their support for him thru the nomination process -- in "the face of almost certain defeat".
Then, as the campaign progressed, they would spin developments to display his "growing strength", "greater gravitas" and "incredible vision". Next thing y'know, he's The Comeback Kid 2.0.
If the MSM and the DNC wanna make lemonade out of this here lemon, that's about the only way they could do it.
And here we are: Step One is underway.
As Ron White says, "If life gives you lemons, you should make lemonade - then find someone to whom life has given vodka, and have a party."