This Democratic campaign has, by historical standards, been somewhat of a tea party.  The arguments have been mostly measured and civil.  That dynamic is about to change.  The kitchen sink approach seems to have produced some results for Senator Clinton, look for her to continue to throw a multitude of charges.  The dynamic that will change is that Senator Obama will likely need to respond with a more direct counter attack.  While at the candidate level, things should stay fairly civil, look for Obama supporters to go negative if Clinton stays in the race.

(WARNING: GENERALIZATIONS AHEAD) I've noticed that the level of vitriol from Clinton supporters has gone through the roof lately.  The campaign's kitchen sink approach apparently signalled to Clinton supporters that they should not hold back.  The attacks on Obama and his supporters have intensified.  Often Obama supporters have been annoying in their support, focusing on counting the chickens of victory (before they've hatched) rather than attacking candidate Clinton personally.  If they start to get nervous, look for more aggressive attacks.

Their is plenty of Clinton baggage that has not been unpacked.  If the Obama camp and his supporters start to feel threatened, that baggage will soon be on display.  Yes, the Republicans would let it all fly anyway, but it's different when the criticism comes from the same party.  It would be better for the Democratic party if that didn't happen, so I hope I'm wrong.

Well, I'm thirsty now, time to drink more kool-aid.