The way the Presidential election is shaping up, it appears to me that the Democrats have to nominate Barack Obama. The Democrats rely on getting 90 to 95% of the black vote, and cannot win without it in most elections. If they fail to nominate Obama they will lose the black vote this election cycle, and perhaps into the future. If Hillary were to get the Democratic nomination, the political alignment of the United States will be permanently altered, and it will be difficult if not impossible for liberals to implement their socialist agenda.