Hillary Clinton’s victory in Puerto Rico notwithstanding, it seems safe to say that we can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel.  With this weekend’s King Solomon-like decision by the Democratic Party’s rule makers, Barack Obama is the nominee.  Isn’t he?  

Watching Senator Clinton these last several weeks, we couldn’t help remembering another King–this one, Arthur–and that famous scene from Monty Python’s, “The Search for the Holy Grail,” in which he comes upon the Black Knight.

As you may recall, the Knight–no slouch to be sure– not only refuses to join forces with King Arthur, he refuses to let him proceed on his quest. “None shall pass,” he proclaims. “I move for no man.”  Such intransigence continues even as the King methodically dismembers the Knight.  

We’ve certainly seen similar valor/self-delusion of late.  Iowa? “Tis but a scratch.” Eleven primary and caucus losses in a row?  ”Had enough have you?”  

We won’t step on any more of the Python lines.  Here’s the delicious scene that so resonates this campaign season.  (And yes, we see the irony that here Hillary is the Black Knight.)    

We welcome your comments.  Limbs intact or not, we’ll be back with fresh postings Wednesday and Friday.