 Why? He's going to be soon. If he doesn't get out, he'll be an oppressor soon. Exactly. Not just a victim. He'll be an oppressor. Elected Democrats have to be more cautious, but those defections have also begun. They talk about the numbers of members of Congress that have actually talked about it. The decisive moment will come when the Obama wing of the establishment turns. Barack Obama's early post-debate backing. Bad debate nights happen. Trust me, I know.