Hillary losing Bill's allies

One thing Hillary (pictured) could always count on was the financial and moral support of Bill’s army of allies -- until now, that is.

A handful of top Clinton administration officials and a smattering of lower-ranking ones have taken up with Mrs. Clinton's rivals for the Democratic nomination.

Most cite pre-existing personal or professional loyalties. In some instances, however, the Democratic activists seem to have concluded that they will have more of an impact in the leaner ranks of a rival campaign than in the hierarchy of Mrs. Clinton's long-planned bid.

As the support of Bill’s allies falls away, Hillary will need to fight off her opponents with less support than she had hoped.

If enough of Bill’s allies fade, Hillary and her candidacy may also fade.

Maybe it doesn’t matter who is the standard bearer for the Democrats in 2008.

They have a habit of selecting losing candidates starting with McGovern followed by Mondale, Dukakis, Gore and Kerry.

Link to Bill’s allies leaving the Hillary camp here.