I have watched the primaries with interest and at times even with relish. Once upon a time I even thought I would be content with any of the Democrat nominees. But now as the debates and political ads near the lowest possible level of pettiness, I find, to my surprise, that should Hillary Clinton be the Democratic nominee, I may actually vote for a Republican presidential nominee.

This would not be a step I would take lightly. Since my first vote was cast for George McGovern in 1972, I have never voted for a Republican Presidential nominee, never even came close. My 10th time voting for a President may be different.

First, I have always been a bit uneasy about the idea of the same two families running the country for more than a quarter of a century. Even so, I once thought ideology would outweigh the dynasty issue. Second, the tactics of the Clinton's reminds me of previous Republican campaigns and leaves me lamenting that should the Clinton's be the Democrat's nominee, the only justification I can find for giving them my vote would be concern over Federal Court appointments, which by all means you would think should be enough to solidify my vote.

Nevertheless, I find that it will be very hard for me to return the White House to the Clinton's. Maybe even harder than voting for a Republican.

Of course if Baraack Obama wins the nomination my quandary is resolved.