Tables turned as sure thing fights for her life

A YEAR ago, Hillary Clinton was joshing about whether she could appoint her husband secretary of state when she became president and Barack Obama was urging a throng to be realistic about his own chances.

“Let’s face it,” he said. “The novelty’s going to wear off.”

But a funny thing happened on the way to the Clinton coronation. The Democratic presidential race took several twists along the way and now Clinton, once the instant favourite, is struggling to overcome a daunting wave of Obamania.