I am sure there would be some disapointed voters on either side who will stay home or even vote McCain in the GE if their candidate loses the primary... but I can't see that as being a huge factor or the numbers would look different in the head-to-head polling match-ups against McCain. And I agree Clinton would do better in PA, but I don't agree that it is out of reach for Obama.
As for not liking or trusting Obama... I won't try to sway you on that. Those sorts of subjective judjments come from a lot of complex factors that are usually unique for each person. Those feelings are often amplified and solidified in the heat of a campaign and are not easily changed even after the fires die down.
Perhaps the best I can hope for is that, should Clinton not be the nominee, you are still willing to step back and take an objective look at Obama vs McCain and see who the better choice is and vote accordingly. I will certainly do the same in the reverse situation.
As it stands right now, I can't vote for McCain. I've long been a moderate independent voter and even respected McCain for some of his moderate views and willingness to work with Dems (i.e. his collaboration with my Senator, Russ Feingold), but his embracing of Bush's agenda and surrounding himself with neocons has made him a non-choice for me. I disagree with Clinton on some policy issues and on the DLC rejection of the 50 state strategy, but I still recognize that she is a waaaaay better choice than McCain. I think an objective look at Obama reveales that he is also.
Peace
Thank you for your input.
Your calm objectivity is exactly the kind of approach that appeals to the possibility of a changed mind.
If only all our candidate discussions could be like this.
Cheers