Guam covers its political bet

I still can't get over how close the Guam Democratic primary was. Barack Obama won by seven votes -- seven votes -- over Hillary Clinton.

The Guam vote may represent the broader division. Its voter split forecasted this Tuesday's divide, with Obama winning North Carolina and Clinton, Indiana.

Did Guam gain from this contest? If national news coverage counts for something, then, yes, Guam did get something. But beyond that ...

Maybe the split in the vote was the best possible result for Guam. It wasn't much of a victory for Obama or a loss for Clinton. A recount may (and one is being sought) change the primary result, but not its impact. But by dividing its vote between the two candidates, Guam may have covered its political bet if a Democrat wins in November.