A couple of unidentified Iowa voters made a pertinent comment relating to Hillary Clinton’s apparent lock on the Democratic nomination for president. They are worried that “a perfunctory nominating contest might not stir enough enthusiasm … to power a victory for the eventual nominee in 2016.” In other words, a ho hum primary is not likely to bring out more than the most loyal base. The Iowans might be right. Clinton’s dominant starting position, plus her less than energizing “here I am” announcement, portends another 2010- and 2014-type election where progressive voters, both Democratic and Independent simply stay home.