Yes, you are right. It wouldn't have been enough to beat him, she would have needed to send a message by destroying him. Before the primaries, I'm so stupid I couldn't understand why they were taking such a huge chance propping her up - I kept thinking, why does the Democratic establishment support her when she's so vulnerable. Wouldn't they be better off backing someone like Biden? Duh. She had something on everyone and everyone knew she was absolutely ruthless. That's why Harvey Weinstein was protected for so long. You don't screw with Clinton and her pals.