Recent historical precedent of the day

Do you suppose the Democrats would’ve ultimately regretted forgoing the primary process and just going with the candidate who appeared "inevitable" at the outset? 

The Liberal Party of Canada may have few options under the present circumstances, but it is probably not gratuitous to point out that they will probably come to feel at least somewhat badly about whichever they choose. Not that that hasn’t been something of a party motto for the last couple decades.

No pressure, Mr. Ignatieff.