So there’s this great scene in Showgirls, and any B-movie buff worth their salt knows which one I’m talking about.  In it, young, idealistic, hopeful, passionate Nomi Malone insists that she is not a stripper.  She’s a dancer.  Better than your average run of the mill Vegas showgirl.  Cristal Connors, the seasoned, experienced, been there done that dancer extraordinaire takes a moment to put her in her place.

Cristal Connors: You are a whore, darlin'.
Nomi Malone: No, I'm not.
Cristal Connors: We all are. We take the cash, we cash the check, we show them what they want to see!

Nomi and Cristal. It’s an old story.  Both solid dancers, both with their own set of fans.  Cristal has the talent and skill of a seasoned professional, Nomi has the passion and raw talent of an excited beginner – but at the end of the day, they both cashed the checks, right?

Clinton’s latest move to accept a debate on Fox is a clear Cristal Connors moment.  After the Democratic candidates made the decision not to debate on Fox, her decision to do so – is a moment of cashing the check.  Now it’s up to Obama.  Will he shove Cristal down the steps and become the new star of the Vegas review, or hold firm and refuse the Fox debate?