Yes, I realize that "ShawnWM" probably isn't an actual individual, but a rotating circle of right wing operatives. Nonetheless, for the benefit of real Clinton supporters, I'll respond to his accusation that Obama supporters are racist vulgarians (his term).

Last night, ShawnWM posted the following (which was subsequently removed for good reason):

"Whereas them hot mammas, all 380 pounds of HIV infected, uneducated lard hanging out of spandex with six kids from six different fathers in tote, they're never angry and bitter.

-- ShawnWM

[Read ShawnWM's other letters]

Permalink Saturday, May 31, 2008 09:10 PM"

I submit this quote as evidence that ShawnWM is in no position to accuse others of being racist or vulgar. We've all got to do our best to reunite as a party and prevent people like "ShawnWM" from dividing us - we're Democrats and we're better than this.

I think ShawnWM and Kate Tex (if they are, in fact, real people) have officially become a threat to themselves and to others. I've never seen such raw hatred among "Democrats" before. The statement "hell's too good for Obama" has no place in American politics.

When Obama clinches the nomination you will be disappointed and upset. If Clinton had won, I would have felt the same way. You can choose to accept the disappointment and, based on any policy comparison, do the right thing - Obama is undeniably closer to Clinton than McCain. Or you can "punish" the nation and "make us pay" for your anger and disappointment. I remember feeling the same way when it appeared Clinton might win. Thankfully, my wife helped me see reason, and I would've voted for Clinton had she been the nominee. Creating President McCain to "send a message" is an irresponsible choice. I hope you and other entrenched Clinton supporters see the light before November. Your hurt feelings won't last as long, or be as devastating, as a McCain administration.

I second One guy's proposal. Even if the Democratic nominee was not your first choice, please get over the disappointment quickly so we can pull together as a party and win in November. Let's all put our shared ideals ahead of our preferred candidate.

Bless you, ShawnWM for accusing Barack Obama of "surly ambition". I'm still chuckling about that poetic phrasing.

41 delegates to go (some of which we'll get tomorrow in Puerto Rico), then we can reunite and work to elect that "surly ambitious" fellow President of the United States.

Best Wishes, everyone (Clinton supporters included). We're all in this together.

Here's the gist of the link I posted earlier:

"In fact, the odds are good that Obama will win the Presidency. And if Democrats execute with precision during the campaign, the odds are good that he will win with a healthy margin. Here's why:..."

To read more, go to: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/robert-creamer/obamas-path-to-victory-in_b_103880.html

Part of executing with precision involves diehard Clinton enthusiasts not "tackling their own running back" (bad football analogy) and voting for McCain.

Only a matter of days until we're all in this together again.

A counter-argument:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/robert-creamer/obamas-path-to-victory-in_b_103880.html

46 delegates to go. Let's work together to win in November.

48 Delegates to go until headlines featuring the name "Clinton" will greatly decrease and we can reunite as a party. Almost there...

Q: How much will white racism hurt Obama?

A: Only to the extent that Republicans and disappointed Clinton supporters encourage it.

52 delegates to go, then we join together (except for the racists, of course) and win this thing.

56 delegates to go until we can end this nightmare of back-and-forth insults. 56 delegates to go until we can unite as Democrats (even if Biden, Clinton, Dodd, Edwards, Gravel, Kucinich, or Richardson was your first choice) and win in November. Stay focused.

Only 57 delegates to go, then we can all start working TOGETHER to win the White House in November. Let's keep our eyes on the prize and put aside the partisan bickering and backroom deals.

Obama could just wait patiently, win the 61 delegates needed for him to cross the threshold, and not be required to bribe Clinton with anything. The tiered "pricing" mentioned in the article is astonishing. Apparently, Clinton's "full support" costs more than "less than enthusiastic support". What a game!

So McCain's plan is to continue the policies of the last 8 years and hope the results are different? Good luck selling that strategy. Time to unite behind Obama and expose the backwardness of McCain's proposals.

No need to leave the Democratic Party. I don't think Kennedy meant to suggest that Clinton is unqualified (although, as edited, it may read that way). Looked like he responded "No" to the possibility of an Obama/Clinton ticket. Then in response to the follow-up question of what qualities Obama should consider he included "qualified to be President". I don't think he was arguing that Clinton didn't have any of the listed qualifications - just that they were things that Obama should bear in mind. Hope that helps, because the Dems will need you in November.

I haven't heard the term "egghead" widely used in decades, but have read of it being used twice recently by Clinton supporters. Why are Democrats saying disparaging things about smart people? Aren't we supposed to encourage education and intelligence? Is the perception that there aren't enough "eggheads" (college graduates?) to make a difference in the general election? This distrust of and disdain for educated voters is disturbing.