It is a mystery to me why Obama didn’t choose Hillary for VP, I wonder if he is threatened by her power. I am hopeful Obama is able to solve all our problems. I keep hearing that the DEMS want change and where they want to make changes but I’m not hearing PLANS to make those changes. How will they do it all ?

Nora Ephron had an interesting piece about the Hillary in the Huffington Post. Read, and comment, at your own risk. :-) www.huffingtonpost.com/nora-ephron/hillary-the-admonisher_b_121791.html

Nora Ephron should stick to screenplays. Hillary was responding to issues that many of her supporters had expressed in countless sources, and did so eloquently, poignantly and graciously. She addressed their concerns and rallied their support to her competitor - who did NOT choose her as his running mate. And yet, this is not enough. As Mathew Sheffield said, if you tell people how to feel, you’ve lost them. If you acknowledge how they feel, address it and appeal to them, you have them. I think this assessment is accurate, I think she did that - but people want more. Obama supporters who admonish Clinton supporters to “suck it up” should consider this carefully. Are they trying to be right, or are they trying to win? No one will sway my politics with name calling or insults.

I was never a Clinton supporter. I followed Hillary’s political ‘career’ when I lived in the metropolitan Washington, DC area, and following Whitewater, there were more question raised about her integrity than there were answers. The fallout left a lot of negative political buzz in Washington about Hillary. Afterward, I never trusted her. During the primaries, I favored Biden on the Democratic ticket, and Mike Hucklebee on the Republican ticket. I never considered Obama until recently, primarily because I knew nothing about him. I confess, I had doubts about whether Clinton would come through last night with the strength to accomplish what needed to be done: appease and thank her supporters, emphasize the importance of party unity, thrash McCain/Bush domestic and foreign policies, state the objectives of the Democratic party, quell the fears of struggling middle Americans, and stating emphatically that she would support Obama. I wondered how someone of Hillary’s stature - her ambition, intelligence, zeal, and ego would emerge having come so close to winning the Democratic nomination. In fact, I wondered how both Clintons would fend their deep hurt, disappointment, and resentment, especially since they believed that the media treated Hillary unfairly during the primaries. After all, they are flesh and blood, I kept reminding myself. And, for Hillary to have to harness the inner strength to give a ‘belieavable’ speech to support her rival at the DNC, which should have been a night for her rival to introduce HER … well, I imagined it had to be a mighty test of deep humility. Oh my! Last night, my doubts were laid to rest. HILLARY WAS ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT. The truth is, I though she looked ‘presidential’. AND, she looked stunning!. The bags under eyes were gone, and she didn’t look haggard. In fact, the choice of pant suits was a good one. Ha! Most everyone here at wOw has expressed the well deserved praise I felt about Hillary’s speech last night. What I would add is that, no matter what happens in November, especially if Obama looses, NO ONE can point a finger at Hillary for not doing her part to unite the Democratic Party behind Obama. More importantly, I would echo what Jacob Weisberg and others said last night on Charlie Rose. Hillary Clinton is now in a much better position to win the Democratic ticket in 2012 or 2014. And, IF, this was indeed her motive, she accomplished it well … probably more effective than proving ‘beyond a doubt’ that she is behind Obama, which David Brooks and others mentioned. Hillary certainly ‘redeemed’ herself last, and Bill Clinton will also shine well when he delivers his speech tonight. Hillary Clinton was triumphant.

I just read Jonathan Weisman’s WASHINGTON POST feature that Hillary Clinton released her delegates prior roll call later this afternoon. Her pledged delegates are now free to vote for whom ever they please. And, Hillary is pleading that everyone rally behind Obama. I cannot now imagine anyone questioning Hillary Clinton’s genuine, sincere - and impassioned desire to end division within the Democratic Party. Hillary is proving that she has grace and true leadership qualities. How admirable!

Four perfect 10s, Sen. Clinton. Thank you so much.

Hillary Clinton is so inspiring, she looked beautiful . I knew she would do a great job, she never half ass’ anything. She always gives 100%. I love this woman.