Hillary Throws Herself Behind Obama's Nomination, But Will Her Supporters Listen ?

Clinton Delegates Leave the Convention, Ready to Vote For Obama...

Okay, they're not DNC delegates - they're actually contestants in a 'Thriller' dance contest. But The Democrats, and Team Obama hope that former Hillary Clinton supporters do act like zombies, and follow Hillary Clinton's advice to vote for Barack Obama. Of course, the 900 pound gorilla in the room is, will they?

After watching MSNBC ogle over how united and convincing the Unity Parade seems between Clinton and Obama, I have some serious doubts. I didn't catch Hillary's speech last night. I was at a AFSCME banquet here in Denver, and I hooked up with a DNC staffer from Kansas - I think. Okay, I was at home, and I went to bed at 900PM. From what I saw today on it, I didn't really miss a whole lot. Personally, I'm satisfied with Clinton's attempt to patch things up, and I really don't think her and Obama have a serious rift. She knows her political future is tied to Obama winning, and maybe, her time has passed....

The real trouble is with Obama and Bill Clinton. Clinton sees himself as a political deity - like the GOP viewed Reagan even after he retired. Obama sees himself as the present and future of the Democratic Party. He is the Big Dog now, and it irks Bill Clinton. Will the words that come out of Bill's mouth really be that important tonight? If you have a brain, not at all......

Clinton can apologize over and over, and tell you to vote for Obama a zillion times over, but if you have watched this year's Primary AT ALL, you know that Clinton thinks Obama is a novice, and he isn't ready to be President. Words are just that - words. Actions are how you judge people, and Bill Clinton's actions tell you exactly what you need to know. He thinks he got robbed of his chance to get back into the White House, and he is angry......

It's not all just Bill's fault though. Obama could have made a step or two to really convince voters that the split is over. While the Clinton's were on stage, trying to make amends, where was Obama? Nowhere to be found. Getting Obama and the Clinton's on the stage at the same time in unison would be a viable sign that they have made - not to mention, one helluva photo opportunity..... Instead, he's in Kansas City - or St. Louis. Even he didn't remember....

Now, it's all in the voters hands. Will they flock like lemmings and vote for Obama, or will they make up their own minds, and vote for Obama or John McCain? Some will follow Clinton's words, some will stray.....We'll see.

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