Obama Supporters Love Clinton Supporters

The National Campaign Begins

As a Democrat who wants a Democrat to win the White House in November, I was frustrated by Hillary Clinton's persistence, feeling that the focus should shift to the national campaign against McCain as soon as possible. She played it all the way to the end and conceded none too soon. Now, with Obama the presumptive nominee, it's time for Democrats to come together.

I watched Clinton's concession speech as she gave it and for my part it dismissed any ill-will I might have felt towards her, for the specific reason of her apparent denial of the inevitable. When this all started, I too believed it near certain Clinton would be the nominee, and this was a thought I was excited about. I think she said all the right things and I think she placed this historic primary battle and the historic prospects for Democrats, women, African Americans, and indeed all Americans and all of America, in the right perspective. It was a good speech, and it left me with renewed respect for Clinton.

And there's even an upside to the protracted primary season I hadn't considered: It gave Obama a chance to set up a campaign machine in just about every state. One step ahead going into the national fight.

As an Obama supporter, I embrace Clinton supporters, and I truly hope we can all come together as Democrats and put a Democrat in the White House. I think that's what's most important, and I think either way we have an inspiring possibility.

I believed in the dream ticket from the beginning, have felt that it might be the only sure win for Democrats, and I still believe. Hillary Clinton is absolutely my first choice for Vice-President, and I think that's a dream ticket we can believe in.

Obama '08. Clinton '16.

Let's all believe together, and I believe the United States can be renewed.