Two things:

#1 - The idea that the DNC might omit a roll call at the convention seems extremely undemocratic to me.

I thought this was nothing more than a rumor, but it came up today at the "unity" for money meeting at the Mayflower.

Marc Ambinder mentions it here in his column:

http://marcambinder.theatlantic.com/arch ives/2008/06/after_the_press_leaves_some _ed_1.php

A question to obama was whether or not he would accept a roll call vote at the Convention.  

His response was they are negotiating this!

Huh?

National Poll Numbers:

Rasmussen:

6/22    Obama 49%   McCain 42%  O + 7%
6/23    Obama 49%   McCain 43%  O + 6%
6/24    Obama 49%   McCain 44%  O + 5%
6/25    Obama 49%   McCain 45%  O + 4%

Gallup:

6/22 - 6/24  Obama 45%  McCain 45%  Tie

On CNN, Lou Dobbs website:

Do you believe Senator Hillary Clinton should run as an Independent candidate for President?

Yes 61%  
No 39%  

link here:

http://loudobbs.tv.cnn.com/

What do I Want?

Dear Senator Clinton,

First I want to give you a BIG hug and a BIG Congratulations on everything you have done and accomplished so far. I know you did it for me/us your supporters and I appreciate the road you traveled and will continue to travel in your truly amazing and historic journey.

Before I answer your question of what I want you to do, I want you to know that more importantly I want YOU to do what YOU think, feel and believe you should do.  You and only You can decide this. What is in your heart? What is your gut telling you? Then, I think you should discuss it with your family and close friends, let them guide you to your decision.

Now - What do I want?

CNN PROJECTS

Kristi Yamaguchi clearly danced the best throughout the season, she won most of the routines, got the highest scores, had the best technique and moves....but,

A woman had not won Dancing with the Stars since season 1.

The last 4 seasons - Men have won the trophy.

*a little late, since the OR primary was last week - but still wanted to write about it*

"I wish everyone saw her like I did - I Love Hillary" - comment from Jen, young woman in Portland Starbucks*

My day started out very early on Saturday, May 17th when I caught a 6:30am flight to Portland with my fellow Hillstar supporter, Chris.

At the Portland baggage claim area, we ran into Dolores Huertas, the sister of Ceasar Chavez and past leader of the united migrant farm workers union, a huge Hillary Supporter. She was there working on Hillary's campaign. As we were talking to her, who should walk by but Chelsea Clinton!!

Chris said "Chelsea?" She turned to us and came over and said "Hi  - I like your outfit" (we both had on our Hillary T-shirts).  I gave her a hug and kiss, we asked her "What are you doing?" She replied "I'm not sure, I'm suppose to go to Planned Parenthood and then to a triathalon to greet them as the come through the finish line." She looked a little tired, her shirt was rumpled, hair a bit messy and she had a large starbucks coffee in her hand. "So, what are you doing?" she asked us and we told her we weren't sure either, but we were heading into the Portland office to see what needed to be done. "Oh, that's great" she said and we said our good-byes and that we would probably all see each other later.

Is the real question: WHY ARE THEY TRYING TO FORCE HILLARY CLINTON OUT OF THE RACE?

While everyone is pointing the finger at Hillary Clinton's remarks about Robert F. Kennedy, no one is focusing on the essence of her comments which led to the remark.

The interviewer is asking her why so many are trying to push her out of the race: