Why Clinton Stands to Lose Millions

If, after Clinton has gracefully conceded her loss and pledged to campaign for Obama, and encouraged her supporters to do the same, the Obama campaign calls and asks me if I would like to give a few bucks to pay down her debt, I would not be upset. I might even consider doing so. In the end I probably would decline, because I think she's made her bed and should lie in it, and as many have said above there are many other causes that could use my money and attention. But I wouldn't feel offended or betrayed.

And to Dean: While I agree with you, I think the issue is not that people are ignorant (uneducated, sure), but that they are afraid. We've seen 8 years of steady decline in this country in basically every area, and the stakes for this election couldn't be higher. If people are willing to spout malicious lies about Obama being a fanatical Muslim spy, it just speaks to how effective the Bush administration has been at spreading lies and fear in this country.

When Obama didn't campaign in WV, people there said they felt left out. While there are people who don't want to know the truth, there are just as many who do. Everyone in this country is important, and over the next few months the Obama campaign (and I'd argue all Democrats) should make it a point to reach out to them.

Logan of NY 5:35PM May 17, 2008