Mark the day, June 3, 2008, Barack Obama became the first African American to lead a major party as it nominee for the President of the United States. America took a fabulous step toward realizing Dr. King's dream last night. This is big, and the country as a whole should be proud. The Obama campaign, volunteers, staffers should all be proud. People should be able to take a day or two to relish the moment. The media should allow them that. But what did I see and hear last night and this morning, the media talking about Hillary Clinton. What does she want? Will she be chosen as VP? How will Barack get her supporters? America, focus on what is important. Don't do this to him! Don't do this to this country! We should not be talking about that now. At least not today. Can I hear someone talk about what this historic occasion means to them? What it means for the country? Are we so wrapped up in the politics and drama that we can't focus on the beauty? This country never ceases to amaze me. Just when I think we are about to do some good, I wake up to this!
Most of my friends and family who know how invested I have been in the campaign have all asked how I feel. I should be on cloud nine, but yet I am not because on a day when I should be happy to watch a little coverage I am bombarded still with negativity. I am bombarded with Hillary this and Hillary that. America, this is not about her! Don't make a big mistake and misst he moment. Even though she could not show grace and integrity can the rest of the world do the right thing? Can America please focus on what is important here? Can the media get it right? Can Hillary supporters recognize it is over and we all need to be proud of the Democratic party? We need to get to work for the Democratic platform that Obama is about to layout, most of which Clinton agrees with. We need to unite. We can do it if we use the example of Al Gore. When he lost a contested and yet questionable race, specifically in Florida, he did the honorable thing and put his party and country before himself. Can Hillary Clinton do that? Can the country relish the moment? Even McCain used politics to describe the moment saying that party leaders and pundits have chosen the democratic opponent. Please America, rise up and focus on what is important!
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