Down to the wire

[illusionofjoy]

The Democratic Convention starts next week, from Monday the 25^th through Thursday the 28^th. The mainstream media would have us believe that Barack Obama has the nomination sewn up, however, those of us who have actually read the rules know this to be untrue. There is no nominee until the votes are cast and unpledged delegate endorsements don't count until that time. Until then, there is still time to lean on Democratic leaders to nominate Hillary Clinton to be the Democratic Party standard-bearer going into the general election.

So, superdelegates, it's up to you; Ed Rendell is voting for Hillary, will the rest of you do the right thing and follow suit? Or, you could all keep going down your current path and try to force us to settle for Barack Obama, which will lead to a humiliating defeat at the hands of John McCain, the most boring republican since Bob Dole. Your choice, superdelegates.