Clinton Endorses Obama

As it appears, Hill Spawn has thrown in the towel. In the jam-packed National Building Museum in Washington, Clinton announced her campaign's suspension, vocalized her support for Sen. Obama, and pleaded with her followers to set aside their animosity to join her in helping Obama secure the White House.

A large part of me remains skeptical of Clinton and her die-hard supporters. For one, I think this "blaze of glory" concession was strategically done later in the week to draw national attention during a time where the buzz was on Obama's nomination. Also, I don't completely trust that the deep-seated tension realized during this campaign season can be resolved so soon. Hill Spawn and her surrogates have pulled some major fouls during this campaign that many of us won't soon forget. Likewise, her supporters feel that she got a raw deal. So to expect people to suddenly sing the campfire version of Kumbaya with an accoustic guitar is a bit of a stretch.

Still, I have to give Hill Spawn her due. I can imagine how difficult it must have been to end a long, closely contested race -- and to do it in front of many of her most dedicated followers. Admitting defeat is hard. Supporting the person who defeated you is even more difficult. Getting others to support the person who defeated you is challenging beyond words. Several times in her speech, she did attempt to shift her constituency to Obama's campaign. Even on her website Hill is calling on her supporters to jump on Obama's team. Some debate can be had on whether or not she is doing/will do enough to get Obama elected. Still, I'll concede to the more important point for me: that even somebody as vile as Hill Spawn can show a good side. Say what you want, but her speech was truly amazing and captivating. Maybe if she keeps it up, she might position herself for the White House next time around. Who knows: I may even ditch the Hill Spawn monicker some day.

- ACL