Unity Now?

Tomorrow, all political eyes will be on Unity, New Hampshire for the Unite for Change speech that Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama are going to deliver.

I understand the campaign's desire to have a little symbolism, but for me this is a tad over the too-obvious line.  But I digress.

Many are wondering whether a little speech will help persuade Hillary Clinton's die-hard fans to join with Barack Obama to sing together in a spirit of harmony and peace for the good of the party in November? 

Some looking in from the outside have reason to doubt that will happen.  And there is evidence to suggest that, with groups posting information about organized protests before the event, the atmosphere in Unity may not be as welcoming and warm, shall we say 'uniting,' as the Obama people would like.

The question I wonder is this -- after Hillary Clinton asks her legions, again, to give their full support to Obama, will they do it?  Or will they, as some polls suggest, vote for John McCain instead?

I don't even have to hear the speech to give anyone pondering this "choice" the two words that should seal the deal for voting for Obama -- Supreme. Court.

Just think what the Supreme Court of the United States would look like if a GOP president gets to appoint the next justices --  we don't need any junior Scalias or Alitos moving in.  I know John Paul Stevens is hanging on, hoping that a Democrat will move into the White House in January.  He's great and I hope he stays on the court for long time, but the man is 88 years old.

So, check back tomorrow for the MOMocrats take on the Unity, New Hampshire event.  You know we'll have some interesting things to chat about!

While she waits to see what Democratic party unity looks like, you can also find MOMocrat Joanne at her place, PunditMom and at BlogHer, where she is a Contributing Editor for Politics & News.

Comments

[cynematic]

I'm not religious, but every day I say a little prayer and do what Santeria I can at home to keep Justice Stevens and Justice Bader Ginsburg well and vital.

[Donna]

I read that Souter is also aching to retire and so the next President may have the opportunity to appoint as many as three justices. After today's 2nd amendment ruling, I am more desperate than ever to hold the line on the Court.

[Daisy]

The recent Supreme Court headlines are frightning.

[Gunfighter]

I wonder exactly what it is, short of an Obama/Clinton ticket, that HRC stalwarts are waiting for.

[Alex Freidman]

A true agent of change does not passively accept it, but rather challenges its very definition.

NObama '08

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