Has anyone else noticed a sudden increase in semi-articulate posts raving about the downfall of the Democratic party--or blatantly (and not even cleverly) bashing either one of the dem candidates or the other candidate's supporters? A quick background check shows many of these to be the work of mystery posters, with no profiles and no posting histories. In the interest of maintaining the integrity of the site, perhaps we should refrain from comments to these posts? (I rue the day I long for BillyGlad!)

This from today's New York Times:

"Still, the comments touched on one of the most sensitive aspects of the current presidential campaign — concern for Mr. Obama’s safety. And they come as Democrats have been talking increasingly of an Obama/Clinton ticket, with friends of the Clintons saying that Bill Clinton is musing about the possibility that the vice presidency might be his wife’s best path to the presidency if she loses the nomination."

Admittedly, there is no direct source quoted for this, and it is possible that Bill is looking toward 2012. But it sure sounds horrendous.

Thoughts?

I normally do not blog this much in one day (or in one week, for that matter), but in the true spirit of finding common ground--and in revulsion against the trolls who claim to support Obama--I would like to extend an invitation to Hillary supporters: Tell us your story. Why Hillary? Not why not Obama, but why her?

Please follow the rules I have asked Obama supporters to follow: No snark. No finger-pointing or comparing. No bashing or baiting. Because I know you have reasons that are really not about Obama, or his supporters (or trolls). Tell me why Hillary rocks your socks.

Earlier today I posted my concerns about the Democratic divide—a plea, really, for us to remember why we are Democrats in the first place. But it was also a request. I would really like Obama supporters to take a few minutes to write a thoughtful post about why we support Obama.

I am writing this post as a woman who was not decided at the beginning of this primary race. As a struggling single mother of both a bi-racial son and a white daughter. I am writing this post as a “hard-working American,” with generations of military service in my family, and as a person who spent most of my adult life without health insurance and no money in the bank. As a person who worked hard to finish college later in life, and as a present student attaining a graduate degree in social work so that I can help others who are struggling.