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Ms. Harrop's article points up the fact that the Obama camp aren't too bright despite their vaunted "education." In that regard, neither Ted Kennedy nor college students are noted for having good judgment. As to Clinton supporters, of which I am one, we've long since become accustomed to the crassness and ignorance exhibited by Obama supporters and much of the media, and we give it the attention it deserves. We know Clinton's the best-qualified candidate, and we trust her and are confident that the DNC and the party can accept that she's the candidate best able to win in the general election, and that they'll then act accordingly, including seating Florida and Michigan delegates, etc. If, lemming-like, they choose a nominee who probably cannot win and lacks the experience and judgment needed for the job and responsibilities of leading our country wisely, we wouldn't vote for that nominee because he isn't qualified and could lead us to disaster. Our decision isn't based on race or gender but on a judicious assessment of qualifications, history, basic philosophy, inexperience, associations, and demonstrated immaturity.

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You must be living in some alternate universe where up is down, where red is green, etc. For the level of vitriol coming from Obama supporters pales in comparison to what the American people have witnessed throughout this primary season from the Clinton camp. If Obama had reciprocated what Clinton has been flinging at him, he would be generally demonized as ungentlemanly, and he would never have overtaken her in every legitimate measure to date, including, ahem, superdelegates. Whatever scorn Clinton is receiving these days, she brings upon herself by ignoring the will of the majority, sinking to racial pandering, and mismanaging her campaign (-$20M!!). How wonderful it would be to have someone in the Oval Office who's ready to obliterate Iran, run the economy further into the ground, and criminalize self-payers in the healthcare system. No thanks. You baby boomers have blown it, and it's time for some new, fresh leadership with global perspective. Clearly, the majority of Democrats in Rhode Island and Massachusetts to whom you pander have successfully brainwashed you into thinking that a mixed race president is just "too risky." I lived in Boston for nine years, and I know how a large portion of Democrats think. By-and=large, eastern MA and RI are provincial, fear-oriented, overly defensive populations, and they just can't seem to fathom a person of color in a position of national power-- I hear them now: Governer? maybe. President? No way!

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Dear Ms. Harrop, With all due respect, your unwavering support for Hillary Clinton is wearing very thin. Senator Obama has pulled off a jaw-dropping upset and we're all being forced to confront that the Empress has no clothes on and didn't really have any on to begin with. She's a weak candidate with absolutely 0% charisma and 100% of her husband's baggage. Perhaps we here in the Democratic base (remember us?) are no longer willing to settle for a milquetoast centrist with nothing resembling personality or passion. Many women I know have said quite prominently and openly: "It's time for a woman to be President, but not this woman." I find that Clinton supporters are not nearly as energized as Obama supporters and for good reason. Clinton is not an inspiring figure. She is wooden on the stump and appears coldly calculating in every move she makes. I trust Obama. I do not trust Hillary Clinton. Period. I am not alone in that sentiment. She's merely the continuation of Al Gore, John Kerry, and Michael Dukakis. All three of which, I probably don't need to remind you, lost in the general election. Quite simply, we're tired of losing to the GOP. Can you blame us, really? When a woman candidate runs for President who people can trust, then I and many other people will vote for her. You can't deny that racism is an impact on this election cycle. You are calling for restraint when your candidate has done nothing but play the gender card to her own advantage. That's rather hypocritical of you, ma'am. We love to dance around the issue and not call it out, 'cause God forbid we ever hit a problem head on and deal with it. That would just be too easy, wouldn't it? It's time for an honest discussion and forum on race AND gender. I openly encourage that. You sound as much like a sore loser as she does, Ms. Harrop. Perhaps you're being forced to eat your own sour grapes?

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An old sage once said: ‘Don't take unkind words personally. They are not because of you. They are because of the one who utters them.' Kennedy's remark regarding Hillary's leadership may be about himself. Obama is far behind McCain in the swing states of which 2 out of 3 are needed for victory. While his supporters are celebrating, McCain seems to be polishing his dancing shoes for the ball.