Thank you Thom for raising the question. I am still hoping that the last 7 years of the Bush Administration was just a nightmare and that I'll wake up, 9/11 would not have happened, we would not be at war, America's integrity would still be in place, and our economy would still be enjoying the budget surplus that President Clinton left for us. I cannot imagine another 4 years with McCain carrying on the Bush tradition. Democrats, centrists and independents need to come together to take our values back to the White House in November.

In order for this to happen the Democratic Party needs to heal itself, otherwise we will lose what is ours to take. I was so proud this last Fall to be in a party that has a woman and a black man as two very viable candidates. This contest has become so divisive the misogyny and racism that has come out of the fray is intolerable. This among democrats, it will only get worse the closer we get to November.

I choose early to be a Clinton supporter and even run as a National Delegate from Washington. Maybe it's because I own a business, am feeling the pinch of the mortgage crisis, I am 37 and have fond memories of the 90's. I did not know much about Obama when this contest began. Hillary's plan to invigorate the economy with her green innovation plan is just what we need. Her unwavering health care for all plan is what we need. I like Obama, I think that he would make a great running mate for Hillary. She is for me and will be the better choice, that will not change. I love her!

If in the end Obama wins the nomination my choice will be clear as a democrat. I will rally and support him in November. I would certainly have more enthusiasm if Hillary were his running mate. I do not think that Obama's supporters would walk away from him if he added her to his ticket. The Obama camp cannot deny Hillary's successes and contributions if they expect to win in November. We cannot afford it as Americans.

My great fear is that if Obama gets the nomination that he will not win without Hillary. Because the racism will get nasty and it is not the Republicans we have to worry about. I know far too many people that have confided in me that they will not vote for a black man, or that they will not vote at all in protest, or that they will write in Hillary's name or they will vote for McCain. I don't get it, but overwhelmingly this is what I hear.

Obama if you are to be our democratic nominee, you have no choice but to ask Hillary first!