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Two Questions

Hi Liza--

This is the first time I've been on your blog. I was a Hillary supporter, but am open to the idea of getting to know Obama better as the nominee, and eventually supporting him in November.

I have two questions:

1) What's wrong with Ted Strickland not wanting the VP post? He doesn't want the job. He never said he didn't want to do it because Obama would be at the top of the ticket. You don't really explain your antithesis towards him, other than saying he had supported Hillary. I'm inferring here that anyone who had supported Hillary could be subject to such strong condemnation, if they do not immediately embrace Obama.

2) Why are you so vitriolic in your condemnation of him? A lot of what kept me away from supporting Obama was the quick-to-anger, quick-to-judgment stance of many of his supporters. I have to wonder if you think this vitriol towards people who do not agree with your worldview is helpful.

Thanks and Peace!


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