Hillary's "whip team"

By GottaLaff

Now, now, don't go there. Her "whip team" consists of a staff who will make sure her supporters don't get out of hand at the convention:

In an unusual move, Hillary Clinton's staff is creating a "whip team" at the Denver Democratic convention to ensure that her supporters don't engage in embarrassing anti-Obama demonstrations during the floor vote on her nomination, according to people familiar with the planning.

The team, which is being organized by longtime Clinton staffer Craig Smith, is working in conjunction with Obama's floor team to help foster the image of a unified front during a roll-call process Clinton herself has described as an emotional "catharsis" for her disappointed supporters.

I don't mean to offend, but I'm tired of being understanding. How long is this resentment going to last? It feels like it's been years since the primaries, and if these Democrats are interested in winning the election, isn't it about time they demonstrate their support instead of anger? Why must they be continually soothed and coddled and babysat?

"If people get down there on the floor and want to strart blowing kazoos and making a scene we want to make sure we've got people who stand in front of them with Obama signs," said person involved in the planning.

"Is it typical for a losing candidate to have their own whip team? No. But it's also not usual for a losing candidate t get 18 million votes," said the person.

It was an election. Hillary lost, no matter how many voted for her. Yes, it is hard for some to accept, but enough time has passed and we have a challenge ahead of us... all of us.

Clinton spokesperson Kathleen Strand emphasized the team would not seek to convince delegates to vote for the former first lady, but would hand out Clinton signs to supporters who requested them.

How reassuring! They won't seek to convince the delegates to create chaos. Guess what: McCain got a bump from his Fake Forum stump speech. We need to play a little catch-up, and it would be swell if Hillary's team members played along... unless they're into getting whipped.

But that's another post altogether.

UPDATE: Sorry to report that Stephanie Tubbs Jone did finally pass away.