Americans Away From Home

I'd feel quite hurt.

But I'd get over it. I'd show the world what I'm made of.

Having labored hard to convince everyone I'm a fighter, I'd snap my fingers, call a press conference, and say: "Now I'm going to fight for Obama for President."

Too much to ask?

Let's take count. The votes are in, and Obama's almost there. There's hardly a big pool of votes now for grabbing.

The money's irritating. The most loyal supporters are maxed out on the legal limit. Those who might contribute are out checking weather balloons. Somehow, campaign suppliers and vendors must get paid.

Numbers, numbers. Why does it always come down to crunching in the end? I'd say it's a defining moment, but that phrase is taken, and turning point won't work in my favor.

How to exit? How to turn this to advantage. I love the Democratic Party. I don't want to go down as a spoiler. I don't want to go down, and I need to stay up. What can be done?

Action Memo:

1. I'll call a big press conference. They'll all expect sad soul-searching. I'll surprise them, I'll be the most positive person in the room.

2. They'll expect me to give up. I won't! I'll just switch goalposts. My new goal will be electing a Democrat in November, even if it's not me.

3.  I'll do it so fast heads will spin.  I'll still campaign in all the primaries, of course, but I'll do it for Obama.  Gracious yields points.

4.  I won't blackmail anyone. I'll do it by showing how positive I can be. If they think they've seen me reinvent, they ain't seen nothing yet. I can do this. Yes I Can!

5. I'll take the reins. I'll ask my supporters to work for Obama's success. I'll tell them we must beat Republicans. I'll motivate them. I'll lead them. I'm their leader.

6. I'll do such a good job of supporting and being positive and leading, Barack will offer me some nice plum and I'll deserve it. I can work really hard, and I will.

7. What will I do about Bill? I know, we'll work together to elect a Democrat. Bill's good at that. This will be good for him too.

8. That leaves the people who defected. I'll surprise them too! I'll tell them it's okay. I really will forgive them. Noblesse oblige. I can do this! It's time!

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That's what I'd do if I were Hillary. It could happen.

Carole