Thursday, August 14, 2008

Hillary's Name to Be Placed in Nomination


Time reports that Hillary supporters intend to be heard at the DNC, and numerous sources, such as Marc Ambinder, are reporting that Hillary's name will be placed in nomination:

[W]ithin the past week, Clinton advisers informed the Obama team that many of Clinton's staunchest supporters felt strongly that something had to be done, and that Clinton had concluded that, in part for the sake of unity, their wishes ought to be respected. They heard back immediately: the Obama campaign had always been open to having her name placed in nomination alongside his.

If Clinton's name is formally offered up, she could be afforded the normal complement of nominating and seconding speeches, and the official role call of votes will include participation from her delegates.

Update: Can you believe it? Some 'progressives' are not overjoyed with the news:
Worse than Free Republic and Town Hall