An Open Door

ABC News' Kate Snow reports: A deal has been brokered between Sens. Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton that will allow Clinton's name to be placed in nomination at next week's Democratic nominating convention.

"Both sides agree that it is in the best interest of party unity and making sure that everyone's voice and vote is honored to make sure her name is put into nomination," a person close the negotiations said.

It is also apparent that Clinton is not being seriously considered as a running mate for Obama. The deal that allows Clinton's name to be placed in nomination is meant to help mollify those hurt feelings.

The statement said Obama's office "encouraged" Clinton's supporters to place her name in nomination. Nevertheless, it has taken weeks for today's agreement to be reached.

Some details are still being worked out, but Clinton's name will be put into nomination at the Denver convention on Wednesday. That will be one day after Clinton addresses the convention.

What also hasn't been settled yet is who will nominate Clinton and whether she will stand up with the New York delegation when they are called on. What has been settled, however, is that after both Clinton and Obama names are placed into nomination there will be a roll call vote.

Get that? The candidate with arguably the majority popular vote has to work out a deal in order to have a roll call vote on the floor. In other words, following normal Party rules have to be okayed by Mr. Obama now. This is sad. The voters spoke and not until the Superdelegates get a say does Mr. Obama get his lead.

Let's examine, why did Mr. Obama suck up the majority of Superdelegates (assuming he does)? Could it be because he is a novice in Washington, that his A-team in Chicago was hacks who'd be lost or indicted in DC? Could he be an easy tether to a four-year post for a lot of these nobodys? Meanwhile, Hillary knows the players, she's been around long enough to give a good answer when asked what should be done to Russia for invading Georgia. Further, she knows the people who can get the right decisions done. Barry, he thinks George Clooney is an expert.

It is my hope that my fellow Democrats will look at the case for each candidate and, yes i'm going to say it, look at who is the best choice for the future of America, and stand up for the right choice when you're given a chance. That chance, now, will come in Denver, and soon. The tide is turning, the push will be loud, but the facts are what counts. Make the right decision. Our Party's leaders made the decision to hold a roll call vote for a reason - they can see that they've made a bad public choice. But it's not final, the vote is what counts... or at least it will once again in this party. In Denver. The door is open, let's move America in the right direction. Go with Hillary.