Smothering the Hatchet  —  Hillary's former communications director on how to close the Clinton-Obama rift.  —  The New Republic has asked me what advice I would give to Senator Obama to improve relations with the Clintons during this convention week.  —  To be clear, I believe …

Delegate says Jones called her ‘Uncle Tom’  —  ‘WHAT DID YOU CALL ME?’  Aldermen heard remark but believe Senate president ‘said it in jest’  —  DENVER — A black Hillary Clinton delegate on Sunday accused state Senate President Emil Jones of calling her an “Uncle Tom.”

Delegates for Clinton Back Obama, but Show Concerns  —  Delegates to the Democratic National Convention arrive in Denver having largely put aside the deep divisions of the primary fight between Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton, although some hold lingering concerns …

A Flare-Up Between Hillaryland and Denver  —  Politico's editor in chief and a colleague report on tension between the Clinton and Obama camps over Bill Clinton's speech.  I've downplayed reports of tensions in the past.  But sources back up the Politico to a point: things are getting …

No guidance from Clinton  —  Speaking to reporters after her address to the New York delegation, Clinton offered delegates no instruction on how to cast their votes, Amie Parnes reports.  —  “I will be telling my delegates that I will vote for Barack Obama,” she said.  “How they vote is a more personal decision.

Entitled To Your Support  —  I am the type of Democrat that will vote straight party ticket, from top to bottom, in a general election.  They have my vote and usually my support.  But I am not all Democratic voters.  No politician is entitled to anyone's support or vote.