As an Obama supporter from the beginning, my perspective has obviously been different, but I too have come to understand why Hillary Clinton inspired so many people as well. And just as Obama's appeal extends beyond just African-Americans seeing one of their own get to the white house, Clinton's appeal and inspiration wasn't just for women, it was for everyone who wanted to see someone not be afraid to strongly and openly push for progressive positions (while Obama IS a progressive, he has a different style when it comes to fighting for progressive policies). And Hillary has taken so much crap over the course of her life, so much disgusting vitriol and and slime, that for her to still be standing and polling ahead of McCain after such a long primary, is truly inspirational in itself.
I don't laugh at anyone who says that Hillary inspired them, any more than I would laugh at anybody who said that Edwards inspired them, or Dean or Clark or any other progressive politician who came close to being one of our nominees.
Good point Skaje I have grown to admire Senator Clinton and her leadership who like her supporters and this diarist have put aside their personal feelings in order to defeat McCain and make health care affordable for all and end this war in Iraq.
