Note to Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton:  thanks, awfully, for your spirited, dedicated campaign for President that has captivated the attention of Americans across the nation.  You have a great deal of reason to be proud.

But it’s time to go.  Your continued presence in the primary contests only serves to weaken your own party come November.  If there’s anything we don’t want, it’s yet another Republican who supports the status quo … and we certainly don’t need a Democrat whose dogged determination to win an unreachable nomination makes it possible for the GOP to win an election it has no right to win.

Your voice has been heard, Sen. Clinton.  Your issues have been placed in the forefront of the public’s consciousness, but the time has come.  Don’t sacrifice the good that you stand for by helping to elect John McCain.

Your voice and your dedication will continue to serve this country admirably through your position in the US Senate.  But your continued effort to win the nomination will only hurt the party and damage your reputation and place in history.

Thank you for fighting the good fight.  Now please have the good sense to recognize that Sen. Obama is the choice of your party.

Stevedawg, a political independent