Dear John

[Tennessee Gal]

I believe in you and your causes. I supported you with my money and my time. I voted for you in Tennessee early voting. When you dropped out I was heartbroken.

I studied both of the remaining candidates and watched their behaviors, as well as the behaviors of their supporters. I watched to see if you would endorse or make any comments whatsoever. You did not. I had to move on because I so sincerely want a Democrat to win in November and I have time and money to give to that cause.

I considered supporting Obama initially, especially during the raucous days following the South Carolina primary and the Nevada caucuses. I was upset with the actions of Bill Clinton who I had considered the most astute political mind of our times.

However, I was also leary of the lack of substance represented by Obama in his speeches. I was amazed that people seemed so mesmerized by him and it seemed to be based on his ability to express himself through soaring rhetoric alone. I waited for his followers to be able to communicate their support for him based upon substantive policies beneficial to the Americans you had spoken for. I did not see it or hear it. I began to feel an uneasiness about Obama's lack of substance and experience, both in political involvement and in understanding the vicious attacks awaiting him from the right wing.

Meanwhile, I listened to Hillary. I observed Bill Clinton understanding that he had gone too far and his coming to terms with his political and governmental place. I compared Hillary's years of political involvement, causes fought for, and experience fighting the most vicious attacks of the right wing to those of Obama. There is no doubt in my mind that for those reasons Hillary has the advantage in winning back the White House for the Democrats.

But it is not just political. I have come to truly believe that Hillary understands the causes you stand for, John. In the end I have come to believe that Hillary deserves my support. I hope you will come to that same conclusion.

I still hope with all my heart that some day I will have the opportunity to vote for John Edwards for President of the United States.