The path to unity seems crystal clear (to this voter anyway). People are reading all sorts of nefarious intent into Hillary's recent YouTube revelation suggestion "all the voices need to be heard" --- here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8gdU_1MM44

I really don't think she is still trying to position herself for the presidential nomination. I think she already knows that she will not be the VP choice as well (just my guess), but is leaving the door open for a very loud and potentially divisive Hillary chorus (or possible protest) on the convention floor.

Somewhere along the way before the convention ends, Hillary supporters are expecting one last chance to express and acknowledge her candidacy. Given her historic campaign and hard fought battle, I believe she and her supporters have a right to claim that celebration. They earned it! We are talking about a celebration here, NOT a protest.

How do we ensure Hillary and her supporters get a celebration of her accomplishment, but not a divisive protest on national TV?

Obama should name his VP choice before the convention and I am assuming it won't be Hillary Clinton. In that way, the folks hanging on to extreme Clinton hope can let go, the conspiracy theorists can let go, and the MSM can let go. We will all know ahead of time that the dye has been cast and our future president has made his choice. It will be definitive!

Hillary can have her Tuesday speech, the party can celebrate her historic run for the nomination, and we can do so without the drama of a last minute protest on the floor.

Barack Obama can take charge of this road map, and set a direction towards unity by naming his VP selection after (or during) the Olympics, but before the Democratic Convention in Denver begins.