He should whip up media attention, as he did before the big speech on race, declaring that he plans to give a major speech devoted to Hillary Clinton and their battle for the nomination. The speech should go something like this (tuned up by Obama and his great speechwriter Sorenson, of course):
"I believe I am best qualified to lead this great nation forward; if I did not, I wouldn't be running. However, I also strongly believe that either Sen. Clinton or I would bring a needed change of direction to the Oval Office, while John McCain would bring us simply more of the same failed Bush policies.
"So I call on my supporters tonight to set aside the relatively small differences we have as Democrats and pledge to unite as a party to oppose John McCain's plans to continue those failed Bush policies. If Sen. Clinton becomes the nominee, I pledge my wholehearted support: I will do everything I can to help her win the general election contest against John McCain.
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