Pelosi just responded to the nasty threat letter from top donors with class and principle. The text of the response letter is below the fold.
"Speaker Pelosi is confident that superdelegates will choose between Senators Clinton or Obama -- our two strong candidates -- before the convention in August. That choice will be based on many considerations, including respecting the decisions of millions of Americans who have voted in primaries and participated in caucuses. The Speaker believes it would do great harm to the Democratic Party if superdelegates are perceived to overturn the will of the voters. This has been her position throughout this primary season, regardless of who was ahead at any particular point in delegates or votes."
She's basically said that their request, which was to basically stop saying overturning the will of the voters was a bad thing, wasn't anything to do with one particular candidate or another - it was a common-sense thing to do. She doesn't give an inch in her response, and further, tells them that this needs to be resolved before the convention (not in a divisive credentials fight).
I'm proud of her for not giving in to these fat cats. We should reward good behavior and let her know that we have her back on this. Way to go, Nancy!
UPDATE: Great idea by Seattlite in the comments - to really reward Pelosi for good behavior, donate to the DCCC with $.08 added on to let her know how much we appreciate her!