A new article today in the Los Angeles Timespoints out that the majority of Clinton supporters are now backing Obama.

Marilyn Authenreith, a mother of two in North Carolina, felt strongly about supporting Hillary Rodham Clinton in the Democratic presidential primary.

But once the former first lady quit the race, Authenreith switched allegiance to Barack Obama, mainly because she thinks that he -- unlike Republican John McCain -- will push for universal healthcare.  
"I can't understand the thinking of how someone would jump from Hillary to McCain," she said. "It doesn't make any sense."

The media is trying to push the idea of Clinton supporters backing McCain because it makes for good drama, hence the continual coverage of McCain wooing "Clinton Supporters" like professional sounding group called PUMA which stands for "Party Unity My A**".

McCain's staff extended the last-minute invitation to Clinton die-hards, including a founder of a group called "Party Unity, My Ass" (PUMA), and substantial numbers came from Washington and New York. They represented passionate campaign volunteers and supporters, but they're essentially a marginal group in Clinton's orbit, including no one with a prominent campaign role, public office or close relationship with the candidate.

Get that? They're a MARGINAL GROUP. The majority of Clinton supporters realize what they would get with McCain. An end to Roe v. Wade, and endless war, and absolutely no progress on healthcare. Here's Marilyn Authenreith again:

Authenreith, a 43-year-old business owner who lives in West Jefferson, N.C., said Obama "popped out of nowhere" last year and seemed less experienced than Clinton.

But Authenreith, who was a respondent to a Times poll in February, said there was no question now that Obama would better handle the economy and, she hoped, overhaul the healthcare system.

"I know if I vote a Republican in," she said, "it will never happen."

Yes. The women are smarter!