Humble Pie: help yourself. There is plenty to go around.
First slice goes to me and my first real NH Primary campaign volunteering experience. I knew what we were up against from day one, and I'm sad that it didn't work out for Team Edwards in NH. No matter what's next, we can feel good about a respectful and respectable campaign. Edwards drove the agenda of this Democratic Primary, and put topics such as poverty, predatory lending, and NOLA into the campaign. I will be forever proud and grateful for that. But still humbled, I promise.
Next big serving goes to Clinton & Company. A 30 point lead can cause arrogance and untouchability, and some pretty annoying supporters. Iowa served up exactly what you all deserved. No matter what happens next, please remember that. Confidence is great, arrogance is unbecoming. You are still in the Primary, so quit acting like you've moved on to the general election already. A little humility might make your team a little more attractive. I expect you to set a better example for the youth voters; they won't be young forever!
Next slice: Team Obama. Ditto. NH can make you crazy; don't let it stop you, but by all means, play nice. It was wonderful to see youth so empowered but remember that you still need to respect your elders, respect your opponents, and if you are going to steal from others' stump speeches, please cite your sources. Also, please lay off anyone under the age of 30 who wasn't on your side. If we are all eventually going to come together after the convention, it will serve us well to show some empathy or at least, some class.
How you act in defeat shows just as much if not more about your character as how you act in victory.
