The Obama-Clinton gathering in Unity was hardly a local affair. The grassy field next to Unity Elementary School looked like a rock festival with thousands on hand to hear the presumptive Democratic nominee and his former opponent. The duo attracted fans from around New England and media from all over the world.

Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton’s celebratory Democratic reconciliation here Friday goes to show that New Hampshire isn’t just influential in the primaries.

Clearly, Obama and Clinton chose to reunite in this small town near the Vermont line partly because of the unmistakable symbolism in the community’s name: Unity. Their goal was to unify a party fractured by a hotly competitive presidential-primary season, but they also picked a New England swing state that Republican John McCain is targeting. One, some observers say, that he has a shot at winning.

Ok, now that the two have made nice with each other, what was the price that Obama had to pay for this event and this PR moment?  How will Wild Bill be used?  Does this now mean that all the “miffed” fe,ales will now fall in line with Obama?  Please, your input will be appreciated.