It is real. She is a complete lunatic.
In 2004, she wrote that Democrats must come out swinging. It is time to leave the high road, it never serves us well.
http://www.potomacalmanac.com/article.asp?archive=true&article=36963&paper=61&cat=110
Here is what I have to say about all this:
http://allens-a-team.com/2006/10/24/teach-your-children-well-not/
You're right, she's off the deep end. I read her post-convention rant. I feel sorry for her kid.