authenticated https post

[assaf]

(warning Python newbie)

I'm trying to use Python to work with del.icio.us's API.
Basically, I need to be able to do a simple https post, with
username/password authentication.
(For those interested, the del.icio.us API is here:
http://del.icio.us/help/api/)

I can't for the life of me find a simple https example code that
works... I'm working on Windows, btw, if that makes any difference.

Appreciate your help,
assaf