But Let’s Be Honest…
Obama’s not rid of Hillary. While she may be running what some non-existent tag team partners would deftly call the “Eight Belles” portion of her campaign. There are things that a Democratic Candidate needs to win that Hillary Clinton has. And if you’re thinking that that’s why this campaign has lasted over a year? You get a sticker!
PLUM FANTASTIC!
For you see? What does Hillary have that may not go to Barack Obama?
WE LOVE POLITICS AS USUAL!
Thus? We may ask ourselves. Where do we go from here? Do we really ask her to get behind Obama and become the Vice President? Now she might say yes.
But is she looking for a co-presidency? You can’t say for sure.
But does Obama go for one of his supporters (and Bill Richardson would be too perfect to make sense), or off on some wacky tangent (a.k.a. hey Lincoln Chaffee can we has unity)? Perhaps. Though if you decide to go your own way, you do need to balance the ticket. Kathleen Seibelus or Tom Vilsack would be an awful choice for the VP.
I have two names. They’re just a little bit off the beaten path. They may not be the most obvious choices, but trust in them. They feed the need for a balanced ticket.
1. Ed Rendell (Governor-Pennsylvania)
Yes, Ed Rendell rolled up on us with a statement that there’s some white people who were just not going to vote for Barack. But you know what? They’ll vote for Rendell to be a heartbeat away the presidency. (I’ll let the Blogosphere make their own jokes here…)
But honestly, he’s the Blue Collar guy. He’s a moderate. He’s folksy. And he’s very media-polished. An Obama-Rendell ticket would be made of victory.
2. General Wesley Clark (He’s a retired 4-star general)
Some of you may not remember him. Let’s put it this way. He was the Fred Thompson of 2004. He came into the campaign with a great deal of hype and fell on his face with Epic Fail. But while his politics may not have changed, his television polish absolutely has. He knows how to present himself.
His flaw? Well, I’m sure there is one. No candidate is the perfect storm. Especially for Vice President.
But if you add a Clinton surrogate? Hillary will fight for you. And you know what else?
It’s good to have the politically dirty on your side.
Back. To. Sports.
