congrats to her for 'Moving On <http://www.moveon.org> ' so Democrats can
unite for the November general election. Unfortunately, she and many in her
camp feel it's some kind of 'right' she's earned to be considered for the VP
post. This could not be further from the best plan for Sen. Obama. The DNC
is no longer about the Clintons. They have lost, the DNC is no longer their
baby, and they need to allow the process (one they helped create) to select
a candidate (that isn't them). Grow up Hillary, it was a good fight, but
it's over, and trying to remain in the spotlight will harm the party's
chances. Sen. Obama can do well to consider several much better choices for
a running mate: Joe Manchin, Mike Easley, Chris Gregoire, Jim Doyle, Gary
Locke, Jim Webb, Phil Bredesen, Ted Kulongoski, Tim Kaine, Ed Rendell.
Any of these possible choices are very capable and could potentially deliver
voters from a demographic with which Sen. Obama might not otherwise have
previously successfully connected. It's not necessarily the case that it
would require a male, Ms. Gregoire is one of the possibilities, but also
unique (for instance, Mr. Locke is of Chinese-American descent, certainly a
further move to show the world that America is truly embracing the kind of
transformative change espoused by the presumptive Democratic candidate.
It's noteworthy that this list includes less polarizing and megalomaniacal
personalities who represent something of politics as usual. Ms. Clinton,
you can take up the torch 'Old Kennedy' is preparing to pass, and could be
an elder states-person for as long as you want.
Hack
