For all the Clintonites out there that have held onto a faded hope that their woman will become the Vice President of the United States, this will perhaps help you ease into the idea of seeing so many “Obama-Biden” signs in the months ahead. You guys look like a child on Christmas morning finding socks under the tree.
Hillary Clinton has always been the wrong choice for Obama’s VP spot.
Up until now, the prevailing contention among politicos and talking heads was that Obama’s running mate should be a “safe” pick: one who wouldn’t alienate anybody and assuage some Democrats’ fears regarding Obama’s supposed inexperience. But with the characteristics of this presidential campaign clearly changing, and the once-comfortable Obama lead transforming into a dead heat, such an argument no longer holds water. It’s increasingly clear that the McCain campaign can only win by relentlessly barraging Obama with attack ads, questioning his experience and painting him as too unknown to be trusted with the presidency. Against this backdrop, Obama can neutralize this claims and rebound in the polls by tapping the tenacious and eminently capable Hillary Clinton for the running mate spot.