Veepstakes

Just want to get my thoughts down before it happens...

-I have come around and I am in favor of a Hillary CLinton Vice Presidency. I know it's total bullshit, but this fighter persona she has created is so appealing that I think it'd be a mistake not to offer her the VP position. Bill would be a problem, but they'd figure it out.

-Of course I'd love to see Mr. Edwards as Veep, too. I don't think he's gonna get it, but hed be much better than in 2004 and he is a fire breathing fighter.

-Obama needs someone with foreign policy experience, though. This is why my true favorites are Bill Richardson and Jim Webb. I don't think it will be Richardson because they wouldn't want 2 brown people on the ticket. Mr. Webb is ideal--former republican, total tough guy, virginian, military man. And I like him. He is of the Obama mold--new schooler who tells the truth.

-Other options are being floated--prominent of late is Ted Strickland. I just don't see this happening. Sure he's the Ohio gov, but what experience does he have? I'd love to see a psychologist become Veep, but it ain't gonna happen. Gov. Sebelius from Kansas is a great option, but, again, what experience does she bring? She'd be a woman and from the heartland, so I'd def. support this choice, and she seems to be doing a good job in Kansas, but I thinbk he needs the foreign policy expert at #2. Sam Nunn apparently fits that description. I must confess ignorance and say that I do not know Mr. Nunn. But if hes a forieng policy expert and a southerner, he may be good. Perhaps he's too old? FInally, Chuck Hagel would be an incredible choice! I've always loved the prospect of a bipartisan ticket--when the Kerry-McCain rumors were flying back in the day I was bubbling with hope, but that didn't happen. I'd totally love to see Hagel on this ticket.

-So there you have it. My top choice right now is Hillary. I'd love Webb or Hagel, too. Or even Richardson or Edwards.

-As for the rest of the cabinet:
- Sec of State - Richardson, Biden
- Attorney General - Edwards
- Sec of Labor - Edwards (or, Poverty Tsar)
- Sec of Defense - Colin Powell
- Sec of Environemtn - Gore

OK, bye then. Off to CHile in a few days!!