Friday, May 09, 2008

Free Association Veepstakes!


As the primary season wheezes to its conclusion, it's time to start thinking about the vice presidential nominees. All the pundits speculate on who is on the "short list," but what fun is that? I think we need long lists. Really, really long lists. So let's put one together.


This week, we'll turn our attention to Senator Obama, who must now pick a running mate. Everyone wonders if he'll ask Mrs. Clinton, but I honestly believe that's a non-starter. Since Senator Obama is hailed as a visionary, out-of-the-box thinker, let's posit some out-of-the-box choices. And yes, the tongue will be quite firmly in cheek here. Some names will be familiar; others that might not be as familiar will get a link attached.


Potential candidates who wouldn't help Senator Obama much:

Jeremiah Wright

Tony Rezko


Paula Abdul

Barry Bonds

Rachael Ray

Rosie O'Donnell

Bud Selig

George W. Bush

Al Sharpton

Arianna Huffington


LaToya Jackson

Jerry Springer

Alec Baldwin

Noam Chomsky


Andrew Sullivan

Paris Hilton


Art Bell

Bill Ayers

Bernardine Dohrn


Evan Montvel-Cohen (another proud Beloit College alumnus!)


Harry Carson


O. J. Simpson

Homer Simpson




Ed Gein



I suppose I could offer some helpful suggestions. But maybe that will be next time. Meanwhile, feel free to offer yours!














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