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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