There has been and will be much discussion in print, conversation and "The Blogosphere" concerning the prospect of an Obama-Clinton ticket.
Over the course of this campaign and indeed my political life that now spans nearly four decades I have come to an basic understanding of what it means to govern and the process by which the reigns to do so are obtained and more importantly, held.
The article written for today's Guardian that is linked to below just about sums up my thoughts on the subject. I had thought to include snips and a running commentary. Rather than doing so I believe that, in this instance the authors words and his construct of them does a far better job than I ever could.
This is the primary reason that I have devoted my first Diary to it. I will say that if you are proponent of the "Dream Ticket" I advise you that you will find this article contrary to your perspective.
I hope that by recommending what I believe to be a supremely well reasoned opinion I am viewed as fostering debate and understanding of my particular viewpoint on this most important subject. This at the time we begin to pivot from our party's primary campaign to the general election campaign. The primary goal of which is to communicate through word & action our views of governing leadership, climate and priorities.
Have a great day fellow citizens!
Link to article.
http://commentisfree.guardian.co.uk/...
UPDATE 1:
With respect to constructive criticism I will add a couple of quotes.
First is the lead in:
Now, that dream is a matter of deadly seriousness - because it is now Hillary's dream, and her last remaining option. Make no mistake: going into Denver with a heap of white votes and fortified by the new power of the post-Cheney vice-presidency, Hillary Clinton intends to force her way onto the ticket. If it knows what's good for it, the Democratic party should stop her.
Now, a taste from the main body.
Hillary would add aggressive puerility to the ticket, not maturity. She would contribute mixed messages about foreign and domestic policy, not clarity. And she would strike a glaring counterpoint to Obama's signature theme of integrity, a daily reminder of the crass and anti-democratic principle that only others, and never she, must make apologies for her ambition.
And, a sense of the close.
Democrats have a once-in-a-generation chance, sorely needed, to fully refresh their national leadership. This chance has conveniently come at a time when Republican fortunes are at lows unseen since the last days of Herbert Hoover. To accept the GOP's most profitable punching bag onto the national ticket after Democratic voters have plainly rejected her is to sacrifice the party's best hopes to its worst habits. With American citizens of all persuasions crying out for fundamental change in Washington politics, such a failure hurts not just the Democratic party but the country as a whole.