Who for Vice President?

I am watching this discussion of HRC snagging the VP slot with disbelief. Why in the world would Barack want Bill Clinton, who has clearly lost his bearings, to be looking over his shoulder in the White House? Why do some people think that Hillary and Bill could successfully get through the vetting process, considering their dubious financial dealings and Bill's apparent inability to stop philandering?

The "pundits" are now talking ahout the VP being chosen on the basis of geography, constituency, and military experience. None of these is relative. We need a VP who has the know-how to be President, should it become necessary, someone who can give Obama invaluable advice on foreign relations, which differs from defense issues. For defense, we have the generals and the Joint Chiefs. That's their job.

If it were up to me, I'd go for Joe Biden, Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. He's smart; he's honest; he's principled; he is experienced and wise in the ways of the world. And he's been an staunch supporter of Israel.

And while I'm thinking about the shortsightedness of the media, hasn't it occurred to anyone else that Caroline Kennedy was selected, not only for her early endorsement and work in the campaign, but also because she can go to Ted Kennedy for confidential, and quintessential, advice?

And while I'm on that topic, don't forget to say a little prayer for Senator Kennedy. We North Carolinians are proud that he chose one of our wonderful medical institutions for his care! (He's ten minutes down the road from me.)

I'm still trying to get it into my head that Barack is going to be our next President. The mind boggles.