Now that Senator Obama has clinched the nomination and Senator Clinton is backing down from her threat of a convention fight, we can expect a lot of speculation and advice on potential running mates.
Obviously there has been great discussion of putting Hillary Clinton on a so-called "dream ticket." Others have pointed to the various merits of Senator Jim Webb of Virginia, Governor Kathy Sebelius of Kansas, Governor Bill Richardson of New Mexico, and even Mayor Bloomberg of New York.
Those are all fine candidates, and perhaps soon I'll delve into my thoughts on each of them. But for now I'd like to propose what I think would be the perfect ticket. The vice presidential candidate I envision needs the following qualities:
Ladies and gentlemen, there is one candidate I know of who fits all of these criteria. One candidate who would truly make the perfect running mate.
I submit, for your consideration, the following ticket.
Obama/Bettis '08.
Get on the Bus.
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