Irreconcilable differences

Barak Obama announced Sen. Joe Biden as his vice presidential running mate Saturday. And in picking Biden and not Sen. Hillary Clinton, Obama eliminated what would have been a sure thing. Obama/Clinton would not lose in November. All that was needed was a unified Democratic party and it would have been a sweep into the White House, and further gains in the Senate and the House.

But there's too much water under that bridge, too many irreconcilable differences. Too much history for an insecure novice, in over his head , like Obama to take.

So what does he do to bolster his hope and change campaign? Choose a 36-year Washington veteran. Now there's change you can count on. That's the kind of change that for the first time in one's adult life can make you proud of America. That's the person who said this about his now running mate, "I think he can be ready, but right now I don't believe he is. The presidency is not something that lends itself to on-the-job training." Yeah what else Joe? "I mean, you got the first mainstream African-American who is articulate and bright and clean and a nice-looking guy. I mean, that's a storybook, man." That's right Joe, articulate, bright and clean, don't forget clean.

Thanks Joe and thanks Barak. This is a gift that keeps on giving.