Accepting the Nod

As expected and as predicted in March, Obama will be the Democratic nominee. I am an Obama supporter, which I'm not shy about, and I look forward to attending the inauguration. However, there is still a little bit of work to be done.

Hillary didn't suspend her campaign last night. I don't think that surprised anyone. If she's not given the VP nod, then she will have to in a matter of days. Or she can be like Ron Paul and take it all the way to the convention. Let us not forget that the GOP still has a possible scenario on their hands. Paul has yet to suspend his campaign and has promised to be at the convention. Hillary hasn't been that vocal about her intentions yet.

From what I can tell Hillary is hanging on for the VP slot. If she doesn't get that then she will suspend her campaign and support Obama. If she gets the nod, then she will continue her campaign and the GOP better kick into high campaign finance gear because I can't imagine the huge amounts of money Obama, Hillary and Bill will be able to raise.

I don't think Hillary is forcing herself into the VP slot. I think she's leaving open her campaign to suggest that she's by far the most popular and most experienced; if not the only person for the job. The question is, does Obama want her as VP. And does he really have a choice? I think an Obama-Jim Webb ticket is much stronger but I also am not sure how Obama cannot offer it to Hillary. This is an interesting situation and anyone who studies politics should be on their edge of their seat right now.

There's no question Obama is the nominee. All that remains is will Hillary be is VP and if not, where is she going to go? Going to the convention is still a great possibility. Though I would rather see her be VP than stage a Ron Paul stunt.