CBS News is using freaking Dan Barlett as an analyst in Denver.

No, I'm not joking.  

Well, he's was just trashing Hillary, saying Hillary is selfish and self centered and delivering the election to McSame on a silver platter.

I'm not joking.

But see what they're doing?

If Barack were to lose, the right-wing machine will slime Hill.  Hell, they're already sliming her, right now on network television, on the nite of her speech.

This is what I've been saying for awhile.  Hillary can only win in the future if Barack wins in November.

Biden is 66 years old.  He won't run for the presidency in 8 years.  If Hillary wants to run again, it would be a completely open field (no incumbents) in 8 years.  

But if the right wing were to smear her by pinning any part of the blame on her, then her future plans would be dashed.  I know it's not fair, but since when has the right wing been fair (Whitewater, Paula Jones lawsuit, Impeachment, Vince Foster).

Now, who knows.  Maybe she doesn't want to run again.  In that case, the GOP smears would be irrelevant.  But atleast you should know how the GOP is playing it.

Chuck Todd was just sayin, most of Hillary's support in rural America (let me strees, the rural communities) were derivative of Bill Clinton's popularity (ie wouldn't be nice to have Bubba back).

In contrast, Hillary's support in suburban and urban locations was based on direct appeal, wholly apart from her husband's popularity.

So lets take a poll.

On MSNBC this morning, they had on a republican spokesperson, Barbara Comstock, who bashed Hillary as a "drama queen," saying "it's always about them," and finally, "they're not going to stop [complaining]."

What made this hilarious is the spokesperson was on using Hillary supporters attack the Democratic ticket.  

On one hand the spokesperson argued that Hillary should of been the VEEP and therefore some of her supporters should vote for McSame, but on the other hand, Hillary is too temperamental and selfish to lead the country.

The point is, how do you reach out to Hillary's voters with one hand, while rhetorically slapping Hillary and Bill with the other.

In one swooooooop, the GOP managed to attack both Obama and Hillary.

There you go. Vote McSame.  

It's being reported on Politico, Wall Street Journal, NY Post, Bloomberg, and Fixxed News.

Politico's chief Democratic correspondent, Andy Kaufman reports Rodgers has landed in Chicago, ducking under a Cubs hat, but he could be seen texting the good news to Scarlett Johansson.  

Rodgers said he plans to personally vet Ms. Johansson's lip gloss.

Chairman Howard Dean issued the following statement:

"Al Rogers is the kindest, bravest, warmest, most wonderful human being I've ever known in my life."

Senator Hillary Clinton issued the following statement:

"#$%@ him, he cost me Iowa."

A press conference is tentatively scheduled for Saturday afternoon.

► The Unites States defeated Brazil 1-0 in a brutal, ferocious overtime duel.

► Big Props to Goalie Hope Solo who pulled off one miraculous save after another.

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As they say at the amusement park, "strap yourself in."

Will anyone object if Senator Clinton is the VEEP?

I don't like Hillary, but if she's the VEEP I will salute.  

While I disagree with her, I do think she's attractive (she looks alot younger than her age), plus she's devious (which is alluring).  Hell, if she wasn't married, I'd ask her out.  We'd have a great time fighting like cats and dawgs. She would get hooked on me - I like conflict and she digs swagger.

Look, I come to the issue from my prior experience as a Deaniac.  I didn't get Howard on the ticket and it was a let down.  It was sad, to be sure, but I didn't I didn't freakout or worse, vote for Bush.

Ditto with Gore putting Joementum on the ticket.

P.S. According to CBS and Howard Fineman at MSNBC the selection will likely be announced Thursday nite or Friday morning.   And Andrea Mitchell says Saturday in Springfield.

That makes sense, Bill Clinton named Al Gore as his VEEP on Friday, July 10, 1992, three days before the Democratic convention.

Of course, that could be a head fake and the announcement could be made in a few hours!

P.S.S. Also, Andrea and Rich Lowery of N. Review say McSame is asking state party chairs if the Fundies would freak if he VEEPS fellow war monger, Joe Lieberman.   Of course, there is another side to this coin.   Another reporter, I think Jonathan Alterman, says this type of inquiry is only ruse, used to make the selection of Mitt Romney more palatable.   Palatable, cuz the Fundies don't like morons Mormons.   What an effen party; the Republicans.

As the officiant says, "speak now, or forever hold your peace."

Will anyone object if Governor Sebelius is the VEEP?

I offer no judgment on her selection.  

I look at this coldly - I don't like Hillary, but if she's the VEEP  I will salute.  Look, I saluted when Al Gore put Lieberman on the ticket, even thought he didn't represent my opinions.  The last thing I wanted was the Texescutioner in the White House and the return of the Bush-Crime-Family.  I was right.