If Obama ran as a reformer and then actually did reform the way the government works there, that would be impressive, but there's no reason to believe he'd actually do that given his close links to the Cook County crowd. Better to stay away in Washington, DC, I think.

I don't think Huck appeals that much to the base. Maybe certain portions of it, but I think Huck would hurt more than help McCain. I think McCain would do best to look outside the Beltway for his runningmate, I just don't think Huckabee is the best person to fill the spot.

And I don't think there is any way we will see a Clinton-Obama or visa versa ticket. I think by the time all is said and done Clinton and Obama will have mostly bitter feelings for each other, and I don't see at all how being Hillary's VP helps Obama over the long haul, and I don't see how Hillary helps Obama as his VP. Obama would do better to choose a sitting or former governor to balance his lack of executive experience.

Wouldnt it just be peachy to have a McCain-Huck vs, Clinton-Obama election, in that light? Hell, I might even want to listen in on that!

Obama supporters at Yglesias's blog are saying they will sit on their hands rather than vote Hillary in November -- a deeply, deeply stupid position for a Democrat.

True. Disgruntled Fredheads at RedState are are making the same statements vis-a-vis McCain.

My guess is that both are just bowing off steam and the majority of them (on both sides) will pull the D or R lever...but who knows?

I think mobilization and turnout will be key in November.

My blog-colleague James Joyner on the results of the Florida primary: Conservatives ranging from Michelle Malkin to Robert Stacy McCain can’t believe [John McCain] beat Romney. Republican primary voters, apparently, figure an 82% conservative who som...

And McCain is old enough that Huckabee's actually becoming President is definitely on the table.

As for Hillary, I've said before that Jim Webb is the best Veep for her, assuming that Obama won't bite. The really crucial question is, will Obama campaign for her?

Obama supporters at Yglesias's blog are saying they will sit on their hands rather than vote Hillary in November -- a deeply, deeply stupid position for a Democrat. And as one commenter noted, deeply ironic for followers of the "unity" candidate.

I think Obama will look like a first-rate hypocrite if he doesn't campaign hard for Clinton.