If Barack Obama wins the Democratic nomination his choice of running mate will become a huge issue. I've been thinking about possible choices (I know, getting way ahead of the game) and have wondered if Hillary Clinton might not be the best choice.

My reasons for Hillary have nothing to do with the usual reasons for picking a running mate. Instead, this proposition is inspired by the Bush/Cheney ticket. The thought of Cheney becoming president was enough to keep any serious impeachment talk off the table. The same might be true in the case of a VP Clinton.

There are plenty of nutcases out there. Barack would become an instant target for their hatred. Yet those same haters hate Hillary Clinton with a passion. The thought of her becoming president might be enough to offer Obama more protection than that provided by the Secret Service.