And, for the record, I do not swoon. Ever.

OK, enjoy your swoon-fest.

You and the others will really swoon if Obama promises to put Gergen somewhere in his Cabinet.

(I can sense the swooning already.)

My other problem with The Family assertions is that Bill and Hillary just do not have it together like that – people are fabricating it with wild imaginations, but what reality forms the basis – no, seriously – what reality commensurate with the concerns?

Because if the duopoly concerns get to be given the level of respect that so many give them (by which I mean, people think it is really the case), then we HAVE to also accept the concerns of Obama's LACK of The Family and what the impact of that will be.

At the beginning of the primary season I didn't want to see Clinton back in the White House, mainly because of the Bush/Clinton duopoly that would be perpetuated. Having this much political power focused in two families is unhealthy for a democracy. The performance of the Clintons on the campaign trail (the mud, the “race card”, the “misrememberings”) has only reinforced my opinion that the Clinton's time has passed.

Obama is someone that I truly want to vote for in the general election. I agree with much of his platform (moving towards universal health care, improving dialogue with Iran, working towards leaving Iraq, etc.). He is articulate, thoughtful and even inspiring, which is something that I haven't seen in a national politician in my lifetime (I was born in '69). I believe he represents the direction we should be going.

However, if Clinton is on the ticket, even as VP, I will vote for McCain. Yes, even with the “100 years” quote, even with him admitting that the economy is not his strong suit as we struggle through a credit crisis, even with him being the oldest elected president if he wins in November. The danger of so much power in this family, over such a long time, will make me hold my nose and vote against Clinton.

But – like you – I'm a bit of doubter.

Except that Gergen said it. lol

How could Clinton partner with the man she has been teariing down without, once more, seeming to be a fake? I mean, either she meant what she said in her criticisms or she was faking it; there is no third alternative. The very fact that she's on the same ticket with him would be giving the GOP a meaty talking point.

I don't think the damage Clinton has done to Obama can be undone by anyone but Obama himself, alone. .Despite her vows to finght for the party, what could possibly be her response when the lines she's been feeding McCain (smears) are actually used by McCain?

I think Clinton has painted herself, Obama and the Democratic Party into a vey narrow corner.

Still, I understand Gergen's argument.

But I can't help it… LOL!

If the math plays out and Obama gets the nomination then Hillary could push for a leadership role in the Senate, allowing her to fight for issues she is interested in. If the remaining contests are landslide Clinton victories then Obama can continue in the Senate for another 4-8 years and try running again. There isn't any major incentive for either to run on a shared ticket, and the party will be OK after the primaries provided the second place finisher quietly steps aside.

To answer your question, I say TRUE!