Hillary contradicts everything Barack has been campaigning for. However, it is not all about Barack, Hillary or John McCain, it is about what is best for America. Even though many people don't want her any where near the White House. Many people want her at the top of the ticket.
Consider the Pros and Cons.
Pros:
- Having Hillary on the ticket would unite the party: I believe that many of the people who say they would stay home or vote for McCain are sincere. Division in the party would ensure a victroy for McCain. If Hillary is on the ticket that would force them to come out and vote for the Democratic ticket.
- Maximum Democrtatic voter turn-out. We registered more democrats than ever. This would also maximize voter turn out and increase our margin victories in the House and Senate.
- Hillary is a ferocius competitor: She will have no problem taking McCain's head off on a daily basis. She won't try to play nice guy like Obama. This good/cop bad cop will allow Obama to maintain the high ground.
Cons:
- Sexism and Racism: We will still have problems in those Appalachian areas, Kentucky and West Virginia and other areas. Many of these individuals would have problems not only with a black male as President, but they are chauvanist and do not want to see a woman as vice president. This ticket is a racist/sexist worst nightmare!
- Harsh feelings: A lot of negative things have been said that crossed the line. Such as accusations of plagiarism, the race and gender card etc. Moreover, Clinton accused Obama of not being qualified to be commander and chief and the McCain would be more qualified.
- Clinton's baggage: The Clinton's bring a lot of baggage from the 90's with them that will be used against the democrats.
Overall: I do not think any of the Clinton baggage or Obama flaps will stop voter's from electing the Democrat. The true problem will be self defeat from fighting amongst ourselves.