I have been an ardent Clinton supporter and I have my questions about Obama. But, really I support Clinton because I virtually am Clinton. That is a woman with experience being told some of it is not valid since it came in the time in a marriage when I did not get a pay check. I've returned to the work force and I'm finding that my age and experience is seen as somehow precluding the ability the have "young and fresh" ideas (this was actually said to me). Yet, I'm the most innovative and forward thinking team member and have the ability and desire to work with all age groups. So, I could not honestly go into a job interview and expect to be considered and not support Clinton. That being said, I have a feel for the big picture and the desired success for the Democratic candidate and this is where I see our position at the moment; after the debate
It is readily apparent that Obama and Clinton are very close on policy. They have their disagreements and rightly fought to discuss these differences during the debate. The panel tried to bring in fluff issues and they fought to continue 'debating' health care.
It is readily apparent that Obama brought much of the discussion to him v. McCain or Bush. He is moving towards a tack of running against McCain rather than Clinton. However, as a front runner he needs to be scrutinized on a deeper level. We get that he is an eloquent and moving speaker, he brings people together, he (as Tom Hartmann says) "transcends race". Now it is time to tell us what and how he proposes to do things. At this time, I don't think the media is prepared to do this. They are too busy going after Clinton to take a deep look at Obama. I don't expect that they will find anything, however he needs to really be pressed to the nuts and bolts of what and how he will accomplish what he has brought everyone together for.
It is also readily apparent that while we can transcend race we, as a nation, will have a much harder time transcending gender. Watching the posting on the debate thread that scrutinized Clinton's clothing, look, approach (strong=bitch, soft=emotional). She is held to scrutiny that would be laughable, at this stage of the game, if it was about a male candidate.
The two of them actually have a comprehensive package. She's right about her experience and it would balance his hope and inspiration to get things done. They would temper each other and hold each other accountable and neither would be a 'yes' person to the other. Either one fulfilling the role of VP would be an excellent liason to the Hill and able to bring both sides of the aisle together to implement the next president's vision into place.
It is readily apparent that the media needs to get out of the way. People need to educate themselves on government not just personality. Get over the vitriole and differences and move forward with a candidate and ticket that will knock you socks off!